Music

Daryl Hall in Chicago with Todd Rundgren – Marvin and Marvin

April 5, 2022 | Music

Daryl Hall opened his solo tour in Chicago on Friday night. Along with him for the ride is his longtime friend, Todd Rundgren, and the Daryl’s House Band. As a fan of both musicians, I knew I would have to see the show, even if it meant traveling to some cold weather. The show was at the Chicago …

Strings in the Garden

The Perlman Music Program Suncoast presents “Strings in the Garden” A Special Evening with the Ariel Quartet at Michael’s on the Bay

April 3, 2022 | Music

To celebrate the patronage and generous support it receives from the community, Perlman Suncoast invites the public to this springtime special event featuring the world-renowned Ariel Quartet. “Strings in the Garden,” at Michael’s on the Bay, commences at 6:30pm with wine, champagne and passed ho…

Good Morning Bedlam

Good Morning Bedlam at Fogartyville, Sarasota

March 31, 2022 | Music

Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the Midwest folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, with members careening about the stage. With tight soaring three-part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience night after night. Every song is …

Interview with Keyboardist Eliot Lewis – Musician for Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren

March 29, 2022 | Music

Daryl Hall is going on tour to promote his new retrospective on his solo musical career. Hall has recorded five solo albums over the years and has put tracks from each and unreleased material on his new CD “Before After.” His good friend and former producer Todd Rundgren are also performing on to…

MJR Latin Project

MJR Latin Project to Perform at Fogartyville in Sarasota

March 20, 2022 | Music

The Tampa Bay-based MJR Latin Project is one of the best Latin jazz ensembles in Florida. Mauricio J Rodriguez, a well-known Cuban bass player and composer, created this band to release his album Luz at the 2021 St Petersburg Latin Jazz Festival. The MJR Latin Project will perform …

Fifty Years Ago Tribute to the Beatles Brings a Magical Show to Clearwater

March 18, 2022 | Music

I have told this story before, got my first Beatle record at five years old. My dad bought me a 45 rpm of ”A Hard Day’s Night”. I loved it even though I didn’t know who the Beatles were at five. Over the years I have become a big Beatles fan and as an older adult, I have c…

Billy Joel Goes to Extremes Playing a Record Cold Night in Orlando

March 14, 2022 | Music

Billy Joel walked out on stage on Saturday night at Camping World Stadium and opened the show with “Miami 2017”(I’ve Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway) and when he finished, he greeted the crowd with “Hello Alaska” and then said “What the hell is going on Florida? He was referring to the change …

Jorge Luis Pacheco

Cuban Piano Sensation Jorge Luis Pacheco to Play Fogartyville in Sarasota

March 13, 2022 | Music

Cuba has long shared its great cultural riches with the world, including some of the most incredible pianists on the planet. A fresh new face has emerged and is making waves with his ‘flying hands’ and a unique style that presents a new voice in jazz. Hailing from Havana, Cuba – Jorge Luis P…

Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Talks Music, Audiences and Vegas

March 10, 2022 | Music

Some rock and roll bands have been lucky enough to have managed longevity and Foreigner is one of those bands that have been going for the last 45 years! Starting in 1977, they churned out hits from “Cold as Ice” to “I Want to Know What Love Is”. All of those classic, beloved, rock songs th…

Bret Michaels Concert for 50 Legs is a Party with a Purpose

March 5, 2022 | Music

On February 26th, Ruth Eckerd Hall had a very different kind of show than I had photographed before. There were rock star bands, surprise guests, rock music fans, t-shirts, and merchandise, but what was special about this show was that it was for charity. A very special Clearwater charity called …

Thunder By The Bay

The 24th Annual Thunder By The Bay Is Another One for the Books

March 2, 2022 | Music

The motorcycles and RV’s have left the Sarasota Fairgrounds but not until they made Thunder By The Bay another successful event for the Suncoast Charities for Children! According to Executive Director, Lucy Nicandri, last year they raised over $225,000.00 and she expects to top that after t…