On Wednesday—after adding 7,925 cases—Florida cruised past 900,000 total coronavirus infections since the beginning of the pandemic (88 new deaths were also reported, bringing the total to just under 18,000).
In Tampa Bay on Wednesday, 26 deaths were reported along with 1,286 new coronavirus cases (positivity rates in Hillsborough and Pinellas are at 7% and 6%, respectively). Unsurprisingly, the state’s positivity rate is at 9%, and yesterday St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman joined other Florida Mayors in begging Gov. Ron DeSantis to do something substantial to help curb the spread (the World Health Organization’s recommended level is 5%).
Still, the live music scene—fighting for its life and hoping for federal aid—is finding a way to try and survive another week. This week, a handful of Tampa venues committed to operating under a “Safe & Sound” protocol (limited capacities, social distancing and masks all enforced). And while Palladium Theater is St. Petersburg paused live shows again due to the recent spike in cases, some venues are having shows this weekend.
Here are four in-person, and one online, events worth your attention. Click through for more info.
- Sam Farmer w/Jim Chambers’ Youth Showcase Friday Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. Free. New World Brewery, Tampa
- Lauris Vidal and Thundafist Friday Nov. 20 9 p.m. Free, Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, Tampa
- Marvel Years/DJ Casper/Grant Lee Sat. Nov 21, 8 p.m. $35. The Attic, Ybor City
- Grass is Dead Sat. Nov. 22 9 p.m. $17-$20. Crowbar, Ybor City
- The Sunday Sesh w/Synergy In A Cup (online)
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