Benchmark International Arena
Florence and the Machine
TAMPA — Florence and the Machine will perform on Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
Tickets start at $74.95. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Florence and the Machine have embarked on “The Everybody Scream Tour” of North America. Band members include lead vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, guitarist Rob Ackroyd, drummer Christopher Lloyd Hayden and harpist Tom Monger.
The tour celebrates Florence’s sixth album, “Everybody Scream,” released in October 2025. Songs from the new album include singles such as “Everybody Scream” and “One of the Greats.” Welch wrote and produced “Everybody Scream” with a close-knit circle of collaborators including Mark Bowen of IDLES, who appears in the Autumn de Wilde-directed video for “Everybody Scream,” Aaron Dessner and Mitski.
After needing lifesaving surgery on the “Dance Fever” tour, Welch’s recovery took her down the path of spiritual mysticism, witchcraft and folk horror as she felt the limits of her body and explored what it means to be “healed.” The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.
Across five albums — 2009’s “Lungs,” 2011’s “Ceremonials,” 2015’s “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful,” 2018’s “High As Hope” and 2022’s “Dance Fever” — Welch has become one of the most monumental artists of a generation, with multiple U.S. and U.K. No. 1 albums and countless awards. Known for her earth-shattering live show and singular, iconic voice, she has sold out shows and headlined festivals the entire world over. She has collaborated and shared stages with icons — The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift among them — and published a book of lyrics, poetry and drawings, “Useless Magic.”
Romeo Santos and Prince Royce
TAMPA — Romeo Santos and Prince Royce will perform on Sunday, April 26, at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
Tickets start at $95.75. Visit www.benchmarkintlarena.com.
Santos is a global icon in Latin music, widely known as the King of Modern Bachata for redefining and popularizing the genre worldwide. Blending traditional bachata with R&B, pop and urban influences, he has built an international following through timeless hits and emotionally charged songwriting. From his early success as the lead singer of Aventura to his record-breaking solo career, Santos has consistently pushed bachata into the mainstream, collaborating with top artists and selling out stadiums around the world.
“Formula, Vol. 3,” his sixth and most recent studio album, was released in 2022.
According to Walter Kolm Entertainment, in the past 11 years, multi-platinum award-winning, singer/songwriter Prince Royce has become a bona fide Latin superstar and bachata music idol, scoring 21 No. 1 radio hits, 22 Latin Billboard Awards, 19 Premio lo Nuestro Awards, 19 Premios Juventud Awards, nine Latin AMAs, and 14 Latin Grammy nominations. In 2024, he released his seventh studio album, “Llamada Perdida.”
Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Graham Nash
CLEARWATER — Graham Nash will perform on Wednesday and Thursday, April 22-23, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $88.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has seen rock history unfold from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement a year later and beyond. An extraordinary Grammy Award winning renaissance artist — and self-described “simple man” — Nash was inducted twice into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, for his work with CSN and his work as a solo artist.
Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his long and multi-faceted career, stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the past six decades. Nash’s remarkable body of work began with his contributions to the Hollies opus from 1964 to 1968, including “On A Carousel” and “Carrie Anne,” and continues all the way to “Now” (2023), his most recent solo album.
After leaving the Hollies at the end of 1968, Nash relocated to the United States and in the span of less than a year, he and new musical partners Stephen Stills, David Crosby (and Neil Young), left a permanent imprint on contemporary music history with the first Crosby, Stills & Nash LP (1969) and CSNY’s “Déjà Vu” (1970), the former of which featured Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” “Pre-Road Downs” and “Lady of the Island,” and the latter of which included his iconic “Teach Your Children” and “Our House.” His contribution to CSN’s oeuvre was further solidified with a pair of Top 10 hits, “Just A Song Before I Go” (1977) and “Wasted on The Way” (1982).
Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
CLEARWATER — Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra will perform on Friday, April 24, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $44.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Liebert’s global success can be attributed to a myriad of things — his creative vision, his determination, and a strong sense of melody. Born in Cologne, Germany, he began playing guitar at 11. He later settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe was a fresh start for Liebert in many ways and in addition to returning to the acoustic guitar, he remained open to letting the place define the music he made. Liebert founded the first incarnation of his band, Luna Negra, in 1989. His debut album began as a self-produced release called “Marita: Shadows and Storms,” copies of which local Native American artist, Frank Howell, distributed in his art galleries.
After the record made its way to radio stations, it began generating a buzz among programmers and received unprecedented response among listeners. Higher Octave Music picked it up and released a fully remastered version, “Nouveau Flamenco.” Recorded for less than $3,000 on an old analog machine in a shack beside a gravel pit, this CD became an international sensation, establishing Liebert’s unique border-style flamenco, and becoming the best-selling instrumental acoustic guitar album of all time.
Liebert has since become one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decades, entertaining audiences around the world and releasing a catalog of 33 classic albums including live recordings, an orchestral album for Sony Classical, a binaural surround sound recording, remix albums, a lullaby and a flamenco-reggae album. He has been nominated for five Grammy awards.
Justin Hayward
CLEARWATER — Justin Hayward will bring “The Story In Your Eyes Tour” to the Tampa Bay area for a performance on Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $63.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Having chalked up more than 50 years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Hayward’s voice and guitar playing have been heard the world over. Though his song catalogue contains many of the most influential songs in popular music, he is not one to rest on his laurels.
Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in which he worked. Possessing one of the most distinctive voices in rock music, as well as being the driving force behind The Moody Blues, Hayward penned classics like “Nights in White Satin,” “Question,” “New Horizons,” “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Story In Your Eyes,” “The Voice” and “Your Wildest Dreams.”
“Nights in White Satin” continues to be covered by other recording artists all over the world, most recently having chart success with Planet Funk, and the song has featured in several movies including Martin Scorsese’s “Casino,” Robert de Niro’s “A Bronx Tale” and “Shattered,” directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Over the last five and a half decades the band has sold upwards of 55 million albums and, along with Hayward as a solo artist and writer, received numerous awards.
In 2018 Justin was inducted into the world-famous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the other Moody Blues.
“‘The Story In Your Eyes’ was a hit for me as a writer and singer with The Moody Blues and it was a favorite with my fellow band mates and fans,” Hayward said. “The title suggests my intention for the upcoming tour, with stories and question and answer time, as well as full band performances of the hits from all phases and eras of my career.”
Jannus Live
The Maine
ST. PETERSBURG — The Maine will bring their “I Love You But I Chose The Maine Tour” to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, April 28, 5:30 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $49.75. Visit www.jannuslive.com. Moody Joody also will perform.
Following a year of major festival performances including Warped Tour, Boston Calling and When We Were Young Fest, The Maine are also preparing to hit the road for their first headline tour in nearly two years, which quickly became their biggest on-sale they’ve had in their career. In addition, the band’s own and self-curated festival 8123 Fest was its most successful in its fourth biannual iteration of 2025. The band has created an insanely loyal fanbase, with some fans traveling thousands of miles and attending hundreds of shows. Dubbed the “8123 Family” by the band, they have over 1 million followers across social media accounts.
Pop trio Moody Joody’s next single “Loretta’s Last Call” was released March 25. The band will be opening for The Maine on their spring headline tour.
Established in 2007 in Tempe, Arizona, The Maine’s current lineup features lead vocalist, guitarist and pianist John O’Callaghan; lead guitarist Jared Monaco; bass guitarist Garrett Nickelsen; drummer Patrick Kirch; and rhythm guitarist Kennedy Brock.
Music4Life Living Arts Center
Telephone Tag
CLEARWATER — Telephone Tag will perform on Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $33.85. Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.
Telephone Tag is husband and wife duo Ryan Jacob Doyle (vocals and guitar) and Lena Doyle (violin and vocals) who have a special bond of music and romance that creates a mesmerizing, sonically awing, folk-pop duo. Supporting a new EP and single releases, Telephone Tag wrapped 2024 with an extensive UK tour where they opened for the 1980s pop icons Johnny Hates Jazz. The powerhouse couple has performed in Dubai and toured globally. Ryan opened for Paul McCartney at London’s Hyde Park.
After two years full-time on the road, living and touring in their RV, Telephone Tag is now residing in Los Angeles and working on new music releases.
The Palladium
Diego Figueiredo
ST. PETERSBURG — Grammy Award nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo will perform on Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $30. Visit mypalladium.org.
Figueiredo returns to the Palladium Side Door for a special solo show. He is an extraordinary star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. His superb technique, timing and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names right now. He has a unique skill set and his concerts have been a great success in more than 60 countries around the world.
Figueiredo has released 28 CDs, three DVDs, and a book. He has received awards twice at the Montreux Jazz Festival as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. He unites technique and emotion in a fusion of Brazilian music and jazz.
Safety Harbor Art & Music Center
Rory Block
SAFETY HARBOR — Legendary blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Rory Block will perform on Friday, April 24, 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.
According to her website, Block is known for her powerful and authentic interpretations of traditional country blues and her own original compositions. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, she grew up in Manhattan and was immersed in the Greenwich Village folk music scene, where she was surrounded by musical giants like Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and more. At 15, she embarked on a journey to learn directly from blues legends such as Son House, Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt, becoming a prominent figure in the blues world.
Rory’s 2025 release, “Heavy On The Blues,” is on the New York-based M.C. Records label. The CD includes duets with Ronnie Earl, Jimmy Vivino, and Joanna Conner. Rory talks about the new recording:
“I am very excited to announce that I have recorded a brand-new project for M.C. Records called ‘Heavy On The Blues,’” Block said. “I tapped into my lifelong love of American roots blues, celebrating the founders and best of the classic blues legends, and included some of my own originals. The recording Is filled with slide, overlapping acoustic parts, and funky rhythms. Can’t wait for you to hear it.”
Damon Fowler
SAFETY HARBOR — Damon Fowler will perform on Sunday, April 26, 5:30 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.
Fowler is a singer, guitar player and songwriter who had a featured slot in Butch Trucks Freight Train Band and a side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band.
Fowler’s 2021 Landslide Records release, “Alafia Moon,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, spent four months in the Top 20, and was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the Blues/Rock category. His follow-up record, “Damon Fowler and Friends, Live at The Palladium,” garnered strong airplay throughout the United States and Europe.
His 2024 release, “Barnyard Smile,” features eight new original Fowler compositions plus distinctive covers of Bo Diddley and Jerry Reed tunes. The album combines all the influences that have shaped his distinctive blues career.
The BayCare Sound
SatchVai Band
CLEARWATER — Following their highly successful debut band tour across Europe this past June and July — which saw numerous sold-out shows and glowing praise from fans and press alike — legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are bringing their electrifying SatchVai Band to the United States for the first time. The “Surfing with the Hydra” 2026 tour includes a stop in the Tampa Bay area on Friday, April 24, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $48.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
This new chapter follows a monumental summer that took the newly formed band through major cities including London, Manchester, Paris, Copenhagen, Zurich, and more as well as festivals including Hellfest, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Guitares en Scene Fest, thrilling audiences with the unmatched interplay and energy that only Satriani and Vai can deliver. Now, with a brand-new video and single, “Dancing,” released in March via earMUSIC, the guitar greats are ready to bring that same firepower to stages across America.
In addition to Vai and Satriani, the band features Marco Mendoza on the bass, Pete Thorn on guitar, and Kenny Aronoff on drums.
BTS brings their world tour to Raymond James Stadium on April 25 and 26.
Photo courtesy of LIVE NATION
Raymond James Stadium
BTS
TAMPA — Grammy-nominated South Korean group BTS will perform on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 8 p.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa.
Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records.
While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the Love Myself campaign and the UN “Speak Yourself” speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named Time’s Entertainer of the Year 2020.
BTS are five-time Grammy nominees and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards Artist of the Year 2021 and MTV Video Music Awards. In June 2025, BTS were fully reunited as all seven members returned from their military service. The band will unveil new music in the spring of 2026, signaling a return set to be etched in pop culture history.
Bayboro Brewing Co.
Boogarins
ST. PETERSBURG — Brazilian alternative rock band Boogarins will perform on Friday, April 24, 7 p.m., at Bayboro Brewing Co., 2390 Fifth Ave. S., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $24.06. Visit www.bayborobrewing.com.
Current members include Fernando “Dinho” Almeida (vocals and rhythm guitar), Benke Ferraz (lead guitar), Hans Castro (drums), and Raphael Vaz (bass). Their debut album, “As Plantas Que Curam,” was released in 2013. According to their website, the album “distilled the neo-psychedelic and lo-fi recording wave that won fans worldwide, capturing the zeitgeist of the international music scene.” The band has performed at many international festivals, such Rock in Rio Lisboa, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, and South by Southwest.
“Bacuri,” the band’s most recent studio album, was released in 2024.
Brass Mug
Smile Empty Soul
TAMPA — Hard rock outfit Smile Empty Soul will perform on Friday. April 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa.
Tickets start at $22.95. Visit www.facebook.com/brassmugtampa/.
Hailing from Los Angeles, the band dates to the late 1990s and has stayed true to its hard rock roots to this day. Current members include founder Sean Danielsen on lead vocals, and lead and rhythm guitars; and Jon Loree on drums. In 2025, the band released the EP “Swan Song.” Their most recent full length record, “Black Pilled,” was released in 2021.
Hard Rock Event Center
Boys Like Girls
TAMPA — Boys Like Girls will bring “The Soundtrack of Your Life Tour” to the Tampa Bay area for a show on Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.
Tickets start at $85. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Marking 20 years since their self-titled debut and 17 years since “Love Drunk,” the tour finds the band performing both albums front-to-back each night in track list order — a rare, career-spanning event built for the fans who’ve been there since the basement days and the new ones singing along for the first time.
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise — anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and high-voltage performances that have resonated worldwide. Their catalog has become a cornerstone of 2000s alternative, earning platinum records, sold-out tours, and a fiercely loyal global following.
After a period of reinvention — both as individuals and as a unit — Boys Like Girls have reemerged with a renewed focus. Their return isn’t about nostalgia; it’s a statement of intent. With a new record slated for release and a tour alongside the Jonas Brothers, the band is poised to reclaim their place at the forefront of modern music.
The Ritz
Two Feet
TAMPA — Two Feet will perform on Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m., at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.
Tickets start at $44.63. Visit www.theritzybor.com.
Harlem-born Zachary Dess — known professionally as Two Feet — fuses blues, R&B, and dark electronic bass. Famed for the No. 1 “I Feel Like I’m Drowning,” he delivers sultry vocals with heavy guitar riffs. Continuing his atmospheric style, he is on the road for the North American “The Next Steps Tour.”
Headlined by Two Feet, the tour will bring his signature mix of soulful vocals and heavy bass to fans throughout the United States and Canada.