Tampa trio La Lucha unplugs at New Tampa Performing Arts Center this weekend

The VH1-inspired gig features Brazilian trombonist François de Lima and Tampa Bay’s dean of jazz guitar, LaRue Nickelson.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2025April 17, 2025

The VH1-inspired gig features Brazilian trombonist François de Lima and Tampa Bay’s dean of jazz guitar, LaRue Nickelson.

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Sorry the show is sold-out.

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With some high-caliber friends joining in.

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Wright is no stranger to the Bay area.

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MUSE 2015 entertained the crowd with wearable art, live demos and groovy jams.

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Concerts this Fri.-Sun., Jan. 2-4

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Aficionados can find exciting sounds scattered around the Bay area.

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The sextet performed to a packed Side Door cabaret room at the Palladium.

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