One of Katy Perry’s favorite ‘Idol’ contestants, Benson Boone, plays St. Pete this weekend

There’s a mix of pain and optimism on Boone’s studio debut, ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades.’

By Josh Bradley on Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 1:29 pm

Photo by Jonathan Weiner

Benson Boone, who plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 19, 2024.

You can feel a healthy mix of pain and optimism in Benson Boone’s voice on his brand-new, debut studio album Fireworks & Rollerblades.

On it, the 21-year-old—who Katy Perry fell head over heels for during an “American Idol” audition—sings about being there for his friends who feel as if they are drowning in loneliness, stress, and anxiety, as well as how the death of his great-grandmother affected him, and how he feels that it’s his fault that a significant other has self-love issues.

His first-ever show in Florida will feature a shuffled performance of the entire album, plus an opening set from U.K.-based pop musician Mimi Webb.

Tickets to see Benson Boone play Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 19 are sold-out.
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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.

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