Shy Blossom plays Oscura in Bradenton, Florida on Friday, May 9, 2025. Credit: c/o Events Oscrua

As crazy as it may seem, the era of COVID-19 lockdowns was formative as hell for young people.

For Adriana McDonald—who moved to Florida with her family two years before the pandemic—it gave her the time to learn how to play guitar, write songs, and once restrictions loosened up, get out and play gigs.

Five years down the line, her project Shy Blossom—which heavily takes influence from ‘90s rock and modern indie-pop—has opened for Sister Hazel, and released a full-length album with help from early Pearl Jam drummer David Abbruzzese.

Tickets are $10 for Shy Blossom EP Release on Friday, May 9 at Oscura in Bradenton.