‘Summer House’ star Lindsay Hubbard finally confirms Carl Radke relationship
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It’s official!
Lindsay Hubbard finally confirmed her relationship with “Summer House” co-star Carl Radke in an exclusive interview with Page Six.
“We’re definitely dating!” Hubbard told us, before adding that she and Radke haven’t assumed the “girlfriend/boyfriend” label just yet.
“We don’t really talk in labels, Carl and I … [But] we’re very much together. We’re very happy.”
The publicist’s revelation comes months after fans speculated that she and the Loverboy, Inc. VP had reignited their romance. The pair, who have long considered themselves “best friends,” accompanied each other to Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s September wedding and even cozied up over the holidays.
“We’ve always had this thing for each other. Sometimes you’ll look back and be like, ‘Was I just filling the time until I was ready and he was ready?’” Hubbard, 35, said.
“Summer House” star Lindsay Hubbard confirmed her relationship with Carl Radke in an exclusive interview with Page Six. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
“Timing is just an interesting thing. When we tried to date a couple of years ago, we were both in such very different headspaces. I honestly feel like I tried to cover up my feelings, but I don’t think those feelings ever died.”
As “Summer House” viewers will recall, the duo first gave dating a shot during Season 4, but decided not to move forward as Radke’s alcohol-fueled behavior became a point of contention.
Radke, 36, eventually committed to a sober lifestyle after his brother Curtis died from a drug overdose in August 2020 while Season 5 was in production. However, Hubbard was dating now-ex Stephen “Stravy” Traversie at the time, preventing a reprisal of her romance with Radke.
Radke and Hubbard previously tried dating on Season 4 of the Bravo reality show. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Still, Radke’s decision to give up drinking — and the positive changes that ensued — ultimately created a pathway for him and Hubbard to pursue a partnership again in 2021.
“He’s still the same Carl. You just see all of the good [now]. He eliminated things that would trigger the bad in him — alcohol, for example,” she said. “He’s still himself. He’s so funny [and] we have so much fun together. We speak the same language.”
Hubbard went on to say that Radke appreciates her ability to make him “belly-laugh” — as well as the support she has provided him throughout his sobriety journey.
“His sobriety has been a huge priority for him and it’s also been a huge priority for me,” she said. “Obviously, we know everything about each other as far as friends — and that’s what makes such a solid foundation for us to be able to navigate his sobriety and [figure out] what his needs are in that capacity, in a new romantic relationship.”
Hubbard and Radke attended co-stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s September 2021 wedding together. Instagram
Both Bravolebrities enter the upcoming sixth season of “Summer House” single, leaving room for their relationship to progress onscreen.
“Just as you’ve seen our friendship develop over the last five seasons and then even this season, you’ll see a new evolution,” Hubbard teased.
However, the reality TV personality admitted that she has enjoyed getting to know Radke on a deeper level this fall and winter without a mic pack or camera in sight.
“We wanted a little bit of privacy. We’re not filming right now and we already tried this a couple of years ago. We had a lot of opinions and scrutiny because we tried it while we were filming,” she reflected.
The progression of the pair’s relationship will play out on “Summer House” Season 6. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Hubbard also explained why she and Radke kept their new romance under wraps for a bit.
“Being able to do it again, but just blocking everything else out and really focusing on each other and spending time with each other without outside distractions, has been really helpful,” she said. “We wanted to keep our privacy private [for as long as we could]. We don’t get honeymoon phases anymore!”
Looking forward, Hubbard revealed that Radke fits perfectly into her dream of one day getting married and starting a family.
“Of course [he does]! He’s just so wonderful and obviously handsome,” she gushed. “We want the same things in life, so hopefully there’s a strong future there.”
“Summer House” Season 6 premieres Monday, Jan. 17, at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
LIVE! in NWA: Historic Musical Moment Released On New CD
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Musician and friend of the NWADG, Sean Harrison writes to tell us news about a 57-year-old recording:
In January 1965, the five young band members who had recently barnstormed the country backing up rock-n-roller Ronny Hawkins were playing a gig at the Fondalite Club in downtown Tulsa. They called themselves Levon and The Hawks. Levon Helm, from Arkansas, was the only non-Canadian in the group. They didn’t know it yet, but they were only a few months away from becoming Bob Dylan’s backing band as the folk hero famously “went electric.” That brief period between Hawkins and Dylan is a telling piece of American music history. The Hawks became The Band.
“They were already considered the best bar band in the country, but they were going through some changes just then,” says Randy Stratton, son of the late Dayton Stratton of Fayetteville, who had managed and booked shows for Levon and The Hawks. “They were experimenting and working on a new sound that would eventually morph into The Band.”
That night in Tulsa, Dayton Stratton granted permission to a local musician, Connell R. Miller, to record the show at Fondalite Club. It was a rudimentary set-up with a reel-to-reel Wollensak tape recorder and a couple of cheap microphones placed in the back of the room.
But the band cooked, Miller said. “It would be their last time performing in the South before setting out for gigs at Tony Mart’s in New Jersey and Canada, where only a few months later they would become Bob Dylan’s backing band.”
The recording was rough and heavy with crowd noise. But the 57-year-old tape held up, and local musician Darren Novotny cajoled the audio into shape using digital sound mixing tools. Miller and Randy Stratton joined forces to produce the CD. It sounds the way it ought to sound – like a hot band on a cold night in 1965, in a crowded Tulsa music club – and is available for $19.70 through PayPal at [email protected]
Big Damn Band
Two-time Blues Music Awards nominees The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band have announced a winter/spring tour that includes stops April 13 at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City; April 14 at Mercury Lounge in Tulsa; and April 16 ay Outland Ballroom in Springfield, Mo. Get tickets at www.bigdamnband.com/shows/.
BELLA VISTA
• Jenna & Friends play Jan. 19; Vince Turner plays Jan. 20; Git in the Truck plays Jan. 21; and Jeff Fox plays Jan. 25 at JJ’s, 12 Cunningham Corner. 802-6455. jjsgrill.com/jjsbellavista.
BENTONVILLE
• Honey Collective performs from 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 26 at Undercroft Bar, 201 N.W. A St. Free. 445-6065; digjazz.com.
EUREKA SPRINGS
• Sprungbilly performs at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17; there’s an open mic night starting at 8 p.m. Jan. 18; drink and draw starts at 8 p.m. Jan. 19; there’s a late night jam at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 20; Whiskey Mash performs at 9 p.m. followed by a late night jam Jan. 21; and Black Mountain Fever plays at 9 p.m. followed by a midnight jam Jan. 22 at Chelsea’s Cafe, 10 Mountain St. Free. 253-8231; chelseascafeeureka.com.
• The Hawf Brothers play at 7 p.m. Jan. 21; and Brick Fields performs at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Wanderoo Lodge & Bar, 216 W. Van Buren. 363-6755; facebook.com/wanderoolodge.
• Tracy Lawrence performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29; Sierra Ferrell performs at 6 p.m. Feb. 18; and Lyle Lovett performs at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium, 36 S. Main St. 253-7788; theaud.org.
FAYETTEVILLE
• Frisky Squirrels play Jan. 21; Dirty Flannel Shirt plays Jan. 28; and Feats of Strength play Jan. 29 at JJ’s, 324 W. Dickson St. jjsgrill.com.
• Brick Fields will play from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19 at Morano’s, 2179 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 935-4800.
• J. Ray Davis performs at 7 p.m. Jan. 18; Phoenix Pan performs at 6 p.m. Jan. 19; JerGriffin performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 20; the Cole Birmingham Band plays at 8 p.m. Jan. 21; and David Baxter Band plays at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse, 3980 W. Wedington Drive. 856-6382; facebook.com/sixtwelvecoffeehouseandbar.
• The Jake Scott show Jan. 18 is sold out; Kolton Moore & Chayce Beckham play at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 ($15-$20); Randall King performs with Aaron Copeland at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 ($20); Uncrowned Kings play happy hour at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 ($8); Pecos & The Rooftops play with the Band Laredo at 9:30 p.m. Jan. 21 ($20-$25); and Bones of the Earth perform with Witchsister and TV Preacher 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 ($10) at George’s Majestic Lounge, 519 W. Dickson St. 527-6618; georgesmajesticlounge.com.
• “Phoenix Ascending” will be the next program for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22; comic Trey Kennedy brings his “Are You For Real? Tour” to town at 7 p.m. Feb. 5; and the Sullivan Fortner Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St. 443-5600; waltonartscenter.org.
FORT SMITH
• RC & The Ambers perform with Kyle Nix and the 38’s and special guest Lance Roark at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 ($12-$15); and JR Carroll, Drayton Farley and Parker Ryan perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 ($10-$12) at The Majestic, 817 Garrison Ave. 551-2424; majesticfortsmith.com.
• The Brewery Comedy Tour visits the River Valley at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Fort Smith Brewing Co., 7500 Fort Chaffee Blvd. Tickets are $12 at eventbrite.com. 242-3722; facebook.com/FortSmithBrewing.
• The Cadillac Three with Ben Chapman perform Feb. 4 ($20-$30); That Arena Rock Show starts at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 ($15-$25); Frank Foster performs Feb. 18 ($20-$27.50); and Cheat Codes perform Feb. 20 ($22-$27) at Temple Live, 200 N. 11th St. 222-6186; fortsmith.templelive.com.
• Lyle Lovett brings his acoustic show to Fort Smith at 8:30 p.m. March 22 at ArcBest Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St. 788-8932; fortsmithconventioncenter.org.
SPRINGDALE
• Amber & Kevin play Jan. 19 and Patti Steel on Jan. 26 at Core Brewing, 2470 N. Lowell Road. 717-2231. coreofarkansas.com.
• Ashtyn Barbaree performs at 6 p.m. Jan. 14; and Simeon Basil plays at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at Black Apple Hard Cider, 321 E. Emma Ave. Free. 751-0337; facebook.com/blackapplehardcider.
• Brett & Terri play Jan. 20; One for the Money performs Jan. 21; James Paynter performs Jan. 24; and Presley Drake plays Jan . 25 at JJ’s, 5320 W. Sunset Ave. 419-9220. jjsgrill.com/jjsspringdale.
TICKETS
• Tickets went on sale Friday for Tab Benoit, performing at 8 p.m. March 10 at Temple Live, 200 N. 11th St. in Fort Smith. Tickets are $30-$39. 222-6186; fortsmith.templelive.com.
• Tickets also went on sale Friday for The Bandwagon Tour with headliners Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town and featuring The Cadillac Three May 8 at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers. Tickets are $40-$138.50. amptickets.com.
• Tickets for Casting Crowns in concert at 7 p.m. March 24 at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock are on sale. Opening acts will be We Are Messengers and Jonathan Traylor. Tickets range from $19.75 to $89.75, on sale at the arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.
• Tickets for Shinedown in concert April 29 at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock went on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Opening acts will be The Pretty Reckless and Diamante. Tickets range from $39.50 to $79.50, on sale at the Arena box office and Ticketmaster.com.
• Tickets are on sale at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers for Tim McGraw, April 29; for KING + COUNTRY, May 21; Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, June 9; Steely Dan with Steve Winwood, June 10; REO and Styx, with Loverboy, June 13; Backstreet Boys, June 17; Chicago and Brian Wilson, June 21; Matchbox 20 with The Wallflowers, June 24; 5 Seconds of Summer, June 28; Keith Urban, Aug. 18; Morgan Wallen, Aug. 26; and Goo Goo Dolls, Sept. 18. amptickets.com.
• Tickets for a concert by Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams at 8 p.m. May 23 at Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock went on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Prices were not available at press time.
• Tickets are also available for Weird Al Yankovic’s Unfortunate Return of the Ill-Advised Vanity Tour May 31 at Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock. Tickets are $39-$79 at ticketmaster.com.
Send info about your upcoming concerts and events to Becca Martin-Brown, Features editor, at [email protected]
The Hit List: New Houston Restaurants to Visit in January 2022
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The new year brings new challenges and new opportunities. It also brings new restaurants for Houstonians to enjoy, whether you’re dining in or taking out. Recent additions offer a variety of options, from casual burger joints to a high-end, omakase-style chef’s counter.
To help our readers navigate the Bayou City’s ever-evolving culinary scene, here is our first Hit List of 2022. Enjoy!
burger-chan, 5353 West Alabama: Willet and Diane Feng have opened their first street-level burger joint, which was about two-and-a-half years in the making. burger-chan “2.0” debuted with a soft opening earlier this month, and it replaces the former location in the underground food court at Greenway Plaza — a spot with a reputation for serving some of the best burgers in Houston but that was forced to close due to the pandemic.
With a larger kitchen, a sleek, modern dining area and covered patio, the new space offers burger enthusiasts some familiar favorites, as well as welcome additions. The expanded menu still features the classic the smash-style, two-ounce 44 Farms ground-chuck patty cooked on a flat top. It can be ordered with one, two or three patties, your choice of buns and an array of toppings from basics such as lettuce and tomato, to premium additions like cheddar, sautéed mushrooms and notable sauces such as scallion aioli and sambal mayo. New offerings include thicker, five-ounce patties, made with the same 44 Farms ground chuck, that are cooked on the grill.
There are also non-burger options such as falafel — which are locally-made by Rani Francis, formerly of Oddball Eats — and a hot dog with a Nathan’s 100% beef frank. There are are also a few specialty burgers and sides such as fries (French, curly or sweet potato), spring mix salad and loaded tater tots. Houston Food Finder’s Phaedra Cook has more details; click for the full article.
Chivos, 222 West 11th: This modern Mexican restaurant from Night Moves Hospitality, which also operates Space Cowboy and Trash Panda Drinking Club, is bringing delights both simple and complex to the Heights and was recently named one of Houston Food Finder’s Best New Restaurants of 2021. Chef Thomas Bille is helming the kitchen, after garnering attention for his prior restaurant, Belly of the Beast in Spring. Diners can expect creative dishes such as Pozole Dumplings served with pork broth, almond salsa macha (a salsa made with fried nuts or seeds, dried chiles and chile oil), Napa cabbage and thinly shaved radish; the simple but elegant handmade flour tortillas with truffle butter and salmon roe spread; and shrimp aquachile. Behind the bar, Leesly Valdez (formerly of Monkey’s Tail, Calle Onze and Space Cowboy) is mixing up cocktails that showcase under-appreciated Mexican liqueurs and spirits. Try the D.F., a riff on the Manhattan with Mexican whiskey and tamarind bitters, or the West Tejas made with tequila and Nixta Licor de Elote, a corn liqueur from Jilotepec. For more on this eatery, check out Phaedra Cook’s “First Bite.”
Clique Bistro, 120 Westheimer: From the team behind EaDo’s recently opened J-Bar-M Barbecue comes a cozy spot with a dog-friendly patio in Montrose. The menu by chef Justin Santellana features a selection of bar bites such as Clique Korean Sliders (three to an order) made with kimchi, gochujang mayonnaise, pickled daikon, and Asian slaw, and Braised Pork Empanadas with manchego cheese, lime crema, pickled red bell peppers and cilantro sauce. Vegetarians can try Tofu Fried Egg Rolls with marinated tofu, chiffonade cabbage, and pickled carrots, which are served with sweet and sour sauce. In addition, there are a few entrées such as Broiled Miso Salmon with basmati rice, garden peas, carrots, red bell pepper, black sesame seeds and coriander leaves.
The bar program is a collaboration between Christophe Paul (Cafe Rabelais and Bistro 555), Eric Boyd (of The Boyd’s Bar) and Coretta Wintz (from Houston staple The Richmond Arms Pub). It features a seasonal selection (the current offerings are part of the Winter Signature Cocktails list) that includes the Whiskey Fig Cobbler made with Jim Beam, simple syrup, lemon juice and ginger beer and the Sleigh Ride made with Maker’s Mark, orgeat, Cointreau, lime juice and Canton ginger. The wine list, which Paul helped develop, is broken out into easily navigated, taste-oriented groups like Various Zesty & Somewhat Spicy Reds and Esoteric Whites.
d’Alba Craft Kitchen & Cocktails, 3715 Alba: Industry veterans Daut Elshani (of Underground Hall, Beer Market Co.), chef Geoff Hundt (Local Foods and Benjy’s), chef Mike Hartley (Brasserie 19) and bar manager Kehlen Selph (formerly of Anvil Bar & Refuge) joined forces this year to bring this neighborhood restaurant to Garden Oaks. The menu features shareables such as Alba Balloon Bread made with pesto, garlic and truffle honey and Chile and Lime Roasted Cauliflower. There are also larger plates like Gulf fish served with roasted sunchokes, English peas, bell peppers, cilantro and grilled corn chutney and the Falcon Lakes Burger served on a brioche bun with Fontina, aioli, arugula, house pickles and bruléed onions.
d’Alba also features a selection of rotating housemade pastas such as campanelle tossed with basil pesto, Parmesan, English peas, cherry tomatoes, basil and summer squash and wood-fired pizzas that emphasize meatless options like wild mushroom and sweet potato with béchamel, cacio e pepe, truffled arugula and lemon zest.
Cocktail enthusiasts can peruse a menu organized by spirits. There are takes on classics such as the upDated Old Fashioned made with Forester 100 infused with dates and roasted pumpkin seeds and the Callabria Collins made with Citadelle gin infused with lemongrass and lemon. In addition, there is an extensive wine list for by-the-glass and bottle options.
Daily Gather, 800 Sorella Court: From Five 12 Restaurant Concepts, the hospitality group behind Dish Society, comes Daily Gather located in CITYCENTRE. The new restaurant features 6,000 square feet, stylish-yet-cozy furniture and room for up 150 diners. There is also a spacious 100-seat patio complete with lounge areas.
The seasonal menu, developed by culinary director Brandi Key (formerly Alice Blue, Clark Cooper Concepts) puts an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, leveraging the restaurant group’s relationship with farmers, ranchers and fisherman. Current lunch and dinner starters include Deviled Eggs made with seeded mustard-egg yolk, Tabasco-bacon crumble, green onion and smoked salt and Elote Cornbread topped with warm chili-lime butter sweet corn, crema and cotija. The lunch menu also offers a variety of salads, soups and sandwiches like Brisket French Dip, made with house-smoked beef brisket, horseradish sauce, caramelized red onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese on a pretzel bun, served with au jus for dipping and pommes frites. There are also entrées, such as Spaghetti Lola made with spinach pasta, garlic-basil tomato sauce and burrata.
The dinner menu adds raw bar items like Oysters on the Half Shell and Coconut Tuna Aguachile, as well as entrées such as braised short ribs served with Parisian gnocchi, carrots, roasted mushrooms and gremolata.
For brunch, which is currently only on the weekends, diners can order dishes like Cheesy Bacon Benedict served on an English muffin with American cheese, crispy bacon, poached eggs, lemon hollandaise and chives. Seasonal wines, local beers, cocktails and mocktails are available during all current hours of operation, which are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more details, read Cuc Lam’s “First Bite” article.
Idle Hands, 910 Westheimer: From Austin-based hospitality group Midas Willum Holdings (Idle Hands Austin, Found Texas, Taster’s Table Club and Eat. Drink. Texas) comes the Caribbean-influenced Idle Hands. Housed in the mixed-use project Montrose Collective, the space includes a downstairs bar and patio, an upstairs indoor bar and lounge area, and rooftop patio seating. The Cuban and Colombian bar offers snackable selections, such as guacamole with plantain chips and street corn made with roasted garlic butter, cotija cheese, crème fraîche and cilantro and mini chicken empanadas. Hungrier guests can order the Cubano sandwich or the Lover Boy Burger made with a beef and chorizo patty, guacamole, pickled red onions, candied jalapeños, a Mexican cheese blend and roasted-poblano aioli. Both sandwiches come with fries.
The bar offers wine, beer, seltzers and ciders, as well as specialty cocktails and frozen drinks like the Blue Hawaii made with Deep Eddy Vodka, Rumhaven coconut rum, blue curacao, pineapple and lemon and the Old Rosser made with Misunderstood Ginger whiskey, sweet tea and peaches.
J-Bar-M Barbecue, 2201 Leeland: This expansive barbecue joint on Houston’s east side was named one of Houston Food Finder’s Best New Restaurants of 2021. Phaedra Cook described it as “one of the best-designed barbecue restaurants” featuring a dining room enclosed with tall windows that let in plenty of natural light and “a spacious outside seating area and a centerpiece bar built half inside the dining room and half on the patio.” The massive Moberg smokers are tended by pitmaster Willow Villarreal (formerly of the well-received Willow’s Texas BBQ food truck), who expertly slow cooks hundreds of pounds of brisket, ribs, sausages, pork butts and turkey every day. Be sure to save room for sides like mac and cheese, red cabbage slaw and marinated tomatoes as well as the desserts such as two sweet home runs: banana pudding and Chocolate Ganache Pie.
Kinokawa, 3119 White Oak: Billy Kin, previously chef at Blackbird Izakaya and Hidden Omakase, has recently opened the first of his two concepts in the former Golden Bagel location. Kin has teamed up with another well-known Houston chef, Brandon Silva (opening chef of Degust), to create an omakase-style tasting menu served at an intimate chef’s counter, partly designed and built by Kin himself.
What’s on the menu? “Food-wise for Kinokawa: you can call it omakase, or you can call it prix fixe,” Kin said. “It’s a set price for the chef’s choice that’s entirely centered around what I can get my hands on. That’s what we will serve to the guests. For the most part, about 90% of our ingredients will be sourced directly from Japan.”
Since the menu is solely focused on the omakase experience, dishes and ingredients can differ from day to day. Houston Food Finder’s Ryan Baker was invited to join for one of these “freestyle” dinners featuring highlights such ceviche made of pasta neck clams and Uni Carbonara. You can read more about the dining experience at Kinokawa in Ryan Kasey Baker’s “First Bite” article.
Kinokawa is currently BYOB with no corkage fee while the establishment waits to receive its liquor license. Reservations are required and can be made online.
Maize, 14795 Memorial: This new, progressive Mexican restaurant in the Memorial area is from longtime Houston chef Mark Cox (who operated his eponymous restaurant in Montrose for 19 years) and Carmelo Mauro (who owned his own namesake restaurant at this same address for 38 years) and chef-owner Fabian Saldana. Just a few years ago, Mauro went into partnership with Ben Berg, who owns B&B Butchers and several other Houston restaurants. Ultimately, Carmelo’s turned into B.B. Italia with Berg’s brother as chef and then closed. Now it’s returned to Mauro’s oversight, but the restaurant concept is now entirely different.
Utilizing his extensive experience as a chef at Hugo Ortega‘s acclaimed Oaxacan restaurant Xochi, Saldana’s first solo venture features dishes that incorporate housemade masa. The menu is broken out into sections: Crudos/Ceviches, Masa Antojitos, Ensaladas Y Sopa, Platos Fuertes and Inscectos. Oyster- and spice-lovers will enjoy the Jalapeño Ostiones: Gulf oysters with jalapeño, cilantro and lime served by the half- or full-dozen. Other standouts include the empanadas de camarón, two shrimp empanadas with cotija cheese and bright “guacasalsa”; gluten-free flautas de puerco made with pork confit carnitas, salsa verde, crema and housemade queso fresco; and ensalada de quelites with purslane, candied pistachio, oranges and onion-and-honey-pasilla pepper dressing.
The bar offers regionally focused spirits such mezcal, sotol and tequila, as well as creative takes on classics like margaritas and signature cocktails such as the El Caldero, made with Espolòn blanco tequila, pomegranate juice, La Pinta pomegranate liqueur, apricot giffard, lime juice, simple syrup, and pomegranate smoke. There is also an extensive wine list, which features a number of selections from Mexico.
Toro Toro, 1300 Lamar: Chef Richard Sandoval recently opened the sixth location of his pan-Latin steakhouse inside the Four Seasons Houston. It’s actually his second concept inside the downtown hotel; the first being bourbon-focused Bayou & Bottle. Both are part of a phased hotel renovation project that’s spanned the past five years.
Sandoval’s menu emphasizes churrasco-style steaks, exotic game and seafood, with dishes such as the enormous 52-ounce Mezcal-Flambéed Prime Tomahawk and South Texas Antelope Tenderloin from Texas’ Broken Arrow Ranch. There is also Grilled Spanish Octopus and raw fish dishes such as Peruvian Ceviche: hamachi with leche de tigre, sweet potato, red onion and canchas (toasted corn).
Accompanying the hearty fare is an extensive wine list featuring several Latin American-based wineries in addition to cocktails like the Mercado Margarita with jalapeño-infused tequila, hibiscus, passionfruit purée and hibiscus-rosemary foam, and the Negroni Norte with mezcal, Campari and Carpano Antica vermouth. For more, read Lauren Bebeau’s article on the opening of Toro Toro.
Trattoria Sofia, 911 West 11th: The latest from the rapidly growing Berg Hospitality Group (B&B Butchers & Restaurant, BB Lemon, The Annie Cafe & Bar, Turner’s, NoPo) aims to transport diners to a street-side eatery in Italy. Named after the eldest daughter of Benjamin Berg (the group’s founder and CEO), and located in the former Presidio, the space has a rustic feel with décor designed by architect Issac Preminger and Sam Governale, operating partner for The Annie Cafe & Bar and Turner’s (and formerly with now-closed Emmaline).
The kitchen is overseen by executive chef L.J. Wiley (previously the chef of well-regarded but long-closed Yelapa Playa Mexicana). He and his team are whipping up appetizers such as Crostini Di Gamberi Arrabiata made with crispy shrimp, spicy tomato sauce, smoked labneh, dill and fennel pollen; and Polpo Arrosto, wood fire-roasted octopus, Sicilian tomato pesto, crispy potatoes, salsa verde, basil, parsley and lemon. They are also serving heartier fare like the Vitello Alla Milanese comprised of veal Milanese, castelfranco (a prized variety of chicory) salad and lemon. Carb lovers will find pasta dishes such as cacio e pepe and bread from master bread maker Magnus Hansson.
Berg brought in Julep owner Alba Huerta to develop cocktails with Italian twists on classics such as Modena Cup made with Pimm’s, gin, strawberry, blood orange syrup and white balsamic vinegar and the Bergamot Margarita with tequila, lime and bergamot liqueur. In addition, there is also a focused list of wines by the glass. You can read more from Houston Food Finder’s Lauren Bebeau in her “First Bite” article.
Underbelly Burger, 2520 Airline: James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and his team at Underbelly Hospitality are starting 2022 on a high note at the recently opened Underbelly Burger at the Houston Farmers Market. With green and white tile and Shepherd’s collection of vintage burger memorabilia, the space is reminiscent of mid-century roadside burger stands. The signature burger has the classic two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Customers can either choose Wagyu patties from the R-C Ranch butcher shop located next door or Angus from longtime Underbelly Hospitality supplier, 44 Farms.
Other options include a crispy chicken sandwich with black pepper buttermilk dressing, Swiss cheese and pickles, the Bacon Sausage Hot Dog (featuring Chris Shepherd’s housemade Bacon Sausage) with pickled jalapeño mustard and a housemade veggie burger with avocado, lettuce and corn relish. Vegetarians can also enjoy a salad made with kale, which has been marinated for extra flavor and tenderness, candied pecans, Parmesan cheese and golden raisins. There are also fries, shakes, beer and wine. Underbelly Burger is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dine in, to-go and delivery orders are all options. Order online at the website. You can read more about these tasty burgers in Phaedra Cook’s article about the opening.
Zalat Pizza, 510 Gray: Yes, we know this is a Dallas-Fort Worth based chain, but its first Houston location is offering tasty (and quirky) pizzas that might excite the palates of even the most diehard Cowboys haters. Plus, Zalat’s founder, Khanh Nguyen, grew up in the Bayou City and graduated from the University of Houston. He hopes his hometown’s food-savvy residents will embrace the brand. All of the pizzas are made from scratch (yes, even the dough) with ingredients like all-beef pepperoni and oven-roasted Roma tomatoes. Specialty combinations include Nashville Hot Chicken and Pickles, Pho Shizzle, Elote, Loaded Notato and Pineapple Express. As Houston Food Finder’s Phaedra Cook reported, Nguyen is so intent on promoting the quality of Zalat’s pizzas that staff members are called “Zealots” and a sign with the definition of the word “zealot” hangs in every store. With this kind of dedication and being open on Friday and Saturday until 4 a.m., Houston just might have a new go-to pizza spot.
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MLW Roundup: Konnan’s crew becomes double tag champs, short films for Fatu & Holliday, more!
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Time to dive back into the world of MLW for a slew of recent news from the promotion that never sleeps.
We’ll kick off with Konnan’s 5150 crew becoming double champs. Danny Rivera (aka Danny Limelight) and Slice Boogie had previously won the MLW tag titles from Los Parks. 5150 then traveled to Puerto Rico to win the IWA Tag Team Championship.
Don’t sleep on 5150. They have quickly become one of most entertaining acts in MLW. Rivera and Boogie are aces in the ring, and the promos are buckwild.
MLW debuted a new short series, Decoded. First up was Jacob Fatu. The video provided an interesting glimpse of the Samoan Werewolf’s humble side now that Contra has disintegrated. Fatu dropped a neat little nugget that his father and uncle (brothers) married a pair of sisters to have a lot of Samoan wrestler babies.
We all know that Richard Holliday is a marketing genius. He already developed his own coffee brand for purchase, Rarefied Air. With changing times, that means Holliday needs to evolve. In a short film from the AirPod God, he decided to ditch his signature AirPods.
The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. #NewYearNewMarketing pic.twitter.com/fCPfHlshGC — Richard Holliday (@MostMarketable) January 4, 2022
MLW re-signed Davey Richards and Mads Krugger to multi-year deals. The move for Krugger was precipitated by matchmaker Cesar Duran, despite objections from league officials. Trust remains broken due to Krugger’s role in Contra Unit’s hostile takeover. When Contra apparently dissolved after losing the War Chamber to Alexander Hammerstone’s team, Duran seized on the opportunity to sign the free agent. There is little doubt that Duran has sinister motives in the move. A man the size of Krugger can be very useful in enacting violent persuasion.
Krugger’s next assignment is no easy task. He will be going toe-to-toe with former Contra mate Jacob Fatu. The two behemoths exchanged fisticuffs in the aftermath of the War Chamber defeat. Now, they will settle the score at Blood & Thunder in Dallas, TX on January 21.
⚠️ BREAKING NEWS
JACOB FATU VS. MADS KRUGGER
DALLAS • JANUARY 21
https://t.co/EVYv2jI4nX pic.twitter.com/QeyhX4AcMm — MLW (@MLW) January 4, 2022
Other matches announced for Blood & Thunder include:
Blood & Thunder tickets are available here.
After Blood & Thunder, MLW’s next live event will be Superfight in Charlotte, NC at the Grady Cole Center on February 26. Tickets are currently available here to witness three title fights, major debuts, major returns, and major legends.
3 Title Fights!
Major Debuts!
Major Returns!
Major Legends!
️Tickets for #SuperFight are available NOW via https://t.co/2bQ4RGXBfV! pic.twitter.com/Wp5cZzMXZL — MLW (@MLW) December 28, 2021
MLW opened the new year with a new mini-series for MLW Azteca. The stories follow the misadventures of the MLW roster under the watch of Cesar Duran. The show was filmed in Tijuana and features a nice mix of lucha libre talent from Mexico. Episodes 1 and 2 are currently available on MLW’s YouTube channel.
If you ever wanted to jump on the MLW train, now is as good a time as any, especially if you enjoyed Lucha Underground. Let’s boogie through quick results of the final two episodes of MLW Fusion ALPHA leading into MLW Azteca to get up to speed.
MLW Fusion Alpha episode #12 (here) results:
Arez defeated Aramis to win a briefcase full of cash, courtesy of Cesar Duran. Arez was flanked by Holidead and Dr. Dax. They caused a distraction for Arez to win via leg trap driver.
Willow Nightingale aims to elevate MLW’s women’s division. Since Holidead keeps picking on her, it is time to bring the fight to the dark side.
Emilio Sparks conducted a confrontational interview with Myron Reed bringing up questions about the downward turn of his career. Lights out, then Karlee Perez appeared. She offered Reed a lifeline.
Alexander Hammerstone was attacked by Matanza Duran (aka Jeff Cobb). They brawled backstage through various segments. Later, Richard Holliday chatted with Alicia Atout to gift her a Dynastic coffee mug. Hammerstone and Matanza rumbled onto the scene with Hammer shattering the mug on Matanza’s head.
NZO defeated Matt Cross. NZO talked a big game as a tough guy, then he resorted to trickery for victory. NZO was beaten and bloody. He grabbed the ring apron as Cross dragged him into the ring. While the referee tried to restore order, NZO kicked Cross in the cojones. NZO earned the W with an inverted stomp facebreaker. Afterward, NZO attacked KC Navarro with a Razor’s Edge into the ring post. NZO was annoyed that Navarro eyed him.
5150 defeated Los Parks to win the MLW tag titles in a Philly street fight. Papa LA Park was absent to start the bout. His sons represented in the match. LA Park did twin magic with LA Park Jr. to spear Danny Rivera. Homicide ran out to pound on LA Park and brawl to the back. In the end, Slice Boogie speared Hijo de LA Park through a table. 5150 finished LA Park Jr. on a teamwork flying stomp DVD to become new champs.
Alex Kane and Mr. Thomas pulled up in a motor carriage. Calvin Tankman attacked, so they sped from the scene.
Season finale MLW Fusion Alpha episode #13 (here) results:
Konnan and 5150 celebrated their tag title win. 5150 was hungrier and did what they had to do. Bring them the best challengers. Time to pop Hennessy, hit the clubs, spread love, then get back to work.
Calvin Tankman was arrested for the assault on Alex Kane. Later, Kane held a press conference discussing why they pressed charges. As Tankman is sitting in his jail cell, all he will hear is Bomaye as Kane builds his empire. In the next segment, Tankman responded by phone. Tankman plans to put hands on Kane in the ring once he is released.
Holidead defeated Willow Nightingale. Holidead had Dr. Dax by her side, so Willow brought out Blue Meanie to even the playing field. The match broke down with Willow and Meanie hitting tandem offense and dancing. Arez came out of nowhere for a flying dropkick to Meanie. Holidead capitalized on the confusion for a double underhook driver.
Cesar Duran’s phone call was interrupted by 5150 partying. Duran erupted, “Stop! I think you should pour one out for El Jefe.” Drinks were shared. Duran is bringing in the right people to challenge 5150. They better not disappoint.
The Von Erichs were chomping at the bit for their tag championship contract in Dallas. It has been 40 years since the Von Erich family has fought for a title in Dallas. Time to get jacked and shut up 5150.
LA Park defeated Homicide in a slugfest. Park survived a cutter to hit a spear for the win.
Background life story hype video for EJ Nduka. The Judge is smart and savage.
Tribute video for MLW cameraman Charlie Bruzzese with stories from ECW. Cool look at the production aspect.
Tajiri retained the MLW World Middleweight Championship against Atsuki Aoyagi from a ring in Japan. Competitive contest finished by a piledriver and buzzsaw kick.
Richard Holliday approached Duran about NFTs. Of note, lover boy was sitting next to Alicia Atout. Duran requested that Holliday’s lawyer/father send the info to his business associate, Budd Heavy. Gnarls Garvin was next in line offering to fight for no money. Duran appreciated the ambition and will offer future opportunities. Last was Alexander Hammerstone. He grabbed Duran by the jacket. Sending Matanza after him was the wrong move. If Duran double crosses Hammerman again, it is not going to work out well for El Jefe.
For the final piece of news in the MLW Roundup, Tajiri has a busy schedule ahead of him. If the Japanese Buzzsaw can keep the MLW middleweight strap at Blood & Thunder against Myron Reed and a mystery opponent, he will then travel to defend the title in the UK against Jody Fleisch. MLW will have cameras on site recording the action.
MLW! MLW! MLW!
Biggest concerts, comedians coming to Sarasota-Bradenton, Tampa Bay now through March 31
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From rappers and rockers to country singers and pop crooners, we have a bunch of major musicians, as well as comedians with Netflix specials, playing our favorite venues in Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa during the next several months.
The fun starts this month when Jay Leno returns to the Van Wezel, followed by a gala show at the same purple palace in downtown Sarasota by Harry Connick, Jr.
In February, Miami rap king Rick Ross headlines a show at Amalie Arena in Tampa, with the same venue hosting a performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Eagles later the same month, and country superstar Eric Church there in March.
March also will find a waterfront reggae festival taking place in downtown St. Petersburg, with pop-punk titans Green Day headlining a huge, baseball-themed bash that same month at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
In total, we have selected more than 30 of the biggest shows taking place in Sarasota and across Tampa Bay now through March 31. They’re presented in chronological order.
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Jay Leno
Jan. 15, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, vanwezel.org; Feb. 3, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Most famous for hosting “The Tonight Show” from 1992 to 2009, then 2010 to 2014, Leno has been doing stand-up since the 1970s and is among the most influential comedians of his generation.
Michael Bolton
Jan. 25, Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
The singer is known for his No. 1, Grammy-winning renditions of “When a Man Loves a Woman” and “How am I Supposed to Live Without You,” and also showed his sense of humor on Netflix’s “Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special.”
Harry Connick Jr.
Jan. 27, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
The singer, who is also known for his acting on stage and on screen including the Pinellas County-shot “Dolphin Tale” films, serves as the headliner for this year’s Van Wezel Foundation Inspiration Gala.
Dwight Yoakam
Jan. 27, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
One of country music’s great singer-songwriters and an actor whose roles include “Sling Blade” and the recent Clint Eastwood film “Cry Macho,” Yoakam is known for delivering a high-energy show filled with self-penned hits (“You’re the One,” “Fast as You,” “Guitars, Cadillacs” ) and choice covers by the likes of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and even The Carter Family.
Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias
Jan. 28, Yuengling Center, Tampa
Rising to fame in the 2000s, the comic has released multiple specials and the sitcom “Mr. Iglesias” on Netflix, and co-starred in the Tampa Bay-set and shot male stripper movie “Magic Mike.”
Theo Von
Feb. 3, Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
A former MTV reality TV star and a popular podcaster, Von has positioned himself as a rising stand-up comedy star with his recent Netflix special “Regular People.”
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Josh Groban
Feb. 5, Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
The Grammy-nominated (and Tony-nominated, for his role in “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”) singer will perform with The Florida Orchestra at its gala concert.
Gladys Knight
Feb. 6, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, rutheckerdhall.com; Feb. 15, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
The singer has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame for her renditions of “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” with the Pips, and recently appeared in the documentary “Summer of Soul.”
Alice Cooper
Feb. 7, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
The king of shock rock, Alice Cooper is also an underrated singer-songwriter who co-wrote such classics as “School’s Out,” “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Billion Dollar Babies” – which will all likely be performed in Clearwater, along with material spanning most of his career.
Tool
Feb. 9, Amalie Arena, Tampa
The rock group continues to tour following the release of their No. 1 album “Fear Inoculum,” their first full-length in 13 years, with the track “7empest” earning them their third Grammy.
Los Lobos and Taj Mahal
Feb. 10, Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Roots music enthusiasts will want to catch this double bill featuring genre-hopping rock band Los Lobos, which recently issued their 18th album “Native Sons,” and blues legend Taj Mahal.
Legendz of the Streetz
Feb. 11, Amalie Arena, Tampa
Miami’s Rick Ross, who just released the new album “Richer Than I Ever Been” and appeared on Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy,” performs with fellow rappers Jeezy, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Trina and Fabolous.
Audra McDonald
Feb. 11, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota
The singer and actress has six Tonys – more acting wins than any other performer – and has appeared in shows such as “The Good Fight” and films including the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect.”
Deon Cole
Feb. 11, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa
The comic and former Conan O’Brien writer released the 2019 Netflix special “Cole Hearted,” and has acted on shows such as “Black-ish” and films including “The Harder They Fall.”
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Jim Jefferies
Feb. 12, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Australian-American Jim Jefferies’ career skyrocketed about seven years ago thanks, in large part, to his 15-minute bit “Gun Control,” which earned praise in publications such as The New Yorker. Be warned, though, Jefferies has also been known to be an equal opportunity offender, with routines that will make people across the political spectrum squirm on his edgy 2020 Netflix special “Intolerant.”
Van Morrison
Feb. 14-15, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
One of rock’s most revered vocalists and songwriters, responsible for such classics as “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Gloria” and “Moondance,” Van the Man returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for two consecutive shows starting Valentine’s Day. Morrison also recently provided the music for Kenneth Branagh’s Oscars contender “Belfast,” including the original song “Down to Joy.”
Joe Bonamassa
Feb. 18-19, Ruth Eckerd Hall
One of the biggest names in contemporary blues, guitarist and singer-songwriter continues to tour following the release of his latest album “Time Clocks,” the follow-up to his Grammy-nominated “Royal Tea.”
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Feb. 19, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa
Singer, songwriter and ace slide guitarist Thorogood became a superstar in the 1980s with self-penned blues rock anthems such as “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone” and “Born to be Bad” as well as winning covers of chestnuts including “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “The Sky is Crying” and “Reelin’ and Rockin.’”
Tig Notaro
Feb. 20, Tampa Theatre, Tampa
Known for stand-up specials such as the Grammy-nominated “Live,” the comic has also appeared in shows such as her own “One Mississippi” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” and films like “Army of the Dead.”
Gasparilla Music Festival
Feb. 25-27, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa
The annual festival returns, with this year’s initial lineup including Grammy-nominated rockers Black Pumas, “Wish I Knew You” group The Revivalists and New Orleans favorite Trombone Shorty.
Bret Michaels
Feb. 26, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Famed Poison frontman and veteran reality TV star Michaels returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall for his first Florida show in two years, joined by special guests Warrant and “Dancing With The Stars” alum Noah Galloway.
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Eagles
Feb. 28, Amalie Arena, Tampa
The Eagles’ upcoming Tampa date is set to find the band performing their album “Hotel California” from beginning to end while joined by an orchestra and choir, followed by a set of greatest hits.
Florida Strawberry Festival
March 3-13, Festival Grounds, Plant City
Sam Hunt will headline the Florida Strawberry Festival that also includes performances by fellow country stars Lady A, Jake Owen and Cole Swindell, with numerous other genres represented by acts such as Nelly, The Beach Boys, Sammy Hagar and Boyz II Men.
Eric Church
March 5, Amalie Arena, Tampa
Country music superstar Church – who performed the national anthem with R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan at the Super Bowl in 2021 at Raymond James Stadium – returns to Tampa for a date at Amalie Arena on his Gather Again Tour, which will find the singer adopting an in-the-round setup for the first time in his career.
Mike Epps
March 5, Yuengling Center, Tampa
The comedian known for his roles in movies including the “Friday” and “The Hangover” films and shows such as “The Upshaws” performs along with Sommore, Gary Owen and Earthquake.
Lucinda Williams
March 5, Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
One of the greatest singer-songwriters of her generation, Americana queen Williams returns to Clearwater with her band to perform songs from a career that includes such standout releases as her self-titled breakthrough, “Sweet Old World” and “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road,” which was ranked No. 98 on Rolling Stone’s revised list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time published in 2020.
Steven Wright
March 6, Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Known for his deadpan, one-liner-driven delivery, Steven Wright was named the 15th best comic of all time by Rolling Stone, has won an Oscar and been nominated for multiple Emmys and Grammys.
Howie Mandel
March 10, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa
The stand-up comedian who rose to fame in the ’80s is also known for his appearances on television and film, including as a longtime judge on “America’s Got Talent” in recent years.
Jo Koy
March 12, Yuengling Center, Tampa
The Filipino-American stand-up comic heads on tour shortly before the scheduled April 1 release of the new comedy film “Easter Sunday,” which he stars in.
Colin Quinn
March 12, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
The former star of “Weekend Update” on “Saturday Night Live,” Quinn has stayed busy in recent years with Netflix specials and off-Broadway shows “Red State Blue State,” “The New York Story” and “Unconstitutional” and now his latest, “The Last Best Hope.”
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Lyle Lovett
March 12-13, Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
The singular singer-songwriter (and memorable character actor) who became a country star in the 1980s before delving into everything from folk to traditional pop to big-band swing returns to the Capitol Theatre for two nights of performances with his acoustic group.
Robert Klein
March 17, Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Also called one of the best comics of all time by Rolling Stone, Robert Klein starred in HBO’s first-ever stand-up special in 1975 and influenced comedy stars such as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno.
Reggae Rise Up
March 18-20, Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg
The annual reggae festival returns to St. Pete’s Vinoy Park with headliners Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid and Iration, among other notable names including Shaggy and Atmosphere.
Tyler, the Creator
March 19, Yuengling Center, Tampa
The rapper tours following the release of his latest No. 1, Grammy-nominated album “Call Me If You Get Lost,” joined by Grammy-winning singer Kali Uchis and fellow acclaimed rapper Vince Staples.
Innings Festival
March 19-20, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
The music festival blends rock and baseball, featuring bands such as pop-punk superstars Green Day and “Ho Hey” folk-rockers The Lumineers headlining, as well as appearances by MLB legends.
Slash
March 25, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
This date will mark the Ruth Eckerd Hall debut for guitar hero Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, on the road following the release of “Fill My World,” the second single from their upcoming album “4.”
Kesha
March 29, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa
The pop star rose to fame with the No. 1 hits “Tik Tok” and “We R Who We R” and most recently released the 2020 album “High Road,” featuring guests including Brian Wilson, Sturgill Simpson and Big Freedia.
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