Tampa Calling

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A form of influenza caused by overly aggressive pigs (also known as law enforcement professionals) that occurs commonly after close encounters with these infectious vermin. Symptoms include nausea, despair, and a general lack of a good time.

After a successful performance at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg, I caught a flight this past Friday to rock mics with the rest of B.A.S.E. Inc at Radford University’s Quadfest 2009 in Virginia. We were all excited to play a show together for the first time on our home turf. Little did we know that we were the ones about to get played.

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The Police are revisiting the Sunshine State — but not Tampa again. Sting & co. will perform at the Amway Center in Orlando on May 16 and at Cruzan (formerly Sound Advice) Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on May 17. Elvis Costello & The Imposters open both dates.

Photo credit: Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic.

The idea of seeing Costello again excites me more than catching the much ballyhooed Police reunion tour. Sting’s voice has always grated me. Most of his lyrics, too. Just saying.

Ticket info:

Tickets for the North American concert dates will again be scaled at $225.00, $90.00 and $50.00 in most markets (plus applicable service fees) and will go on sale this weekend (February 23-25). There will be a 4 ticket limit per person in the amphitheatre pavilions and for the top price tiered tickets n the arenas. Visit www.thepolice.com and/or www.livenation.com for complete on-sale information in your city.

Join The Police Fan Club at ThePolice.com for access to tickets, contests and more. Gear up for tour in the official Police Store! For a limited time, fan club members get free shipping on orders of $110 or more, plus 5% off!