Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Selwyn Birchwood

SAFETY HARBOR — Selwyn Birchwood will perform on Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com.

Award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood first hit the blues scene in 2011 with the self-released, self-produced “FL Boy.” After winning the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, beating 150 other bands, Birchwood found doors swinging open.

He took a big step forward in 2014 with his Alligator Records debut album, “Don’t Call No Ambulance.” The album earned rave reviews from critics and won both the Living Blues Award and the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist Debut. He followed in 2016 with fan-favorite “Pick Your Poison” and, in 2021, with the groundbreaking “Living in a Burning House.” He won the BMA Song of the Year Award for that album’s “I’d Climb Mountains.”

He followed up with “Exorcist” in 2023. “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues,” his sixth Alligator Records album, is set for release on March 27.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Gregorian

CLEARWATER — Gregorian will bring their “Pure Chants World Tour” to the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $51. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

For 25 years, Gregorian have thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreographed shows and their ability to switch seamlessly from classical chorales to pop and rock songs. Their concerts have set new standards. This tour will feature the songs of Enigma.

Frank Peterson, the creator and producer of Gregorian, said: “Our Pure Chants concerts bring the most popular Gregorian classics in an atmospheric and tranquil sound environment. Pure Chants concerts are extremely peaceful, yet spectacular and unite the audience with the most beautiful melodies in the world.”

The idea for Gregorian was born when Peterson visited the royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Spain in 1989. Wandering through the medieval monastery and castle complex and listening to contemporary music on his Walkman, he found the inspiration for the sound experiment of mixing ancient Gregorian music with modern music.

Peterson first realized his idea with Michael Cretu and the worldwide sound phenomenon Enigma. Their first album “MCMXC a.D.” was released in 1990 and quickly became a worldwide success. “MCMXC a.D.” was No. 1 in 41 different countries and went 57 times platinum and 45 times gold. It is considered as the most successful German album of all time worldwide.

This gigantic success paved the way for Gregorian to take the musical idea one step further and to establish it as an independent music act. In 1999, with the start of production on the first album “Masters of Chant,” Peterson seamlessly built on the success of Enigma. In the following years, Gregorian sold over 11 million CDs.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Justin Furstenfeld

CLEARWATER — Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October is on the road with his “Winter 2026 I Laugh At Myself Tour,” which will include an intimate acoustic performance on Thursday, March 5, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $49.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

The concert will feature performances of the band’s iconic hits along with memorable storytelling. This show is intended for audiences 16 and older.

Furstenfeld, acclaimed frontman of the platinum-selling band Blue October, developed this one-man show to take audiences on a deeply personal journey through his life and music. Furstenfeld is known for his magnetic stage presence, an artist with an insanely pleasant voice that ranges from warm and melancholy one minute, to arm hair-raising melodies and tone, evoking deeply reflective and personal lyrics. A powerful blend of acoustic performances, storytelling, and audience interaction, the “I Laugh At Myself Tour” offers fans an intimate look at the man behind the music and the stories that have shaped his career. He weaves stories that engage and endear him to thousands of loyal followers around the world.

Between acoustic renditions of Blue October’s most cherished songs, Furstenfeld will share stories from his new book, an expansive follow-up to his previous book, “Crazy Making.” Spanning over 400 pages, “I Laugh At Myself” dives into the inspiration behind each song from albums like “Sway,” “Home,” “I Hope You’re Happy,” “This Is What I Live For,” and “Spinning the Truth Around” (Parts I and II). Each song features a story written by Justin about what was happening in his life as he wrote it, along with entries from his journals and rare photos. The book offers a rare glimpse into the experiences that have fueled Blue October’s iconic music.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

“I Am, He Said”

CLEARWATER — “I Am, He Said — Celebrating The Music Of Neil Diamond” will be presented on Friday, March 6, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $49. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

“We are saying what HE said,” said Matt Vee referring to the one and only Neil Diamond. Matt — along with cousins Jeff and Tommy, international touring veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee — joins forces with family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog in this production. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid-1960s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkee’s classic, “I’m A Believer.”

“This is not a tribute show,” said Tommy Vee. “This is a celebration of an amazing musical icon, one we all love and respect. We have been fans since we were in grade school and first learning our respective instruments and played many of these tunes over the years in various bands. We have recruited an incredible group of singers and players and have gone back to the original records,” he explains, “it is all about the vocals and Matt nails it. It’s a rockin’ show!”

Joining The Killer Vees will be Matt’s wife Julie Velline on vocals and Tommy Vee’s son Bennett Vee on lead guitar along with Chris Bloniarz on keyboards and Richard Manik on saxophone, flute, keyboards and vocals, as well as a very special surprise featuring local talent for the finale.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Taj Farrant

CLEARWATER — Taj Farrant will bring his “Chapter One Tour” to the Tampa Bay area for a show on Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $35. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

Farrant’s debut album tour marks an exciting milestone for the young Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter. This album showcases his exceptional talent and eclectic musical style, blending rock, blues, and pop influences. With electrifying performances and heartfelt songwriting, Farrant captivates audiences as he embarks on this new artistic journey, solidifying his place in the music scene and promising a bright future ahead.

Farrant developed a passion for guitar at the age of 7, and since then, his talent has been recognized worldwide. He has been featured on major national and international news channels, and he has performed alongside famous musicians such as Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas. He has amassed a large following on social media, now reaching over 1 million online fans across the world.

Farrant’s single “Crossroads,” released in July 2023, created waves when it entered in at No. 29 on the overall charts and entered in at No. 1 on both the Australian and U.S. Blues Singles Charts. His virtuosic guitar skills, combined with his unique blend of rock, blues and funk influences, have made him a rising star in the music world.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

“The Man in Black”

CLEARWATER — “The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash” will be presented on Sunday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $49.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker’s uncanny resemblance to the original Man in Black revitalizes the true character and spirit of Johnny Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons, for a truly one-of-a-kind show. The energetic show features Barker in character throughout the entire evening, walking the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Hurt” and “Ring of Fire,” complete with a full backing band.

Barker’s first “Man in Black” show was held in 2004 at a casino in Niagara Falls and has since performed over 1,000 shows in 12 countries, selling more than half a million tickets over the course of his career. Born and raised in a working-class suburb of St. Louis, Barker took a schoolboy love for singing in church with his family and turned it into a career.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Ron Pope

CLEARWATER — Ron Pope’s “Spring Break ’26 Tour” will roll into the Tampa Bay area for a show on Tuesday, March 10, 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.

A fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Pope carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the United States, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural fit for Music City’s Americana, roots, and country communities, garnering praise from publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, CMT, Relix, and The Tennessean.

With each release — including his most recent album, “American Man, American Music,” released in February 2025 — Pope continues to captivate audiences with his raw authenticity and profound storytelling, soul-stirring melodies, and introspective lyricism. Beyond his own musical endeavors, Pope writes and produces for other artists and serves as a guiding light for aspiring musicians navigating the ever-changing landscape of today’s music industry.

Central Park Performing Arts Center

Simon Phillips

LARGO — Legendary drummer Simon Phillips will take the stage on Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.

Tickets start at $30. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.

Phillips will be performing music from “Protocol V,” his latest project featuring instrumental progressive jazz-rock fusion.

Across more than four decades, Phillips has mastered nearly every musical style, defined by his signature precision, intensity, and emotion. By his 20s, he had already performed with icons like Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Pete Townshend, Al Di Meola, Jan Hammer, and Stanley Clarke, later recording and touring with Mick Jagger, Asia, The Who, Gary Moore, and Joe Satriani. In 1992, Phillips joined Toto for a remarkable 21-year run, contributing to 10 albums and countless world tours while continuing collaborations with Steve Lukather, Michael Schenker, and Derek Sherinian.

Phillips’s own creative journey reached new heights with the launch of his “Protocol” project, a dynamic fusion group that began in the late 1980s and evolved through a series of acclaimed albums. With the release of “Protocol V” in 2022, Phillips showcases both his signature drumming and his vision as a bandleader and composer.

Jannus Live

Pigeon Playing Ping Pong

ST. PETERSBURG — Funk jam band Pigeon Playing Ping Pong will perform on Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $44.14. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong brings end-of-the-world enthusiasm to their high-energy psychedelic funk. Their infectious electro-funk grooves, undeniable live energy and contagious smiles have their rabid fanbase “the Flock” growing exponentially. Based out of Baltimore, Maryland, this animated quartet has been scorching up the country with their explosive performances and danceable peaks … and they’re loving every minute of it.

The band’s most recent album, “Feed the Fire,” was released in 2025. Current band members include Greg Ormont on vocals and guitar; Jeremy Schon on guitar and vocals; Ben Carrey on bass guitar and vocals; and Alex Petropulos on drums and vocals.

Jannus Live

Gary Numan

ST. PETERSBURG — Gary Numan will perform on Sunday, March 8, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $47.50. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

Former frontman of the new wave band Tubeway Army, Numan released his debut solo album, “The Pleasure Principle,” in 1979. The album climbed the charts to hit No. 1 in the UK. It included the single “Cars,” which reached No. 1 on the singles chart.

Since then, Numan has maintained a strong cult following. Having foreshadowed the shape of music to come, from synth-pop to industrial and alt-pop, he is now considered a pioneer of electronic music. Over the course of his career, Numan has released 19 solo studio albums, including “Intruder,” his most recent. Released in 2021, the album’s title track is visionary and venomous, with a narrative that imagines the Earth growing angry at mankind’s actions, and more than willing to fight back. It entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 2.

In between the early 1980s and his most recent album, there were times when Numan was very much not in vogue. Though his albums appealed mainly to hardcore fans, audiences continued to flock to venues to see him perform live. Over time, praise from Nine Inch Nails, Prince and David Bowie led to a reappraisal of his work. And that has been magnified in recent years with Kanye West, Lady Gaga and Dave Grohl citing him as an influence.

Jannus Live

Sticky Fingers

ST. PETERSBURG — Australian rock band Sticky Fingers will perform on Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $52.85. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

Band members include Dylan Frost (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Paddy Cornwall (bass, backing vocals), Seamus Coyle (lead guitar), Beaker Best (drums, percussion) and Freddy Crabs (keyboards, synthesizer). Formed in 2008, Sticky Fingers has delivered three straight Top 5 albums, earned ARIAA platinum and gold plaques, eclipsed 1 billion streams, and sold out the Australia’s most hallowed venues usually reserved for the likes of Elton John and Post Malone. Their hybrid of rock, alternative, reggae, and psychedelic burns brighter than ever on their 2022 fifth full-length offering, “Lekkerboy.”

Other albums in the band’s discography include “Caress Your Soul” (2013), “Land of Pleasure” (2014), “Westway (The Glitter & the Slums” (2016), and “Yours to Keep” (2019).

Mahaffey Theater

Pink Martini

ST. PETERSBURG — Pink Martini will perform on Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $60.35. Visit themahaffey.com.

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world — crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop — Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994. One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City, and asked her to join Pink Martini. The pair began to write songs together. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France and was nominated for Song of the Year at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards.

Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America and North America. Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog), selling over 3 million albums worldwide.

This performance features Storm Large.

Music4Life Living Arts Center

Zac Clark

CLEARWATER — Zac Clark will perform on Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $40. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.

According to Clark’s website, he has been a singer since before he could string together a sentence. Likewise, he has been a songwriter and recording artist since he “could reliably stand upright to reach the record button on the tape deck.”

Clark has toured the world as a member of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin and Dashboard Confessional, playing festivals including Lollapalooza, Coachella and Bonnaroo, sharing the stage with artists from Billy Joel to Weezer.

As a solo artist, he has released four records, toured them with Allen Stone, Guster and Augustana. He has written, produced and performed a song for the soundtrack to the Emmy-winning Disney & Marvel show “Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur.” He also performed co-wrote the theme song for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s TNT series “Wake Up Call.”

Clark also composed the score for the Saban feature film “The Aviary.”

The Palladium

Sue Foley

ST. PETERSBURG — Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Sue Foley will perform on Wednesday, March 4, 8:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $40. Visit mypalladium.org.

A five-time Blues Music Award winner, Foley is bringing her brand of high energy, guitar driven Texas blues to Palladium Side Door. This will be a special solo acoustic show featuring songs from her latest album, “One Guitar Woman,” which was released on Stony Plain Records.

“One Guitar Woman” was a 2025 Grammy Award and Juno Award nominee for Traditional Blues Album and won the Blues Music Award for Acoustic Blues Album. In addition, Foley won the 2025 Blues Music Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award), which she also won in 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2020.

Foley was drawn to the guitar at 13 and performing professionally by 16. After relocating to Austin, Texas, in her early 20s, she signed with Antone’s Records — home to legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan — and released her 1992 debut, “Young Girl Blues,” to widespread acclaim. She has since toured internationally and shared stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Billy F Gibbons, earning her place among the top tier of modern blues artists.

The Palladium

Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp

ST. PETERSBURG — The 15th Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp will take place on Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $18. Visit mypalladium.org.

The Palladium’s most rollicking tradition since 2010 returns. Five great boogie and blues artists rock out on two grand pianos. For 2026, event organizers will bring back an all-star lineup. Performers will include the following:

• Henri Herbert — Back by popular demand following the 2024 Stomp and his Side Door performance last summer. Originally from the U.K. and now living in Nashville, Herbert is one of the most sought-after blues and boogie pianists in the world.

• Rob Rio — Los Angeles-based “Boss of the Boogie,” Rio has appeared with many blues greats such as Muddy Waters and Joe Cocker, and he has recorded with the likes of Mick Jagger and Canned Heat. A dynamic performer, this will be Rio’s sixth appearance at the Stomp. He is in the Boogie Woogie Piano Hall of Fame.

• Victor Wainwright — The “Piana from Savannah,” Wainwright has won six total Blues Music Awards, charted No. 1 on the Top 10 in the U.S. Billboard and was nominated for a 2019 Grammy.

• Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues — Founders and hosts of the Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp. This year marks Pennock’s 50th year as a professional piano player and singer. She and guitarist Dr. Blues have performed together since 1983 and have released eight CDs. Both are members of the Boogie Woogie Piano Hall of Fame.

This year’s Stomp will honor Bob Seeley, the Boogie Woogie legend and Stomp favorite for the first 10 years, who passed away in 2024 at age 96.

As always, the Palladium’s two grand pianos take center stage, and images of the players’ hands will be projected on screen as they do their eight-to-the-bar magic. Whether you’re a longtime Stomp devotee or a first timer, the Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp promises an unforgettable night of boogie woogie brilliance.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Billy Ocean

CLEARWATER — Grammy winning artist Billy Ocean will perform on Thursday, March 5, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $48.75. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Ocean is the biggest Black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date. He has collected a pile of gold and platinum records across the world and hit the No. 1 spot worldwide in the pop charts including the United States, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK. Ocean has achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter.

Born in Trinidad, Ocean settled in London’s East End when just 7 years old. The calypso crazy kid soon got turned on to soul singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, as well as pop groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, leading him to spend much of his study time in the music room. He got his first break when he signed to GTO records, for whom his second single was the Motown-ish “Love Really Hurts Without You,” which reached No. 2 in the UK charts and No. 12 in the U.S.

Two Top 20 singles followed: “Love on Delivery” and “Stop Me,” then “Red Light Spells Danger” became a smash in both the UK and the U.S. Ocean changed record labels and his move to Jive Records provided instant success, with the million selling American No. 1 single “Caribbean Queen” — for which he won a Grammy for best R&B Vocal. It was followed by “Loverboy,” and “Suddenly,” which became the first of Ocean’s killer ballads. The album from which these singles came from spent a year in the U.S. charts selling double platinum. Ocean also performed on the American half of Live Aid, making 1985 a truly incredible year for him.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Paul Anka

CLEARWATER — Paul Anka will perform on Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $59. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Boasting more than 100 million albums sold, Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. This concert features his instantly recognizable hits from the last seven decades including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way,” “Puppy Love” and “Lonely Boy,” among many others.

Anka is a force of nature and a consummate showman, commanding every audience and playing to standing ovations around the world backed by his all-star band.

At 81 years old, Anka continues to write and record. His latest two albums — “Making Memories” and “Sessions” —were released in 2021 and 2022 respectively. The albums featured new and never before recorded songs as well as new takes on old classics — notably “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” with Olivia Newton John, one of her last recorded songs, and “My Way,” featuring Michael Buble and Andrea Bocelli.

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Jamie McLean Band

SAFETY HARBOR — Jamie McLean Band will perform on Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com.

Jamie McLean Band creates a musical gumbo that incorporates New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger. The group’s energetic and captivating live show is undeniable. McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John and more on stages from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock. His blue-eyed southern soul vocals ooze real emotion. His top line songwriting chops have crafted profound, honest and heartfelt songs.

Jamie McLean Band is touring behind the new album “One Step Forward” on Harmonized Records. The album was recorded at Grand Street Studios in Brooklyn, New York, and features the band’s strongest and most mainstream songwriting to date. “Summer of Who Knows When” is an immediate summer anthem. “Calendar Girl” and “New York Penny Lane” are musical love letters. And the band kicks into full gear on “Too Little Too Late” and “I Believe In Love.”

The live show is where Jamie McLean Band excels and the band has shared the stage with the likes of Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Trombone Shorty, Los Lobos, Blues Traveler, Marc Broussard and many more. Jamie Mclean Band has appeared at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam, Targhee Fest, Okeechobee Fest, Ottawa Blues Fest, Quebec City Summer Fest, and Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam to name a few.

The BayCare Sound

Little River Band

CLEARWATER — Little River Band will perform on Friday, March 6, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

Special guest Billy Joel Legends — The Lords of 52nd Street also will perform. Tickets start at $41. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Through the 1970s and 1980s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart-topping hits, such as “Cool Change,” “The Night Owls,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “We Two,” “Man On Your Mind,” “The Other Guy” and “It’s A Long Way There.”

Worldwide album, CD sales and digital downloads now top 35 million and LRB has set a record for having had Top 10 hits for six consecutive years. According to BMI, “Reminiscing” has garnered rare status with over 5 million airplays on American radio, and “Lady” is close behind with over 4 million airplays.

Bassist/vocalist Wayne Nelson joined the band in 1980. He worked alongside founding members with some of the most distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities, creating the unique LRB sound. In 1981, Nelson was recognized by world renowned Beatles producer Sir George Martin whom, while producing “Time Exposure,” chose Nelson to record lead vocals on two of the band’s biggest hits, “The Night Owls” and “Take It Easy On Me.” Later that same year guitarist extraordinaire Stephen Housden joined LRB bringing a rock element into the band’s sound and helped contribute to their string of Top 10 hits. As band members departed, both Housden and Nelson worked together to bring LRB into the new millennium.

Little River Band features Wayne Nelson on lead vocals and bass; Chris Marion on keyboards and vocals; Ryan Ricks on drums, percussion and vocals); Colin Whinnery on lead guitar and lead vocals; and Bruce Wallace on guitar and vocals.

The famed lineup that backed singer-songwriter Billy Joel from 1976 to 1981, The Lords of 52nd Street return to Clearwater performing renditions of the recorded originals by the Piano Man’s original band. The outfit is led by three former members of the Billy Joel Band, including multi-instrumentalist Richie Cannata, drummer and percussionist Liberty DeVitto and guitarist Russell Javors, four of the five Joel albums released during the foursome’s 1976-81 tenure reached the Top 10 on the Billboard charts: “The Stranger,” “52nd Street,” “Glass Houses” and the live “Songs in the Attic.”

The BayCare Sound

Bret Michaels

CLEARWATER — Bret Michaels will perform on Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $54.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

The multi-platinum music icon, reality TV superstar, creative entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist is considered a “cultural touchdown” by entertainment industry leaders. Michaels is bringing his record-breaking “Parti-Gras Tour” to the BayCare Sound with special guest Tesla.

After a massive stadium tour in 2022 with his band Poison and his smash success “Parti-Gras Tour” of 2023, Michaels is bringing his big hits and legendary energy back to Clearwater. His iconic hits include “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” “Talk Dirty to Me,” his crowd-favorite cover of “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and many more. He was recently nominated for CMT Live Performance of the Year alongside his good friend and country sensation Chris Janson for their voted fan-favorite, game-changing CMT Crossroads performance.

Michaels is also well-known for his record-breaking hit TV shows, “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels,” “Life As I Know It with Bret Michaels” and Travel Channel’s “Bret Michaels’ Rock My RV.” He’s a “Celebrity Apprentice” winner, was voted “NBC Apprentice” fan favorite and was the only winner to launch a hugely successful product from the show — Bret’s Blend Trop-A-Rocka Diet Snapple Tea which became an instant hit with the public and remains one of Snapple’s bestselling flavors to date.

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. Tesla may have been born in the mid-1980s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.

Their 1986 platinum debut album, “Mechanical Resonance,” included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” In 1989, double-platinum “The Great Radio Controversy” included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song.”

The BayCare Sound

Roger Day

CLEARWATER — The award-winning children’s musician Roger Day will perform on Monday, March 9, 11 a.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

This free concert, presented by the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts, will feature Roger Day at his smart, interactive best, singing the biggest hits from all his award-winning CDs. This event is general admission. A ticket is not needed and seating will be first-come, first-served. For information, visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

The concert will also be part of the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Art’s SchoolTime Series, sponsored by Duke Energy. The SchoolTime Series delivers the joy and wonder of live theater to thousands of local school children each year while offering curriculum support to educators bringing language arts, science, math, and history to life. For school groups wanting to attend, call the Education Associates at 727-712-2706 to reserve group seats for the show.

Day has devoted his life to making sure future generations sing loud, jump high, and — most importantly — dream big. His signature “wit, whimsy, and wordplay” have helped put joyful smiles on the faces of kids. From songs like “Mosquito Burrito” to “Roly Poly,” Day’s music shows the great respect he has for the intelligence and imagination of even our youngest friends.

Hard Rock Event Center

Eli Young Band & Lanco

TAMPA — The Eli Young Band & Lanco will perform on Wednesday, March 4, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

Tickets start at $65. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.

Nearly 25 years after their start in Denton, Texas, multi-platinum Eli Young Band led by the never-changing lineup of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson, have come full circle. Known for their Texas-rock edge and timeless hits including “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night,” the band returns to its independent roots with “Strange Hours,” released in 2025. Recorded at Panhandle House Studio where their journey began, the album reclaims the raw energy and authenticity that defined their early sound. With more than 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners and a reputation built on electrifying live shows, EYB continues to prove that some things only get better with time.

Formed nearly a decade ago, Lanco has cemented itself as one of country music’s most dynamic acts. Their debut album, “Hallelujah Nights,” landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and featured the platinum hit “Greatest Love Story” and the platinum-certified “Born to Love You.” Their discography also includes EPs “Lessons Learned,” “Honky Tonk Hippies,” and “Run, Run Baby.” With their upcoming sophomore album, “We’re Gonna Make It,” on Riser House Records, Lanco continues to evolve with a fresh and authentic sound. The band has been nominated for multiple awards, including Country Music Association, American Music Awards, iHeart Radio Music Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards, where they won New Duo/Group of the Year.

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Strung Out

TAMPA — Strung Out and Riverboat Gambler will perform on Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Riverboat Gambler also will perform. Tickets start at $35.06. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

“Dead Rebellion,” Strung Out’s 10th album and the next step in their 35-year evolution, marks a deliberate shift — a heavier, more melodic turn that redefines the band without losing their roots. Written during the pandemic but conceived long before it, the record closes one chapter and opens another.

“We got to that point where we’d start repeating ourselves,” said vocalist Jason Cruz. “This one’s more mid-tempo, more melodic — still heavy, just not worried about speed.”

Produced by Shawn McGee at Artistry Recording Studio in Las Vegas, Dead Rebellion sees Strung Out — Cruz, Rob Ramos, Chris Aiken, Derik Envy, and Daniel Blume — balance aggression with melody and depth. Tracks like “Future Ghosts,” “Cages,” and “Empire Down” tackle modern chaos, technology, and division while questioning what rebellion means in a fractured world.

“The key to this record is technology and divisiveness,” Cruz explains. “What happened to bringing people together? We’re all just trying to find common ground.”

Strung Out has never claimed to be political, but “Dead Rebellion” captures the tension of the times.

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

TAMPA — The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will perform on Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $41.70. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

The band recently released their new album “X’s For Eyes” via Better Noise Music. To celebrate the album’s release, they’re hitting the road on a headlining tour, which will include festivals like When We Were Young and Warped Tour along the way.

Formed in 2004 in Jacksonville, the band has accrued gold and multi-platinum singles — including their massive hit singles “Face Down” and “Your Guardian Angel,” along with their double platinum certified album “Don’t You Fake It.”

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 single “Face Down” delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, achieving both sales accolades and adoration from crowds all over the planet.

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Eidola

TAMPA — Eidola will perform on Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $35.06. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, the eclectic five-piece fronted by Andrew Michael Wells, has carved their own unique path in the music industry. The band combines heartfelt lyrics focused on philosophy, theology, history, and literature with monumental instrumental peaks and valleys spanning Post-hardcore, metalcore, math rock, shoegaze, indie, and experimental rock. Eidola is a one-of-a-kind project in the modern era of music.

Over the last 10 years, Eidola have proven themselves a musical force to be reconned with. From releasing four genre-bending, billboard-charting albums, to touring the world with the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Polyphia, Chon, Periphery, and Veil Of Maya, Eidola has shown no signs of slowing down in their pursuits pushing the limits of art.

Their latest release “The Architect” (2021) was the band’s highest charting release to date, as they went on to embark on their most successful headline tour culminating in a sold out performance at the El Ray Theater in Los Angeles, California.