Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

On a weekend where they completely turned back the clock (Vertical Horizon played on Friday), a new downtown Tampa nightlife spot, Franklin Manor, welcomed the Dragon himself for a short set of hits. He may not have gone all night long, but Sisqo played “Thong Song” (as well as some Dru Hill classics) to help the Manor find its footing in a budding corridor of downtown. Time will tell how it all shakes out there, and we’re excited to see if owners can create a vibrant venue for a neighborhood on the rise.

James Luedde has these photos to share.

Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Sisqo plays Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

Forest Gump and Jen-nay (?) at Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

DJs Deacon and Lesage at Franklin Manor in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 2016. Credit: James Luedde

This article appears in Oct 27 – Nov 3, 2016.

Fotoset- Photography by James Luedde, a photographer based out of the Tampa Bay area.Through life memorable events happen all around us. Some good, some challenging, some exciting and many very memorable....