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Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band brings a family affair to downtown Clearwater (w/ photos)

Ride on.

by J.C. Roddy October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

Tedeschi Trucks Band showcased its inimitable familial connection in a Oct. 13, 2026 set in Clearwater, Florida.

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Review: In Clearwater, John Fogerty and Steve Winwood roll with it during packed double-header

Back in the high life again.

by Josh Bradley September 22, 2026September 25, 2026

A low-angle stage photograph of Warren Haynes performing with Gov't Mule at Gasparilla Music Festival at Meridian Fields in Tampa, Florida on April 12, 2026. Illuminated by purple stage lights, the long-haired guitarist and vocalist stands at a microphone playing a sunburst Gibson Les Paul electric guitar while wearing a dark short-sleeved button-up shirt.

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Interview: Before Clearwater concert, Warren Haynes talks Ziggy Marley, musical lineage, and the next generation

Ahead of an October show with Marley, Gov’t Mule’s bandleader reflects on the music that shaped him and what gets carried forward.

by J.C. Roddy September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

A promotional group portrait photograph of indie rock band Modest Mouse. Standing inside a wooden barn structure with stalls and rafters, five figures pose in white jump-suit outfits and costumes. In the center, frontman Isaac Brock holds hands with two people on either side who wear character masks—one with a blue face and patterned rain boots gesturing outward, and another with a masked face on the right. Behind them stand two figures draped under white sheet ghost costumes, alongside a band member in a white shirt, beige trousers, and a white brimmed hat under warm indoor lighting.

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Modest Mouse, now free from major labels, plays Clearwater on Wednesday

Guitarist Simon O’Connor was also recently dropped from. the lineup.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A black-and-white promotional portrait photo by Stephanie Parsley showing electronic music producer Mersiv viewed through a stylized fisheye lens aperture. Looking directly forward with long dark hair, the artist reaches one hand toward the camera frame with an open palm against a black-and-white optical illusion background of concentric hypnotic rings.

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EDM producer Mersiv brings MorFlow festival to Clearwater this weekend

Bass music and the flow arts come together at The BayCare Sound.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A wide-angle live performance photograph showing pop-punk band Yellowcard performing on stage at Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on July 23, 2023. Captured from low in front of the stage, frontman Ryan Key leaps into the air with his legs spread wide atop a metal stage platform while playing a white electric guitar under bright yellow and orange spotlights. Behind him, bandmates perform on bass, guitar, and drums set against a backdrop illuminated with blue sky and cloud visuals.

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Yellowcard tops 97X ‘Legends’ lineup coming to Clearwater on Friday

by Ray Roa September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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Photos: Devo plays quick set at Clearwater’s BayCare Sound

Are they (still) not men?

by Josh Bradley August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

A concert photograph showing band members of Devo—(L-R) Gerald Casale, Josh Hager, Mark Mothersbaugh, and Bob Mothersbaugh—performing live at the Eventim Apollo in London, England, on August 19, 2023. Captured in a wide shot from within the crowd, the four musicians stand on stage wearing their signature bright yellow radiation-style protective suits with "DEVO" printed across the chest, dark glasses, and black shoulder straps. Mark Mothersbaugh sings into a microphone at center stage while Bob Mothersbaugh plays a sunburst electric guitar on the right, as audience members hold up smartphone screens in silhouette in the foreground under bright stage backlighting.

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Interview: Devo’s Gerald Casale talks Tampa fronton gig, farewell tours, before Clearwater debut

The band plays BayCare Sound on Aug. 27.

by Gabe Echazabal August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

A promotional photograph by Dean Chalkley showing Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of the rock band Squeeze seated inside a dimly lit bar or venue. Positioned center frame from left to right, Chris Difford wears thick black-framed glasses, a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned red tie while leaning over a wooden table; Glenn Tilbrook sits to his right in a matching dark suit jacket, crisp collared shirt, and tie, resting his forearm on a wooden chair back. The room is bathed in vibrant magenta and red ambient lighting with vintage framed artwork hanging on dark walls in the soft-focus background.rrrrrrrasd

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Interview: Before Clearwater concert, Glenn Tilbrook discusses Squeeze’s lost 1974 project ‘Trixies’

Haircut 100 and Adam Ant join the band at BayCare Sound on Aug. 19.

by Marty Clear August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

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The Black Keys bring ‘Peaches’ cover LP to Clearwater on Tuesday

Eddie 9V opens at The BayCare Sound.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

A side-by-side split photograph featuring musicians Ziggy Marley and Warren Haynes. In the left panel, Ziggy Marley is performing live on stage, bathed in bright blue lighting. They have long dreadlocks and are wearing a brown, short-sleeved patterned shirt, passionately singing into a red microphone with their head tilted back while playing a sunburst electric guitar. In the right panel, Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule is seated indoors against a textured, softly lit pink and purple wall. They have long blonde hair and are wearing a black long-sleeved top and dark jeans, looking down intently at the frets of a light-colored electric guitar as they play.

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Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring ‘Dreaming the Same Dream’ tour—and Yola—to Clearwater this fall

Despite varying sounds and intensities, the two acts have long shared a similar message.

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

A horizontal promotional photograph of the rock band Bush standing together in front of a dark building exterior featuring a black metal roll-up door. From left to right: lead guitarist Chris Traynor wearing a black hoodie and a backward baseball cap; frontman Gavin Rossdale wearing a bold red and black flannel shirt; bassist Corey Britz, who has long dark hair, wearing a black button-up shirt; and drummer Nik Hughes, with short bleached-blonde hair, wearing a grey and green plaid short-sleeve button-down shirt. The four band members are looking directly at the camera with serious, relaxed expressions. The lighting is slightly underexposed, giving the portrait a gritty, urban atmosphere.

‘Razorblade Suitcase’ is 30 years old, and Bush will play a lot of it at Clearwater concert

Gavin Rossdale & co. play the BayCare Sound on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A live concert photograph of Brittany Howard, lead vocalist and guitarist for Alabama Shakes, performing on stage. Howard is captured from the chest up, singing passionately into a black microphone while playing a teal electric guitar with a yellow headstock. They have short dark hair, are wearing clear round glasses, and are dressed in a distinctive, voluminous light blue jacket covered in thick fringe. The stage behind them is illuminated by moody purple and green lighting, highlighting soft, cloud-like scenic props.

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Review: At Clearwater show, Alabama Shakes remind fans the band is always evolving

The April 30 performance blended early hits, deep emotion, and new songs into a set driven by memory and momentum.

by J.C. Roddy and Sandra Dohnert May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A low-angle close-up of country music legend Willie Nelson performing at a microphone. He is wearing his signature black cowboy hat and has his long grey hair in braids. A colorful, multi-strand beaded guitar strap is visible over his black t-shirt against a bright, slightly overexposed sky.

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Willie Nelson is coming to Clearwater this summer

He’ll be 93 years old by the time he lands at the BayCare Sound.

by Ray Roa April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Photos: Everyone we saw during 98RockFest at Clearwater’s BayCare Sound

Three Days Grace, I Prevail, and more took downtown Clearwater by storm.

by Caitlin Carter March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

A wide shot of the band All Time Low performing on a dimly lit stage. Two guitarists stand on a raised platform in the foreground. On the left, a man with gray hair and a green shirt plays a black electric guitar, smiling toward the front. In the center, a man in a red jacket, red cap, and dark pants sings into a microphone while playing a light brown electric guitar. A third band member with a mohawk is visible on the right, also playing guitar. A drummer is partially visible in the lower left corner. The stage is dark, illuminated by red and white stage lights.

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Photos: All Time Low, Mayday Parade, more bring Warped Tour vibes to downtown Clearwater

Remembering Saturday.

by Josh Bradley and Caitlin Carter November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

The five members of the band Three Days Grace. From left to right: a man in a gray shirt, a man in a light denim jacket, a man in a black t-shirt and camouflage pants holding his hands together, a man in a dark gray sweater, and a man with a long, thick beard in a black leather-look jacket.

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98 Rockfest returns in 2026 with headliners Three Days Grace, I Prevail

Never too late.

by Josh Bradley November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Portrait of the four members of the band Goose standing against a pink backdrop as white confetti or papers fall around them; Photo Credit: Juliana Bernstein.

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New-age jam band Goose makes Clearwater debut in April

Remember when it played Dunedin Brewery?

by Josh Bradley November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Five members of the band Greensky Bluegrass sit on a sofa in a casual studio portrait against a teal wall; Photo by Tobin Voggesser.

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Greensky Bluegrass brings 25th anniversary album to Clearwater this month

The Michigan band is playing its largest Tampa Bay area headlining show to date.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

A promotional photo of the rock band All Time Low, taken by Ashley Osborn. The four members are posed in close proximity against a dark gray background. The lead singer, with blond hair, kneels in the foreground wearing a distinctive red, white, and black patterned cardigan. The other three members stand or kneel behind him.

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All Time Low brings new album to downtown Clearwater next month

Dear Maria, count us in.

by Josh Bradley October 23, 2025October 23, 2025