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Local musician Scott Dempster needs some help from his scene
The local music scene staple and current bassist of Peace of Woodstock had a heart attack on stage, and he needs some help
Eric Snider
Eric Snider is the dean of Bay area music critics. He started in the early 1980s as one of the founding members of Music magazine, a free bi-monthly. He was the pop music critic for the then-St. Petersburg Times from ‘87-’93. Snider was the music critic, arts editor and senior editor of Weekly Planet/Creative Loafing from 1996-2009. Over the years, he has written for a variety of national publications.
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Miles, and Miles Ahead: On Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic
Balancing truth and narrative fiction, the ambitious film doesn’t quite capture the iconic musician, but at least the soundtrack proves solid.
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Prince dead at 57: This one hits hard
Eric Snider remembers one of his favorites, and one of the greats.
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Concert review: Pearl Jam delivers a show for the ages at Amelie Arena, Tampa
Eddie Vedder & Co touched on all eras of their 25-year career during a nearly three-hour performance this past Mon., April 11.
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Appreciating WUSF jazz music host Bob Seymour on the eve of his retirement
Resident jazz aficionado Eric Snider waxes on a longtime staple of local jazz radio as he bids adieu.
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Concert review: Los Lobos show they’re ultimate pros at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
A look back at the show that happened Fri., March 18.
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Forty-plus years in, Los Lobos remains one of America’s most vital bands
The LA rockers hit Clearwater in support of fine 20th LP, Gates of Gold.
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Album review: Jonathan Powell & Nu Sangha, Beacons of Light
The St. Pete native trumpeter — whose group includes sax playing bro Jeremy — presents a brand new post-bop outing.
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Album review: Weather Report, The Legendary Live Tapes: 1978-1981
From the morass that was fusion, one exemplary band emerges.
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Album review: Lionel Loueke, Gaïa
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Concert review: Chris Cornell delivers an extended acoustic set at Mahaffey Theater
The Soundgarden frontman held a sold-out audience rapt with a 29-song set this past Fri., Oct. 30.
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Album review: Los Lobos, Gates of Gold
The elder statesmen of soulful Chicano rock turn out a fine new LP.
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Concert review: Sam Smith at Amalie Arena, Tampa
A look back at the neo-soul singer’s performance this past Tue., July 21.
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Miles Davis: The Original Mono Recordings
His first nine Columbia albums the way they were originally released.
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Concert review: Gregg Allman, a new lease on life – and music.
The rock legend struts his rejuvenated self at Ruth Eckerd Hall Tuesday night.
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, Lyle Lovett, Megadeth & more
Concerts, Dec. 5-11
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Review: Bonnie Raitt proves her musical mastery at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back at the Tues., Dec. 3 concert.
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Guitar heroes, before there were guitar heroes: re-issues from Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix
A thoughtful look at Give Me Strength: The ’74/’75 Recordings and Miami Pop Festival
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This week in Tampa Bay area music: Sigur Ros, City and Colour, Rusko, Danzig & more
Concerts, Oct. 3-9