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Coming this Tuesday, December 12, to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is the annual Allman Betts Family Revival show! Devon Allman and Duane Betts are bringing the show to Sarasota, hometown to Duane and second home to Devon. Over the years they have cut their teeth playing various local gigs both individually and together […]
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Walmart has been dedicated to helping Veterans since founder Sam Walton served in World War II; he was determined to give back to the military. Walmart has donated millions to various Veteran programs and organizations. In 2023, they took it to the public for a special Veteran’s Day concert in Tampa, Florida at the Mid-Florida […]
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John Waite has been around the rock scene since the 70s as lead vocalist of the British band The Babys. They charted on Billboard with “Every Time I Think of You” and “Back on My Feet Again.” One of his bandmates for a time was Jonathan Cain of Journey. John moved into the 80s and […]
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Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a co-founder of two iconic rock groups, The Hollies & Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, a published photographer, a political activist, and an OBE. He has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame twice! Pretty heady stuff, yet Nash came to Clearwater’s Capitol […]
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The Voice coach and EGOT winner, John Legend came to Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center on Sunday for an evening of songs and stories. Mr. Legend appeared on stage dressed in a dapper white suit with a black shirt to the totally sold-out crowd of 1,500. This is a solo show, just John and his piano; believe me, nothing else […]
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Under the October Hunter’s full moon, the Sound at Coachman Park had over 6,000 music fans witness a lineup of great musicians! From Tampa’s own Damon Fowler to George Thorogood and the Destroyers with their bluesy rockabilly & rock sound and the headliners Sammy Hagar and the Circle. Hagar, who just celebrated his 76th birthday […]
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Author Alan Paul and Wade Tatangelo, Editor of the Herald-Tribune’s Ticket, put their heads together to bring an evening of everything Allman to Sarasota’s music aficionados. Comedian Les McCurdy’s Comedy Club was the venue for the intimate sold-out event. Alan Paul, an expert on Allman Brother’s lore, has written two books on the band. The […]
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John Mayer turns 46 on Monday, October 16th, and on Friday night at his Solo tour stop in Tampa, fans were singing him early birthday wishes. It’s been over 25 years since Mayer burst onto the music scene and has grown up, not always easily, before the public eye. Mayer has persevered through it all […]
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Sarasota came out in their best Rocky Horror costumes for the 48th Anniversary Spectacular tour of the 1975 film! Starting things off was a VIP Meet and Greet with the movie’s lead and veteran actor, Barry Bostwick. Bostwick played “Brad Majors” engaged to Susan Sarandon’s “Janet Weiss” in the movie’s storyline. Barry signed memorabilia and […]
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Ringo, the fun Beatle, played for the first time at The Sound, and he said, “I really, really like this new venue!” Of course, the Florida humidity welcomed the All-Stars in its sticky fashion, but they didn’t care, they came to rock, and did they ever! The band is: Steve Lukather from Toto, Colin Hay […]
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Something amazing happened last night at the Swordfish Grill and Tiki in Cortez, Florida. It was the 9th annual “Giving Back” charity event and what an event it was. It was just an extra special evening. Guests attending enjoyed delicious food, wonderful drinks, excellent music, and an atmosphere that was filled with nothing but love, […]