{"id":198010,"date":"2026-03-19T17:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/198010\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:14:35","slug":"music-scene-upcoming-concerts-and-musical-performances-around-tampa-bay-diversions-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/198010\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Scene: Upcoming concerts and musical performances around Tampa Bay | Diversions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                The BayCare Sound<\/p>\n<p>Alan Parsons Live Project<\/p>\n<p>CLEARWATER \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $51.50. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>. Parsons will be performing with the Florida Rock Symphony.<\/p>\n<p>Born into a family with an impressive history in entertainment, Parsons\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This legendary talent began his storied career as an assistant engineer at the famed Abbey Road Studios working on projects such as The Beatles\u2019 \u201cAbbey Road\u201d and \u201cLet It Be,\u201d and quickly became one of the most sought-after names in the recording industry for his engineering work on Pink Floyd\u2019s \u201cThe Dark Side of the Moon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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 &#8220;Eye in the Sky,&#8221; \u201cTime\u201d and &#8220;Don&#8217;t Answer Me&#8221; among other successes.<\/p>\n<p>The Alan Parsons Project released 10 studio albums, including \u201cTales of Mystery and Imagination\u201d (1976), \u201cI Robot\u201d (1977), \u201cPyramid\u201d (1978), \u201cEve\u201d (1979), \u201cThe Turn of a Friendly Card\u201d (1980), \u201cEye in the Sky\u201d (1982), \u201cAmmonia Avenue\u201d (1983), \u201cVulture Culture\u201d (1984), \u201cStereotomy\u201d (1985) and \u201cGaudi\u201d (1987). Parsons has also released several solo albums, including \u201cA Valid Path\u201d in 2004; and \u201cThe Secret\u201d in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Simon &amp; Garfunkel Story\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CLEARWATER \u2014 \u201cThe Simon &amp; Garfunkel Story\u201d will be presented on Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $49. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n<p>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 &amp; Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the \u201960s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous \u201cConcert in Central Park\u201d reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all their hits, including \u201cMrs. Robinson,\u201d \u201cCecilia,\u201d \u201cBridge Over Troubled Water,\u201d \u201cHomeward Bound\u201d and many more.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon &amp; Garfunkel\u2019s 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 \u201cBridge Over Troubled Water\u201d 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 \u201cThe Sound of Silence\u201d awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com<\/a> for on sale dates and ticket information.<\/p>\n<p>Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Forever Donna: The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute<\/p>\n<p>CLEARWATER \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $39. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n<p>Forever Donna: The Ultimate Donna Summer Tribute stars Rainere Martin. An early focus on R&amp;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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s Hot Stuff that is featured on The Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel slot machines in casinos nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Central Park Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n<p>Norbert Leo Butz<\/p>\n<p>LARGO \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $30. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/LargoArts.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LargoArts.com<\/a> or call 727-587-6793.<\/p>\n<p>Butz&#8217;s solo show is a captivating evening of song and storytelling, drawing from a celebrated career on Broadway, film, and television.<\/p>\n<p>The performer is widely recognized for his acclaimed Broadway roles, including Fiyero opposite Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in \u201cWicked.\u201d He has also starred in the original Broadway showings of \u201cMy Fair Lady\u201d as Alfred P. Doolittle, \u201cDirty Rotten Scoundrels\u201d as Freddy Benson, \u201cCatch Me If You Can\u201d as Carl Hanratty, and \u201cBig Fish\u201d as Edward Bloom, as well as Jamie Wellerstein in the original off-Broadway production of \u201cThe Last Five Years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Butz has also co-starred in Netflix\u2019s \u201cBloodline\u201d as Kevin Rayburn and appeared in the Disney+ film, \u201cBetter Nate Than Ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Jannus Live<\/p>\n<p>Moe<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Moe will perform on Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $50.14. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jannuslive.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Decades later, the outfit\u2019s 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 &#8220;jam band pioneers.&#8221; They average 100 shows per year, and regularly release new music, including the band&#8217;s latest album, \u201cCircle of Giants,\u201d released this year on Fatboy Records.<\/p>\n<p>According to a press release from Wasserman Media, \u201cCircle of Giants\u201d was almost all tracked when bassist\/vocalist Rob Derhak&#8217;s 25-year-old son died tragically. Visceral and vulnerable, the 10-collection confronts life&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Jannus Live<\/p>\n<p>Orbit Culture<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $40.50. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jannuslive.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Orbit Culture emerged from the small town of Eksj\u00f6, Sweden \u2014 tucked between metal giants Gothenburg and Stockholm \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Their relentless work ethic and evolving sound quickly gained traction, with breakthrough releases like \u201cRasen,\u201d \u201cRedfog,\u201d and the critically acclaimed \u201cNija\u201d (2020) carving a path from the underground to the global stage. Orbit Culture\u2019s signature blend of groove-heavy rhythms, melodic depth, and sheer intensity struck a chord with fans worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Following the pandemic, the band roared back with \u201cShaman\u201d (2021) and hit the festival circuit, dominating stages at Sweden Rock, Download, Bloodstock, and more. In 2023, the release of \u201cDescent\u201d marked a new high point: a darker, more refined record that cemented their place among metal&#8217;s elite.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Palladium<\/p>\n<p>Michael Kaeshammer<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $30. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mypalladium.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Kaeshammer released \u201cTurn It Up,\u201d his 15th album. Like his sprawling record collection, which houses everything from AC\/DC to Erik Satie, Kaeshammer\u2019s songs reflect his boundless appreciation of music in whatever form it takes.<\/p>\n<p>For him, playing just jazz or just pop or just boogie-woogie instead of all three \u2014 sometimes with a classical instrumental piece thrown in \u2014 would be the aural equivalent of eating a cheese sandwich for lunch every single day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think of myself as a piano player and singer even though I know things need to be categorized,\u201d the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer offers. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As might be surmised, a spin through \u201cTurn It Up\u201d \u2014 which features eight original songs and one dynamic cover \u2014 reveals Kaeshammer\u2019s 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\u2019s sparkling voice and palpable positivity, which deeply informs both his worldview and his lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>The Palladium<\/p>\n<p>Albert Castiglia<\/p>\n<p>ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $20. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mypalladium.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mypalladium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s little wonder that Miami\u2019s New Times lauded him as South Florida\u2019s \u201cBest Blues Guitarist\u201d or that USA Today was inspired to remark \u201cIt\u2019s a revelation to discover the thrilling retro-electric blues from this astonishing young guitarist.\u201d After the highly successful and critically acclaimed release of \u201cMasterpiece\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>His most recent album, \u201cRighteous Souls,\u201d was released in 2024 through Gulf Coast Records.<\/p>\n<p>Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n<p>Celtic Woman<\/p>\n<p>CLEARWATER \u2014 Celtic Woman is on the road with their new tour, \u201cCeltic Woman \u2014 A New Era.\u201d The global music sensation will perform on Wednesday, March 25, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $62. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n<p>Launching a bold new chapter in the iconic group\u2019s celebrated 21-year journey, the new show features Mair\u00e9ad Carlin, Muirgen O\u2019Mahony, Ciara N\u00ed Mhurch\u00fa, and new singer Caitr\u00edona Sherlock. Together, they will fuse the ensemble\u2019s signature sound with fresh orchestrations, dynamic stage production, and a contemporary spark that honors Ireland\u2019s rich musical and cultural heritage while embracing Celtic Woman\u2019s continued evolution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCeltic Woman \u2014 A New Era\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n<p>The Dream Team of Rock &amp; Roll<\/p>\n<p>CLEARWATER \u2014 The Dream Team of Rock &amp; Roll will perform in concert on Sunday, March 29, 1 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $24. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rutheckerdhall.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a> or call 727-791-7400.<\/p>\n<p>The show will feature Joey Dee &amp; The Starliters; Jay Siegel, lead singer of The Tokens; and Little Peggy March.<\/p>\n<p>Joey Dee &amp; The Starliters date back to 1958. They are best known for their huge hit, \u201cPeppermint Twist,\u201d from 1961. Among their other well-known songs is \u201cWhat Kind of Love Is This,\u201d released in 1962, which was featured on the soundtrack for the film \u201cTwo Tickets to Paris.\u201d The film starred Joey Dee and the Starliters, along with Gary Crosby and Kay Medford.<\/p>\n<p>Jay Siegel\u2019s band The Tokens recorded hits like \u201cThe Lion Sleeps Tonight,\u201d and \u201cTonight I Fell in Love.\u201d Peggy March recorded her million-selling song \u201cI Will Follow Him\u201d in 1963.<\/p>\n<p>Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n<p>Spinphony<\/p>\n<p>TARPON SPRINGS \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $39 for adults and $36 for Tarpon Arts members. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/tarponarts.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tarponarts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cBach in Black\u201d and \u201cDon&#8217;t Stop Beethoven,\u201d Spinphony is more like a rock band than a string quartet with added choreography and beats.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The quartet\u2019s one-of-a-kind sound is refreshing and will leave audiences with a whole new appreciation for instrumental music. Whether you\u2019re a fan of AC\/DC, Vivaldi, or Bruno Mars, the Spinphony show has something that will appeal to you.<\/p>\n<p>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 Bubl\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Crowbar<\/p>\n<p>Saturdays at Your Place<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA \u2014 Emo band Saturdays at Your Place will perform on Sunday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $28.03. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crowbarybor.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.crowbarybor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There is something magical about naming a band \u201cSaturdays at Your Place.\u201d It calls to mind images of collapsing onto a friend\u2019s couch at the end of a long week, and the kind of nights that turn into stories you\u2019ll tell for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>The band was founded by three friends at Western Michigan University. They released their debut album, \u201csomething worth celebrating,\u201d in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>On their second full-length album, \u201cthese things happen,\u201d the band takes everything that made their early material resonate \u2014 twinkly guitars, heart-on-sleeve songwriting, a distinctly Midwestern ache \u2014 and stretch it into something even more resonant. It\u2019s a record about growing up without growing cold, and it\u2019s also a testament to where they\u2019re from, both literally and musically. It\u2019s proof that a band with strong hometown roots can still shake the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Crowbar<\/p>\n<p>Moon Walker<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA \u2014 Alt\/indie rock artists Moon Walker will perform on Monday, March 30, 6 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $22.85. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crowbarybor.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.crowbarybor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In less than five years, Moon Walker \u2014 an independent Brooklyn-based rocker \u2014 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. \u201cWasteland Country,\u201d his next album, is due out May 1, less than a year after the release of his breakthrough fourth album, \u201cIs This The World You Wanted?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Taking a maximalist approach, Moon Walker&#8217;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: \u201cThis 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 &#8216;The Wall&#8217; and &#8216;The Black Parade.&#8217; As a singer, guitar player, producer, songwriter and instrumentalist this is my best foot forward in every possible way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hard Rock Event Center<\/p>\n<p>The Beach Boys<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA \u2014 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 &amp; Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $120. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/Ticketmaster.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ticketmaster.com<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/seminolehardrocktampa.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seminolehardrocktampa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Beach Boys \u2014 who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world \u2014 will celebrate 250 years of the USA, saluting 60 years of \u201cPet Sounds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since the band\u2019s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys\u2019 first hit, \u201cSurfin\u2019\u201d (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: \u201cSurfin\u2019 USA,\u201d \u201cSurfer Girl,\u201d \u201cFun, Fun, Fun,\u201d \u201cI Get Around,\u201d \u201cCalifornia Girls,\u201d \u201cHelp Me Rhonda,\u201d \u201cBarbara Ann,\u201d \u201cGood Vibrations,\u201d \u201cWouldn\u2019t It Be Nice,\u201d \u201cRock and Roll Music\u201d and \u201cKokomo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cGrammy Salute to the Beach Boys,\u201d which featured performances from Beck, Brandi Carlile, Michael McDonald, Pentatonix, St. Vincent, Weezer, Norah Jones, John Legend, and Mumford &amp; Sons among others.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, Mike Love was inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining an esteemed 2025 class that includes The Doobie Brothers\u2019 Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, and Patrick Simmons; George Clinton; Ashley Gorley; Rodney \u201cDarkchild\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse<\/p>\n<p>Jim Lauderdale &amp; The Game Changers<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA \u2014 Jim Lauderdale &amp; The Game Changers will perform on Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m., at Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/skipperssmokehouse.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">skipperssmokehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At any given time, you\u2019re likely to find Lauderdale making music, whether he\u2019s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. And if he\u2019s not actively crafting new music, he\u2019s certainly thinking about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records, write better and better songs,\u201d Lauderdale said. \u201cI still always feel like I&#8217;m a developing artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who\u2019s won two Grammys, released 34 full-length albums, and has taken home the Americana Music Association\u2019s coveted Wagonmaster Award. But his two recent albums \u2014 \u201cGame Changer\u201d in 2022 and \u201cThe Long and Lonesome Letting Go\u201d in 2023 \u2014 offer convincing evidence that the North Carolina native is only continuing to hone his craft.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen 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 ,\u201d he said. \u201cGetting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day, and I know it always will.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Straz Center<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $55. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/strazcenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">strazcenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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. 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