Barry Manilow: still loving it after all these years. Credit: Tracy May
One of your mom’s favorite showmen just announced a string of 2023 tour dates, including one in Tampa.

Tickets to see Barry Manilow at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14 are on sale now and start at a whopping $15.75.

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The 79-year-old “Mandy” singer celebrates 50 years since the release of his eponymous debut album next July, and despite having already conducted a year-long farewell tour, which rolled into town in 2016, Manilow remains relatively active.

He released a sequel to his 2014 album of Great American Songbook pieces right before COVID-19 lockdowns commenced, and still holds down hit-drenched residencies in Las Vegas.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...