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After 40 years, Tampa’s iconic Skipper’s Smokehouse is closing
The last show under the Skipperdome is Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Sister Hazel books October drive-in concert at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium
More than 400 cars will be allowed.
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‘Selfish assholes’: Dee Snider rips Florida anti-maskers who used his song during Target stunt
“These selfish assholes do not have my permission or blessing to use my song for their moronic cause.”
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Live Nation will convert hundreds of empty venues into voting locations, and Tampa might be included
In addition to this initiative, LiveNation is also providing its employees a full day of paid time off to volunteer at polling locations.
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Don’t knock the Lemon Twigs for giving us a bright new album in an otherwise bleak year
It’s not fair to call the brothers musical bandits.
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Two Tampa Bay power-pop nerds select 38 of the genre’s greatest songs
‘This list cites songs that far transcend good.’
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It’s been two years since Paul Simon said farewell to Tampa, and he deserves more recognition than he gets
Something to argue about on Labor Day.
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St. Petersburg’s Ruby’s Elixir announces September schedule for indoor concerts
There will be fish spread.
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Despite mayor’s complaints, there’s not much stopping venues like Tampa’s Cuban Club from hosting private outdoor concerts
It seems like the city’s hands are tied, but critics say local leaders should do more.
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Tampa’s Mojo Books & Records just got 90 more signed copies of Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ CD
Jesus Christ, how many Sharpies did that take?
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EDC Orlando is officially canceled until 2021
Rotella promises a 2021 return, and in the meantime EDC has done a number of livestreams and even a virtual “Rave-A-Thon” in May.
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The Ritz Ybor City will put concert goers in socially distant pods during Labor Day weekend
Pods are already sold-out.
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Clearwater Jazz Holiday will reimagine 2020 festival by focusing on smaller scale in-person events
The four-day large-scale concert at Coachman Park is off the table.
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Tampa’s Mojo Books & Records has signed Taylor Swift CDs, and they go on sale today
The University area indie retailer has 20 autographed copies of ‘folklore’ for you.
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Taylor Swift sends signed copies of new album to St. Pete’s Daddy Kool Records
UPDATED: These are sold out.
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Tampa expat Dynasty puts on a lyrical masterclass in new video for ‘ATTN’
The single is the first release on DJ Sandman’s Illsboro label.
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Clearwater’s They Hate Change attracts international attention for ‘666 Central Ave.’
André and Vonne are shouting out their favorite locals along the way.
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Cardi B responds to criticism from Tampa’s Big Cat CEO Carole Baskin: ‘Girl you killed your goddamn husband’
“I’m not gonna engage with Carole Baskin on that. Like, that’s just ridiculous you know?”
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Ex-Heartbreaker Mike Campbell will postpone Dirty Knobs’ Tampa concert again
Waiting is the hardest part.
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Tampa’s Dallas Bull country nightclub is in ‘dire need’ of help to stay alive
Money raised through crowdfunding will just ‘slow the bleeding.’
