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In 1976, I added a hot new album to my record collection by a guitarist named Peter Frampton called “Frampton Comes Alive”! I was not aware at that time of his being a member of the English band “Humble Pie”. I had heard his songs on radio stations around the dial and I just had […]
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Between the Florida heat & humidity and rockers Cheap Trick, it was a hot one for the premiere of Clearwater’s newest music venue! Starting the festivities on Cleveland Street, Clearwater Mayor Brian Aungst kicked things off with accolades for everyone involved in the 10-year revitalization project and a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the […]
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My introduction to Duran Duran was on my MTV in 1981. “Girls On Film,” “Hungry Like The Wolf” and “Wild Boys” were on heavy rotation. It was the second British invasion in the early 80’s and Duran led the pack. They are one of the few 80’s bands who have flourished over the years with […]
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The first BIG concert I attended was when I was 16 and it was on April 5, 1975 at Tampa Stadium. The bill was the Baker Gurvitz Army (Ginger Baker), Marshall Tucker Band and the Doobie Brothers! Both Marshall Tucker and the Doobie’s are still here playing live in 2023. Never in my wildest imagination […]
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Global superstar musician Ed Sheeran had a busy weekend in Tampa! Starting on Friday, Ed visited Middleton High School in Tampa and donated guitars from his new line to the music department, contributing to the local community. He gave a “tiny” concert as Ed put it. He spent time with the teens taking selfies, signing […]
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On the eve of his show at the Buccaneers home of Raymond James Stadium, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran played a much smaller and intimate show at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall. Fans clamored for a chance for tickets, which sold out quicker than you can say “Subtract”, Ed’s new album. He brought a string orchestra and a […]
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There was a full house at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on the eve of the British Coronation for a night of iconic Beatles music! The Rain tribute is a trip down memory lane of the historic decade of the 60’s, and 1970, that saw so much change in the world and The Beatles. […]
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Rock and punk icon Billy Idol played to a sold-out crowd at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday night! Opening with a triple crown of hits including the new wave 1981 hit “Dancing With Myself”, Idol and his band had everyone dancing with themselves. “Cradle of Love” and “Flesh For Fantasy” followed with Idol fans out […]
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London is such a fascinating city! There are hundreds of years of old-world history and yet it is so current and cutting edge. High-end shopping, couture, cuisine and nightlife make London Europe’s live music capital. There is so much to see and do, that three days is not nearly enough time, but it is what […]
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Celebrating 51 years as part of the California sound and their hit-making music, the Eagles came back to Tampa after just a year with an encore 3-hour stellar show. Playing their iconic album, “Hotel California” in its entirety, the show opened with the “Captain” of the Hotel California putting the needle on the vinyl in […]
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Excitement was in the air as soon as you stepped into the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida. It was the evening of the Annual Gala and the musical guest of the evening was Kenny Loggins! People were gathered in the lobby, the merchandise booth was knee deep in people buying T-shirts commemorating […]