Music

It is a sad time for the Blue Army, the devoted fan base of Aerosmith.  On Friday, August 2, 2024 the band announced their retirement from touring. The “Demon of Screamin” lead singer Steven Tyler at 76, has been battling a vocal injury for nearly a year.  A decision was made by Tyler’s medical t…

The Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center will host a special jazz concert on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m., featuring the acclaimed Zachary Bartholomew Quintet. This performance promises an evening of exceptional jazz, showcasing the talents of award-winning pianist, composer, and educa…

Rain rolling in before showtime was not going to ruin Red Rocker Sammy Hagar’s “Best of All Worlds Tour” party at the Mid-Florida Amphitheatre on Sunday night! Unfortunately, on this 2nd show of the tour opening act Loverboy had to be cancelled due to the storm and traffic congestion arriving lat…

Fogartyville will be transformed into a village public house when it hosts the second in a series of Irish Sessions (Seisiún) on Tuesday, July 16, 5-8 p.m. The free and informal monthly gatherings are not performances, but a sharing of Irish traditional music. The format for each evening in…

It was a balmy night for rock & roll on Thursday night! It was totally cloudy with a breeze that gave concert- goers a break to enjoy an evening of great music on a school night.  What year is this? Oh yea, 2024.  Well, the Doobie Brothers blew into town sounding like it was the 197…

In the vibrant heart of Sarasota, Florida, Fogartyville is set to ignite with the pulsating beats and electrifying melodies of six aspiring rock bands from EveryOneRocks music school. On the evening of Saturday, June 29th, at 5:30 p.m., the stage will transform into a playground for future legend…

The Wizard brought his new tour to Clearwater with a 2-night gig over the Memorial Day weekend. The 38-date tour runs through July 3rd.  This musical extravaganza is a love fest for TR fans. The setlist is a selection of deep cuts from Rundgren’s various 21 studio albums both solo and with U…

Step into the enchanting realm of Fogartyville on Friday, May 17th, at 8 p.m., where the captivating rhythms of singer-songwriter Alex Cuba await. Heralded as the winner of the prestigious 2022 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album, this Cuban Canadian virtuoso effortlessly bridges cultural divides wit…

Ruth Eckerd Hall was packed with Toto fans on Thursday night for the “Dogz of Oz” tour. Toto has been touring arenas with Journey on their 50th Anniversary tour and pulling some solo gigs in-between. A great setlist and some of the most accomplished musicians around today, you knew you were in fo…

Piano master Chuchito Valdés and his dynamic band return to Fogartyville on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Valdés, the son of Chucho Valdés, creates an exciting and energetic blend of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, bebop, Danzon, cha-cha-cha, Son Montuno, and much more. Tickets are $28 for members of …