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97X's Next Big Thing and all the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend

More than 30 events happening over the next week.

By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley

Dec 2, 2022

Another strong week of Tampa Bay live music is anchored by local shows, plus 97X's Next Big Thing happening over two days at Tampa's old Gary amphitheatre. Have a look at some of the best live music options happening in Tampa Bay from Friday-Thursday, Dec. 3-8, as curated by Creative Loafing...

Jack White, who plays day two of 97X Next Big Thing at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Lyle Lovett's acoustic band is playing two nights in Clearwater this spring

He's at the Cap in February and March.

By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley

Lyle Lovett's acoustic band is playing two nights in Clearwater this spring

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

Bob Seymour in the studio.

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Us 103.5 Country Jam Benefitting St Jude

@ Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center

Wed., Dec. 7, 8 p.m.

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