Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

A group portrait of the five members of the band Donna the Buffalo standing outdoors in a desert landscape. From left to right: Kyle Spark, Mark Raudabaugh, Tara Nevins, Jeb Puryear, and David McCracken. They are all smiling and dressed in casual, roots-rock attire, including flannel shirts and denim. Tara Nevins, in the center, wears a blue plaid shirt and a decorative belt, while Jeb Puryear to her right wears a patterned hat. The background features a large, rocky hill under the soft glow of golden hour light, with a rustic wooden building visible on the left.

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Before NYE gig in Clearwater, Donna The Buffalo’s Tara Nevins recalls the best gig she ever saw

by Josh Bradley December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

There’s currently no telling whether Jim Lauderdale will show up for a guest spot, but expect an accordion-drenched career retrospective to kiss 2025’s ass goodbye next week.

Close-up of legendary bluegrass musician Del McCoury smiling widely while playing an acoustic guitar on an outdoor stage, surrounded by microphones and band members; Photo by Sterling Munksgard.

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Del McCoury, living legend of bluegrass, plays Clearwater this weekend

A 2024 album is a clinic on storytelling that includes reimagined Elvis cuts and takes on songs by less-known luminaries like Lech Wierzynski.

by Ray Roa November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

A dark image showing a live orchestra performing below a large screen displaying a scene from "The Evil Dead." It features a man lying down, looking up with a horrified expression, his hands near his bloodied face or neck, severely injured. The room is dimly lit with spotlights on the performers and a strong, eerie green light on the film screen.

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An ‘Evil Dead’ symphony concert and screening comes to downtown Clearwater next week

Groovy.

by Josh Bradley November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

A rock band, Everclear, performs on a dark stage illuminated by blue and green lighting. A large, dark banner behind the band has the word "Everclear" written across it in a bright, light green script font. Four band members are visible: a bassist on the left, a drummer seated in the center, a guitarist/vocalist in the center-right, and another guitarist/vocalist further right. Silhouettes of the audience are visible in the foreground.

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Review: In Clearwater, Everclear sparkles, and doesn’t fade, during album anniversary show

by Josh Bradley October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A color photo of the rock band Everclear standing outdoors in front of a bright pink, clapboard house with a white picket fence. All four band members are dressed in black and looking directly at the camera with serious expressions. From left to right: the first member wears a black jacket and a black baseball cap worn backward; the second has long, dark hair and wears a black leather jacket; the third, lead singer Art Alexakis, stands slightly forward, wearing glasses, a black baseball cap, and a black shirt with silver snaps; the fourth member has long, curly hair and a black shirt.

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Q&A: Before Clearwater show, Everclear’s Art Alexakis talks ‘Sparkle and Fade,’ upcoming album, and mental health

A California king, indeed.

by Josh Bradley October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

A portrait-style photograph shows Molly Tuttle, seated in a field of dry, yellow-brown grass. She is holding an acoustic guitar and looking directly at the camera with a gentle smile. She has chin-length brown hair with bangs and is wearing a colorful, hand-knitted or crocheted sweater with a variety of horizontal stripes and geometric patterns in shades of brown, red, orange, white, and blue. The sweater has a fluffy, dark brown trim around the neck and cuffs.

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Americana singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle playing downtown Clearwater next month

Remember when she played The Attic?

by Josh Bradley September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Al Jardine of The Beach Boys, in a blue-and-white striped button-down shirt and white pants stands on a stage, playing a cream-colored electric guitar. He is singing into a microphone attached to a stand in front of him. A black guitar strap is slung over his shoulder. In the background, two other musicians are partially visible, with another electric guitar and a bass guitar. A Fender amplifier is positioned behind the main musician. The stage is set with various music equipment, including speakers and a keyboard stand.

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Former Beach Boy Al Jardine plays in Clearwater next year

He’s with Brian Wilson’s band.

by Josh Bradley September 16, 2025September 17, 2025

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Review: In Clearwater, ‘filthy-mouthed Canadian’ actor Noah Reid shows off songwriting chops

The ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star is traveling American roads these days.

by Gabe Echazabal May 9, 2025August 5, 2025

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Ahead of Clearwater gig, Mat Kearney recalls the best gig he ever saw

The Boss is our favorite Jersey boy, too.

by Josh Bradley May 7, 2025August 1, 2025

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Q&A: Before Clearwater concert, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz talks new tour and ‘Good Times’ memories

Goin’ down.

by Josh Bradley April 9, 2025July 31, 2025

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Plant City-born country songwriter Pam Tillis plays Clearwater this weekend

Lorrie Morgan is on the bill, too.

by Josh Bradley April 4, 2025April 14, 2025

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Rick Wakeman’s final solo tour stops in Clearwater on April Fool’s Day

It’s time to hang up the cape.

by Josh Bradley March 27, 2025June 11, 2025

A color photo of the rock band Everclear standing outdoors in front of a bright pink, clapboard house with a white picket fence. All four band members are dressed in black and looking directly at the camera with serious expressions. From left to right: the first member wears a black jacket and a black baseball cap worn backward; the second has long, dark hair and wears a black leather jacket; the third, lead singer Art Alexakis, stands slightly forward, wearing glasses, a black baseball cap, and a black shirt with silver snaps; the fourth member has long, curly hair and a black shirt.

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Everclear is bringing ‘Sparkle and Fade’ anniversary tour to Clearwater this fall

Still a power bigger than the pain.

by Josh Bradley March 25, 2025June 7, 2025

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Pop songwriter Andy Grammer brings ‘Monster’ to Clearwater this weekend

The 41-year-old actually wrote about anger this time.

by Josh Bradley March 20, 2025May 9, 2025

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Interview: The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn talks sea shanties, The Headlights, and more ahead of Clearwater show

Hey, Mr. Spaceman.

by Josh Bradley March 3, 2025August 5, 2025

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Blues guitar legend Robert Cray is back in Clearwater this month

But with five Grammys and 20 albums under his belt, what does he owe us?

by Josh Bradley February 13, 2025May 27, 2025

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San Francisco songwriter Matt Nathanson brings new album of pandemic songs to Clearwater

Rachael Yamagata opens at The Cap.

by Ray Roa February 13, 2025June 26, 2025

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Dweezil Zappa returns to Clearwater for headlining show

Playing plenty of dad’s material.

by Josh Bradley January 17, 2025April 20, 2025

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Mullet-rocking country legend Marty Stuart returns to Clearwater

He’s at The Cap this weekend.

by Josh Bradley January 17, 2025May 10, 2025

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Folk icon Judy Collins returns to Clearwater this month

UPDATE: This show has been rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16.

by Josh Bradley January 2, 2025June 27, 2025