The BayCare Sound

Alan Parsons Live Project

CLEARWATER — Grammy winner Alan Parsons will bring his Live Project to the Tampa Bay area for a show on Sunday, March 29, 8 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $51.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com. Parsons will be performing with the Florida Rock Symphony.

Born into a family with an impressive history in entertainment, Parsons’ great-grandfather was the celebrated actor/manager Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. His mother was an actress, professional folk singer and harpist; his father, Denys Parsons, an accomplished pianist and flautist as well as the author of many books. The late Oliver Reed, film actor, was a cousin. His uncle, David Tree was also a film and stage actor.

Parsons had dabbled with live performance in his late teens as a folk/blues acoustic player and as a lead guitarist with a blues band called The Earth in the late 1960s in his hometown of London. But as soon as he landed a job at the famous Abbey Road Studios at the age of 19, it became clear that the world of sound recording was to dominate his career.

This legendary talent began his storied career as an assistant engineer at the famed Abbey Road Studios working on projects such as The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and “Let It Be,” and quickly became one of the most sought-after names in the recording industry for his engineering work on Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon.”

After earning accolades for his work behind the glass, Parsons, a true Renaissance man and talented musician, formed The Alan Parsons Project, a multi-platinum selling, progressive rock band featuring Parsons, his collaborator Eric Woolfson and a rotating cast of studio musicians. The Alan Parsons Project garnered commercial and critical acclaim for such certified Billboard Top 40 hit singles as “Eye in the Sky,” “Time” and “Don’t Answer Me” among other successes.

The Alan Parsons Project released 10 studio albums, including “Tales of Mystery and Imagination” (1976), “I Robot” (1977), “Pyramid” (1978), “Eve” (1979), “The Turn of a Friendly Card” (1980), “Eye in the Sky” (1982), “Ammonia Avenue” (1983), “Vulture Culture” (1984), “Stereotomy” (1985) and “Gaudi” (1987). Parsons has also released several solo albums, including “A Valid Path” in 2004; and “The Secret” in 2019.

Parsons has received awards and recognition over the years, including 11 Grammy nominations, The Les Paul Award in 1995 and The Diva Hall Of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award in Munich, Germany, in June 2012. He is in demand as a public speaker and was keynote speaker at the 2014 Audio Engineering Society Convention in Los Angeles and was the opening speaker at the TEDx Conejo conference in California in April 2012.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

“The Simon & Garfunkel Story”

CLEARWATER — “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” will be presented on Thursday, March 26, 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.

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the journey shared by the folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ’60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all their hits, including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound” and many more.

With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel’s perfect harmonies and songs that poignantly captured the times made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Over the years, they won 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. In 1977, their “Bridge Over Troubled Water” album was nominated at the 1977 Brit Awards for Best International Album. In 2003, Simon and Garfunkel were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and the following year saw their “The Sound of Silence” awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

Visit www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com for on sale dates and ticket information.

Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Forever Donna: The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute

CLEARWATER — Forever Donna: The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute will be presented on Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $39. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

Forever Donna: The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute stars Rainere Martin. An early focus on R&B ballads and an appreciation for the art and craft of the late Donna Summer, Martin developed and presented a tribute show featuring many of Donna’s favorites. While still a staple of her repertoire, she found that audiences equally enjoyed her variety of pop, soft rock, and the occasional torch song to create the right mood at the right time. Her song-list spans six decades with the appropriate stage presence and performance to match the audience and venue.

In the last 11 years, Martin has traveled the world performing her Donna Summer Tribute in casinos, theaters, festivals, corporate events and more. Additionally, she has shared the stage with several mainstream acts such as, Evelyn Champagne King, Tavares, The Stylistics, France Joli and many more. To the delight of audiences, Rainere recorded a version of Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff that is featured on The Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel slot machines in casinos nationwide.

With music in her blood and songs in her heart, Martin continues to seek out audiences of all ages who enjoy melodies from different eras and appreciates the pioneers and contemporaries who brought them to us. While her song list is ever evolving, her desire to share her gift with others remains constant. It is this desire that keeps her singing and instilling in others the joy of music.

Central Park Performing Arts Center

Norbert Leo Butz

LARGO — Broadway and TV-star Norbert Leo Butz will perform on Saturday, March 28, 8 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.

Butz’s solo show is a captivating evening of song and storytelling, drawing from a celebrated career on Broadway, film, and television.

The performer is widely recognized for his acclaimed Broadway roles, including Fiyero opposite Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in “Wicked.” He has also starred in the original Broadway showings of “My Fair Lady” as Alfred P. Doolittle, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” as Freddy Benson, “Catch Me If You Can” as Carl Hanratty, and “Big Fish” as Edward Bloom, as well as Jamie Wellerstein in the original off-Broadway production of “The Last Five Years.”

Butz has also co-starred in Netflix’s “Bloodline” as Kevin Rayburn and appeared in the Disney+ film, “Better Nate Than Ever.”

During the show, Butz will share highlights from his performances, original compositions, and surprising covers, all while weaving in personal anecdotes. Expect a mix of musical theatre, rock, and blues, exploring themes of memory and his evolving relationship with women.

Jannus Live

Moe

ST. PETERSBURG — Moe will perform on Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $50.14. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

Thirty-five years ago, a posse of University of Buffalo-based musician friends got together to play music. Out of freewheeling sessions bursting with bold, genre-defying creativity and tongue-in-cheek humor, a six-headed monster named Moe emerged.

Decades later, the outfit’s tireless work ethic, DIY resourcefulness, infectious songwriting, and highly-engaged fanbase have enabled the sextet to earn a successful career. Yet, the guys have never rested on their laurels as “jam band pioneers.” They average 100 shows per year, and regularly release new music, including the band’s latest album, “Circle of Giants,” released this year on Fatboy Records.

According to a press release from Wasserman Media, “Circle of Giants” was almost all tracked when bassist/vocalist Rob Derhak’s 25-year-old son died tragically. Visceral and vulnerable, the 10-collection confronts life’s challenges with grace, humor, hard-fought wisdom, and jaw-dropping musicality. Creatively invigorated by the addition of keyboardist Nate Wilson to the full-time lineup, Moe has created a milestone album while processing an unfathomable loss.

Moe is a brotherhood, featuring Derhak, Schnier, guitarist/vocalist Chuck Garvey, drummer Vinnie Amico, percussionist/vibraphonist Jim Loughlin, and keyboardist Nate Wilson. The six-piece band came up in the primordial pouch of the early jam band scene, alongside Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors, Widespread Panic, and Phish.

Jannus Live

Orbit Culture

ST. PETERSBURG — Swedish melodic death metal band Orbit Culture will perform on Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $40.50. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

Orbit Culture emerged from the small town of Eksjö, Sweden — tucked between metal giants Gothenburg and Stockholm — and has since become one of the most talked-about names in modern metal. Founded in 2013 by frontman Niklas Karlsson, the band forged its sound in an old power station turned rehearsal space, driven by a love for crushing riffs and cinematic songwriting.

Their relentless work ethic and evolving sound quickly gained traction, with breakthrough releases like “Rasen,” “Redfog,” and the critically acclaimed “Nija” (2020) carving a path from the underground to the global stage. Orbit Culture’s signature blend of groove-heavy rhythms, melodic depth, and sheer intensity struck a chord with fans worldwide.

Following the pandemic, the band roared back with “Shaman” (2021) and hit the festival circuit, dominating stages at Sweden Rock, Download, Bloodstock, and more. In 2023, the release of “Descent” marked a new high point: a darker, more refined record that cemented their place among metal’s elite.

Orbit Culture has since toured extensively across the US and Canada, joining forces with Machine Head and Avatar, and earning a career-defining slot opening for Slipknot on eight massive shows, including a historic performance at Madison Square Garden, making them one of the few Swedish metal acts ever to play the iconic venue.

The Palladium

Michael Kaeshammer

ST. PETERSBURG — Juno Award winning Michael Kaeshammer will perform on Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $30. Visit mypalladium.org.

Kaeshammer and his band will perform in the Side Door Cabaret. The jazz and boogie-woogie pianist is known for coaxing dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival.

In 2024, Kaeshammer released “Turn It Up,” his 15th album. Like his sprawling record collection, which houses everything from AC/DC to Erik Satie, Kaeshammer’s songs reflect his boundless appreciation of music in whatever form it takes.

For him, playing just jazz or just pop or just boogie-woogie instead of all three — sometimes with a classical instrumental piece thrown in — would be the aural equivalent of eating a cheese sandwich for lunch every single day.

“I think of myself as a piano player and singer even though I know things need to be categorized,” the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer offers. “The sonic landscape of these songs is more pop than jazz. That was done simply because I love hearing songs like that. The nice thing for me is, I can play a jazz festival or a blues festival or a pop festival.”

As might be surmised, a spin through “Turn It Up” — which features eight original songs and one dynamic cover — reveals Kaeshammer’s indelible thumbprint: a heady roster of keyboards, from Wurlitzer organ to Rhodes piano, buoyed by ace trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, and bass, all anchored by Kaeshammer’s sparkling voice and palpable positivity, which deeply informs both his worldview and his lyrics.

The Palladium

Albert Castiglia

ST. PETERSBURG — Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Albert Castiglia will perform on Friday, March 27, 8 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $20. Visit mypalladium.org.

Miami-raised Albert Castiglia served an apprenticeship while backing legendary blues musician Junior Wells. He later worked with singer Sandra Hall. Never content to allow himself to be confined to any particular category, he embarked on a solo career that’s yielded many critically-acclaimed albums and consistent kudos for his exceptional instrumental prowess, his searing vocals, and live performances that have dazzled audiences from coast to coast.

It’s little wonder that Miami’s New Times lauded him as South Florida’s “Best Blues Guitarist” or that USA Today was inspired to remark “It’s a revelation to discover the thrilling retro-electric blues from this astonishing young guitarist.” After the highly successful and critically acclaimed release of “Masterpiece” on Gulf Coast Records, Castiglia was nominated for two Blues Music Awards in the categories of Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year, and won Blues Rock Album of the Year.

His most recent album, “Righteous Souls,” was released in 2024 through Gulf Coast Records.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Celtic Woman

CLEARWATER — Celtic Woman is on the road with their new tour, “Celtic Woman — A New Era.” The global music sensation will perform on Wednesday, March 25, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

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

Launching a bold new chapter in the iconic group’s celebrated 21-year journey, the new show features Mairéad Carlin, Muirgen O’Mahony, Ciara Ní Mhurchú, and new singer Caitríona Sherlock. Together, they will fuse the ensemble’s signature sound with fresh orchestrations, dynamic stage production, and a contemporary spark that honors Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage while embracing Celtic Woman’s continued evolution.

“Celtic Woman — A New Era” promises to be a mesmerizing fusion of timeless tradition and modern storytelling, a spellbinding tribute to the enduring power of Irish music and the extraordinary talents of the performers. Audiences can expect an unforgettable and energetic evening with renowned and breathtaking harmonies, stirring original compositions, and instrumental virtuosity brought to life by the four extraordinary Irish women performers, accompanied by Irish dancers and a full ensemble playing Celtic staples including the bagpipe, bodhran, whistles, and Uilleann pipes. From Irish classics and contemporary favorites to classical masterpieces and original songs, the performances will reflect the vibrancy of modern Ireland while honoring centuries of musical heritage.

Since their debut in 2004, Celtic Woman has enchanted millions of fans worldwide with powerful performances, angelic voices, and world-class musicianship. With more than 3 billion global streams, 5.3 million U.S. sales, and 12.5 million global equivalent sales, the group continues to redefine Irish music for modern audiences, drawing nearly 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 900 million U.S. streams to date.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

The Dream Team of Rock & Roll

CLEARWATER — The Dream Team of Rock & Roll will perform in concert on Sunday, March 29, 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.

The show will feature Joey Dee & The Starliters; Jay Siegel, lead singer of The Tokens; and Little Peggy March.

Joey Dee & The Starliters date back to 1958. They are best known for their huge hit, “Peppermint Twist,” from 1961. Among their other well-known songs is “What Kind of Love Is This,” released in 1962, which was featured on the soundtrack for the film “Two Tickets to Paris.” The film starred Joey Dee and the Starliters, along with Gary Crosby and Kay Medford.

Jay Siegel’s band The Tokens recorded hits like “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” and “Tonight I Fell in Love.” Peggy March recorded her million-selling song “I Will Follow Him” in 1963.

Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center

Spinphony

TARPON SPRINGS — Instrumental crossover string quartet Spinphony will perform on Saturday, March 28, 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.

Spinphony has earned a reputation for breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as “Bach in Black” and “Don’t Stop Beethoven,” Spinphony is more like a rock band than a string quartet with added choreography and beats.

According to their official website, the four members of Spinphony are winning over audiences with their creative and high energy performances nationwide. They have more than 50,000 Facebook followers and have released three studio albums which are on the forefront of classical/rock crossover music.

The quartet’s one-of-a-kind sound is refreshing and will leave audiences with a whole new appreciation for instrumental music. Whether you’re a fan of AC/DC, Vivaldi, or Bruno Mars, the Spinphony show has something that will appeal to you.

The quartet is comprised of Brett Omara and Anna Morris on violin, Michaela Borth on 5-string, and Liz Gergel on cello. They have performed shows worldwide and collaborated with 2 Cellos, Evanescense, Il Volo, Josh Groban and Michael Bublé.

Crowbar

Saturdays at Your Place

TAMPA — Emo band Saturdays at Your Place will perform on Sunday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.

Tickets start at $28.03. Visit www.crowbarybor.com.

There is something magical about naming a band “Saturdays at Your Place.” It calls to mind images of collapsing onto a friend’s couch at the end of a long week, and the kind of nights that turn into stories you’ll tell for years to come.

The band was founded by three friends at Western Michigan University. They released their debut album, “something worth celebrating,” in 2021.

On their second full-length album, “these things happen,” the band takes everything that made their early material resonate — twinkly guitars, heart-on-sleeve songwriting, a distinctly Midwestern ache — and stretch it into something even more resonant. It’s a record about growing up without growing cold, and it’s also a testament to where they’re from, both literally and musically. It’s proof that a band with strong hometown roots can still shake the ground.

Crowbar

Moon Walker

TAMPA — Alt/indie rock artists Moon Walker will perform on Monday, March 30, 6 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.

Tickets start at $22.85. Visit www.crowbarybor.com.

In less than five years, Moon Walker — an independent Brooklyn-based rocker — has amassed over 100 million streams, sold out shows across America, and developed a loyal and enthusiastic fanbase. He has performed and toured with such artists as Tool, Primus, Coheed and Cambria, Fishbone and Will Wood. “Wasteland Country,” his next album, is due out May 1, less than a year after the release of his breakthrough fourth album, “Is This The World You Wanted?”

Taking a maximalist approach, Moon Walker’s Harry Springer liberally applies cinematic string sections, stacked harmonies, cathartic, wailing guitar solos and bombastic, dense arrangements across 11 piercing tracks. Gearing up to deliver his proudest work to date, Moon Walker shares: “This album is everything that I enjoy, everything I do, and everything I am, to the highest possible extent. This is an album that I have been dreaming of making since I first discovered my favorite albums like ‘The Wall’ and ‘The Black Parade.’ As a singer, guitar player, producer, songwriter and instrumentalist this is my best foot forward in every possible way.”

Hard Rock Event Center

The Beach Boys

TAMPA — The Beach Boys will perform on Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.

Tickets start at $120. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.

The Beach Boys — who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world — will celebrate 250 years of the USA, saluting 60 years of “Pet Sounds.”

Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”

The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA platinum and gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.

The Beach Boys remain at the forefront of music and culture through their recent projects. In 2023, The Beach Boys were honored in the CBS tribute special “Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys,” which featured performances from Beck, Brandi Carlile, Michael McDonald, Pentatonix, St. Vincent, Weezer, Norah Jones, John Legend, and Mumford & Sons among others.

Most recently, Mike Love was inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining an esteemed 2025 class that includes The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, and Patrick Simmons; George Clinton; Ashley Gorley; Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; and Tony Macaulay. Love was recognized for his profound contributions to the world of music at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City.

The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band.

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers

TAMPA — Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers will perform on Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com.

At any given time, you’re likely to find Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it.

“It’s a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records, write better and better songs,” Lauderdale said. “I still always feel like I’m a developing artist.”

This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who’s won two Grammys, released 34 full-length albums, and has taken home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award. But his two recent albums — “Game Changer” in 2022 and “The Long and Lonesome Letting Go” in 2023 — offer convincing evidence that the North Carolina native is only continuing to hone his craft.

Lauderdale has been a vital part of the country music ecosystem since 1991, when he released his debut album and began penning songs for an impressively long roster of country music greats.

“When I was a teenager wanting to be a bluegrass banjo player, I never would have imagined that I would get to work with people like Ralph Stanley, Robert Hunter, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams and John Oates ,” he said. “Getting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day, and I know it always will.”

The Straz Center

TAMPA — The Orchestra will perform on Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., in Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa.

Tickets start at $55. Visit strazcenter.org.

Featuring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and Electric Light Orchestra Part II, this spin-off band formed after ELO disbanded in the late 1980s. ELO’s rock group plus string section format was responsible for hit after hit in the ’70s and ’80s, and The Orchestra stays true to the original with note-perfect renditions of “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Evil Woman,” “Turn to Stone” and more.