Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, New Orleans' hottest performer (pictured with George Clinton), returns to Tampa Bay for a WMNF-sponsored New Year's Eve gig at the Coliseum in St. Pete. Here's my interview with him.

Gleaming Amoebas to play Emerald tonight.

The Roches, Mojo Gurus and more in Music Week.

Acho Brother release one of the best local CDs of the year.

From my latest Bar Tab: "Sal stepped off the patio and into the wet grass below, waiting for me to stoop to the occasion. In a temporary moment of lucidity, I listened to our intern Kat and passed on the public grappling display."