George Hudak
Publisher
A music lover since he first heard the Beatles. George began promoting concerts and managing bands in his late teens. After graduating from New York University he went on to a very stellar career in public relations and advertising. Now, since relocating to Tampa from NY he found the music scene here so vibrant it lured him back to music again. Mr. Hudak has assembled a talent team of likeminded “music lover” writers, photographers and filmmakers to launched Tampa Bay Music
Vince Ciurca
News Director
Vince Ciurca aka 727Rockman.com is a popular music industry personality in Tampa Bay. Vince has done video interviews with national music figures such as Lita Ford, Better Than Ezra to Cheap Trick's Robin Zander as well as number of Tampa Bay's foremost bands like the Greg Billings Band, The Black Honkeys, Big Brother and so many others. Vince is " Your Man On The Music Scene". If it's happening in music Vince is there to bring you the story .
Jeffrey Moellering
Photojournalist
Photojournalist Jeffrey Moellering is a Tampa Bay area-based photographer and journalist, who moved to the area in 1995. As a lifelong music enthusiast of all genres, he decided to pick up a camera and keyboard as a means to document and promote the vibrant local arts community. You’d be equally likely to run into Jeff attending an avant-garde arts festival, neighborhood pub or concert hall, as he absorbs them all. You can also follow his musings at TBMN, on Facebook, various social media platforms and his photo website snapzalot.com.
Rachelle "Flava Rae" Greenberg
Reporter
Rachelle “Flava-Rae” Greenberg is a respected music journalist who covers the music scene for Tampa Bay Music News. Rachelle has interviewed artist both national and local. She's reviewed albums, covered festival and everything in between in Tampa Bay. She’s a passionate music lover and as her mantra so aptly states because “Rockin’ Out is what I do”.
Jayne Drooger
Photojournalist
Photojournalist Jayne Drooger not only has a creative eye for capturing stunning images but she has a keen ear for jazz and blues. Jayne is Tampa Bay Music News "jazz aficionado" and covers that music scene. She is so passionate about music and photography~ Just say when and where and she will be there!
David Bishop
Photojournalist
Dave “Moto” Bishop is a Photojournalist residing in Tampa Fl. He is Founder/President of Fastlane for Christ, A Christian Motorcycle Ministry. Mr. Bishop is a Nationally published music writer, photographer and videographer working with many national and local bands. His photos and reviews have been published in a variety of magazines. He is Owner and CEO of Fastlane MusicMedia, where he produces music videos for a variety of musical acts as well as both promotional and live action photographs.
Raul Toro
Photojournalist
Raul Toro is a Clearwater based photographer and writer. Raul had a passion for music ever since he was 8 years old and was exposed to classical greats like Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. He would develop a love for not only music but writing and photography growing up in the North Florida punk-rock skater scene. Raul has been an avid supporter of local artists of every type of media.. Raul is also a former podcaster and currently runs his own website dedicated to his photography projects and his writings.
Tim “Chaz" Dykes
Photojournalist
Chaz is a unique combination photographer and musician. He is the set photographer for HGTV’s , 100 Day Dream Home. He’s a bass player whose local credits include The Hunks of Funk, The Untouchables Gary Schutt and his original band was BLAK (Voted best of the Bay). Chaz National Credits include, Jeff Scott Soto, Jewel, Mike Lynche and many others.
Brenda Lorenz
Writer
Brenda formerly covered the Atlanta music scene and wrote for Beat Atlanta Online Magazine. She is now a Pinellas County resident. Brenda has always loved to write and really found her niche in writing about music and musicians because she says it brings me something I can't live without - live music! We look forward to her continuing to contribute to Tampa Bay Music News.