On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Health added 14,896 coronavirus cases and 161 deaths (locally, Tampa Bay added 2,373 cases and 58 deaths yesterday). The Tampa Bay Times added that locally, about 19% of hospital beds and 15% of adult ICU beds were open.
That’s several thousand reasons to stay home, but the local music scene is still trying to figure out how to get back on its feet.
We’ve marked the gigs at venues that have joined a local (for now) Tampa-based “Safe & Sound” initiative that pledges to strictly enforce limited capacity, mask wearing and social distancing. Click through the links to learn more about the concerts.
✔️ = Designated "Safe & Sound" venue
Friday, Jan. 15
- Tusk: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute (Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater)
- P.M. Tiger w/BadCameo (Hooch and Hive, Tampa) ✔️
Saturday, Jan. 16
- Gloria West and the Gents (Copper Shaker, Ybor City)
- Jammin’ January: Tribal Style (JahVa Studio, South Pasadena)
Monday, Jan. 18
- Mischief Monday: DJ Ku (The Ritz, Ybor City)
See a list of Tampa Bay’s “Safe & Sound” live music venues here.
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This article appears in Jan 14-20, 2021.