MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Dave Matthews Band
TAMPA — Dave Matthews Band will perform on Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.
Tickets start at $69.50. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com.
Dave Matthews Band has sold a collective 38 million CDs and DVDs combined and more than 25 million tickets since inception, making them the second largest ticket-seller in history. The band’s new album, “Walk Around the Moon,” is their 10th studio release and their first studio album since 2018’s “Come Tomorrow.” It reached the Top 5 on the U.S. charts.
In 1991, vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews decided to put some songs he had written on tape and sought the assistance of drummer Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who were both accomplished jazz musicians in the local Charlottesville, Virginia, music scene. A 16-year-old bassist — Stefan Lessard — came on board shortly thereafter. Their infectious, distinctive sound garnered lots of early attention and a die-hard loyal fan base, catapulting the band into one of the most successful touring acts of the past three decades.
The group has since released 10 studio albums and numerous live recordings since the 1994 release of its major label debut, “Under the Table and Dreaming.” The Grammy-winning band’s many hits include “What Would You Say,” “Crash Into Me,” “Too Much,” “Everyday,” “American Baby,” “Funny the Way It Is,” “Mercy” and “Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin).”
In 2026, Dave Matthews Band continues its long‑standing support of The Nature Conservancy’s global reforestation efforts. DMB is committing to plant 1 million more this year, bringing the total to 7 million trees in 2026. Learn more about this work with The Nature Conservancy at dmbtrees.org.
Central Park Performing Arts Center
Paul Gilbert
LARGO — Legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert will perform on Friday, May 22, 8 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.
Tickets start at $25. Visit LargoArts.com or call 727-587-6793.
Gilbert will be performing with his full band, bringing his latest project, “WROC,” to the stage.
Best known as a co-founder of Mr. Big and Racer X, Paul Gilbert is celebrated worldwide for his shredding talent, melodic sensibility, and genre-spanning career. Over decades as a solo artist and band member, Gilbert has built a reputation for pairing jaw-dropping guitar work, moving effortlessly between hard rock, metal, and pop-influenced songwriting.
Gilbert’s newest album, “WROC” (2026), takes inspiration from George Washington’s Rules of Civility. The result is a collection of high-energy rock songs that blend humor, history, and precision guitar work.
Opening the show is guitarist Greg Koch, named by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation as one of the top unsung guitarists, and Wisconsin Area Music Industry Hall of Fame inductee.
Ferg’s Concert Pavilion
The Wilson Van
ST. PETERSBURG — The Wilson Van will perform on Sunday, May 24, 7 p.m., at Ferg’s Concert Pavilion, 1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $35. Visit www.fergssportsbar.com.
Film, stage and television actor Patrick Wilson joins his brother Paul and Mark Wilson to present a high-energy rock benefit concert at Ferg’s. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Wilson Family Foundation.
Paul is also an actor and Mark is a 10-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor. All three are musicians. They gather with friends and other family members to perform for special causes each year.
The Wilsons will be joined by special guests Aubrey Wollett, a Nashville singer-songwriter originally from the Tampa Bay area who is releasing new music this summer.
Jannus Live
The 502s
ST. PETERSBURG — The 502s will perform on Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $38.87. Visit www.jannuslive.com.
According to Big Loud, The 502s are a beach folk band from Maitland, often called “the happiest band on Earth.” With breezy banjos, shout-along choruses and an energy that bursts like a cannonball into a swimming pool, their music feels like sunshine you can dance to. Their song “Just A Little While” made a viral splash with over 150 million streams to date.
Last fall the band embarked on their “Easy Street Tour” which hit iconic stages across North America including New York’s Irving Plaza and West Hollywood’s Troubadour. Pouring their unbridled energy and eclectic musicality into their most adventurous offering to date, The 502s’ new album “Easy Street” is out now.
Jannus Live
Santigold
ST. PETERSBURG — Santigold will perform on Friday, May 22, 8 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $47.38. Visit www.jannuslive.com.
Santigold — born Santi White — is a fiercely innovative artist always looking to break from the limitations of the music business. Her most recent studio album, “Spirituals,” was released in 2022. It is the first Santigold album released on her own label Little Jerk Records. The album captures the feeling of surviving in the modern world while elevating yourself to new places. It was mostly recorded during the 2020 lockdown.
While taking yourself to new places is core to Santigold’s outlook, at this point in her impressive career, she has always been an artist who has charted new paths in the world of pop music and beyond, breaking down barriers of genre along the way, further cementing her as an essential artist when surveying the last two decades of popular culture at large.
Jannus Live
Protoje
ST. PETERSBURG — Contemporary Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter Protoje will perform on Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $48.58. Visit www.jannuslive.com.
A visionary and an architect of sound, Protoje has redefined what it means to be a modern artist, blending the rich heritage of reggae with the fresh influence of hip-hop, soul, and jazz. From his roots in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, Protoje’s journey is one marked by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to his craft.
In 2014, with his iconic track “Who Knows” featuring Chronixx, Protoje became a prominent figure of the “reggae revival” movement. But it didn’t stop there — his journey took him to uncharted territory, collaborating with global superstars like Jorja Smith, Alicia Keys, Pa Salieu, Wiz Khalifa and many more. His track “Switch It Up” featuring Koffee made its way into Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist, a testament to Protoje’s cross-generational appeal and cultural resonance.
Protoje’s new album, “The Art of Acceptance,” was released on April 17.
Music4Life Living Arts Center
Ari Hest
CLEARWATER — Ari Hest will perform on Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m., at the Music4Life Living Arts Center, 1204 Rogers St., Clearwater.
Visit wileyhouseconcerts.org.
According to his website, Hest has crafted a unique path in music, independently building a loyal following through relentless college touring, then on to major label albums, and then reimagining listener engagement through fan-driven projects like “52” and his Patreon-powered “The Treehouse Project.”
A Grammy nominated singer/songwriter who began his career two decades ago, he’s performed both in the United States and abroad with artists such as The Indigo Girls, Martin Sexton, Judy Collins and Suzanne Vega.
Ari’s newest endeavor, “The Treehouse Project,” has him writing, recording and releasing a song on his Patreon every two weeks since early 2022. Based on the votes of his subscribers, he remixes the 10 favorite songs from each year and releases an album. The project is currently in its fourth year and is approaching 100 original songs.
The Palladium
Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton
ST. PETERSBURG — Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton will perform on Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $30. Visit mypalladium.org.
The Sauce Boss is totally unique, with high energy originals, a commanding stage presence, and a musical/cooking demonstration. He makes a pot of gumbo onstage, mixing media like cornbread, literally singing the recipe. At the end of the show Wharton shares a sample of the gumbo with the crowd, turning strangers into friends as they flock to get a taste of community which no one else can deliver.
Wharton is the guy Jimmy Buffett sang about in his song “I Will Play for Gumbo.” Wharton’s anthem, “Let the Big Dog Eat,” is included on Buffett’s “Late Night Menu at the Margaritaville Café” album. Albert Castiglia released his cover of the tune, and it hit No. 1 on blues charts. “Let the Big Dog Eat” has also appeared in the film “Something Wild.”
The BayCare Sound
Sam Barber
CLEARWATER — Multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Sam Barber will bring “The American Route Tour” to the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $48.25. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
The concert also will feature special guests Michael Marcagi and Bebe Stockwell.
Barber captures the experience, uncertainty, wisdom, and promise of coming-of-age on his 2025 EP, “Music for the Soul” on Atlantic Records. Empathetic songwriting, eloquent instrumentation, and a downright spirit-shaking voice brought him from a farm in Missouri to the doorstep of superstardom. Following the breakout success of his 2024 debut album, “Restless Mind,” the new EP chronicles how he got here and where he’s headed next. Beyond the acclaimed immediate fan favorite “Man of the Year,” the single “Home Tonight” layers his gritty full-bodied vocals above naked acoustic guitar staring down unrepentant loneliness and unrequited love.
Prior, Barber delivered the platinum certified “Straight and Narrow,” “Better Year,” and “Indigo” featuring Avery Anna, gathering more than 2 billion streams to date and selling out headline tours across the globe.
Hard Rock Event Center
Alter Bridge
TAMPA — Alter Bridge will bring “What Lies Within Tour” to the Tampa Bay area on Sunday, May 24, 7 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.
Tickets start at $60. Visit Ticketmaster.com or seminolehardrocktampa.com.
Back in 2004, four lifelong musicians got together in Florida. Even though they had traveled separate paths, similar lessons learned, wisdom earned, and dues paid united these gentlemen — Myles Kennedy, vocals and guitar; Mark Tremonti, guitar and vocals; Brian Marshall, bass; and Scott Phillips, drums — as Alter Bridge.
Over the ensuing two decades, the band endured countless trials and tribulations, defied all odds, and rose to the head of the pack as a hard rock juggernaut, cementing a singular legacy by selling out arenas, gathering nearly one billion streams, inciting international acclaim, and quietly attracting a diehard audience.
Beginning with the Top 5 entry of 2004’s gold certified “One Day Remains,” the band has scored six consecutive Top 20 debuts on the Billboard 200.
Channeling the same hunger, the band continues to push themselves on their self-titled eighth full-length offering on Napalm Records. It embodies everything they’re known for such as the precise riffs, towering hooks, and solos that practically break guitar strings as they burst through the clouds.
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Triumph
TAMPA — Triumph will perform on Sunday, May 24, 8 p.m., at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.
Tickets start at $68.20. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com.
Triumph is the legendary Canadian hard-rock power trio formed in Mississauga in 1975, featuring Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore. Known for musical mastery, innovation, and an unwavering connection to their fans, Triumph’s anthems — marked by hope, empowerment, and resilience — helped shape a generation and continue to resonate worldwide.
From local Ontario venues to sold-out arenas around the globe, Triumph achieved international acclaim through headline tours and iconic festival performances, including the 1983 US Festival before 500,000 fans, the Texas World Music Festival, The World Series of Rock, and Day on the Green. Their hits — “Lay It on the Line,” “Magic Power,” and “Fight the Good Fight” — combined with pioneering stage productions featuring pyrotechnics, laser lighting, and theatrical flair, helped define arena rock.
Selling over 15 million albums worldwide with multiple gold and platinum certifications, Triumph has been inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame (2007), the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2008), Canada’s Walk of Fame (2019), and the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (2025).
With the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour and the 2025 Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph, the band celebrates a legacy that grows stronger with every decade — proof that Triumph’s journey from Ontario stages to global acclaim is a true rock & roll success story.
Crowbar
Juice
TAMPA — Juice will perform on Sunday, May 24, 6 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa.
Tickets start at $26.99. Visit www.crowbarybor.com.
The Brooklyn-based, six-piece multi-genre band is known for blending rock, pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Boasting three vocalists, the band often incorporates elaborate harmonies.
Band members include Ben Stevens, Christian Rose, Kamau Burton, Daniel Moss, and Rami El-Abidin.
The Orpheum
Citizen Soldier
TAMPA — Citizen Soldier will perform on Wednesday, May 20, 6 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.
Tickets start at $40.80. Visit www.theorpheum.com.
Citizen Soldier was founded in 2016 when frontman Jake Segura penned the lyrics to “Let It Burn” from a psychiatric hospital. Now practicing as a clinical therapist, he implements intensely emotional lyrical themes on mental health into their music. The band presents an accessible message that combats stigmatization and provides a group therapy dynamic.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Segura is joined by guitarists Matt Duffney and Kooper Hanosky, bassist/keyboardist Wonitta, and drummer Kyle Persell.
The Ritz
Krewella
TAMPA — Electronic dance music band Krewella will perform on Friday, May 22, 10 p.m., at the Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa.
Tickets start at $31.67. Visit www.theritzybor.com.
Krewella features sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf. Born in Houston to a Pakistani father and German-Lithuanian-American mother, their multicultural background influences their art. Always experimental, they’ve carved out their own niche in EDM.
Krewella began as high schoolers in 2007 and broke into the scene in 2012 with their chart-topping self-released debut EP, “Play Hard.” They kept the momentum going in 2013 with their debut album, “Get Wet,” and the platinum-selling hit single “Alive.”
Their most recent studio album, “The Body Never Lies,” was released in 2022.
Skipper’s Smokehouse
Danielle Nicole
TAMPA — Danielle Nicole will perform on Friday, May 22, 8 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.
Tickets are $20 in advance. Visit skipperssmokehouse.com. Brody Buster also will perform.
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Nicole has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad.
According to her website, she was initially influenced by her parents. She recalls seeing her father playing blues guitar and her mother singing with the group Little Eva & The Works. With her two brothers, Nick and Kris, she became a member of Trampled Under Foot, which found initial popularity in the Midwest and international recognition throughout the early 2000s though 2015. They released seven albums.
Nicole embarked on her solo career with “Wolf Den” (2015), which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Blues charts and amassed 12 million Spotify streams. “Cry No More” (2018) followed; the record was nominated for a Grammy in the Contemporary Blues category and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts. “The Love You Bleed” (2024) is her most recent release, and was No. 1 on Billboard Blues, Amazon and iTunes.