Bilheimer Capitol Theatre<\/p>\n
The Fulcos<\/p>\n
CLEARWATER \u2014 Visceral Entertainment will present Elton John Night with The Fulcos, set for Sunday, Dec. 28, 6 p.m., at the Nancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.<\/p>\n
Tickets start at $45. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n This one-night-only holiday extravaganza will feature Tampa Bay area favorites The Fulcos celebrating Elton John\u2019s iconic songbook. Audiences will be on their feet throughout the hit-packed evening, singing and dancing along to \u201cCrocodile Rock,\u201d \u201cBennie and the Jets,\u201d \u201cTiny Dancer,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m Still Standing,\u201d \u201cRocket Man,\u201d \u201cSaturday Night\u2019s Alright for Fighting,\u201d \u201cPhiladelphia Freedom\u201d and many other timeless songs.<\/p>\n Front and center at the concert grand piano will be 20-year-old prodigy Dominick Fulco, embodying the legendary Rocket Man himself, channeling the raw talent and electrifying energy of the young Elton that set the world on fire in 1970. The Fulcos\u2019 regular line up of Joey Fulco (guitar), Jesse Fulco (bass), and Jakob Dee (drums) will be joined by a group of multi-talented guest musicians including Natalie Barbieri (saxophone), Kenny Tashjy (guitar), Joel Perez (keyboards), and Kimber Trotter (vocals). Additional surprise guest appearances are expected.<\/p>\n The Fulcos are a family rock band based in the Tampa Bay area. Led by father Joey Fulco and his two multi-instrumentalist sons, Jesse Fulco and Dominick Fulco, the Fulco family is rounded out with local drummer Jakob Dee \u2014 grandson of the legendary Joey Dee, famous for the 1961 No. 1 hit, \u201cThe Peppermint Twist.\u201d The Fulcos have become fixtures of the local live music scene over the past five years, regularly headlining top venues like Ferg\u2019s, RockHouse Live, Shephard\u2019s, 88 Live, Whiskey Wings, Overtime Sports Bar, Gator Club, and many more.<\/p>\n Playing more than 200 shows per year \u2014 including an annual summer residency in Ohio \u2014 The Fulcos have built a dedicated following for their skilled musicianship, unabashed love for classic rock, and ability to master an unequaled range of genres, with everything from country to rap.<\/p>\n Visit TheFulcos.com<\/a> for their performance schedule.<\/p>\n Ruth Eckerd Hall<\/p>\n Straight No Chaser<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 RIAA-certified gold artists and holiday favorites Straight No Chaser will perform on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.<\/p>\n Tickets start at $43.25. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The a cappella group is back for another festive fall with the \u201cHoliday Road Tour.\u201d Straight No Chaser will be sharing the joy, \u201cdad jokes,\u201d and songs of the season with families.<\/p>\n The tour will coincide with the release of \u201cHoliday Road,\u201d Straight No Chaser\u2019s first full length collection of holiday songs since 2020\u2019s \u201cSocial Christmasing.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor Straight No Chaser, it absolutely is the most wonderful time of the year,\u201d said group member Walter Chase. \u201cThis year, we poured our hearts into our latest album, Holiday Road. I am so excited to see which songs will be our audience\u2019s favorites! If you come to our show, you can expect to laugh, sing and be fully prepared to ring in the holidays. We can\u2019t wait to see you on the Holiday Road Tour!\u201d<\/p>\n Initially formed at Indiana University, a cappella group Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement, and has since sold more than 3 million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide. In the fall of 2022, the group performed in more than 60 cities across the U.S. with multiple sold-out shows, including their 26th consecutive sell-out in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n The Mahaffey Theater<\/p>\n The Glenn Miller Orchestra<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform on Thursday, Jan. 1, 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 $103.10. Visit themahaffey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ring in the New Year with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and the must-see show of the holiday season. The orchestra will present an evening of joy and festivity in the purest spirit of the 1940s.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the Mood for New Year\u2019s Day\u201d will dazzle audiences with its unrivaled big band sound.<\/p>\n The greatest big band of all time is alive and well and coming to town with a special unique show to welcome in the New Year. Some 18 musicians and singers bring these timeless classics to the stage, including \u201cIn the Mood,\u201d \u201cChattanooga Choo Choo,\u201d \u201cPennsylvania 6-5000,\u201d \u201cString of Pearls\u201d and \u201cTuxedo Junction.\u201d<\/p>\n The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theatres, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.<\/p>\n Miller disbanded his musical organization in 1942 at the height of its popularity to volunteer for the U.S. Army. There, he organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It went to Europe to entertain servicemen performing numerous live and radio shows. On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single engine plane from England to travel ahead of his band to France, disappearing over the English Channel, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.<\/p>\n With the release of the major motion movie \u201cThe Glenn Miller Story\u201d featuring Jimmy Stewart and June Allyson in 1954, interest and popular demand led the Miller estate to authorize the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra. In 1956, and under the direction of drummer Ray McKinley who had become the unofficial leader of the Army Air Force Band after Miller\u2019s disappearance, the reformed Glenn Miller Orchestra performed its first concert and has been on the road ever since.<\/p>\n Other leaders have followed, including clarinetists Buddy DeFranco and Peanuts Hucko, trombonists Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson, Larry O\u2019Brien and Gary Tole, and tenor saxophonist Dick Gerhart. Since January 2012, vocalist Nick Hilscher leads the band.<\/p>\n Today, the 18-member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.<\/p>\n Jannus Live<\/p>\n Algorhythm<\/p>\n ST. PETERSBURG \u2014 Algorhythm will present Existence on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n This will be the band\u2019s grand finale of their 2025 residency at Jannus Live. General admission tickets are free. VIP tickets also are available, starting at $40. Visit www.jannuslive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Formed in the winter of 2023, Algorhythm is an electrifying new group featuring the talents of Trevor Young, Kyle Wareham, and Kevin Offitzer. Since forming just over a year ago, the band has developed a dedicated following through word of mouth, the members\u2019 reputations, and their infectious live performances.<\/p>\n Algorhythm\u2019s music showcases versatility and creativity, blending elements of reggae, rock, electronic, and pop. Algorhythm has already played multiple international shows and released several singles that have charted on both Billboard and iTunes. Their debut album, \u201cMake It Last,\u201d was released in April 2024. The album showcases the depth of the group\u2019s creative vision and passion for songwriting. Algorhythm continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their dynamic performances and innovative sound, promising even more excitement on the horizon.<\/p>\n This show also will feature performances by Serration, Nick Poulin, Alific, and special guests.<\/p>\n The Ritz<\/p>\n Adventure Club<\/p>\n TAMPA \u2014 Adventure Club will perform on Friday, Dec. 26, 10 p.m., at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.<\/p>\n