CLEARWATER - It's "A Rock 'n Jazz Hot Summer" at Ruth Eckerd Hall this August with scheduled performances by O.A.R., White Snake and Michael McDonald.
O.A.R. will perform on Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Considered one of the hardest working bands in the business today, O.A.R. refuses to sit on the sidelines. The five-piece rockers, fresh off an almost completely sold-out spring tour, have tapped Hawaii’s ska-rockers Pepper and The Southlands as openers.
Tickets are $30 and $25.
David Coverdale and Whitesnake The Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues Show has scheduled REH on what's touted as the band's "most ambitious Whitesnake endeavor in almost 20 years." Whitehouse will play Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Tickets are $60, $39 and $36.
Michael McDonald will perform an evening of blue-eyed rock and soul on Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.
TAMPA - Three big shows are on tap this August at the Ford Amphitheatre.
Toby Keith will bring his Big Throwdown Tour II, featuring Lee Ann Womack and Shooter Jennings, to amphitheatre Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Tickets are $67.75 and $32.75.
A "Grass Pass" is available for this concert, including one festival lawn ticket, parking and a $10 food and beverage voucher for $39.
R&B superstars Earth, Wind & Fire and legendary rock band Chicago will perform Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The bands that headlined the grand opening of the Ford Amphitheatre will return for an encore performance. Lauded as one of the most successful and creative tours of 2004, the 2005 summer run of the Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago shows promises to be even more electrifying.
TAMPA – Tori Amos will perform on Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Carol Morsani Hall.
Amos has been performing in bars and clubs since the age of 13 and has evolved into a respected and inspiring live performer. Touring relentlessly since 1991, the stage has always been one of the fundamentals of her career. Amos’ ninth album, “The Beekeeper,” was released in February.
Tickets are $39.50 and $42.50 and are available at the Center Ticket office, by calling (813) 229-7827 or online at TBPAC.ORG.
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