{"id":75790,"date":"2025-12-08T17:59:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/75790\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T17:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:59:11","slug":"bluegrass-fusion-phenom-billy-strings-returns-to-tampa-on-spring-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/75790\/","title":{"rendered":"Bluegrass fusion phenom Billy Strings returns to Tampa on spring tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ABilly Strings Credit: Alysse Gafkjen \/ Sacks & Co.<\/a><\/p>\n

Dust off the overalls and wash the tie-dye, because Billy Strings<\/a> has announced his spring tour dates, including his biggest headlining Tampa Bay show to date.<\/p>\n

After three<\/a> consecutive<\/a> years<\/a> of playing April shows inside the Yuengling Center<\/a> at University of South Florida, the Michigan misfit returns once again, this time doubling his audience with a headlining gig at the home of\u00a0 the Tampa Bay Lighting, Benchmark International Arena<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the years, Billy has worked his way into larger venues as his fan base continues to grow along with his impressive production. His shows deliver a full, immersive experience from start to finish,\u201d a rep for Benchmark told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

A press release from Strings\u2019 camp recently added that, \u201cThe spring tour adds to an already landmark year for Strings, whose most recent full-length album, Highway Prayers, is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.\u201d<\/p>\n

After release, Prayers debuted at No. 1 on Billboard\u2019s all-genre Top Album Sales Chart, the first bluegrass album in 22 years to achieve the distinction.<\/p>\n

While the 33-year-old\u2019s recordings continue to earn endless praise, it\u2019s the accessibility and range of the artist\u2019s immersive live performances that have pushed Strings\u2019 popularity beyond a niche genre audience and into arena-sized appeal.<\/p>\n

Tickets to see Billy Strings perform at Tampa\u2019s Benchmark International Arena on Wednesday, April 8 are on sale now and start at $69.55.<\/a><\/p>\n

See Josh Bradley\u2019s weekly listing of new concerts coming to Tampa Bay below.<\/p>\n

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Jinglerock Tampa: Dove Bomb w\/Jupiter Bloom\/The Forum\/Sofia Camille Friday, Dec. 5. 6 p.m. $14.56. Crowbar, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Discord Theory w\/Gloomchild\/Big Sad\/Luciidea\/Face The Fence Saturday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. $12.49. Crowbar, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Sermons Fest: Monae Marleau w\/Jay Browne\/Hellz Own\/ItsJustMikey\/Perception\/Jotta\/JC Tha God\/BarGod\/DJ Raul The Fool Friday, Dec. 19. 7 p.m. $22.85. Crowbar, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Sarah Mootz w\/Sofia Camille\/Weatherboys Sunday, Jan. 18. 8 p.m. $7. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa<\/p>\n

Glare w\/All Under Heaven Tuesday, Jan. 27. 6:30 p.m. $20.22. Crowbar, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Thursday, Jan. 29. 8 p.m. $131.15 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa<\/p>\n

The Wombats Thursday, Jan. 29. 8 p.m. $46.61. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Joey Valence and Brae Friday, Feb. 13. 9 p.m. $40.69. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

The Robert Cray Band Tuesday, Feb. 17. 8 p.m. $49 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Alleycvt w\/Steller\/Tazu Saturday, Feb. 21. 8 p.m. $47.74. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Nep Wednesday, Feb. 25. 7 p.m. $21.82. Crowbar, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Attack On Titan in Concert Sunday, March 1. 7 p.m. $85.40 & up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa<\/p>\n

Billy Ocean Thursday, March 5. 7:30 p.m. $48.75 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Simon Phillips Tuesday, March 10. 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo<\/p>\n

98RockFest: Three Days Grace w\/I Prevail\/Sleep Theory\/The Funeral Portrait\/The Pretty Wild Friday, March 20. 5 p.m. $71.75 & up. The BayCare Sound, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Alan Parsons Live Project Saturday, March 28. 8 p.m. $51.50 & up. The BayCare Sound, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Orbit Culture w\/Ov Sulfur\/Atlas Saturday, March 28. 7 p.m. $40.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Ayybo Friday, April 3. 10 p.m. $31.15 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Allie X Friday, April 10. 7 p.m. $37.40 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Goose Friday, April 17. 7 p.m. $38.99 & up. The BayCare Sound, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Graham Nash Wednesday & Thursday, April 22 & 23. 7:30 p.m. $88.50 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Two Feet Wednesday, April 22. 7 p.m. $47.07 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Unprocessed w\/Allt\/Midwinter Friday, May 8. 8 p.m. $28.03. Crowbar, Ybor City<\/p>\n

Micky Dolenz Sunday, June 28. 7:30 p.m. $86.50 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Joe Jackson Thursday, July 2. 8 p.m. $57.50 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater<\/p>\n

Train w\/Barenaked Ladies\/Matt Nathanson Friday, July 10. 6:45 p.m. $40.50 & up. Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa<\/p>\n

Cancellations\/reschedules
Marc Rebillet at The Ritz Ybor, Nov. 15 Rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 20.<\/p>\n

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This article appears in Dec. 04 \u2013 10, 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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