Hard Rock Event Center<\/p>\n
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue<\/p>\n
TAMPA \u2014 Grammy-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will bring the third annual \u201cShorty Gras Tour\u201d to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n
Tickets start at $65. Visit Ticketmaster.com<\/a> or seminolehardrocktampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The tour will bring the explosive energy of a Mardi Gras parade to Tampa with fellow New Orleans ambassadors New Breed Brass Band joining as special guests. The tour has turned into an annual musical celebration, a traveling block party that translates the vibrant spirit of New Orleans into a spectacular live show.<\/p>\n Known for their high-energy performances, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will deliver a powerhouse set of blistering funk, soulful R&B, and ecstatic jazz-infused rock, all built on the foundational traditions of their hometown.<\/p>\n This tour is a true family affair, as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will be joined by special guests New Breed Brass Band, led by Shorty\u2019s nephew, Jenard Andrews. The lineup is a live celebration of their powerful 2025 joint album, \u201cSecond Line Sunday.\u201d Released exactly 20 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina, the album serves as a joyous and defiant reflection on culture, survival, and resilience. Produced by Shorty and dedicated to his late mother, who first introduced him to the second line tradition, \u201cSecond Line Sunday\u201d is a “joyous cultural travelogue” that honors the authentic sound of the streets. Having both bands on the road together brings the album’s multi-generational energy to life, offering audiences a direct link to the past, present, and future of New Orleans’ most vital music.<\/p>\n Trombone Shorty\u2019s 2025 highlights include a performance of \u201cAmerica the Beautiful\u201d at the Super Bowl and in a new CNN docuseries \u201cNew Orleans: Soul of a City,\u201d which explores the Crescent City\u2019s resilience, music, and culture 20 years after Hurricane Katrina. He also headlined shows at iconic venues like The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, joined Mumford & Sons\u2019 star-studded \u201cRailroad Revival Tour,\u201d and closed out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the 11th consecutive year with his signature Sunday finale set.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n The Outlaws<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 The Outlaws will perform on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19-20, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $50.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws are known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies. The band\u2019s first three albums \u2014 \u201cThe Outlaws,\u201d \u201cLady In Waiting\u201d and \u201cHurry Sundown\u201d \u2014 featured such rock radio favorites as \u201cThere Goes Another Love Song,\u201d \u201cGreen Grass & High Tides,\u201d \u201cKnoxville Girl\u201d and \u201cFreeborn Man,\u201d which would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern rock era. As live performers, the band burns hotter than ever. For Henry Paul, Jeff Aulich, Jimmy Dormire, Randy Threet, Dave Robbins, and Mike Bailey, it\u2019s all about a band of brothers who love playing their own brand of rock, and who 40 years ago first got the chance to share it with to the world.<\/p>\n The legendary multi-platinum East Coast rock and roll group John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band began their career in 1972 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the \u201cEddie & The Cruisers Motion Picture Soundtrack.\u201d The hit single \u201cOn the Dark Side\u201d held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Rock charts and the MTV video charts for five consecutive weeks.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n The Electric Light Orchestra Experience<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 The Electric Light Orchestra Experience will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $41. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n The Electric Light Orchestra Experience\u202fis a multimedia concert celebration of the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO.\u202fFeaturing Evil Woman, a 11-piece band complete with violins, viola, cello co-existing with electric guitars, classic rock intersects with pop … just as Jeff Lynne\u202fintended.<\/p>\n This production includes unique video content for each song as the fusion of Beatlesque-pop and classical arrangements performed by Evil Woman\u2019s 12 musicians, including a live string section, is brought to life.<\/p>\n The attention to detail on\u202fvocal harmonies and string arrangements is astonishingly similar to all of ELO\u2019s original recordings. \u201cMr. Blue Sky,\u201d \u201cTelephone Line,\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t Bring Me Down,\u201d \u201cLivin\u2019 Thing,\u201d \u201cEvil Woman\u201d and \u201cRoll Over Beethoven\u201d are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit songs.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n Amy Grant<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Grammy winning artist Amy Grant will perform on Sunday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $87.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality, philanthropist and has become as some have dubbed her, \u201cThe Queen Of Christmas\u201d with her millions of Christmas albums sold over the years.<\/p>\n With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant\u2019s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six Grammy Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian music on the map becoming the first contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the pop charts and the first to perform at the Grammy Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.<\/p>\n Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n Big Bad Voodoo Daddy<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform on Monday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $44. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n Last year marked the 32-year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\u2019s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early 1990s in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.<\/p>\n Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\u2019s all original core line-up includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums), Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals), Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone and vocals), Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger).<\/p>\n Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\u2019s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band\u2019s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music\u2019s rich legacy.<\/p>\n After 32 years, 11 records, over 3,000 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down, and is looking forward to sharing its music with new and old fans alike.<\/p>\n Jannus Live<\/p>\n Maddox Batson<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Maddox Batson will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $50.44. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Batson navigates the world with wisdom and wit far beyond his 14 years. After the Nashville-born, Alabama-based songwriter began gaining notoriety covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays, and more, he started to write his own songs. Thanks to early singles like \u201cTears In The River\u201d and \u201cI Wanna Know,\u201d Batson quickly showed that he wasn\u2019t only a star at covering country hits, but an excellent writer of his own home-cooked cuts \u2014 a practice he saw first-hand as a co-writer on Lana Del Rey and Quavo\u2019s smash hit collaboration, \u201cTough.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, with the arrival of his latest single, \u201cX\u2019s,\u201d Maddox Batson is ready to show the world you\u2019re never too young to be the face of music all while preparing for live shows across the country and more new music. Life is moving fast for the multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar & mandolin) and he\u2019s trying his best to remain a kid while becoming next up in country-pop music. \u201cIt can be overwhelming, this life, but I\u2019ve got a lot of good people surrounding me,\u201d he explains. \u201cI\u2019m still just a kid, though, and I\u2019m happy about that.\u201d<\/p>\n Jannus Live<\/p>\n Maddie & Tae<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Maddie & Tae will perform on Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $42.31. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Maddie & Tae can\u2019t help themselves. Since bursting into public consciousness with the power-acoustic slayer \u201cGirl In A Country Song,\u201d which skewered BroCountry\u2019s female stereotypes and received the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame\u2019s coveted I Wish I Wrote That Song honor, the ride-or-die besties have been speaking truth about what it means to be smart, young women.<\/p>\n \u201cDie From a Broken Heart,\u201d their second No. 1 which went RIAA gold at the same time it hit country\u2019s Top 40, was an unblinking look at the way being dumped can lay one out. But Maddie Font and Tae Kerr have never been ones to be defeated; instead, the pair of brazen songwriters come back stronger.<\/p>\n \u201cLove & Light,\u201d their 16-song take on what a woman should know over what people tell them, is a festival of freedom, fun, reality, what it takes to chase dreams, and how powerful acceptance can be. Even more than the acoustic-forward \u2014 chiming acoustic guitars, well-deployed dobro, banjo and resonator guitar, as well as pools of steel guitar and mandolin shine \u2014 it\u2019s the pair\u2019s sleek harmonies and sharp writing that define what will most likely be called the Country Music Association Award winners\u2019 \u201ccoming of age record.\u201d<\/p>\n Jannus Live<\/p>\n Alleycvt<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Alleycvt will perform on Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $47.74. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alleycvt, born in Virginia and now based in Los Angeles, has been a beacon of creativity since childhood, with a passion for drawing, painting, and music. From her early days in fourth grade writing songs, she has evolved into a dynamic force within the electronic music scene, blending melodic dubstep with modern pop-dubstep. Her approach mirrors the depth and intensity of rock music, drawing parallels between dubstep and the genre’s raw emotional pull.<\/p>\n Her musical epiphany came during a transformative live performance where she experienced the powerful integration of organic instrumentation with psychedelic bass and electronic elements. This moment profoundly influenced her artistic direction, echoing through her music which carries the signatures of influences like Flux Pavilion, GRiZ, and Zeds Dead.<\/p>\n Rejecting conventional labels, Alleycvt strives for recognition based on her comprehensive artistry. She is also a passionate environmental advocate, committing to donate a portion of her ticket sales to various charities. Her approach extends beyond music to embrace a broader mission of making a tangible impact on the world.<\/p>\n Her art and brand aesthetic are as vibrant and complex as life itself, featuring a mix of cyberpunk and Deadhead styles that create a trippy, psychedelic experience. Her upcoming debut EP, will be a deep dive into her five-year journey in the music industry, capturing the highs and lows, the heartbreaks and triumphs, and the personal growth that comes from navigating such intense experiences.<\/p>\n Jannus Live<\/p>\n Last Dinosaurs<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Australian indie rock band Last Dinosaurs will perform on Sunday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $35.35. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite coming up in Australia, Last Dinosaurs would say they’re an international enterprise \u2014 and they\u2019ve got a track record to prove it. Brothers Lachlan and Sean Caskey, along with Michael Sloane, have played sold-out headlining shows and festivals across the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Australia.<\/p>\n The success of studio albums have taken them around the world and back, playing notable festivals like Lollapalooza, Corona Capital, All Things Go Festival, and more alongside artists like Florence + the Machine, Bad Suns, Foals, Matt & Kim, Foster the People, and more.<\/p>\n The band released their debut album, \u201cIn a Million Years,\u201d in 2012. Their new album, \u201cWellnxss,\u201d is set to release on Feb. 13.<\/p>\n Jannus Live<\/p>\n Descendents<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Punk rock outfit Descendents will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n The show also will feature performances by Frank Turner & the Sleeping Dogs. Tickets start at $58. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since first emerging from \u2014 and helping to define \u2014 the Southern California pop-punk scene in 1978, the legendary Descendents have released classic after classic, from their landmark 1982 LP \u201cMilo Goes to College\u201d to 2016’s \u201cHypercaffium Spazzinate.\u201d Now, after issuing a flurry of singles to get fans through the past few years, the band \u2014 Milo Aukerman (vocals), Bill Stevenson (drums), Stephen Egerton (guitar), and Karl Alvarez (bass) \u2014 are back on the road touring.<\/p>\n The band\u2019s most recent album, \u201c9th & Walnut,\u201d was released in 2021.<\/p>\n Mahaffey Theater<\/p>\n Los Angeles Azules<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Mexican musical group Los \u00c1ngeles Azules will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2014 Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $66. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Los \u00c1ngeles Azules are on the road for the \u201cCumbia Sin Fronteras U.S. Tour.\u201d The tour is a love letter to the music that has transcended generations and borders around the world. With this new and striking production, Los \u00c1ngeles Azules celebrate the union of rhythms, cultures, and hearts through cumbia, reaffirming their place as global ambassadors of the genre.<\/p>\n Fans will enjoy a musical journey through their greatest hits, as well as their latest collaborations, including \u201cSi Sabes Contar\u201d with Yami Safdie and Luck Ra, and \u201cEl Despertador\u201d with Manuel Turizo.<\/p>\n Hailing from Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Los \u00c1ngeles Azules are the world\u2019s leading exponents of cumbia. Formed by the Mej\u00eda-Avante brothers, the group boasts nearly 50 years of an extraordinary career that has taken their music to the most prestigious international stages and festivals. Proof of their enduring legacy is their recent successful tour of Europe, where they caused a sensation in Spain, Germany, and London for the first time.<\/p>\n They have collaborated with major artists such as Thal\u00eda, Natalia Lafourcade, Belinda, Juanes, Nicki Nicole, Ha*Ash, Carlos Vives, and Manuel Turizo; and have received numerous awards and nominations including the GRAMMYs, Latin GRAMMYs, Premio Lo Nuestro, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin American Music Awards, and the Hispanic Heritage Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, among others.<\/p>\n Mahaffey Theater<\/p>\n David Foster and Katharine McPhee<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 David Foster and Katharine McPhee will join forces for one unforgettable performance on Friday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2014 Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $60.35. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Foster is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and three Oscar nominations for Best Original Songs, Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bubl\u00e9.<\/p>\n Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than Foster. He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bubl\u00e9, Josh Groban, Chicago, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Braxton, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Hall Oates, Brandy, \u2018N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan.<\/p>\n McPhee is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a career that includes film, television, Broadway, recording and concert tours. McPhee first burst onto the scene in 2006, during a successful run-on Season 5 of \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d that made her a household name.<\/p>\n As an actress, she is well-known to television audiences for starring as Paige Dineen on the CBS\u2019 spy drama \u201cScorpion,\u201d and also as one of the leads in the NBC musical drama \u201cSmash\u201d (2012-2013).<\/p>\n As a singer, McPhee is renowned for her powerhouse presence, and show-stopping performances. Her recordings have topped the charts in multiple genres including pop, jazz and adult contemporary. In spring 2018, McPhee made her Broadway debut starring as Jenna in the hit musical \u201cWaitress,\u201d featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.<\/p>\n Mahaffey Theater<\/p>\n Il Divo<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Multinational classical crossover vocal group Il Divo will perform \u2014 by candlelight \u2014 on Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts \u2014 Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $85.10. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n For over 20 years, Il Divo has embodied the power of music, brotherhood, and artistic evolution. Since their debut in 2004, the iconic quartet, formed today with \u2014 Urs B\u00fchler (tenor, Switzerland), S\u00e9bastien Izambard (tenor, France), David Miller (tenor, USA), and Steven LaBrie (baritone, United States) \u2014 have redefined classical crossover, captivating audiences worldwide with their breathtaking vocals and electrifying performances.<\/p>\n In 2021, Il Divo faced an immense loss with the passing of co-founder Carlos Mar\u00edn due to COVID-19. Honoring his memory, the remaining members embarked on the Greatest Hits Tour in 2022, where baritone Steven LaBrie joined as a guest performer. A year later, Steven officially became a full-time member.<\/p>\n With this new chapter, Il Divo entered the studio in 2023 in Coconut Grove with producer Carlos Fernando Lopez to record their 10th album and first independent release, \u201cXX: 20th Anniversary Album,\u201d through Il Divo Music\/Thirty Tigers. It marked a series of firsts \u2014 their first album with Steven, their first release under their own label, Il Divo Music, and their first time serving as executive producers, with S\u00e9bastien also taking on the role of co-arranger.<\/p>\n Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, weaving their greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening.<\/p>\n Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n Neil Berg\u2019s 117 Years of Broadway<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Neil Berg\u2019s 117 Years of Broadway will make a stop in the area for a show on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $24. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n Neil Berg’s 117 Years of Broadway returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall. Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway\u2019s greatest songs from its finest shows, the most successful touring Broadway concert in America brings an all-star Broadway cast to perform your favorite musical hits. This dazzling all-new show, which sells out every year, features five of Broadway\u2019s finest stars performing songs from the best and most beloved Broadway musicals such as \u201cThe Phantom of the Opera,\u201d \u201cJersey Boys,\u201d \u201cWicked,\u201d \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d and Broadway classics from such composers as Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more.<\/p>\n Safety Harbor Art & Music Center<\/p>\n Dan Navarro<\/p>\n SAFETY HARBOR \u2014 Dan Navarro will perform on Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.<\/p>\n Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.safetyharborartandmusiccenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Navarro has had an eclectic 40-year career as a songwriter, recording and touring artist, session singer and voice actor spread over 17 acclaimed albums, thousands of concerts, singing and voice acting in films like Oscar-winners \u201cCoco\u201d and \u201cHappy Feet,\u201d TV series \u201cAmerican Dad\u201d and \u201cPrison Break,\u201d and video games \u201cFallout 4\u201d and \u201cRed Dead Redemption II.\u201d He has been featured in hundreds of commercials in Spanish and English. He has written songs for Pat Benatar \u2014 the Grammy-nominated classic \u201cWe Belong\u201d \u2014 as well as The Bangles, Dave Edmunds and more. In early 2019, after 20-plus years with Lowen & Navarro, he released his first studio-recorded solo album, \u201cShed My Skin,\u201d to rave reviews.<\/p>\n Navarro\u2019s most recent album, \u201cHorizon Line,\u201d was released by Red Hen Records in 2022.<\/p>\n Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n The Derina Harvey Band<\/p>\n TARPON SPRINGS \u2014 The Derina Harvey Band will perform on Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $39 for adults and $36 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit tarponarts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Celtic Rock group, the Derina Harvey Band. With a show that offers a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals, Harvey\u2019s vibrant personality takes center stage with humor, storytelling, and powerful vocals. That voice earned her a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Contemporary Singer of the Year. The band has been likened to a \u201crockier\u201d version of Canada\u2019s Great Big Sea, if fronted by Adele. The group took home the 2024 East Coast Music Award for Fans\u2019 Choice Entertainer of the Year, and is also nominated for a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for New\/Emerging Artist of the Year.<\/p>\n The group enjoyed a huge wave of new online followers from across the globe via TikTok. Their recording of Tom Lewis\u2019s \u201cThe Last Shanty\u201d was used in thousands of videos on the platform, introducing the band to a whole new generation of listeners. The band has three albums to their credit, with the latest being \u201cWaves of Home\u201d (2023).<\/p>\n The Palladium<\/p>\n Ariella and Nicolaas<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Ariella and Nicolaas will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $30. Visit mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso husband Nicolaas Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as Ariella & Nicolaas. Drawing vocal inspiration from icons like Etta James and Amy Winehouse and stylistic influences including Paco de Luc\u00eda and Roy Buchanan, Ariella & Nicolaas captivate audiences with their rich, romantic sound.<\/p>\n Having graced the stage with the likes of famed producer Fabrice Dupont, and five-time Grammy-winning bass legend, Victor Wooten, who lists Ariella & Nicolaas as one of his all-time favorite performers, the duo experienced a meteoric rise on Facebook, growing their followers to 370,000 in just one year. From heartfelt ballads to fiery flamenco to bluesy melodies to electrifying rock, Ariella & Nicolaas traverse a multitude of genres and resonate with audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n The Palladium<\/p>\n Willy Porter<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Contemporary rock musicians and singer-songwriter Willy Porter will perform on Thursday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $30. Visit mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Porter returns to the Palladium Side Door as he continues on a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, 11 albums, and multiple continents. His journey has been defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and the language that describes what we all hold to be true.<\/p>\n Porter\u2019s songs weave a universal perspective about the questions, struggles, and triumphs of human existence. His live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence and muscle \u2014 at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in the way that Porter\u2019s voice blends and fuses with his fret work.<\/p>\n A largely self-taught musician, Porter began treating audiences to his brand of guitar playing and wry storytelling in the late \u201980s while living in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1990, he released his first full-length independent album, \u201cThe Trees Have Soul,\u201d and the touring life has flowed steadily ever since. Porter has literally logged millions of miles across America, Canada, the UK, and Europe, touring solo, as well as with various incarnations of the Willy Porter Band and in support of artists like Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Jethro Tull, Sting, and Jeff Beck.<\/p>\n The Palladium<\/p>\n Allyson Briggs & Judy Carmichael<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Allyson Briggs and Judy Carmichael will perform with Nate Najar on Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $25. Visit mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Two powerhouse performers \u2014 both returning after sold-out shows in the Palladium\u2019s Side Door \u2014 join forces for a very special double-bill on the Hough Concert Hall mainstage.<\/p>\n Allyson Briggs, \u201cThe Glamour Girl of Jazz,\u201d brings her signature Old Hollywood sparkle and timeless swing to the stage, performing classics from the Golden Age of Entertainment. Joining her are Dominic Walker, guitar; Simon Lasky, piano; Alejandro Arenas, bass; Mark DeRose; drums. Briggs is thrilled to be collaborating with Florida\u2019s finest local jazz musicians to bring the music to the Palladium stage.<\/p>\n Sharing the bill is Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael, one of the world\u2019s leading interpreters of stride and swing, joined by acclaimed guitarist Nate Najar.<\/p>\n Benchmark International Arena<\/p>\n Fantasia with Anthony Hamilton<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Grammy Award winning vocal powerhouse Fantasia Barrino will perform on Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.<\/p>\n The show also will feature special guest Anthony Hamilton. Tickets start at $81.40. Visit www.ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fantasia first broke onto the scene in 2004, entering every heart and home, as the Season 3 winner of \u201cAmerican Idol.\u201d In addition to her two Grammy Award wins, Fantasia has been nominated numerous times by the Recording Academy, NAACP Image Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Soul Train Awards, with two Billboard Music Award wins and four NAACP Image Award wins. Fantasia was recently recognized as one of Time 100\u2019s Most Influential People of 2024 and in 2023 was selected as one of the entertainment industry\u2019s brightest stars by Variety for their Power of Women honor and featured as one of Elle Magazine\u2019s 2023 Women in Hollywood.<\/p>\n Joining Fantasia is Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actor, Anthony Hamilton, who has achieved global sales of over 50 million albums. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee notably performed for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle, cementing his place in the history books as the “narrator of love.” He made his film debut in the critically acclaimed \u201cAmerican Gangster,\u201d and lent his vocals to the song “Freedom” from the Academy Award-nominated film \u201cDjango Unchained.\u201d<\/p>\n Hard Rock Event Center<\/p>\n Boy George & Culture Club<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Boy George & Culture Club will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $115. Visit Ticketmaster.com<\/a> or seminolehardrocktampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since their inception in 1981, Culture Club have sold more than 150 million records worldwide, recognized as a Grammy Award winning UK institution with a stream of classic hits including \u201cDo You Really Want to Hurt Me,\u201d \u201cKarma Chameleon,\u201d \u201cChurch Of The Poison Mind,\u201d \u201cVictims,\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s A Miracle\u201d and \u201cThe War Song.\u201d The group are fronted by singer\/songwriter Boy George, universally loved as one of music\u2019s most iconic artists, with Roy Hay on guitar\/keyboard and Mikey Craig on bass. As the first multi-racial band with an openly gay front man, Culture Club set many records and established themselves as icons of British musical history and popular culture.<\/p>\n Boy George & Culture Club recently performed a series of exclusive UK outdoor shows as part of Heritage Live Concert Series, which included a very special date at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath in July 2022. In 2024 Culture Club performed a very successful arena tour, large scale stage production of their first two albums, \u201cKissing To Be Clever\u201d and \u201cColour By Numbers,\u201d performing both albums in full.<\/p>\n Crowbar<\/p>\n Caroline Jones<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Independent singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Caroline Jones will perform on Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $23.92. Visit www.crowbarybor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n