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The Skipperdome (Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa) was packed Saturday night (August 27) for the Christian Ryan Fest (my name for it), featuring three projects with Ryan … Continued

We’re a new band from Orlando! That was Tim Turner, guitar player and vocalist for Shak Nasti. In a discussion before the show at Ka’Tiki … Continued

The TAUK boys simply cannot sit still. After blowing up the summer coast to coast with a ton of festivals and shows, they are gearing … Continued

It’s never too early to start making your New Year’s Eve plans. Here’s a great idea: inviting Florida temperatures, beautiful tree-filled location, and incredible music. … Continued

The funk is about to get deep — really deep! The New Mastersounds and Turkuaz have teamed up for a co-headlining tour with 39 dates … Continued

This past weekend Derek Vincent Smith introduced the new Pretty Lights band to his home state of Colorado for his seventh year headlining Red Rocks … Continued

Back in June, the St. Petersburg music community was crushed to discover that one of its most beloved venues, The Amsterdam, was shuttering, closing down … Continued

A very special show highlighting female vocalists played for a rocking and appreciative Skipper’s Smokehouse audience on Sunday, August 7. These ladies — Ari Chi … Continued

The jazz world lost another of its giants Monday, August 15, with the passing of vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. He was one of the premier players … Continued

Well, what happened was… I just saw shows by bands on two consecutive nights. Maybe recent memory trumps older memory. Maybe it was my mental … Continued