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Review: In Clearwater, Boy George and Squeeze stage a joyful, hits-filled ‘80s party
Labeled with love, indeed.
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Review: In Tampa, Meghan Trainor and her dance troupe make it look easy
Make a move.
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Review: In Tampa, Donny Osmond makes jabs and goes deep during Vegas-style revue
Let the reason be love.
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Review: Impromptu as always, Someday Honey teases new music at another powerful show in St. Pete
The set twisted and turned in hair-raising fashion.
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Review: Sad Summer Festival brings an intergenerational collection of emo fans to downtown Clearwater
It’s not a phase.
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Review: Missy Elliott and friends throw down a night of bangers at Tampa’s Amalie Arena
Busta Rhymes, Timbaland, Ciara, and Trina were in the building, too.
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Review: In Tampa, Janet Jackson crams 39 songs into sweaty ‘Together Again’ concert
Roadies came out with mops in hand often to quickly wipe away the pools of sweat each performer left behind during the night.
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Review: In Tampa, Justin Timberlake gets sexy for the 40-somethings, and showcases timeless hits
There are gonna be a lot of sore backs on Saturday morning.
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Review: Megan Thee Stallion brings Tampa hottie’s out in force
It was a salacious, three-act, 90-minute show.
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Review: In Tampa, Niall Horan’s ‘The Show’ gave fans a night to remember
The setlist featured tracks from across his discography, each resonating with themes of love, friendship, and mental health.
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Cameron Dilley, the last WMNF Tampa co-founder on the air, signs off on Friday
‘This represents the final passing of a baton to the next generation.’
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Review: Alvvays introduces itself to Tampa in loud, joyous set at The Ritz
So many people knew all the words.
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Review: In Clearwater, Jakob Dylan directs the Wallflowers through heartland rock-inspired set
When you’re on top.
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Review: Benson Boone backflips and belts out bops in sold-out St. Pete show
Boone moved seamlessly through songs, crooned about current and past loves, and worked in upbeat melodies.
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Review: In Clearwater, The Zombies play a different game from their ’60s British invasion peers
Love ‘em while you can.
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Review: Teddy Thompson wrings heartache out of country classics in intimate, rare, Safety Harbor concert
The U.K. songwriter made a surprising stop on his world tour.
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Review: In Tampa, Madonna goes all out in late-night, career-spanning ‘Celebration’
The two-hour-and-20-minute show that ran well past midnight.
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Review: In St. Pete, Faye Webster cruises through deceptively steamy Florida headlining debut
The short set left fans thirsty for more.