Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Gaelic Storm

CLEARWATER — Gaelic Storm will perform on Thursday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $37.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2,000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with.

The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure — attracting fans of every genre with their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft. They are as loyal to their fans as the fans are to them, as frontman Patrick Murphy states, “The fans are the ones that have given us this life. We’re here for them.”

Gaelic Storm takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the U.S. and internationally forging a unique path in the Celtic music world.

“You have to see us live. We are the true working-man’s’ band,” says longtime member Ryan Lacey. “We still,

and most likely always will, tour most of the year, and that’s how we constantly hone our craft.”

This dedication to their live show dates all the way back to the mid-1990s, when Gaelic Storm kicked off its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, California. One such performance led to their discovery that ultimately found the band appearing in the blockbuster film, “Titanic” — where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class.” This laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart six times, making appearances at mainstream music festivals, and regularly headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, all while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.

Recent years have seen the addition of Natalya Kay on fiddle and Parker Hastings on guitar, who both bring their own energy, musicianship and spirit to Gaelic Storm.

Ferg’s Concert Pavilion

Great White and Slaughter

ST. PETERSBURG — Grammy nominated hard rock legends Great White and Slaughter will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, at Ferg’s Concert Pavilion, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $39.49. Visit www.fergssportsbar.com.

Great White’s arsenal of songs include the Grammy nominated Best Hard Rock Performance hit, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” Great White has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, two platinum albums, and clocked the top of MTV four times. To experience their hits live in concert — “Rock Me,” “Mista Bone,” “Save Your Love,” “House of Broken Love,” and “Lady Red Light” — is to ride an emotional wave of sultry connections, arousing lyrics, and an all-out marathon of hard-hitting orchestrations. Audiences might also hear tracks like “Something For You,” “Hard To Say Goodbye,” “Big Time” or one of the many deep cuts from Great White’s 13 studio albums.

California-based Great White is Mark Kendall (guitar), Michael Lardie (guitar, keyboards), Audie Desbrow (drums), Scott Snyder (bass), and Brett Carlisle (vocals). Since 1982, the Great White sound has captivated audiences worldwide with crushing, blues-based guitar riffs and swagger that invokes an emotional high for anyone that listens.

Slaughter first hit in 1990, touring the world with headliners like Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne. Their first single, “Up All Night,” was followed by a second chart-topper, “Fly to the Angels.”

Central Park Performing Arts Center

Close Enemies

LARGO — Close Enemies, featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.

Tickets start at $25. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.

Close Enemies is a band led by Tom Hamilton, the legendary bassist of Aerosmith. The band also includes Tony Brock, drummer from The Babys: Peter Stroud, a touring veteran; Trace Foster, guitarist; and singer Chasen Hampton. They are known for their powerful rock sound, song-oriented approach, and the band members’ shared love for rocking out.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Diana Krall

CLEARWATER — Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $80.25. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

A record-breaking musician, Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two Grammy Awards, 10 Juno Awards and have earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum status albums. Her 1999 release of “When I Look in Your Eyes” spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards, and went platinum in the U.S. and Canada, establishing her as a powerhouse of the genre. Her album “This Dream Of You” garnered critical acclaim and displayed the effortless virtuosity that has become Krall’s musical signature. Krall’s unique artistry and musicality transcend any single musical style, making her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Yacht Rock Revue

CLEARWATER — Yacht Rock Revue will chart a course for the Tampa Bay area for a show on Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $42.75. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

Performing as part of the “Yacht Rock Forever Tour” presented by CANN, Yacht Rock Revue will take audiences on a journey through radiant musical waters. The band’s repertoire, spanning from the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to the velvety harmonies of Hall & Oates, evokes memories of palm trees, ocean breezes, and carefree summers. The group continues to transport audiences back to the golden era of the ’70s and ’80s while charting bold new horizons in the present day.

Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, Yacht Rock Revue features Nicholas Niespodziani (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Peter Olson (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion), Greg Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Dannells (guitars, vocals), Mark Bencuya (keyboards, vocals), David B. Freeman (saxophones, keyboards, flute, piccolo, percussion, vocals), Kourtney Jackson (vocals, percussion), Jason Nackers (drums), and Ganesh Giri Jaya (drums). Their collective musicianship elevates each performance into an immersive, joy-filled escape.

Released in late 2024, their original concept album, “Escape Artist,” marked a major milestone for the band as their first release of original music since “Hot Dads In Tight Jeans.” After an unforgettable 2023 run with Kenny Loggins and a 2024 touring season that included a 44-city “Summer Road Trip Tour” with Train and REO Speedwagon, Yacht Rock Revue continued to build momentum in 2025 with a run of sold-out shows.

From humble beginnings in a basement in 2007 to sharing stages with legends like Robbie Dupree, Elliot Lurie, Matthew Wilder, John Oates, and the late Eddie Money, Yacht Rock Revue has transformed what was once considered a guilty pleasure into a thriving, respected art form. At the heart of Yacht Rock Revue’s success is their devoted fanbase, the “Anchorheads”—a vibrant community celebrating music, nostalgia, and connection. Niespodziani describes them as “wonderful people, musical omnivores and exactly the kind of fans you dream about having as a young musician.”

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Barricade Boys

CLEARWATER — The Barricade Boys will present “West End Party” on Sunday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $24. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

Direct from London’s West End, The Barricade Boys are the UK’s most exciting theatrical vocal group. Powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and an incredible array of varied music transport you back through every era, right up to modern day.

These four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favorite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of “Les Misérables” to the toe-tapping harmonies of “Jersey Boys,” The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time, and The Barricade Boys create the ultimate West End party musical mashup.

But it’s not just about the music — these four superstar performers will also share hilarious and inspiring stories from their time on stage touring the world and also in some of the biggest shows in the West End, including “Wicked,” “Billy Elliot,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Mamma Mia!,” “Motown: The Musical” and more.

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Rhett Miller

CLEARWATER — Rhett Miller will perform on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com.

Miller released “A Lifetime of Riding by Night,” his 10th solo album, in October. Days before undergoing potentially damaging surgery on his vocal cords, the Texas-born singer/songwriter headed into the studio with his Old 97’s bandmate Murry Hammond and recorded a batch of songs, then handed them off for Hammond to complete as he recovered. Threaded with his lived-in reflection on mortality and love in all forms, the album contains some of Miller’s most unguarded material yet — an achievement he attributes to revelations gleaned through his recent work in teaching songwriting at The New School in Manhattan, as well as the open-hearted nature of his collaborations with an eclectic lineup of co-writers. Rooted in Miller’s soul-baring vocal work, his new album ultimately proves the immense power in releasing all attempts to control the creative impulse.

“A Lifetime of Riding by Night” is his first solo effort since 2022’s “The Misfit.”

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Dixon’s Violin

SAFETY HARBOR — Dixon’s Violin will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.

Tickets are $29 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com.

A former technology leader and symphony violinist, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time and invented a whole new music genre. He now improvises on a five-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation.

Dixon had been playing classical music all his life, but in 2005 everything changed. A trip to the Burning Man festival challenged him to improvise and gave a perfect opportunity to create his own music for the first time.

“When I saw the look in people’s eyes, that I could move them with my own music, it changed my life,” he said. “I made up my mind then and there to rearrange my life priorities. I had been playing for 25 years, but for the first time I truly fell in love with music.”

Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center

The Brit Pack

TARPON SPRINGS — The Brit Pack will invade the Tampa Bay area for a concert on Friday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs.

Tickets start at $39 for adults and $36 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit tarponarts.org.

British born but American made, The Brit Pack brings the best of classic British rock music to stages across the United States. Formed by two Brits in New York City, The Brit Pack covers the spectrum of the UK’s musical legacy, from the iconic anthems of the 1960s to the modern classics of today.

The band features Matt Nakoa on vocals, guitar and keys; Mark Sidney Johnson on guitars and vocals; Bryan Percivall on bass and vocals; and Will Haywood Smith on drums and vocals.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

“Stop Making Sense”

CLEARWATER — “Stop Making Sense,” a live event, will be presented on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $62. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

“Stop Making Sense: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads” will be hosted by Jerry Harrison.

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film “Stop Making Sense” was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Starring band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth, along with their touring musicians, the live performance was shot at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. The live event will feature a public screening of the re-release. Harrison will deliver introductory remarks, post screening comments and audience Q&A.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

The Weight Band

CLEARWATER — The Weight Band will take the stage on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $37.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

The Weight Band is led by guitarist and vocalist Jim Weider, a Woodstock, New York, native who replaced Robbie Robertson in The Band. Weider later joined Band drummer Levon Helm in the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Band.

In addition to Weider, band members include keyboardist Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band), bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts). They will be performing original songs as well as classics of The Band.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Rumours ATL

CLEARWATER — Rumours ATL will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $33. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

For over a decade, Rumours ATL has proven to be the most authentic live recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s golden era.

With a reverence for the legendary group’s rich history, Rumours ATL masterfully captures the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic sound. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of “Rhiannon” and “Songbird” to the electrifying energy of “Go Your Own Way,” every performance is a journey through the timeless classics that defined a generation and continues to influence pop and rock music today.

Each member of Rumours ATL brings a unique touch to their role, immersing themselves in the essence of their iconic counterparts. Their attention to musical detail ensures that every show resonates with the essence of Fleetwood Mac’s original spirit. Yet, beyond the impeccable recreations, there is an enigmatic quality to their performances that keeps audiences guessing and longing for more.

The band’s allure lies not just in their exceptional musicianship, but in their ability to evoke the mystical charm of Fleetwood Mac. They weave an experience that transcends mere imitation, offering a glimpse into the soul of the legendary band’s performances. Their intricate harmonies and evocative stage presence creates an atmosphere where each concert feels both familiar yet enchantingly new.

Music4Life Living Arts Center

Chris Trapper

CLEARWATER — Chris Trapper will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $35. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.

More than a quarter century into his career, Grammy nominated artist Chris Trapper’s goals as a songwriter and performer have largely remained unchanged – write a great song and connect with the audience. It can be through a lyric that resonates, an unshakable melody or even an earnest, often self-deprecating anecdote told from the stage between songs. A road warrior, Trapper performs up to 150 dates a year, both as a headliner and as the opening act on tours with luminaries such as Rob Thomas, Colin Hay, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Three Dog Night. The newly released “Watching Sparks Fly By” is his 12th full length LP as a solo artist. He also fronted Capitol Records artist The Push Stars on five albums.

Trapper’s love and passion for the art of songwriting is once again on full display. A favorite of Hollywood’s music supervisors, his songs have appeared in such films as “The Devil Wears Prada,” “There’s Something About Mary” and his song “This Time” was the number one selling song on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for “August Rush”

Music4Life Living Arts Center

Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir

CLEARWATER — Jon Tyler Wiley & The Virginia Choir will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $33.85. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.

After Wiley wrote and recorded his debut solo album, performing all the instruments himself, he assembled a band of his close friends to bring the music to life. The Virginia Choir is made up of seasoned musicians who have performed with acts as diverse as Keller Williams, Larry Keel, and the Pan American Symphony Orchestra.

The band features Sean Mahon (keyboards), Josh Pittman (bass), Lonnie Southall (guitar, mandolin), and Brian Barbre (drums).

Its first single, “Laura Lee,” was released in March of 2021. The band released four singles throughout 2021.

Wiley’s full length solo album, “The Longing,” was released in 2022, and different covers, live versions and B-sides were released throughout the remainder of the year.

After four years of grinding away on the club and festival circuits of the east coast and midwest, “Pictures in the Dark,” the first full-length LP made by Jon Tyler Wiley with his band, The Virginia Choir, was released in 2024.

Brass Mug

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen

TAMPA — Rick Monroe & The Hitmen will perform on Sunday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., at Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Tickets are $18.30. Visit www.facebook.com/brassmugtampa.

Rick Monroe had been a solo artist, hiring musicians as needed and shuffling band members. During the COVID shutdown, Monroe got together with Bobby Perkins (guitar) and Alan Beeler (bass) and started streaming live shows from their basements, garages and living rooms. Drummer Jason Bohl next joined the party. The lineup stuck, and an album soon followed.

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Southern Avenue

TAMPA — Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue will perform on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Tickets are $20 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com.

Southern Avenue plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. The band’s Grammy-nominated Alligator Records debut album, “Family,” makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The band is unlike any other on the scene today, featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Tierinii Jackson, her husband, guitarist/songwriter Ori Naftaly, and her sisters, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Tikyra (T.K.) Jackson and percussionist/violinist/vocalist Ava Jackson.

In 2024, the band joined the Outlaw Music Festival tour, performing alongside Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Bob Dylan. Recently, the group’s Alligator Records debut, Family, was nominated for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year. This is the band’s second Grammy nomination.

Additionally, Living Blues magazine’s readers chose Southern Avenue as the 2025 Band Of The Year. The group also received a 2025 Blues Music Award nomination for Band Of The Year, marking the third time they have been nominated for this high honor. In addition to the new album, lead vocalist Tierinii Jackson appears on two songs on the soundtrack of the blockbuster film “Sinners.”

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Red Wanting Blue

TAMPA — Red Wanting Blue will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Tickets are $22 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com.

Indie rock band Red Wanting Blue formed in Athens, Ohio, in 1996. The band is comprised of Scott Terry on lead vocals, tenor guitar, and ukulele; Mark McCullough on bass, chapman stick, and vocals; Greg Rahm on guitar, keyboards, and vocals; Eric Hall on guitar, lap steel, and vocals; and Dean Anshutz on drums and percussion. Together the five musicians have forged a creative path that grows and expands with each successive recording.

By gradually morphing from a self-sufficient, independent outfit to skirting the mainstream without losing underground cred, Red Wanting Blue earned the right to enjoy the benefits of longevity. The band’s music is an amalgamation of melodic heartland rock and roll sprinkled with dashes of down-home Americana and modern metropolitan rock. It’s filled out with some muscle from a robust rhythm section and the full-throttle vocals of their frontman.

Their debut album, “Velveteen,” was released in 1996 while band members were still in college. There have been 13 full-length albums since then, such as 1998’s “Image Trigger,” 2001’s “Sirens,” 2011’s “The Vanishing Point,” and 2018’s “The Wanting.” The band’s latest album, “Light It Up,” was released in 2024.

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Carbon Leaf

TAMPA — Carbon Leaf will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Tickets are $25 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com.

Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, the band is known for its alt-country, Celtic, and folk-infused indie rock.

Anyone who’s caught a Carbon Leaf show over the past three decades probably has a pretty good idea just what values they hold dear: brotherhood, commitment, empathy, integrity, self-reliance. Founded at Randolph-Macon College in 1992, the group evolved from a house party cover band into something far more profound after graduation, when they moved to Richmond and made the shift to original music. The band’s first three albums helped build a devoted cult following, but it was 2001’s “Echo Echo” that truly brought Carbon Leaf to national attention, with lead single “The Boxer” earning the group a performance slot in front of millions of viewers at the American Music Awards.

After nearly 10 years of self-releasing and grinding it out on the road — both as headliners and as guests appearing on bills alongside the likes of Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Jason Mraz, Blues Traveler, and Guster, among others — the band signed with Vanguard Records in 2004 for their critical and commercial breakthrough, “Indian Summer,” which yielded a Top 5 hit at AAA radio and garnered rave reviews.

While the band would go on to release two more similarly well-received albums with Vanguard, it soon became obvious to everyone that independence wasn’t simply an ideal for Carbon Leaf, but rather an integral part of their DNA, and so in 2010, the band parted ways with the label in order to return to their DIY roots and take complete and total control of their career. Acting as their own label, distributor, and manager, the band cut new versions of all three Vanguard albums in order to regain the rights to the recordings, launched their own festival, and began releasing a successful series of direct-to-fan concert films, livestreams, and studio records leading up to “Gathering: Volume 1” in 2018, followed by “Gathering Vol. 2: The Hunting Ground” in 2021.

Crowbar

Aurorawave

TAMPA — Aurorawave will perform on Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.

Tickets start at $17.67. Visit www.crowbarybor.com.

According to Wasserman Media, Aurorawave is a boundary-pushing rock band recognized for pioneering a distinct sound they term reggaecore — a fusion of heavy guitar-driven intensity and rhythmic influences drawn from reggae. Their music integrates aggressive, groove-oriented arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism, resulting in a style that is both musically intricate and viscerally accessible.

Formed with the intention of absolute authenticity, Aurorawave established a clear identity with their self-titled debut album. The project featured notable collaborations with members of The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, and Attila, introducing the band’s hybrid sound to a broad spectrum of alternative and heavy music audiences. Their debut positioned them as emerging voices with the versatility to operate across multiple subcultures within the rock and reggae landscapes.

In 2025, the band unveiled “Monument,” a decisive step forward in their evolution. The album brings together an eclectic and high-profile group of collaborators, including Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Frankie Palmeri (Emmure), Left To Suffer, Ekoh, Jesse Royal, The Movement, and Kumar Fyah. “Monument” expands the band’s sonic framework while retaining the emotional weight and urgency that define their approach. The result is a record that is both thematically cohesive and musically diverse.

Crowbar

Glare

TAMPA — Nu gaze outfit Glare will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $15. Visit www.crowbarybor.com.

Glare specializes in wild, loose and woozy drags of guitar. Formed in 2017 in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, Glare aren’t so much genre traditionalists as they are painters of wide realms and intense moods. The four-piece band has already accumulated a large audience, both in the flesh with their reputation for sell-out shows, and on the internet, a place where people go to short-circuit feelings through their screens.

“Sunset Funeral,” the band’s debut LP, is a fog of dreamy grief, where feeling supersedes language. It’s music, as guitarist Toni Ordaz puts it, “for people who don’t know how to talk about how they feel.” An album that’s been years in the making, “Sunset Funeral” is a document of unspeakable grief, charting the process of mourning and how it travels through our subconscious and dreams.

Hard Rock Event Center

Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners

TAMPA — Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners will perform on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

Tickets start at $85. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.

Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse, first found success with Staind — the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts, including “Town Line” in 2011 and “Sinner” in 2016. He also released “Country Boy,” a platinum collaboration with George Jones and Charlie Daniels.

In 2021, he scored a gold-certified Billboard No. 1 with “Am I The Only One.” Lewis’ 2022 solo album followed suit, with “Frayed at Both Ends” emerging as the best-selling country album in America. His latest album is 2024’s “The Hill.”

The Ritz Ybor

Bear Grillz and Dion Timmer

TAMPA — Bear Grillz will perform on Friday, Jan. 23, midnight, at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $25.96. Visit www.theritzybor.com. Dion Timmer also will perform.

Born Robert James Pangelinan, this electronic dance music DJ and record producer is better known as Bear Grillz. In 2019, he released “Demons,” his debut album, through Dim Mak. The album included collaborations with Jared Watson and David Foral from Dirty Heads, Sullivan King and Kabaka Pyramid. He followed up in 2020 with a pair of Eps: “Reanimated” and “Ground Zero.”