Music

Sarasota’s own Joe Perry and his Project owned the Hard Rock Event Center on the opening of his much anticipated tour! The Aerosmith guitarist rounded up a great cast of pro musical characters with The Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson on vocals, Joe’s Aerosmith brother Brad Whitford on guita…

Buck Johnson is an accomplished musician, originally from Alabama, and has been singing since he was a wee tyke and playing keyboards & guitar.  He has worked both in the studio and played with many bands over the years. He became a touring member of Aerosmith in 2014.  He has also pl…

The “funny” Beatle Ringo Starr brought his All-Star band to the outdoor Baycare Sound in downtown Clearwater on Saturday night, weather breezy and humid. Ringo brought the sad news that unfortunately, Men At Work’s Colin Hay had become ill and was unable to play, a disappointment to MAW fans no dou…

Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is set to bring her captivating blend of folk, pop, and Americana back to Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center on Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m. With a devoted fanbase and a reputation for raw emotional storytelling, Longley will showcase s…

Bradenton’s vibrant live music scene is set to shine this Father’s Day with a special concert at 88 Live Piano Bar. On Sunday, June 15 at 6 p.m., the venue will host The Long Run, a renowned Eagles tribute band, for an unforgettable evening of classic rock and heartfelt nostalgia. Tickets are price…

Musician and actor Rick Springfield kicked off his “I Want My 80’s” tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater for a Wednesday “hump day” show! He brought along some of his 80’s comrades to bring back the memories of those glorious MTV days to a live music show.  For this show, John Cafferty, Wang…

The Mahaffey Theater is celebrating 60 years in St. Petersburg and they kicked it off with a birthday party and the best freakin’ American rock band around, Cheap Trick! Opening the doors early with a party room decorated in Trick checkerboard and memorabilia along with a DJ and photo booth for the…

The Florida Orchestra gave the Tampa Bay area a huge gift in bringing the mega-talented Cynthia Erivo to a SOLD-OUT St. Pete show to kick-off her series of tour dates across the U.S. over the summer months. Erivo is extremely busy; her new album, “I Forgive You” drops on June 6 and she is hosting t…

In downtown St. Pete, at the Mahaffey Theatre, baby boomers were out in full force to hear the tunes of the great Burt Bacharach. Musician Todd Rundgren and a cast of stunning singers paid tribute to one of the greatest popular music songbooks of our time.    The versatility of Rundg…

Get ready for an unforgettable night of electrifying roots rock when Cousin Curtiss and Harrison B take the stage at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center in Sarasota on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. Described as delivering “blues at bluegrass speeds” and “rock Americana with a soulful d…