The BayCare Sound

Joe Bonamassa & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

CLEARWATER — Blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa will perform on Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $73.75. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a five-time Grammy-nominated artist and Blues Music Award Nominee — and four-time winner — he achieved his 29th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his highly acclaimed 17th studio album “Breakthrough,” which has been described as his most adventurous and genre-defying album to date. Only in his 40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog. He has released more than 50 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: “Black Country Communion” and “Rock Candy Funk Party.”

Also performing as a special guest will be Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

Widely recognized as one of the defining young voices in modern blues, Kingfish arrives in Clearwater during a breakthrough moment of his own. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a rare 21st century guitar hero and the undisputed future of the blues,” Kingfish stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. With his new album Hard Road, the Grammy Award winner expands his signature Delta-rooted sound into bold new territory, blending blues with rock, funk, soul, and R&B. Executive produced by Ingram and Ric Whitney, the album marks his most ambitious work yet, showcasing not only his breathtaking guitar mastery but also the growing depth of his songwriting and vocals. At just 26, Kingfish continues to redefine modern blues while honoring its rich legacy.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

98RockFest Eve

CLEARWATER — 98RockFest Eve will include Jakobs Castle featuring Jakob Nowell, Return To Dust, and a one-night-only surprise performance by an unannounced artist on Thursday, March 19, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $30. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

98RockFest Eve sets the stage for 98RockFest Eve, which returns the following night at Clearwater’s The BayCare Sound on Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.

“This is our first‑ever 98RockFest Eve, and we wanted to kick things off with something unforgettable,” said 98Rock Programming Director AJ Malone. “An intimate night, killer bands, and a surprise performance you’ll only experience if you’re in the building. It’s the perfect way to fire up the weekend, and we can’t wait to share it with our rock family.”

Jakobs Castle is the solo project of Jakob Nowell, frontman of Sublime and son of the late Bradley Nowell, blending ska-punk, alternative, and modern pop into a fresh California sound. Known for high-energy performances, Jakobs Castle brings both the legacy of Sublime and his own bold, forward-thinking style to the stage. Return to Dust is a LA-based rock band known for standout singles like Bored and Belly Up, blending raw grunge energy with modern alt-rock sounds.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Don McLean

CLEARWATER — Don McLean will perform on Monday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

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

A New York native, McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late ’60s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, Weird “Al” Yankovic and countless others have recorded his catalog of songs.

The transition to international stardom began in 1971 with the release of “American Pie.” “American Pie” was recorded on May 26, 1971, and a month later received its first radio airplay on New York’s WNEW-FM and WPLJ-FM to mark the closing of the Fillmore East, the historic rock and roll concert venue.

“American Pie” was issued as a double A-side single in November 1971 and charted within a month. Because of McLean’s FM-underground career, which started with “Tapestry,” the “American Pie” album was played extensively on FM radio. This caused AM radio to play the full eight-minute song at the No. 1 position. “American Pie” then became the longest song ever to become No. 1. The single “American Pie” and the album “American Pie” were an international sensation.

McLean continues to receive honors for his musical discography.

“As a songwriter your songs are like your children, and you are hopeful everyone loves them as much as you do, but rarely is that the case,” McLean said. “I am so grateful that songs I have written have touched so many lives and have been recorded by so many great artists.”

The Coliseum

‘Elton Dom: The Young Elton Experience’

ST. PETERSBURG — Visceral Entertainment will present The Fulcos, performing “Elton Dom: The Young Elton Experience,” set for Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m., at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $50.

Prepare to be transported back to the birth of a legend. Previously presented as “Elton John Night With The Fulcos” at Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre in December, this electrifying show stars 20-year-old musical prodigy Dominick Fulco, who doesn’t just sing the hits — he becomes the era-defining icon who first stormed the stage with raw energy and outrageous glamour. Backed by a powerhouse eight-piece band, “Elton Dom” blazes through all of Sir Elton’s greatest hits with the frenetic passion of the early 1970s, capturing every note, every flamboyant flick of the wrist, and every ounce of the rock and roll spectacle that made Elton John a global superstar.

Fulco is joined by The Fulcos regular lineup of Joey Fulco (guitar), Jesse Fulco (bass), and Jakob Dee (drums). In addition, the show features multi-talented guest musicians including Natalie Barbieri (saxophone), Kenny Tashjy (guitar), Joel Perez (keyboards), and Kimber Trotter (vocals).

Central Park Performing Arts Center

The Smithereens

LARGO — Rock veterans The Smithereens, with guest vocalist John Cowsill, will perform on Friday, March 20, 8 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.

Tickets start at $35. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.

The Smithereens marked their 45th year in 2025 with new music releases and continued touring. Known for their 1960s-inspired power-pop sound, the band blends East Coast roots-rock with the punch of Mod and British Invasion influences. Their catchy melodies, more than 2,500 live performances, and hits like “A Girl Like You,” “Blood and Roses,” and “Only a Memory” have earned them a loyal global following for more than four decades.

Opening the show is Sirsy, a New York–based indie duo known for shows that blend sassy pop-rock with folk intimacy.

Central Park Performing Arts Center

Suzy Bogguss

LARGO — Grammy-nominated country singer Suzy Bogguss will perform on Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.

Tickets start at $40. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.

A true luminary of American music, Bogguss rose to fame during country music’s vibrant 1990s era, earning eight Top 10 hits, platinum-selling albums, and beloved radio staples such as “Outbound Plane,” “Someday Soon,” “Letting Go,” “Drive South,” and “Hey Cinderella.”

Bogguss continues to tour internationally, both as a solo headliner and alongside peers in collaborations such as

“Chicks With Hits” with Terri Clark and Pam Tillis, and her recent “Together At Last tour” with Kathy Mattea. Her most recent album, “Prayin’ For Sunshine,” showcases her continued evolution with a collection of songs written entirely by Bogguss.

Central Park Performing Arts Center

“The Everly Brothers Experience”

LARGO — “The Everly Brothers Experience,” featuring the Zmed Brothers, will bring the essence of one of rock and roll’s most influential duos to the Tampa Bay area for a show on Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.

Tickets start at $20. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.

The Zmed Brothers, Zach and Dylan, bring the spirit, sound, and story of Don and Phil Everly to life in a tribute that honors the Everly Brothers’ contributions to the field. The performance features Everly Brothers classics and explores the duo’s pivotal role in shaping the early rock movement, leaving audiences inspired and singing along.

“We are not impersonators,” the Zmed Brothers say. “Our aim since we started the project is to do our best at honoring their brotherly legacy through our own spirits.”

Zachary and Dylan Zmed are the sons of actor Adrian Zmed, who is recognized for his performances in the television series “T.J. Hooker,” playing Officer Vince Romano alongside William Shatner; and in the film “Grease 2” as Johnny Nogerelli. He also starred in the Broadway production of “Grease” where he played the character Danny Zuko.

Jannus Live

Artemas

ST. PETERSBURG — Artemas Diamandis, commonly known as Artemas, will perform on Friday, March 20, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $42.55. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

At 26-years-old, Artemas, has been releasing music since late 2020 but is fast developing a distinctive alternative pop sound through his relatable songwriting and captivating melodies. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist and unashamed pop music fan is a student of the YouTube generation of songwriters/producers. Hailing from Oxfordshire, but now based in London, Artemas made the most of being restricted to his bedroom over the past couple of years, spending most waking hours during that time honing his studio craft.

With release of his pretty mixtape, he garnered over 250 million streams led by single “if you think I’m pretty” while being named an Artist to Watch by both Hypebeast and Ones to Watch.

Jannus Live

Midnight Til Morning

ST. PETERSBURG — Midnight Til Morning will perform on Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $43. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

From the screen to the stage, Midnight Til Morning are the trans-Pacific pop rock band formed in real time on Netflix’s “Building the Band.”

Brought together through blind auditions, Australians Conor Smith and Mason Watts joined forces with Americans Shane Appell and Zach Newbould, earning early buzz from audiences across the globe for their on-stage chemistry and tight harmonies. Coming from solo careers, the four bring their own distinct styles into one cohesive and collaborative sound blending modern pop and rock anthems. Now signed to Chugg Music and preparing for their first global tour, Midnight Til Morning have set the stage for a career-shaping debut — all that’s left now is to pull back the curtain.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

John Legend

CLEARWATER — EGOT-winning artist John Legend will present “An Evening of Songs & Stories” on Wednesday, March 18, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $92.25. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Legend’s live shows will feature intimate renditions of his greatest hits — such as “All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” and “Tonight” — and fan favorites from throughout his award-winning body of work built over more than 20 years and woven together with fascinating and unexpected stories from his life and career.

Legend is a critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer who has garnered 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and four Emmy Awards, among others. Legend is one of only 19 people in the prestigious EGOT club — a feat that places him among the most versatile entertainers in history. From recording studios to Broadway stages, from film sets to television screens, he’s proven himself a creative force who transcends boundaries and redefines what it means to be a modern artist.

Legend has released 11 albums throughout his career: “Get Lifted” (2004), “Once Again” (2006), “Evolver” (2008), “Wake Up!” (with The Roots) (2010), “Love in the Future” (2013), “Darkness and Light” (2016), “A Legendary Christmas” (2018), “Bigger Love” (2020), “LEGEND” (2022), “LEGEND” (Solo Piano Version) (2023) and “My Favorite Dream” (2024).

Legend’s influence extends to live performance, including his recent “An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories” tour in 2024. On screen, he delivered a stunning performance as Jesus in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (2018), earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor and winning an Emmy as a producer for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). Legend joined “The Voice” as a coach for Season 16 (2019) and has returned for several seasons, most recently completing Season 27.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Diana Ross

CLEARWATER — Diana Ross will perform on Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $93.25. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Diana Ross is the definition of an icon. A national treasure with a magnificent legacy that has changed the course of music history and popular culture, Ross is a creator of life, an alchemist of an unprecedented career that has made her the most successful recording artist and entertainer of all time.

Her dream began as a young girl in the North End section of Detroit. In a city where she would help to create a national cultural movement and become the premiere artist at the renowned Motown Records. Her extraordinary journey from the leader of The Supremes to her solo career has inspired and empowered countless musicians, artists, celebrities and young dreamers.

The Ross magic has touched music, fashion, stage, film and TV. Ross’ international achievements were acknowledged by the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., in 2007. The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences bestowed upon her its highest honor, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2012.

In 2017, the American Music Awards presented Ross with the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1993, she earned a Guinness World Record for her success in the United States and United Kingdom by having more hits than any other female artist on the charts with a career total of over 75 hit singles.

In 2021, Ross released Thank You, a heartfelt tribute to her audiences. In 2022, she graced the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, captivating the largest live audience in the festival’s history.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Beth Hart

CLEARWATER — Grammy nominated artist Beth Hart will perform on Sunday, March 22, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $48.75. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

If you have ever seen Beth Hart live or immersed yourself in her music, you know she puts every ounce of her being into her songs. For all those empathetic superpowers, she also needs someone to catch her when she falls. Firebrands inspire; it’s what attracts people to them. However, part of those personalities’ makeup is that they do not wear a harness. They thrive on the freedom and space around them. But, with that comes danger; you need an emotional crash mat, and those save lives. It is something we all need at times throughout our lives.

The multi-award-winning Hart is recognized as one of her generation’s most talented voices. She has played by her own rules. She has collaborated with legends and icons, traversed the globe, topped the Billboard Blues charts six times, gone double platinum and had a string of Top 10 charting albums across Europe, Top 30 Official Billboard U.S. charting albums and surpassed 600 million streaming figures and counting.

“You Still Got Me,” released in 2024, is Hart’s 11th studio album. It finds her riding a career trajectory that has been heading for the stars for several years and keeps soaring. Her previous albums, “A Tribute To Led Zeppelin” (2022) and “War In My Mind” (2019), became her highest charting UK and U.S. releases to date, along with crashing into the Top 10 in Germany and France, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and The Netherlands.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

The Temptation & The Four Tops

CLEARWATER — The Temptation and The Four Tops will perform on Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $49. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

The Temptation’s 60-year history spans both the 20th and 21st centuries and their music transcends generations. The Temptations’ story is a road map through American history. What began in Detroit, when a remarkable combination of soulful voices united, was the genesis of an epic journey that introduced multiple superstars to the world and produced some of the greatest music of our era. Thanks to their fine-tuned choreography and even finer harmonies, The Temptations became the first Motown act to win a Grammy Award and are one of the most successful acts to record for the label. During the group’s prolific career, they’ve charted numerous No. 1 hits including “My Girl,” “Ain’t too Proud to Beg,” “Get Ready,” “Just My Imagination” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” among many others.

The group was inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, named by Billboard Magazine the No. 1 R&B Artists of All Time and one of the 125 Greatest of All Time Artists, in 2017 and 2019 respectively. Rolling Stone magazine also listed the group in their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. The Temptations are also the subject of a smash hit, Tony Award-Winning Broadway musical, “Ain’t too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” which opened in 2019.

The Four Tops, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz — four-part harmony jazz. Their first Motown hit, “Baby, I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their 1960s track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade. The Four Tops became one of Motown’s most consistent hit makers with songs like “Baby, I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” and many more well-known hits. The group was inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Rolling Stone magazine listed the group in the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Victor Wainwright

SAFETY HARBOR — Grammy-nominated American roots artist Victor Wainwright will perform on Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com.

The powerhouse pianist-vocalist-organist was nominated in the piano category for the Blues Blast Awards last year and was also nominated by the 2022 Living Blues Awards in two categories: Most Outstanding Musician (keyboard); and Best Live Performer. Wainwright is a three-time past BMA winner and BB King Entertainer of the Year winner as well.

Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock and roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the roots music world. His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and curiosity have led him all around the world, and the resulting perspective reflects his passion for entertaining and creating progressive roots music in an effort to move the art-form forward.

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Bywater Call

SAFETY HARBOR — Bywater Call will perform on Friday, March 20, 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.

Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members. A powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock outfit from Toronto, Canada; the band is comprised of Meghan Parnell (vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums), Mike Meusel (bass), newest member, Andrew Moljgun (keys), Stephen Dyte (trumpet) and Julian Nalli (tenor sax).

Bywater Call is steadily building a reputation as one of best up-and-coming bands in the market today. Their live performances paired with an ever-growing catalog of recorded music, is establishing their fanbase globally. With praises from other artists, media, and music fans alike, Bywater Call is quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Recently, Bywater Call played their second Joe Bonamassa “Keeping the Blues Alive” (KTBA) cruise, featuring headliners Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Larkin Poe. In 2025, they played the Netherland’s BOSPOP festival alongside the likes of the Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Marcus King and Blackberry Smoke, and others.

Bywater Call’s music is an exploration of life’s highs and lows. From intimate ballads that lay bare the complexities of human emotion to electrifying anthems that demand to be played at full volume, their catalogue is a journey through human experience, featuring influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly and the Family Stone, and many more.

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Yarn

Yarn will perform on Saturday, March 21 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.

Yarn plans to release its new album, “Saturday Night Sermon,” on April 24. With it, the band enters a bold new chapter, blending their ever-evolving sound and layered textures with the storytelling Americana fans have come to love. The album opens with its title track, a soaring, guitar- and choir-filled introduction that sets a positive, uplifting tone for the journey ahead. From the singalong encouragement of “Let the Universe” to the heartfelt ballad “Where We Land,” the collection navigates gratitude, love, and the human condition, culminating in the reflective, comforting “A Welcome New Home.” Classic country, horns, gospel choirs, and dynamic arrangements bring depth and warmth, while rock-tinged tracks like “Longshot,” “Might As Well Be King” and “Never Enough” add edge and contrast.

Since forming in New York City nearly 20 years ago, Yarn has charted repeatedly on the Americana Music Association album and singles charts, climbed as high as No. 4, and been featured heavily on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country, including their single “Traveling Kind.” Their 2024 release, “Born Blessed, Grateful & Alive,” also spent weeks on Americana and alt-country radio and appeared on the Grammy ballot for award consideration.

Band members include singer and songwriter Blake Christiana on guitar and vocals, Robert Bonhomme on drums, Rick Bugel on bass, and Andy Thomas on lead guitar.

Safety Harbor Art & Music Center

Ruthie Foster

SAFETY HARBOR — Ruthie Foster will perform on Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.

Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com.

Foster’s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, her earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to — artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. However, her path to becoming a solo artist wasn’t a straightforward one. Despite a deep love for music, Foster initially shied away from the spotlight, preferring to play guitar, piano, and write songs for others.

Growing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause, Texas, Foster found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians. Despite her reluctance to take center stage, her talent was undeniable, and her mother encouraged her to step up and sing out. She stood out as a young black girl with a guitar in a choir scene dominated by pianos, but with her grandmother’s vocal coaching and encouragement from her mother and the church community, she recognized her own power — as a songwriter, a musician, and as a captivating singer.

Turning down a major record deal in pursuit of authenticity, she has stayed true to herself and her vision as an artist, signing with independent label Blue Corn Music to release “Runaway Soul” in 2002, followed by “The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster” in 2007, “The Truth According to Ruthie Foster” in 2009, “Let It Burn” in 2012, “Promise of a Brand New Day” in 2014, “Joy Comes Back” in 2017, and “Healing Time” in 2022. She has also released three live albums.

Now, with five Grammy nominations to her name, Foster has achieved a long-awaited milestone: her very first Grammy win. Her latest album, “Mileage,” released on the legendary Sun Records, won Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards — a triumph not only for Foster, but also a historic first-ever Grammy win for Sun Records.

The BayCare Sound

98RockFest

CLEARWATER — Three Days Grace and I Prevail will headline 98RockFest, set for Friday, March 20, 5 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $71.75. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

In 2025, Three Days Grace saw the return of original member Adam Gontier, along with Matt Walst on lead vocals. The band released their latest album, “Alienation” — featuring No. 1 songs “Mayday” and “Apologies” and sold-out shows in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Now, the band is on the road with their “2026 Alienation Tour.”

Joining Three Days Grace at 98RockFest is a powerhouse lineup of rock’s most exciting acts. I Prevail, the Grammy-nominated band known for their dynamic blend of melody and intensity, will bring their high-energy performance to Clearwater. Fast-rising rockers Sleep Theory continue to surge with their hard-hitting, radio-dominating sound, quickly becoming one of the most-played artists in active rock. The Funeral Portrait, coming off two No. 1 Billboard Mainstream Rock singles, brings a theatrical flair and anthemic style that fuse emotion and power into an unforgettable live experience. Rounding out the lineup is The Pretty Wild, a sister-duo bursting onto the scene with a fearless blend of raw emotion and infectious energy, delivering a sound that’s as bold and unapologetic as their name. Fans will also enjoy 98Rock’s Skratch ’N Sniff mixing between sets.

Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center

Andrew Duhon

TARPON SPRINGS — Andrew Duhon will perform on Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs.

Tickets start at $20 for adults and $17 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit tarponarts.org.

Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans with a weighted, soulful voice and stories that rhyme with the traditions of folks like Jim Croce and John Prine as well as Louisiana natives Bobby Charles and Jesse Winchester. He has released five albums, including “The Moorings,” which was nominated for a Grammy in 2014. He frequently tours as the Andrew Duhon Trio, accompanied by Myles Weeks on upright bass and Jim Kolacek on drums singing three part harmony.

There’s a sense of down-home New Orleans groove alongside the soul of Acadian Louisiana that gives Duhon’s sound its sense of place. His most recent album, “The Parish Record,” was released in 2024. The band recorded in Vermillion Parish. The album continues the story told by the songwriter from New Orleans, bringing it back home with a collection of songs, sometimes wry, sometimes heavy, but always true.

Hard Rock Event Center

Wayne Newton

TAMPA — Wayne Newton will perform on Wednesday, March 18, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

Tickets start at $60. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.

No other name or person is so defining, representative or synonymous with Las Vegas and the entertainment capital of the world than Mr. Las Vegas himself — Wayne Newton.

Recognized and revered around the world, entertainment superstar Newton is known for his iconic signature song, “Danke Schoen” in addition to countless other top hit singles including, “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “At This Moment,” “The Letter,” “Summer Wind” and “Years.”

Newton has recorded and released, to date, an astounding 165 albums in his career. In a volatile, unforgiving industry where careers and successes can appear and disappear like vapors, Newton resides atop the “Mount Rushmore of Entertainers” etched in music history.

This remarkably gifted artist, who can perform 13 different musical instruments on stage, has done so throughout his career without ever being able to read a single note of music. His rare and unique abilities only further epitomize the wealth of talent, glamour and unquenchable energy that is Las Vegas.

In addition to his live prowess on stage, Newton has long since established himself as an accomplished and sought after actor — both on television and the silver screen. Discovered as a kid by actor Jackie Gleason who became his mentor, Newton’s first roles as a kid on “Bonanza” and “The Lucy Show” blossomed into adulthood. He has appeared in such memorable movies as “Vegas Vacation” and the classic James Bond thriller, “License to Kill,” and most recently appeared in the hit comedy series “Hacks.”

The Straz Center

Chucho Valdés

TAMPA — Chucho Valdés will present the Royal Quartet on Sunday, March 22, 5 p.m., in Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. Macinnes Place, Tampa.

Tickets start at $54. Visit strazcenter.org.

Chucho Valdés is a giant and master of Afro-Cuban jazz. Over a six-decade long career, the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger has kept the flame burning for the genre, while also constantly pushing its boundaries. He is perhaps best known as the founder of Irakere, a groundbreaking ensemble of musicians and one of the most revered groups in Cuban music history. He’s won shelves-full of Grammys and other music awards, and he continues to champion the music of his homeland with dynamic performances.

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Summer Dean

TAMPA — Summer Dean will perform on Thursday, March 19, 8 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com.

Armed with three albums, constant tours, and a five-piece band behind her, Dean struts onto every stage with the confidence and vulnerability of a songstress that has cemented her place among the top rank Texas tunesmiths. Her live show takes the concert goer on a ride of original songs blending bravado, vulnerability, and a novelist’s eye for detail. Whether with her full band or all by herself, listeners and watchers are treated to an authentic, funny, and honest storyteller performing her way into legendary status.

There is indeed a rawness and a reality to Dean’s songs which sets her apart as a songwriter of real substance. Her candor is palpable in every syllable and sound of her acclaimed albums, “Bad Romantic” and “The Biggest Life,” both profound, vivid documents of the songwriter’s might. It’s no wonder Texas legends like Bruce Robison, wanted to produce her album based on the strength of Dean’s simple iphone-recorded demos, calling her work “bracing.”

Dean has been steadily gaining momentum since the release of her break-out 2021 LP “Bad Romantic.”

Dean’s devotion to honesty in the making of her second album, “The Biggest Life,” extended in its creation. It’s 13 songs recorded completely analog at The Bunker, Robison’s Lockhart studio, with a hand-picked band of collaborators. It’s a fitting approach for music that leaves nowhere to hide and spares no detail.