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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.

A studio press photo of the country music trio Lady A. The three band members—Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood—stand in a line against a solid orange-yellow background. From left to right: Charles Kelley, with a beard, wears a rust-colored suit and a white shirt, looking off to the side. Hillary Scott, centered, smiles while looking at the camera, wearing a shimmering, champagne-colored, off-the-shoulder dress. Dave Haywood, on the right, wears a white collared shirt, dark trousers, and a black or dark brown leather jacket, looking towards the camera.

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Before Clearwater gig, Lady A’s Charles Kelley recalls the best gig he ever saw

Who doesn’t love a jam-band double feature?

by Josh Bradley December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A wide shot of the band All Time Low performing on a dimly lit stage. Two guitarists stand on a raised platform in the foreground. On the left, a man with gray hair and a green shirt plays a black electric guitar, smiling toward the front. In the center, a man in a red jacket, red cap, and dark pants sings into a microphone while playing a light brown electric guitar. A third band member with a mohawk is visible on the right, also playing guitar. A drummer is partially visible in the lower left corner. The stage is dark, illuminated by red and white stage lights.

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Photos: All Time Low, Mayday Parade, more bring Warped Tour vibes to downtown Clearwater

Remembering Saturday.

by Josh Bradley and Caitlin Carter November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

The five members of the band Three Days Grace. From left to right: a man in a gray shirt, a man in a light denim jacket, a man in a black t-shirt and camouflage pants holding his hands together, a man in a dark gray sweater, and a man with a long, thick beard in a black leather-look jacket.

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98 Rockfest returns in 2026 with headliners Three Days Grace, I Prevail

Never too late.

by Josh Bradley November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Portrait of the four members of the band Goose standing against a pink backdrop as white confetti or papers fall around them; Photo Credit: Juliana Bernstein.

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New-age jam band Goose makes Clearwater debut in April

Remember when it played Dunedin Brewery?

by Josh Bradley 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 promotional photo of the rock band All Time Low, taken by Ashley Osborn. The four members are posed in close proximity against a dark gray background. The lead singer, with blond hair, kneels in the foreground wearing a distinctive red, white, and black patterned cardigan. The other three members stand or kneel behind him.

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All Time Low brings new album to downtown Clearwater next month

Dear Maria, count us in.

by Josh Bradley October 23, 2025October 23, 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 close-up of a person with long, shaggy blonde hair singing passionately into a microphone. Their mouth is wide open and their eyes are squinted as they tilt their head back in a moment of performance. They are holding the microphone with both hands.

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Review: In Clearwater, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic triumphantly closes his biggest and weirdest tour yet [PHOTOS]

He just performs this way, baby.

by Josh Bradley and Ryan Kern September 27, 2025September 27, 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

A high-angle, medium shot shows Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figueiredo sitting on a low stool, hunched over his acoustic guitar while playing intensely. He is an adult man with medium-toned skin and a tight, afro-like hairstyle. He's wearing a dark blue, patterned button-up shirt, dark pants, and white socks with black and white shoes. His eyes are closed and his mouth is slightly open, as if he's lost in the music. The background is dark and out of focus, suggesting a performance stage. The photo is well-lit, with warm lighting on the musician.

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Suncoast Jazz Festival celebrates 35th anniversary in Clearwater this fall

Because a New Orleans trip just wasn’t in the cards this year.

by Josh Bradley September 9, 2025September 15, 2025

Singer Cynthia Erivo, dressed in a flowing purple gown, performs on stage with a microphone in hand, standing confidently in front of The Florida Orchestra.

Review: In Clearwater, Cynthia Erivo dazzles in stunning Florida Orchestra show

Dancing through life.

by Isaiah Stephens September 4, 2025September 10, 2025

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Trumpet icon Herb Alpert brings ‘Whipped Cream’ anniversary tour to Clearwater next year

The ‘Brass is back, baby.

by Josh Bradley August 11, 2025August 25, 2025

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Interview: Ahead of Clearwater show, Mike Campbell explains his dirty job

He’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Aug. 13.

by Josh Bradley August 4, 2025September 1, 2025

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Review: In Clearwater, Ringo Starr and his all-Starr Band did their best without Colin Hay in the lineup [PHOTOS]

by Josh Bradley June 23, 2025

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Before Clearwater concert, Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s Darrick “Bozzy” Keller recalls the best gig he ever saw

It was the good ol’, no-frills Avett Brothers.

by Josh Bradley June 12, 2025July 30, 2025

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Before Clearwater concert, Springsteenian songwriter John Cafferty recalls the best gig he ever saw

It was the Boss, but not Springsteen.

by Josh Bradley May 22, 2025July 10, 2025

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Jon Batiste is coming to Clearwater this summer

Tell the truth.

by Josh Bradley May 15, 2025July 24, 2025