Some of that introspection hurt feelings in the wake of the George Floyd murder, and most recently, the 32-year-old who’s reinventing country music has released videos that showcase same-sex relationships in a manner that would probably get him banned from a Florida classroom (see “In Your Love” below).
Now, Childers, who made his local debut at Ybor City’s since-dissolved Whigfest, is bringing all of that to Tampa for his biggest Bay area show ever.
Tickets to see Tyler Childers play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa on Wednesday, June 5 are still available and start at $82. LiveNation says a buck from each ticket sold will go to Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund, started by Childers and his partner Senora May to bring awareness and financial support for philanthropic efforts in the Appalachian Region.
The Tampa show is the only Florida date on Childers’ Mule Pull tour and finds Valerie June opening the show alongside Willi Carlisle who wowed crowds at Tampa Fringe 2017 before ascending to become one of the country’s most beloved, albeit underground, folk artists.
See Josh Bradley’s weekly rundown of new Tampa Bay concert announcements below. 
Halloweef II: Delaney Staack w/Radaghast/Chaunces/The Venus (costumes required) Friday, Oct. 27. 7 p.m. Prices TBA. Blue House, St. Petersburg
Matt Heckler w/The Resonant Rogues/more TBA Friday, Oct. 27. 7 p.m. $13. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa
Soulja Boy Monday, Oct. 30. 8 p.m. $25 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City
Clang! (Album release/farewell show) w/Charlie/Afterworld Saturday, Nov. 4. 8 p.m. $8 suggested donation. American Legion Post 111, Tampa
Albert Cummings Sunday, Nov. 5. 5:30 p.m. $25. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Portrayal of Guilt w/True Body/PeZ Thursday, Nov. 9. 7 p.m. $15. Orpheum, Tampa
Joey McIntyre Sunday, Nov. 12. 7 p.m. Prices TBA. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
The Southern Gothic Sunday, Nov. 12. 6:30 p.m. $20. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Unwed Sailor w/Radaghast/The Arrival Note Thursday, Nov. 16. 7 p.m. $12. Hooch and Hive, Tampa
Popa Chubby Saturday, Nov. 18. 7:30 p.m. $25. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Safety Harbor Art and Music Center 7th Anniversary Party: HoneyWhat Sunday, Nov. 19. 10 a.m. No cover. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Ann Wilson of Heart & Tripsitter Sunday, Dec. 3. 7:30 p.m. $59.50 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees Friday, Dec. 8. 7:30 p.m. $55.75 & up. Amalie Arena, Tampa
Action Bronson Presents: Dr. Bachlava and the Human Growth Hormone Saturday, Dec. 9. 7 p.m. $42. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
John Paul White Friday, Dec. 15. 7:30 p.m. $35. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Zakk Sabbath w/The Native Howl Sunday, Jan. 14. 6:30 p.m. $27.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
John Lamb’s 90th Birthday Celebration: Bryan J. Hughes w/Nate Najar/James Suggs/Jean Bolduc/John O’Leary/Trace Zacur/more Saturday, Jan. 20. 8 p.m. $25 & up. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Michael Feinstein Tuesday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. $43 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Thursday, Feb. 8. 8 p.m. $125 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa
Ministry w/Gary Numan/Front Line Assembly Sunday, March 24. 7 p.m. $39.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Los Lonely Boys Saturday, April 13. 8 p.m. $39 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Cancellations/reschedules
Celebrating David Bowie at Mahaffey Theater, Oct. 31 Canceled
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This article appears in Oct 12-18, 2023.