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‘I’m a person of hope’: A defiant Peter Frampton turns in jubilant, steamy, set at The Sound in Clearwater
It’s obvious that Frampton still has a lot of fight left.
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Clearwater’s new music venue The Sound opens Wednesday, ushering in a new era for the Tampa Bay concert scene
There’s simply no other turnkey outdoor venue like it.
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Review: Tori Amos does it all in Clearwater during triumphant, sold-out Father’s Day show
A happy phantom indeed.
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Review: In Clearwater, Ed Sheeran kicks off theater tour with story-driven sad and happy hours
The show came after Sheeran spent time at Middleton Middle School where he gifted the music program guitars.
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Review: The Psychedelic Furs miss Mars Williams during Clearwater show, but remain as vital as ever
The crowd mostly talked over opener Evan Dando.
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Live Nation is offering $25 concert tickets to these big Tampa Bay shows
There are more than two dozen gigs on the ‘Concert Week’ menu.
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On his 90th birthday, Willie Nelson reminds us all to embrace what makes us unique
“The lesson of Willie is this: be who you are. If you are a long-haired cowboy in a pickup truck with mudflaps, have at it and God bless you.”
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Review: In Clearwater debut, Hoodoo Gurus reminds fans its a vital and mighty force
Their first appearance in the local area since the 1980s was certainly worth the long wait.
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Florida Strawberry Festival nominated for Academy of Country Music Award
The 58th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on Thursday, May 11
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Review: Taylor Swift—plus 69,131 Tampa fans—turn in loud, hot and fearlessly flawless farewell show
So, when are we getting back together?
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Review: On night two in Tampa, Taylor Swift delivers an intense gold rush of literature and live debuts
Move over, ‘Moulin Rouge.’
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Parking at Taylor Swift’s Tampa shows will be a nightmare
If you are planning on calling an Uber or a Lyft, expect a lot of delays and surge pricing.
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Review: In Clearwater, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz remembers bandmates and takes to ‘Headquarters’
Another pleasant valley Sunday.
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DJ Spaceship, WMNF’s first Black morning show host, takes listeners on a fantastic voyage every Monday
He’s on the air at 88.5-FM from 6 a.m.-9 a.m.
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Review: Tommy James and the Shondells remain easy to love during Strawberry Festival set
Sweet *squints* strawberry wine.
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Review: Willie Nelson and Family scrap new material and thrive on the old at Florida Strawberry Festival
On album release day, no less.
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Review: Gladys Knight puts a little love in the hearts of Tampa fans during short set at Hard Rock Event Center
Backed by a six-piece backing band, the 78-year-old managed to run through about 20 songs.
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Review: In St. Pete, Deep Purple shows why it’s one of the longest-running rock bands on the planet
The band was at Mahaffey Theater on Monday.
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Review: Country icon Marty Stuart effortlessly runs band through genre-crossing set in Clearwater
Surf-rock, classic and cosmic country, plus more all got attention.