

GTFO, 2017! A year that shocks, awes and, thankfully, gets the hell out
It was a whirlwind year, with some good, we swear!
National magazine for beverage geeks highlights local bartender
Morgan Zuch of Datz Restaurant Group is featured in The Tasting Panel’s latest issue.
Sh*t Happened 12/27/17: Reasons not to stand next to Corey Lewandowski, volume III
We’ll pass on the photo op, thx.
Tonight in live music; Betty Fox Band, Taylor Reed and more
Liz Pennock hangin’ at the Hangar, too.
Today in rock history; “Krush Groove Christmas” catastrophe, Lennon’s Double Fantasy goes No. 1 and more
Supremes make ‘Ed Sullivan’ debut and Leonard Cohen arrives, too.
Bug meat & brain surgery: The Jim Gaffigan interview
It’s been a wild year for comedian Jim Gaffigan, who performs at Amalie Arena New Year’s Eve.
Best Local Albums 2017: Stove. ukes out a pair of neu-folk gems
The only Bay area artist to land two releases on the year-end roundup.
Best Local Albums 2017: Baker-Barganier Duo in the darkness is unnerving and enthralling at the very same time
Leave the light on if you have to.
Sh*t Happened 12/26/17: Well, that didn’t take long
Should we really be all that shocked?
Today in rock history; Len Zefflin’s first U.S. shows, the Beatles sucked and Curtis Mayfield died, too
“My Sweet Lord” — George went No. 1 today as well.
10 best arts, culture and entertainment-y things of 2017
The best of the year’s books, films, fests and feels
Sh*t Happened 12/25/17: It’s a Christmas miracle!
All together, now.
Today in rock history; Bowie and Bing Crosby’s Christmas duet, Sex Pistols as Santa and more
R.I.P. James Brown, too.
Before the ball drops: Your guide to eating out on New Year’s Eve
One-off dishes, multicourse menus and bubbly toasts, plus where to recover after the party’s over.
Tonight in live music; New Granada Xmas Extravaganza, Rock and Soul gets sweaty at The Hub
Because who dafaq wants to stay home tonight anyway?
Best Local Albums 2017: Set and Setting will leave the past behind after stellar new album, Reflectionless
Berlin’s Pelagic Records already wants the next album.
Best Local Albums 2017: Chuck Owen Whispers, surges to four Grammy nominations
USF Professor scores big with a big band.
Tonight in live music; Lady & the Bard counts down to Christmas at Ella’s
Does Santa eat meatloaf?
Best Local Albums 2017: You should be telling your friends about the debut LP from Tampa’s own DieAlps!
We hope the whole world knows soon.
Best Local Albums 2017: Jinx lets JahSon rule the roost on third LP
And he doesn’t skirt the tough issues, either.
Tonight in live music; Max Norton is back in town, King Britt’s St. Pete warehouse party and more
J.T. Brown EP release, too.
Best Local Albums 2017: Joshua Cruz is the king of Bay area pop singers on Black Is Classier
And it feels like this is just the begining.
Best Local Albums 2017: Infinite Third’s sound grows even warmer, more human on Channel(s)
New sounds create a deeper appreciation for the Mouth Council leader.
Postcards from London: A Tampa Bay food critic walks into a three-star Michelin restaurant
I waddle out from this meal into London’s brisk fall air floating on a cloud.
Sh*t Happened 12/22/17: finally, something on which we can all agree
All it takes is the actions of a low life to bring us all together.
Today in rock history; R.I.P. Joe Strummer, “Telstar” goes No. 1 and more
Rick Nielsen born, and The Smiths say goodbye.
Best Local Albums 2017: Dynasty’s Love EP feels like an all-too personal trust fall or tryst
Diana has the mic, now.
Review: Hole drummer Patty Schemel Hits So Hard, breaks hearts in candid new memoir
Addiction, detox, rehab — nothing is off limits.
Review: Pat Gilbert turns in muscular, gorgeous hardcover tribute to David Bowie
From the Thin White Duke to Ziggy Stardust, former ‘MOJO’ editor covers it all.
Review: Julie Chadwick cashes in on Saul Holiff’s connection to the Man In Black
Another side of Johnny Cash.
Review: Stacy Russo almost changes the world in examination of early SoCal punk scene
A librarian’s attention to detail gives often unheard of players in the ‘70s and ‘80s southern California punk scene a voice.
Review: Bob Kealing’s new book puts spotlight on Elvis’ Florida life
Still gonna miss Nicko’s though.
Review: Smithsonian Books’ rock and roll retrospective is a must-have for music nerds
Probably safe for kids, too.
Review: Loudon Wainwright III hilariously chronicles family life on Liner Notes
He’s in Clearwater on March 29, too.
Review: The real Isaac Hayes gets shine in The Spirit of Memphis
Box set? Book? Who cares, it’s awesome.
Weekend Platter: Not your president’s Russians, rare beer tappings and more
Another mostly holiday-related lineup of food and drink festivities for the weekend.
Tonight in live music; Wolf-Face, Teen Agers, AJR, Deviant and more
Free shows, cheap shows…and ‘spensive ones, too!
Woman sues Tampa massage chain over alleged sexual assault
Et tu, spa day?
Sh*t Happened 12/21/17: Latvala resigns, this other guy also leaves unexpectedly
The last few weeks in December are supposed to be slow, in terms of news, but this is 2017, though…
Tonight in live music; Kris Allen Christmas, Handel’s Messiah, Ten Tenors and more
Ryan Weaver is at the Gasparilla Bowl, too.
Today in rock history; Ramones finally get lifetime achievement Grammy, Yusuf Islam arrives onstage and more
Bob Seger System enters the charts and Charlie Watts loves jazz, too.
On the Sauce: Let’s Be Frank, O Cocina
The modern Mexican restaurant pays homage to a timeless stirred sipper with añejo tequila.
#BecauseGluten: Let me eat cake
A gluten-free chocolate cake that doesn’t feel like a heavy brick.






