A professional press photo shows four male musicians from the band The Struts standing side-by-side in front of a neutral-colored wall. All are wearing distinct black and metallic outfits with a glam-rock aesthetic.

Review: In St. Petersburg, The Struts give Everybody Wants a joyful, flashy birthday party

“Their conviction and determination to keep the torch burning for glam-infused, exuberant, spirited rock music is as admirable as it is infectious.”

by Gabe Echazabal September 2, 2025September 5, 2025

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Review: In Tampa, Katy Perry marvels in complex and demanding concert for 14,000 fans

“Perry was more than alright during her two-hour extravaganza in Tampa.”

by Caitlin Carter and Eric Snider August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

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Review: In Orlando, Will Wood showcases his epics during whimsical lovefest

Dr. Sunshine is *not* dead.

by Josh Bradley July 18, 2025August 14, 2025

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Review: Metallica remains rock’s most admirable brotherhood during explosive, historic return to Tampa

Ride the lightning, but not the hockey team.

by Josh Bradley June 7, 2025August 5, 2025

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As Tampa concerts get underway, Metallica opens pop-up merch shop in Ybor City

The band plays Friday and Sunday, but the party goes all weekend

by Ray Roa June 6, 2025August 4, 2025

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Tampa’s Morrisound Recording, where Nasty Savage and others changed metal, will get historical marker

In new interview, Ron Galletti talks about carrying the flag for the old school metal band.

by Eric Vician May 14, 2025August 1, 2025

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Review: Billy Idol and Joan Jett bring hits to Tampa, but getting into the venue was tough

Idol seems reenergized in one of his strongest local performances.

by Gabe Echazabal May 12, 2025August 5, 2025

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Review: In Clearwater, ‘filthy-mouthed Canadian’ actor Noah Reid shows off songwriting chops

The ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star is traveling American roads these days.

by Gabe Echazabal May 9, 2025August 5, 2025

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Review: Cynthia Erivo and Florida Orchestra get playful at packed Mahaffey Theater

She’ll do an encore in September.

by Gabrielle Reeder May 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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Review: In Clearwater, Remi Wolf does yoga in magical, playful set

‘I went to a Remi Wolf concert and it changed my life a little bit.’

by Gabrielle Reeder May 2, 2025August 5, 2025

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Review: At sold-out Clearwater show, Tom Jones defies the odds and takes age in stride

You can’t stop love.

by Josh Bradley May 2, 2025August 5, 2025

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‘We are complicit in our own demise’: Only four Florida venues have completed survey that could help save live music locally

The numbers aren’t great across the country either.

by Ray Roa February 5, 2025July 12, 2025

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Pianist-singer Kitty Daniels, a beloved fixture of the Tampa jazz scene, has died at age 90

She cut her teeth on Central Avenue and is best known for her residency at Donatello.

by Eric Snider January 15, 2025August 5, 2025

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Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival is postponed, with makeup date forthcoming

It was set for Feb. 14-16 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

by Ray Roa January 9, 2025July 5, 2025

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Review: King’s X runs through all of its eras in powerhouse return to Clearwater

The band headlined the Cap last Thursday.

by Gabe Echazabal December 9, 2024August 2, 2025

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Review: Bonnie Raitt and James Hunter stage masterful double-bill in Clearwater

Raitt’s knack for tempering the flow of her performances is almost as fascinating as her musical chops.

by Gabe Echazabal November 26, 2024August 5, 2025

Music

Review: Tampa’s Swamp Princess brings Grammy-nominated album to humid, inspiring, hometown show

A superstar is born.

by Kyla Fields November 14, 2024June 1, 2025

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Review: In Ybor City, City and Colour calls for an increase in empathy

The grand optimist, sorta.

by Josh Bradley October 29, 2024July 22, 2025

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Review: In Clearwater, Samara Joy showcases why she towers over her peers in jazz and beyond

And she gave a lot of love to local music teachers.

by Gabe Echazabal October 28, 2024July 31, 2025

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Review: In Miami, crowds sing through a downpour, at the final rain show of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour

Florence Welch made a special appearance to duet on stage, with other celebrities in attendance.

by Riley Benson October 21, 2024August 5, 2025

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Review: In St. Petersburg, The Struts give Everybody Wants a joyful, flashy birthday party

Review: In Tampa, Katy Perry marvels in complex and demanding concert for 14,000 fans

Review: In Orlando, Will Wood showcases his epics during whimsical lovefest

Review: Metallica remains rock’s most admirable brotherhood during explosive, historic return to Tampa

As Tampa concerts get underway, Metallica opens pop-up merch shop in Ybor City

Tampa’s Morrisound Recording, where Nasty Savage and others changed metal, will get historical marker

Review: Billy Idol and Joan Jett bring hits to Tampa, but getting into the venue was tough

Review: In Clearwater, ‘filthy-mouthed Canadian’ actor Noah Reid shows off songwriting chops

Review: Cynthia Erivo and Florida Orchestra get playful at packed Mahaffey Theater

Review: In Clearwater, Remi Wolf does yoga in magical, playful set

Review: At sold-out Clearwater show, Tom Jones defies the odds and takes age in stride

‘We are complicit in our own demise’: Only four Florida venues have completed survey that could help save live music locally

Pianist-singer Kitty Daniels, a beloved fixture of the Tampa jazz scene, has died at age 90

Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival is postponed, with makeup date forthcoming

Review: King’s X runs through all of its eras in powerhouse return to Clearwater

Review: Bonnie Raitt and James Hunter stage masterful double-bill in Clearwater

Review: Tampa’s Swamp Princess brings Grammy-nominated album to humid, inspiring, hometown show

Review: In Ybor City, City and Colour calls for an increase in empathy

Review: In Clearwater, Samara Joy showcases why she towers over her peers in jazz and beyond

Review: In Miami, crowds sing through a downpour, at the final rain show of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour

Photos: Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy make dreams come true at Tampa Orpheum

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Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band brings a family affair to downtown Clearwater (w/ photos)

Review: In Tampa, Kyle Gordon lives a million fictional lives during satirical music history concert (w/ photos)

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