Geri X's voice is like a black hole. You can help but get sucked in. The seductive sounds of this Bulgarian-born singer songwriter is a brilliant, mysterious mix of vulnerability and power. Whether its an acoustic, stripped solo or full-band, wired rock performance, every one of Geri X's songs are as inviting and intriguing as the artist behind them. When Geri X was … [Read more...]
Yeomans Open Mic Night
An open mic is as only as good as its venue and Yeoman’s speaks for itself. With the perfect combination of good food, beer, and service, this island bar is the perfect backdrop for a night of featured local talents and an overall good time. When I checked it out last week, Brad was bartending. As always, he was doing a great job --- acting with quick service and friendly … [Read more...]
Artist Profile: Amber Lynn Nicol
We want to see how the Bay area influences the musicians who live here, so we are going out and interviewing some of the best local talent and finding out what makes them tick in Tampa. For our first profile we met up with 25-year-old Amber Lynn Nicol – singer-songwriter and lead singer for the Swingin’ Poppas. It was a no brainer to interview Amber first because she is what … [Read more...]
All Good 4-Year Anniversary Jam
Four short years ago, Tampa was blessed with a new weekly “party” night. Jack Spatafora and Cameron Correa, better known as DJ duo [the] Soft Rock Renegades, paired up with the folks at Crowbar for something a little different than what was going on throughout the week in Ybor. Unlike most weeklies, this was less about ruckus dance club vibes, and more about chilling with … [Read more...]
Tampa Local Live Music Listing
Yvonne has a band for almost everyday of the month in April. Check out the best bands in the bay on her local, live music list. 04/05: Rock the Park: Bird St. Players, Jackie Madden, Head NOKKA, and John Nowicki @Curtis Hixon Park. 6:30pm, FREE 04/05: Torche w/ Palantine and Feral Babies @ Crowbar. 7:30pm, $9/$12 04/05: Sun Hotel, El Cantador, and Letters & Numbers … [Read more...]