A person with tattoos on their arm plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone during a live performance in a dimly lit venue with colorful wall art.

Photos: Michelle Shirelle and Jason Paul play St. Pete’s Potion Portal

Earthgirl and Vic Alvarez played support.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

A bunch of earth angels were in the portal last week when punk songwriters Michelle Shirelle and Jason Paul brought their bi-coastal sensibilities to St. Petersburg’s Potion Portal.

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