THE STRAZ ROLLS OUT JAZZ PROJECT: THREE VOICES OF JAZZ
By photojournalist Jayne Drooger In 1987 Straz Center for the Performing Arts opened it’s doors and Fred Johnson was the first to perform! Last night…
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THE CULT TURNS THE MAHAFFEY THEATER INTO THE SONIC TEMPLE
By Photojournalist Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography The Mahaffey Theater was transformed into a Sonic Temple providing everyone a Sanctuary to Rock. Ian Astbury’s…
TAMPA’S OWN MIROUX OPENS FOR BON JOVI
By photojournalist Chaz Dykes, (Chaz D Photography) Bon Jovi rolled into Tampa to perform at Amalie Arena on Friday April 15, 2022. The audience was…
TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL WAS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
By Brenda Lorenz, photos by Jayne Drooger After waiting for two long years, the Tampa Bay Blues Festival of 2022 was a record-breaking success! The…
TAMPA INDIE ROCK BAND MIROUX SELECTED TO OPEN FOR BON JOVI AT AMALIE
WHEN BON JOVI CALLS YOU ANSWER Well, local Tampa indie pop band Miroux got that call. Last night the call that they were wishing and…
BULLSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO USF
By Rayna Leigh The hype was high on Friday as students gathered in one of USF’s parking lots for the university’s annual Bullstock Music Festival.…
SISTER CHRISTIAN CAN STILL ROCK IN AMERICA
By photojournalist Chaz Dykes It’s a Sunday evening and I find myself in New Port Richey, Florida at the Chasco Fiesta. The crowd is enjoying…
FAITHFUL CRACKER FANS PACKED SKIPPERS DESPITE SOGGY WEATHER
By photojournalist Jeffrey Moellering Skipper’s Smokehouse is a legendary Tampa, Florida landmark, known for its rustic flair, great food, championing Americana roots music, and for…
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD / JEFFERSON STARSHIP LEFT THE AUDIENCE CLAMORING FOR MORE AT THEIR SOLD-OUT HARD ROCK CASINO SHOW
By photojournalist Dave Moto Thursday night two of the most iconic, longest lasting bands in the rock industry, Grand Funk Railroad and Jefferson Starship brought…