Tampa Bay musicians — and world famous, Tampa-based soul-singer, Latimore — paid tribute to Ray Charles at the Palladium Theater Saturday night. Some of Charles’ first performances happened at St. Pete’s Manhattan Casino on 22nd. Although he was born in Georgia, Charles spent most of his childhood in Florida and found “the girl of his […]
Ray Charles
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On the record: Tampa author John Capouya draws a musical road map with his book Florida Soul
The University of Tampa professor explores the breadth of Florida-born soul music.
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Tampa Bay History Center unveils Florida’s Got The Blues
A new exhibit offers a look at the deep-rooted blues history of the Sunshine State and Tampa in particular.
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Review: Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang got the blues at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back at the Tue., Nov. 19 show.
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New music Tuesday! (November 15)
The Who’s Quadrophenia remastered, the DVD release of God Bless Ozzy Osbourne + new releases by Tegan and Sara, Webbie, Pink Martini, White Denim, Paul Anka & more (video)
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Fats & Friends
Fats Domino, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis