Album review: Acme Jazz Garage, Acme Jazz Garage
The local jazz-funk fusion quartet presents a debut full-length.
With Kasich and Cruz out, enter the Summer of Trump, Part Deux
It was all fun and games in the summer of 2015, a carefree time when Donald Trump seemed like just an eccentric ol' billionaire humping whatever scraps of attention he could find. Back in those days, our biggest worry was what drinking game we would play during the GOP debates. We giggled at Trump's poll…
Radiohead releases a new single and video, “Burn the Witch”
There are few artists that remain my all-time faves. Usually, these are artists behind albums that have ushered me through various phases of my life, spoke to my soul, comforted, inspired, excited — and these are artists that continue to do so, whether they're still creating new music or not. Radiohead holds a place near…
On the Sauce: Cinco de Mayo Sangria
This Cinco de Mayo-fied sangria will make you wonder why it’s not on the menu of your favorite Tex-Mex joint.
Lightning take series lead 2-1 with Game 3 win in OT
The Bolts weathered the storm in what was a sloppy game of turnovers for both teams to win 5-4.
Sh*t happened 5/4/16: Times buys Trib, Trump crushes Cruz, Four Horsemen to be along any moment
So. Many. Signs of the apocalypse. Well, it finally happened: The Tampa Bay Times bought the Tampa Tribune, and will be shuttering its print product. The Trib's former home on the web, tbo.com, currently redirects to the Times' home page, dogs and cats are living together, and Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.…
Tonight in live music: Cypress Hill, Coleman Hell
It's not a super busy night of concerts on this Wed., May 4. But still, there's a few things worth mentioning… Cypress Hill Cali’s ganj-loving hardcore hip hop group (behind such ubiquitous rah-rah rap odes as "Insane in the Brain," "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That" and “Hits from the Bong”) have confirmed the name…
On the bill
Getting some diversity on the 20-spot is great, but how about some real change?
Holy sh*t: Tampa Bay Times buys Tampa Tribune
For Tampa Bay's politicos, it was a rumor nearly on par with Bigfoot or the faked moon landing. Until now. On Tuesday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Times proved right a long buzzed-about speculation: it has indeed bought the Tampa Tribune. (Disclosure: this reporter is a former Trib staffer.) In what seems like a weeks-late April…
Eric Lynn suspends run for Congress against Crist, will vie for Dudley seat
The strange sands of Pinellas County politics are shifting yet again. Democrat Eric Lynn, a former Pentagon official who has for the last year been running for the newly Democratic Congressional District 13 seat, announced Tuesday he's ending his candidacy for the seat, instead focusing his efforts on a bid for the State House District…
Weekly Tune-Up: New music for your week by Band of Horses, The Kills, Snarky Puppy + more
A fresh batch of 15 tunes to groove you through the week, with Spotify playlist included.
Tee off: Hoppy Gilmore BeerFest ticket sales begin
Another movie-themed beer and food adventure is planned for Tampa Theatre in June.
On the menu: Taste Fest leads into Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week
Sample what Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week has planned at Friday’s Taste Fest.
Concert review: Flogging Molly throws down the Celtic punk odes at Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
The terms “Celtic” and “punk,” on their own, don’t seem to belong together. But after nearly two decades, Flogging Molly has made a career out of fusing the two genres into a maelstrom of catchy shanties and drunken sentiments. So when I was offered the chance to see the legendary L.A. act in person, I…
Concert review: A look back at WMNF’s 35th annual Tropical Heatwave
Andy Warrener reports back on the multi-venue fest that happened this past Sat., April 30.
Sh*t happened 5/3/16: Hogan doubles down on Gawker, Infiltrator pays, FBI thwarts bomber
Tonight could be a very important one to the future face of American politics. It's kind of terrifying, really. But before we can look forward, we must, as always, look back. The comparatively paltry $250K in incentives Hillsborough County offered the production of Bryan Cranston film The Infiltrator to shoot in Tampa last year yielded…
Bern’s Steak House takes home 2016 James Beard Award
The Outstanding Wine Program win went to the Tampa icon.
Shots fired: WMNF Tropical Heatwave, Ybor City, 4/30/16
Saturday saw Tampa community radio station WMNF 88.5 FM's 35th annual Tropical Heatwave music festival take over clubs, bars and venues all over Ybor City's 7th Avenue strip. From blues to indie rock and beyond, Heatwave's eclectic lineup brought out fans of all ages and walks of life. Brian Mahar was there to shoot it.
Sh*t happened 5/2/16: Jacksonville cop indicted, Bolts win, elephants retired
It's Monday. Nothing matters. Life is little more than a futile trudge away from the ever-encroaching void. FRIDAY, APRIL 29: Uniformed asshole Akinyemi Borisade was fired from the Jacksonville police force and arrested and charged with battery after video surfaced showing him striking a handcuffed woman. (Striking, in this case, being code for "beating the…
New expo coming to Lakeland for fiery food fans across Florida
Lakeland could become the state’s hot sauce capital through its spicy Florida Festival of Flavor & Fire.
Tonight in live music: Eternal Summers, Gipsy Kings, Prong, Evanescence
It's the second day of May, do you have plans tonight? Why not enjoy some live music? Here's a breakdown of concert highlights for this Mon., May 2. Eternal Summers with Pohgoh, Diealps! The fourth album from Virginia power trio Eternal Summers, Gold and Stone, melds the bright breezy sparkle of indie pop with up-tempo future…
Concert review: Alabama Shakes bring a Southern soul party to the Cuban Club in Ybor City
Beyonce Knowles and Brittany Howard were born almost seven years and 750 miles apart from each other. The former is probably today's most iconic figure in pop music, releasing her most abrasive, soul-baring and downright daring albums to date Lemonade less than a week ago. The latter leads one of the most compelling rock bands…
Reasons to Watch: Gay boomers solve supernatural crimes with drug addicts. Or something.
The sweeps week edition.
Dance Review: HCC’s dance concert scores a “meh”
What works and what doesn’t in this college dance concert.
Only the Beginning: USF MFA Exhibit
USF MFA thesis show culminates three years of studio research.
This Sunday in live music: Miles Davis’ 90th birthday Celebration Concert, Chris Isaak
A few noteworthy shows are happening this Sun., May 1… Miles Davis' 90th birthday Celebration Concert with The James Suggs Quintet If you’ve ever experienced a James Suggs tribute concert, you can feel the reverence the locally-based jazz trumpeter has for the artist in question and his dedication to the material he tackles. In conjunction…
Do This: A flamboyance of flamingos
Get the flock out of here.
This Saturday in live music: DAWNS EP Release Party, Steel Panther, Boston 40th Anniversary Tour + more
Your friendly neighborhood concert breakdown for this Sat., April 30… DAWNS EP Release Party with Notions, Idle Spirit Freshly-minted local rock trio DAWNS may have only formed last fall as a side project of Zulu Wave primaries Michael Barrow (vocals, guitar) and Ariel Cortes (bass), but has already completed a four-song self-titled EP that finds…
Do This: Indie Bookstore Day
Book ’em.
Into the muck: a Pinellas commissioner tests the water where three girls died after driving a stolen car into a pond
Commissioner Ken Welch went to the site to find out for himself.
Weekend Platter: Festivals galore, a cycling congregation and more
Pick blueberries, hop from fest to fest and more with this weekend’s food and drink roundup.
Shots fired: Beach Day w/Poster/Broom Closet @ The Bends, 4/28/16
We love us some Beach Day in St. Petersburg, and the Hollywood, Florida now-trio stopped back by The Bends for another night of fun. Brian Mahar took the pics, because you should know by now that's what he does, right?
Your Weekend: Webocracy
Web: 1; Cathy: 0.
Sh*t happened 4/29/16: Dollhouse sued (again), Tampa council wants audit authority
As a man who reputedly refused to ride in white limousines lest the public think him gay once said, looks like we made it. Super-classy Tampa gentleman's club Thee Dollhouse, sued in January for using performers' photos in promotional materials without their consent, is now the defendant in another lawsuit, this one a class action…
Do This: Purple Rain
Purple tears.
This Friday in live music: Tokyo Police Club, Denzel Curry, Alabama Shakes + more
A look at what’s happening in concerts tonight, plus a peek at the weekend ahead.
Feel the Burn: Mr. Burns opens at freeFall
It’s not The Simpsons: The Musical, but that hasn’t been written. Yet.
Victory’s a massacre in brutal thriller Green Room
More like Red Room, right … cause all the blood? Get it?
Laugh Tract: Spot-on impressions, Bon Qui Qui rap lessons
Master impressionist Frank Caliendo heads the list of comedians in town this week.
Poet’s Notebook: Drinking cooperation
On the benefits of having more women in a position of authority.
In Tampa women’s health activists protest draconian abortion laws and the Republicans who love them
A coalition of progressive and women's rights groups took to the sidewalk outside Republican State Rep. Dana Young's district office blocks off Tampa's posh Bayshore Boulevard Thursday morning to draw attention to her support for a bill they say will profoundly affect women not only in their ability to make their own healthcare choices, but…
Lightning get shipwrecked in 5-3 loss to Islanders
Before the game tonight, I was weighing pros and cons. Pros: Lightning had a few days off to rest, get over injuries, and refresh for the next round of the playoffs. In addition, Lightning goalie Ben Bishop had a .950 save percentage in Round 1 against Detroit, and was named one of three finalists for…
WMNF returns to Ybor City with its 35th annual edition of Tropical Heatwave this Saturday
The 2016 music fest features venue changes and a dependably varied lineup.
Tonight in live music: The Joy Formidable, Nashville in Concert, Selwyn Birchwood, Flogging Molly
Some rather fine concerts are happening on this Thurs., April 28. Take a look at the breakdown below. The Joy Formidable with Funny Bunny Welsh alt-rock power trio The Joy Formidable [pictured above] hits town hot on the heels of releasing a third full-length, Hitch. First single “The Last Thing on My Mind” finds bassist/frontwoman…
Sh*t happened 4/28/16: Go Hillsborough a no-go, Bolts lose, area beaches less fecal
Yesterday was dumbfounding. How many signs of the apocalypse are there supposed to be? In any case, this surely counts as at least four of 'em. Onward, into oblivion! The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners decided for the people that the people really didn't need to decide for themselves, and voted narrowly to keep the…
The right man? Should we care what the head of a popular film festival says online?
Sunscreen Film Festival director Dwight Cenac II lives in Jacksonville. He’s been logging untold hours hammering out the details of this week’s Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, matching the name recognition of former guests such as John Travolta with the likes of Gary Busey and Paul Sorvino, combing through hundreds of submissions, and plenty…
Get Mom free kombucha from your other Mother
On Mom’s Day, Mother Kombucha will offer free drafts to show appreciation for its retailers and customers.
Hillsborough commission rejects transit tax, chooses yesterday’s gridlock fixes for tomorrow
The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners heard from angry members of the public Wednesday night. Some were angry about taxes, others were angry about traffic. But the people who were angry about taxes won in the end. The commission voted 4-3 to reject Go Hillsborough, a proposal to put a 30-year transit overhaul proposal, which…
You go, YO!: Thoughts on the Tampa eatery’s revamped menu
Some new additions to YO! Sushi’s bill of fare are winners, while others are not.
Drink More Wine: Under screw-tiny
Don’t let a screw cap deter you from that bottle of wine.
El filtro solar: Sunscreen shines in St. Pete
The sun shines on Latin countries at St. Pete’s Sunscreen Festival.
Road Trip: Desperately seeking the Skunk Ape
You can’t prove he exists, but you can’t prove he doesn’t, either.
Theater Review: American Stage in the Park’s Spamalot
The Holy Grail of musical comedy.
Flying Boat Brewing: Beer with a side of bygone St. Pete
St. Petersburg’s Flying Boat Brewing Co. to weave local history and craft beer.
Restaurant review: The spice of life at O Cocina
O Cocina & Flights is a stylish place to play in South Tampa, but some dishes lack essential elements.
