Bonamassa-approved Ricca Project plays two free Dunedin concerts this weekend
The funky power trio is at Dunedin Brewery. Made up of half the members of Ft. Lauderdale’s Heavy Pets, The Ricca Project may remind some of Little Feat, thanks to its jam-based, yet very consistent...
View ArticleBongs and ice cream will live under the same roof when Bakes and Wakes opens...
'Family friendly with a Cheech and Chong attitude.' Even though Bakes and Wakes at 2148 49th St. S doesn't officially open its doors for another month or so, owner Scottie Freeman says that folks keep...
View ArticleBlues saxophonist Vanessa Collier returns to Tampa's Skipper's Smokehouse...
She was recently nominated for the Blues Music Award for Contemporary Blues Female Artist. Dallas-born saxophonist Vanessa Collier has been selling out wineries, clubs, and smaller venues worldwide...
View ArticleThe Jacksons are playing at Tampa's Seminole Hard Rock Event Center next week
Tito, Jackie, and Marlon are in the house Monday. Betcha didn’t know that three of the Jackson 5 were still together and on a tour headed to Tampa on Monday, Feb. 21.…
View ArticleThe 'Beyond Van Gogh: Immersive Experience' is coming to Sarasota
The exhibit promises 300 works of art from Van Gogh, like "The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers” and “Café Terrace at Night,” projected in a 30,000-square-foot space. Now that Vincent Van Gogh's art is in...
View ArticleJagjaguwar rap duo They Hate Change on bill for St. Pete house show next week
Pilot Jonezz, Charles Irwin and Sally4 also play Roser House on Tuesday. Next month, Porchfest will see music lovers roaming St. Pete’s Roser Park neighborhood catching mostly acoustic acts outside,...
View ArticleAlice Cooper guitarist 'Hurricane' Nita Strauss headlines Tampa show next week
The 35-year-old and her band tear down Brass Mug on Tuesday. If you’re still bummed that you missed Alice Cooper’s annual performance in Tampa Bay this month, you have a chance to catch the most...
View ArticleCourt orders new trial for Florida cop who shot disabled man's caretaker
A three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal said a circuit judge erred by refusing to allow a SWAT commander to testify An appeals court Wednesday ordered a new trial for a former North...
View Article24 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including Nita Strauss at Brass Mug on Tuesday. Thursday, Feb. 17…
View ArticleHillsborough county votes to explore suspending fines for Bearss Groves...
It's not within the power of the commission to suspend $160,000 in back-owed fines. But they're exploring options. After receiving more than 1,000 emails from concerned residents, Hillsborough County...
View ArticleHey soul sister, Train is coming to Tampa with Jewel and Blues Traveler this...
Cancel that Goop order, because the Train is coming to Tampa this summer with Jewel and Blues Traveler in tow.…
View ArticleOld-school Christian metal group Stryper is coming to Clearwater this summer
Somehow, it's the band's first show in Clearwater. Pioneering Christian metal group Stryper is bringing its latest run of shows to downtown Clearwater’s Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Monday, May 23....
View ArticleNaked Farmer, a locally-sourced and seasonal eatery, opens at Water Street...
This farm-to-fork restaurant with a rotating, seasonal menu opens on Friday, Feb. 26. It's time to get naked. Water Street Tampa is quickly becoming one of Tampa Bay’s hotspots for refined dining, and...
View ArticleWaka Flocka Flame and Barstool's Brianna Chickenfry are coming to St. Pete...
The match made it heaven goes down at Postcard Inn. Spring break is upon us, and next month Postcard Inn is bringing together two entities seemingly made for each other. Tickets to see "No Hands"...
View ArticleAtlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang is stopping at Jannus Live this summer
Proud of u. Ahead of tomorrow’s release of Ghetto Gods, the fourth album from Atlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang, the guys have announced a promotional “Biodeghettable” world tour. Late in the U.S. portion...
View ArticleWhen fascism comes to America, it will be wearing a Navy cap
Informed Dissent. Mitch McConnell knows how to win the midterm: Oppose everything Joe Biden does, blame him for anything that goes wrong, but never lay out an agenda that turns the election into a...
View ArticleThe Afghan Whigs are coming to Ybor City this summer
The band released its first single in five years and booked a show at Orpheum. Greg Dulli, frontman for The Afghan Whigs, has stayed busy with solo material, but his band hasn't released new music in...
View ArticleDNC uses Donald Trump’s words to drag ‘gutless’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Timing is everything: DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday. The Democratic National Committee’s “War Room” welcomed Gov. Ron DeSantis to Thursday’s Conservative...
View ArticleDespite over 100 people pleading for help at city hall, Tampa City Council...
Council cited legal reasons and will discuss an alternative ordinance on April 21. Today, more than 100 housing rights activists filled Tampa City Hall during city council's "rent stabilization...
View Article'Put on that full armor of God': Florida Gov. DeSantis warns crowd of 'left...
The appearance at CPAC came as DeSantis runs for re-election in November and as speculation builds about a possible bid for president in 2024. Gov. Ron DeSantis drew rock-star cheers Thursday as he...
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