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St. Pete's Daddy Kool Records is holding a Vinyl Fever reunion and get together

The beloved Tampa record store closed in 2011 after 30 loud years.

By Ray Roa and Kyla Fields

Jan 25, 2023

St. Petersburg's most treasured record shop hosts a party for vinyl-lovers of all walks of life—especially those who wanted to cry like a baby when Vinyl Fever closed in Tampa back in 2011. At this "Vinyl Fever Nite" reunion and get together set for Friday, Feb. 3 inside Daddy Kool Records at The Factory St. Pete, record collectors of all stripes can come chat about their favorite records, reignite the “Oasis v Blur” debate or add to their ever-growing collection...

Former CL Music Editor Leilani Polk vinyl diving with the Holiday Auction winner at Vinyl Fever in Tampa, Florida.

Ahead of Bruce Springsteen's tour launch in Tampa, city councilman Luis Viera reflects on the importance of The Boss

Luis Viera says, 'Few artists better challenge us to live up to our American creed in song.'

By Luis Viera
Jan 25, 2023
Review: In Clearwater, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gets sentimental and honors David Crosby

His baby, Amanda Shires, was beside him, too.

By Josh Bradley
Jan 23, 2023
Review: In Clearwater, The Mavericks show why they’re one of the best and most exciting touring bands

A fantastically paced and varied setlist never lost momentum or spark throughout the evening.

By Gabe Echazabal
Jan 16, 2023
The death of WUSF's 'All Night Jazz' among Creative Loafing's most read music stories of 2022

And a whole lot of classic rock.

By Ray Roa
Dec 23, 2022
Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues ‘Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ tradition at homecoming to Amalie Arena

Find our way home.

By Josh Bradley
Dec 19, 2022
Tampa pub owner recalls how the late John Lennon pitched in to help his family open a home for autistic children

The Beatle was shot dead in Central Park 42 years ago today.

By Josh Bradley
Dec 8, 2022
Former 'All Night Jazz' director Bob Seymour now hosts a show on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM

His show comes after WUSF 89.7-FM took jazz off the air.

By Justin Garcia
Nov 28, 2022
It's the last day to bid on tickets for every concert coming to St. Pete's Jannus Live in 2023

The prize is valued at nearly $8,000, and as of Monday morning, there are 59 bids with a high of $867.

By Ray Roa
Nov 28, 2022
Tarpon Springs High School marching band will close Macy’s 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Pinellas County high school will introduce Santa Claus.

By Josh Bradley
Nov 23, 2022
Review: In Clearwater, Bonnie Raitt digs deep and pulls out gem of a sold-out show

She’s not getting older, she’s getting better.

By Gabe Echazabal
Nov 21, 2022
'Morally we cannot continue to stand by:' Tampa's Blended Festival is not going to happen

Headliners at Tampa's Blended Festival, set for Nov. 19-20, included The Chainsmokers and Nelly.

By Ray Roa
Nov 15, 2022
Review: Stevie Nicks stupefies and hypnotizes in very sold-out return to Tampa

With some heavy tributes to Tom Petty, too.

By Josh Bradley
Oct 27, 2022
Supporters of 'All Night Jazz' on Tampa's WUSF 89.7-FM will host rally to save the show this week

It's last broadcast is scheduled for Sunday night.

By Ray Roa
Oct 26, 2022
There’s now a movement to save Tampa’s ‘All Night Jazz’ on WUSF 89.7-FM

A petition has racked up more than 600 signatures in less than 24 hours.

By Ray Roa
Oct 20, 2022
After 56 years, ‘All Night Jazz’ is dead on Tampa Bay’s WUSF 89.7-FM

The station is pulling the plug on Halloween.

By Ray Roa
Oct 18, 2022
Tampa DSA benefit concert raises more than $2,000 for abortions

All proceeds from the event go to those in need of reproductive healthcare.

By Min Craig
Oct 14, 2022
Tampa workshop invites live music professionals to get free anti-harassment safety training

It happens on Monday at Straz Center.

By Ray Roa
Oct 14, 2022
Review: Zac Brown Band rocks Tampa crowd with hits songs and new medleys

The Atlanta-based group got creative in a three-part set.

By Chris Kudialis
Oct 10, 2022
Review: Rufus Wainwright was breathtaking during brilliant Straz Center performance

He also called DeSantis ‘a piece of work’ and complimented the guv’s boots.

By Gabe Echazabal
Oct 10, 2022
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan stops by Seminole Heights Microgroove, leaves with a 'nice stack' of vinyl

'Totally normal small talk,' Ulrey said before laughing and saying, 'I didn't even ask for tickets!'

By Ray Roa
Oct 7, 2022

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