To be clear, there are three or four incarnations of The Wailers, mostly consisting either mid-to-late Bob-era Wailers, or their offspring. The version of the band that swings into Ybor City this month features Aston Barrett Jr., who recently worked with legendary producer Emilio Estefan, husband to Gloria.
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 Tampa Bay. Check the music section in print and online every week for the latest in local live music.