Clapton, Radiohead, 98 Rockfest top May’s musical happenings
98 Rockfest brings Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down and Filter to Raymond James Stadium
By LEE CLARK ZUMPE
Article published on Monday, April 28, 2008  |
PINELLAS COUNTY – May is a major month for music in the area as venues around Tampa Bay play host to classic rockers, Latin pop stars, jazz artists and R&B chart-toppers.
98 Rockfest is Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Since the release of his debut album “Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast,” Kid Rock has sold over 22 million albums. It was 1998’s “Devil Without a Cause” which provided the artist with his first mainstream breakthrough, dishing out hits like “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy” and “Only God Knows Why” and establishing his sound as a unique mix of Southern rock, blues, country and hip-hop.
Other bands scheduled to perform include 3 Doors Down, Serj Tankian, Shinedown, Filter, Ashes Divide, Theory of a Deadman, Five Finger Death Punch, Saving Abel and Skratch-n-Sniff.
Ford Amphitheatre
Eric Clapton may be the one getting the most press, but Ford Amphitheatre is hosting another guitar legend in May: Steve Miller performs on Sunday, May 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Ford Amphitheatre with guest Joe Cocker.
Tickets range from $15 to $115.
With classic rock favorites like “Take the Money and Run,” “Rockin’ Me,” “Jet Airliner,” “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA” and the instantly recognizable “Fly Like An Eagle,” Miller is a cornerstone of the industry. The blues-rocker grew up in a home frequented by musicians such as Charles Mingus, Les Paul and T-Bone Walker. Miller formed his first band at age 12 with his friend, Box Scaggs.
An indication of the artist’s ongoing influence in the industry, the Steve Miller Band’s songs have been covered by a diverse group of artists such as Seal, k.d. lang, Run-D.M.C., Deftones and Smashing Pumpkins.
Other acts set for the amphitheatre include:
- Sunday, May 3 – Eric Clapton with Robert Randolph and The Family Band, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29.50 to $125.
- Monday, May 5 – Kanye West with Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco, 7 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $125.
- Tuesday, May 6 – Radiohead, 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $32.50 to $55.
- Friday, May 9 – Tim McGraw with Jason Aldean, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $29.50 to $59.50.
The amphitheatre is at 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com.
Jannus Landing Courtyard
Ace Frehley performs on Sunday, May 18, at Jannus Landing. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $24.99 in advance, $28 day of show.
With incendiary freeboard acrobatics, Frehley helped hard rock icons Kiss achieve glory from 1973 to 1982. Since embarking on a solo career, Frehley has released a string of albums including “Frehley’s Comet,” “Frehley’s Comet Live +1,” “Second Sighting” “Trouble Walkin’.”
Other acts scheduled in the courtyard include:
- Thursday, May 1 – Dimmu Borgir, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $21 in advance.
- Saturday, May 3 – Hot Tuna with Little Feat, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.99 in advance, $35 day of show.
- Monday, May 5 – Pitbull, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27 in advance, $30 day of show.
- Wednesday, May 7 – Mindless Self Indulgence, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance.
- Saturday, May 10 – Stephen Marley, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $23 in advance, $25 day of show.
- Friday, May 16 – Drive-By Truckers, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.99 in advance, $22 day of show.
- Tuesday, May 20 – She Wants Revenge, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance.
- Friday, May 23 – Pennywise, with Strung Out, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.99, $21 day of show.
Jannus Landing is at 16 Second St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 896-2276 or visit www.jannuslandingconcerts.com.
Largo Cultural Center
- Monday, May 12 – The Spencer Davis Group, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 in advance or $32 day of show.
- Friday, May 16 – Firefall, 8 p.m. Tickets are $29 in advance, $32 day of show.
- Wednesday, May 28 – Cowsills, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 in advance, $32 day of show.
The Largo Cultural Center is at 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Call 587-6793 or visit www.largoarts.com.
The Mahaffey Theater
- Thursday, May 15 – Sergio Mendes with special guest Simone, 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $37 to $52.
- Friday, May 16 – B.K. Jackson Jazz Quintet, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.
The Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center is at 400 First St. S. Call 898-2100 or visit www.mahaffeytheater.com.
Ruth Eckerd Hall
British pop singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield performs on Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall with special guests The Veronicas and Kate Voegele. Tickets range from $35 to $75.
Bedingfield’s first album, “Unwritten,” sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide and earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the title song. She followed that up with “N.B.” in 2007, an album which yielded the singles “Soulmate” and “Say It Again.” Her latest album, “Pocketful of Sunshine,” debuted on the Billboard album chart at No. 3.
Other acts scheduled to perform at the hall include:
- Friday, May 2 – Lee Ahlin and friends, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.
- Friday, May 2 – B.B. King, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $49.75 to $87.75.
- Friday, May 16 – Sol y Canto, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Ruth Eckerd Hall is at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Call 791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
St. Pete Times Forum
- Saturday, May 24 – Alicia Keys, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39.50 to $100.
St. Pete Times Forum is at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Call 898-2100 or visit www.sptimesforum.com.
State Theatre
- Thursday, May 1 – Story of the Year, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.50.
- Thursday, May 22 – Hatebreed, 7 p.m. Tickets are $16.
- Friday, May 23 – Corey Smith, 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.
- Sunday, May 25 – The Sword, 7 p.m. Tickets are $11.
State Theatre is at 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Call 895-3045 or visit www.statetheatreconcerts.com.
Skipper’s Smokehouse
Adrian Belew performs on Friday, May 30 at Skipper’s Smokehouse. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Belew is best known for his work with Frank Zappa, David Bowie and, particularly, King Crimson. The American guitarist and vocalist also has a long list of solo efforts to his credit, including 1990’s “Young Lions” which spawned the modern rock hit single “Pretty Pink Rose.”
Between 2005 and 2006, Belew recorded and released a series of three albums, “Side One,” “Side Two” and “Side Three.” Pleasingly eclectic and wonderfully weird, each recording is an exercise in restraint containing concise, meticulously polished gems fusing the best elements of prog-rock, funk, pop and electronica. Some of the material could easily be mistaken for King Crimson’s post-1980 canon. In 2007, Belew released “Side Four,” a live set featuring the Adrian Belew Power Trio.
Other acts scheduled to perform at the Skipperdome:
- Friday, May 9 – Red Elvises and Truckstop Coffee, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show.
- Friday, May 16 – WMNF’s Heatwave Preview Show featuring Del Castillo, Groovesect, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams and Brave Combo; 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of show.
- Friday, May 23 – Michael Burks, 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 day of show.
- Saturday, May 24 – Halcyon, 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.
Skipper’s Smokehouse is at 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.
For a schedule of band playing at local bars and restaurants, visit the live music calendar.
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