http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf Your daily source for the best in blog. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:19:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/11/photo-review-chris-wollard-the-ship-thieves-make-tampa-debut-with-mike-hale-how-dare-you-at-crowbar/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/11/photo-review-chris-wollard-the-ship-thieves-make-tampa-debut-with-mike-hale-how-dare-you-at-crowbar/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:04:53 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45455
A wrap of the Friday night show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=45455 0
A wrap of the Friday night show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/09/review-the-yin-and-yang-of-joe-bonamassa-at-ruth-eckerd-hall/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/09/review-the-yin-and-yang-of-joe-bonamassa-at-ruth-eckerd-hall/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:03:41 +0000 Jeff O'Kelley http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45007
I wondered if spending nearly his entire life in the public eye would make Joe one of those rock stars who take the attention in stride or if it had made him intolerant of rabid fans, autograph seekers and the media. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=45007 0
I wondered if spending nearly his entire life in the public eye would make Joe one of those rock stars who take the attention in stride or if it had made him intolerant of rabid fans, autograph seekers and the media. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/05/photo-review-attack-attack-at-state-theatre/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/05/photo-review-attack-attack-at-state-theatre/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:38:13 +0000 Mike Wilson http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=44377
Some photos from the Monday night show at State Theatre.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=44377 0
Some photos from the Monday night show at State Theatre. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/22/photo-review-vivian-girls-sleepy-vikings-hippodrome/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/22/photo-review-vivian-girls-sleepy-vikings-hippodrome/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:27 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41683
A veritable dance party erupted at Crowbar Tuesday evening during and between splendid sets by Vivian Girls (NYC), Sleepy Vikings (Tampa) and Hippodrome (Tampa). ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=41683 0
A veritable dance party erupted at Crowbar Tuesday evening during and between splendid sets by Vivian Girls (NYC), Sleepy Vikings (Tampa) and Hippodrome (Tampa). http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/16/protests-resume-at-baywalkpsc-to-rule-on-rate-hikes-and-rushs-nfl-dream-is-over-mitch-perry-report-10-16-09/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/16/protests-resume-at-baywalkpsc-to-rule-on-rate-hikes-and-rushs-nfl-dream-is-over-mitch-perry-report-10-16-09/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:33:39 +0000 Mitch Perry http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=40780
After last night’s brawl following the controversial St. Petersburg City Council vote on vacating the sidewalk of BayWalk, St. Pete for Peace says they’ll demonstrate tonight. The Public Service Commission today rules on whether to impose a $200 million front end hit to ratepayers in the state. And the Wall Street Journal blasts the National Football League [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=40780 0
After last night’s brawl following the controversial St. Petersburg City Council vote on vacating the sidewalk of BayWalk, St. Pete for Peace says they’ll demonstrate tonight. The Public Service Commission today rules on whether to impose a $200 million front end hit to ratepayers in the state. And the Wall Street Journal blasts the National Football League [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/10/concert-review-u2-at-raymond-james-stadium-pics-photo-gallery/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/10/concert-review-u2-at-raymond-james-stadium-pics-photo-gallery/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:23:36 +0000 Leilani Polk http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39665
Shots and a review from the Friday night show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39665 0
Shots and a review from the Friday night show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/09/photo-review-gwar-at-the-ritz-ybor/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/09/photo-review-gwar-at-the-ritz-ybor/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:07:08 +0000 Mike Wilson http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39390
Ewwww, yuckie.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39390 0
Ewwww, yuckie. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/08/concert-review-wye-oak-zillionaire-and-the-holy-slow-train-at-new-world-brewery/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/08/concert-review-wye-oak-zillionaire-and-the-holy-slow-train-at-new-world-brewery/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:35:23 +0000 Evan Tokarz http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39336
What Will Quinlan thinks of Tampa's humidity, self-conscious toe-tapping, and how the lead singer of Wye Oak had a cold, but acted warmly.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39336 0
What Will Quinlan thinks of Tampa's humidity, self-conscious toe-tapping, and how the lead singer of Wye Oak had a cold, but acted warmly. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/08/photo-review-chris-tolan-friends-lauris-vidal-and-andy-zipf-at-crowbar/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/08/photo-review-chris-tolan-friends-lauris-vidal-and-andy-zipf-at-crowbar/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:05:16 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38908
A wrap of last Friday's show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=38908 0
A wrap of last Friday's show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/07/photo-review-flavor-of-jazz-with-the-rippingtons-at-ruth-eckerd-hall-with-photo-gallery/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/07/photo-review-flavor-of-jazz-with-the-rippingtons-at-ruth-eckerd-hall-with-photo-gallery/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:00:18 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39225
Pics from last night's fundraiser for the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute's jazz program.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39225 0
Pics from last night's fundraiser for the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute's jazz program. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/07/photo-review-greenland-is-melting-rebekah-pulley-jon-gaunt-at-new-world/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/07/photo-review-greenland-is-melting-rebekah-pulley-jon-gaunt-at-new-world/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:56:15 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38827
A wrap of last Thursday's show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=38827 0
A wrap of last Thursday's show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/06/photo-review-metallica-at-st-pete-times-forum/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/06/photo-review-metallica-at-st-pete-times-forum/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:12:34 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38720
Some shots from the Metallica show this past Saturday, October 3, at the St. Pete Times Forum; more pics and photo gallery (including shots of support act Gojira) after the jump. James Hetfield Lars Ulrich Hetfield, Ulrich and Robert Trujillo. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=38720 0
Some shots from the Metallica show this past Saturday, October 3, at the St. Pete Times Forum; more pics and photo gallery (including shots of support act Gojira) after the jump. James Hetfield Lars Ulrich Hetfield, Ulrich and Robert Trujillo. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/05/700-people-pose-nude-in-a-french-vineyard-for-greenpeace/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/05/700-people-pose-nude-in-a-french-vineyard-for-greenpeace/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:05:26 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38691
Stripping down for a good cause.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=38691 0
Stripping down for a good cause. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/01/photo-review-the-sounds-and-foxy-shazam-at-the-ritz-ybor/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/01/photo-review-the-sounds-and-foxy-shazam-at-the-ritz-ybor/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:00:13 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38000
Some shots from the Tuesday night show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=38000 0
Some shots from the Tuesday night show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/28/fashion-week-tampa-bay-2009-photo-review/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/28/fashion-week-tampa-bay-2009-photo-review/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:41:09 +0000 Chip Weiner http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=36983
The 2010 collections of 15 local and regional  designers were featured in this years Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009. The event, held at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk, was packed full of  fabulous fashion, VIP soirees, after parties, vendor and exhibitor boutiques, and two nights of runway couture. The organizers have a two-fold mission: to bring together emerging and [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=36983 0
The 2010 collections of 15 local and regional  designers were featured in this years Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009. The event, held at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk, was packed full of  fabulous fashion, VIP soirees, after parties, vendor and exhibitor boutiques, and two nights of runway couture. The organizers have a two-fold mission: to bring together emerging and [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/photo-show-review-tape-delay-slow-claw-at-new-world-brewery/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/photo-show-review-tape-delay-slow-claw-at-new-world-brewery/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:53:21 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=35879
A wrap of the Friday night show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=35879 0
A wrap of the Friday night show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/14/photo-show-review-vasti-acho-brother-chris-tolan/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/14/photo-show-review-vasti-acho-brother-chris-tolan/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:30:57 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=34577
And now for something completely different … An anomalous evening of music was presented by ThxMgmt at New World Brewery featuring Orlando’s Vasti (pictured below), and Tampa’s Acho Brother and Chris Tolan this past Saturday, September 12. Vasti Vasti is a new refreshing dance-friendly indie rock band featuring the silky smooth vocals of Laiza Rodriguez. From [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=34577 0
And now for something completely different … An anomalous evening of music was presented by ThxMgmt at New World Brewery featuring Orlando’s Vasti (pictured below), and Tampa’s Acho Brother and Chris Tolan this past Saturday, September 12. Vasti Vasti is a new refreshing dance-friendly indie rock band featuring the silky smooth vocals of Laiza Rodriguez. From [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/14/photo-review-pet-shop-boys-at-tampa-bay-performing-arts-center/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/14/photo-review-pet-shop-boys-at-tampa-bay-performing-arts-center/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:34:01 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=34749
Here are some pics of British electro music duo Pet Shop Boys from their show at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Carol Morsani Hall last Thursday, September 10. Neil Tennant; check out the full gallery after the jump. Chris Lowe on synths. Tennant and Lowe making their grand entrance. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=34749 0
Here are some pics of British electro music duo Pet Shop Boys from their show at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center’s Carol Morsani Hall last Thursday, September 10. Neil Tennant; check out the full gallery after the jump. Chris Lowe on synths. Tennant and Lowe making their grand entrance. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/14/photo-review-have-gun-will-travel-matt-butcher-john-ralston-mike-dunn-at-new-world-brewery/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/14/photo-review-have-gun-will-travel-matt-butcher-john-ralston-mike-dunn-at-new-world-brewery/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:56 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=34576
A wrap of the Friday night show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=34576 0
A wrap of the Friday night show. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/07/photo-review-the-beach-boys-at-tropicana-field/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/07/photo-review-the-beach-boys-at-tropicana-field/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:17:35 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=33368
American pop music icons The Beach Boys (sans Brian Wilson) took the field this past Saturday, September 5, closing the post-Rays game concert series. The Beach Boys Founding Member of the Beach Boys, Mike Love Beach Boys member Bruce Johnson, right, on keys. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=33368 0
American pop music icons The Beach Boys (sans Brian Wilson) took the field this past Saturday, September 5, closing the post-Rays game concert series. The Beach Boys Founding Member of the Beach Boys, Mike Love Beach Boys member Bruce Johnson, right, on keys. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/04/summer-jam-review-in-pictures/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/04/summer-jam-review-in-pictures/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:47:45 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=32760
Nicole presents photos from the fest as well as her take on a few of the acts.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=32760 0
Nicole presents photos from the fest as well as her take on a few of the acts. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/02/parachute-musical-winter-sounds/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/02/parachute-musical-winter-sounds/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:15:23 +0000 elawgrrl http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=32742
Parachute Musical and The Winter Sounds descended on New World Brewery in Ybor City this past Friday, August 28, for a New Granada Presents show. Parachute Musical Every now and then I randomly come across a band that makes me smile every time I hear them. My first such band was Operation Ivy. To this day, I [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=32742 0
Parachute Musical and The Winter Sounds descended on New World Brewery in Ybor City this past Friday, August 28, for a New Granada Presents show. Parachute Musical Every now and then I randomly come across a band that makes me smile every time I hear them. My first such band was Operation Ivy. To this day, I [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/01/photo-review-jamie-foxx-at-tampa-bay-performing-arts-center/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/01/photo-review-jamie-foxx-at-tampa-bay-performing-arts-center/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:00:42 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=32508
Comedian-actor-singer Jamie Foxx at TBPAC’s Carol Morsani Hall on Monday, August 31, where he performed to a near-capacity crowd. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=32508 0
Comedian-actor-singer Jamie Foxx at TBPAC’s Carol Morsani Hall on Monday, August 31, where he performed to a near-capacity crowd. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/31/summer-jam-5-review-part-i-blind-mans-colour-shunda-k-mogul-street-reserve-and-alexander-the-grapes/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/31/summer-jam-5-review-part-i-blind-mans-colour-shunda-k-mogul-street-reserve-and-alexander-the-grapes/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:49:29 +0000 Leilani Polk http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=32103
Mogul Street Reserve pictured at right; all photos by Phil Bardi. Despite being bone-weary and mentally exhausted, I slagged my tired ass down to Ybor City and made it to Summer Jam 5 just before sunset to enjoy the mini-fest’s variety of musical offerings, a huge roster of quality local acts as well as the few [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=32103 0
Mogul Street Reserve pictured at right; all photos by Phil Bardi. Despite being bone-weary and mentally exhausted, I slagged my tired ass down to Ybor City and made it to Summer Jam 5 just before sunset to enjoy the mini-fest’s variety of musical offerings, a huge roster of quality local acts as well as the few [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/24/photo-review-crosby-stills-and-nash-at-ruth-eckerd-hall/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/24/photo-review-crosby-stills-and-nash-at-ruth-eckerd-hall/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:14:17 +0000 Tracy May http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=30696
Some hot shots from the Saturday evening show.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=30696 0
Some hot shots from the Saturday evening show.