Hilary Duff plays the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on June 23.

Hilary Duff plays the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on June 23.

Music scene: A quick look at concerts and music festivals on the way to the Tampa Bay area

By LEE CLARK ZUMPE, Tampa Bay Beacons

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

Hilary Duff

TAMPA — Hilary Duff is on the road in support of her new album, “luck… or something,” released on Feb. 20. She will perform on Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m., at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.

Tickets start at $93.60. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com.

One of the defining stars of her generation, multiplatinum global icon Hilary Duff is returning to the pop world with her boldest and most self-assured project yet. After rising to fame as the titular star of the Disney Channel blockbuster, “Lizzie McGuire,” Duff first kicked off her music career with 2003’s platinum “Metamorphosis,” featuring the Top 40-charting “So Yesterday” and “Come Clean.” She then released her platinum-selling 2004 self-titled LP and 2007 autobiographical dance-pop collection “Dignity.” With those three albums alone selling a collective 15 million copies worldwide, she also established herself as a producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times-bestselling author, all while continuing to deliver standout performances in TV and film, including her award-nominated turn on Darren Star’s “Younger.”

Recently signed to Atlantic Records, Duff is now launching a thrilling new chapter and sharing her first new music since 2015’s “Breathe In. Breathe Out.”

The BayCare Sound

Billy Currington

CLEARWATER — Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Billy Currington will perform on Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.

Tickets start at $50. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts, parlaying his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense into some of the format’s most memorable hits. Across multiple platinum-certified albums, the Georgia native has tallied 12 No. 1 singles, including hit “People Are Crazy,” “Good Directions,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” plus “Do I Make You Wanna,” “We Are Tonight,” and more. Equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems as well as exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad, Currington has recently released new songs “Everything Is Changing,” “City Don’t” and “Anchor Man.”

Jannus Live

The Runarounds

ST. PETERSBURG — The Runarounds will bring their “Minivan Tour” to the Tampa Bay area for a show on Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $47.70. Visit www.jannuslive.com.

The Runarounds are a five-piece alt-rock band featuring Axel Ellis (guitar/vocals), Jesse Golliher (bass/vocals), William Lipton (guitar/vocals), and Zende Murdock (drums). The band was originally put together by Jonas Pate and Axel Ellis, creators of the series “Outer Banks,” specifically to perform on the show. Pate recognized their talent and created a separate show, the Prime Video series “The Runarounds,” revolving around the band.

Based on the success of the series, the band launched a tour in 2025 and released a single, “Chasing the Good Times.”

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Vince Gill

CLEARWATER — Vince Gill will perform on Friday, June 19, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Tickets start at $81.25. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.

The 22-time Grammy winner and highly acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist, and producer will embark on a summer tour beginning June 18 that will include a six-night residency in Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Gill has spent much of the last nine years as a touring member of the Eagles. The iconic band is currently amid a lengthy run of performances before sellout crowds at Sphere in Las Vegas. He will continue to perform with the Eagles.

To honor this 50-year career milestone of leaving home in Oklahoma to begin his career as a performer, Gill is curating a series of EPs to be released over the course of a year, thematically titled “50 Years From Home.”

As always, the Musicians Hall of Fame member will be joined on stage by a stellar cast of musicians.

One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s Single and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and eight Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2025, was presented with the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Gill’s compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2014.

Eden Brent takes the stage at the Palladium on June 18.
Eden Brent takes the stage at the Palladium on June 18. [ Photo by BILL STEBER ]

The Palladium

Eden Brent

ST. PETERSBURG — Mississippi Delta native Eden Brent will perform on Thursday, June 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

Tickets start at $20. Visit mypalladium.org.

According to the Tina Terry Agency, Brent is a piano-pounding, juke-joint hollering powerhouse of American music. A legendary performer and southern songwriter, she spent the first two decades of her career under the tutelage of Abie “Boogaloo” Ames, before winning the Blues Foundation Challenge and bouncing onto the international scene. Since then, she has been accruing awards and accolades, including three Blues Music Award wins, a prestigious Mississippi Arts Commission Folk Arts Fellowship, an NPR Weekend Edition feature, and numerous Living Blues and Blues Blast nominations.

With a career spanning 40 years, Brent plays clubs, concerts and festivals like the down-home Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, Mississippi; and the epic New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. She travels to faraway events like Blues in Hell, Norway, and Duvel Blues Festival in Belgium. She frequently hosts the Piano Bar aboard the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise and is recognized as one of today’s leading blues artists, continuing the legacy of Mississippi’s trailblazing blues women like Lucille Bogan, Memphis Minnie, Lil Green and Denise LaSalle.

Her new album, “Getaway Blues,” presents nine original songs recorded in London with a four-piece band.

Josh Groban brings his tour to the Benchmark International Arena on June 19.
Josh Groban brings his tour to the Benchmark International Arena on June 19. [ Photo by JEN McCORD ]

Benchmark International Arena

Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson

TAMPA — Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson will perform on Friday, June 19, 8 p.m., at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.

Tickets start at $99.60. Visit www.benchmarkintlarena.com.

Groban — the Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award nominated singer, songwriter, and actor — is on the road this summer with special guest Jennifer Hudson, an Oscar, Tony and Emmy winning artist, actor, producer and host.

Produced by Live Nation and presented by Stifel, the tour offers a rare opportunity to experience two of the most powerful and acclaimed voices sharing one stage for an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and beloved hits.

Last year, Groban reflected on an incredible body of work, sharing “Gems,” followed by its deluxe edition in June. Encompassing over two decades of definitive ballads, “Gems” traces Groban’s impact on popular culture throughout his illustrious career. Groban also lit up the Las Vegas Strip with a sold-out, exclusive five-night run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, featuring his hits-focused production, “Josh Groban: Gems Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement.” In September, he performed back-to-back sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl, taking audiences on a captivating journey through songs from his illustrious career with the accompaniment of Thomas Wilkins and the LA Philharmonic.

More recently, Groban released “Hidden Gems” via Reprise Records. This carefully curated collection of fan-favorite rarities, deep cuts and previously unavailable tracks includes a new song, “The Constant,” co-written with Pasek & Paul and produced by Dan Romer.

Hudson is an entertainment icon. Her nationally syndicated talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” is the recipient of 13 Daytime Emmy Award nominations and two People’s Choice Awards nominations. The show, which continually features an impressive lineup of guests, earned her the AAFCA We See You Award, GLAAD’s Excellence in Media Award and multiple NAACP Image Awards for Best Talk Show Host and Outstanding Talk Series. Last October, Hudson released her Grammy nominated first holiday album, “The Gift of Love,” which features genre-defying, world-class collaborations on classics and original songs.

The raucous duo '68 bring their farewell tour to the Orpheum on June 19.
The raucous duo '68 bring their farewell tour to the Orpheum on June 19. [ Photo courtesy of PURE NOISE RECORDS ]

The Orpheum

’68

TAMPA — The noise rock band ’68 will perform on Friday, June 19, 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $32.51. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, ’68 currently features guitarist and vocalist Josh Scogin and drummer Nikko Yamada. According to their artist page at Pure Noise Records, ’68 is a ride for everyone on both sides of the speakers as the hurricane swirls around the frenzied duo. The provocative, impulsive, controlled chaos unleashed by ’68 is a musical conversation between artist and audience.

The duo recently released their final album, “They Are Survived,” last month.

The Orpheum

Famous Last Words

TAMPA — Metalcore outfit Famous Last Words will perform on Saturday, June 20, 5 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $15.44. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

The band formed in Petoskey, Michigan, in 2008. Merging fervid vocals with crushing guitar tones, dark instrumentation, and conceptual material, their songs explore themes that span across the emotional spectrum, creating a bold, harmonious marriage of music, lyrics, and storytelling.

Famous Last Words have toured two countries and 48 states over the course of their career. The band has released six EPs and three LPs with notable producers, such as Joey Sturgis, Taylor Larson, Matt Good, Cameron Mizell, and Nick Sampson. Current band members include vocalist Jeremy “JT” Tollas, bassist Tyler Myklebust, guitarist Evan Foley, and drummer Cody Paige.

The Orpheum

Spite

TAMPA — Deathcore band Spite will perform on Sunday, June 21, 6 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $38.25. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

Spite formed in 2014 in California’s Bay Area, known for their brutal deathcore blending metalcore, grindcore, and nu-metal. Fronted by Darius Tehrani, they’ve dropped tracks like “Kill or Be Killed” and “Reign in Hell.” In 2022, the band released “Dedication to Flesh.” Their most recent album, “New World Killer,” was released in 2025.

The Orpheum

Lowertown

TAMPA — Indie rockers Lowertown will perform on Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m., at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa.

Tickets start at $20.97. Visit www.theorpheum.com.

According to the Powerline Agency, the songwriting partnership of Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg has faced serious challenges in recent years. Constant touring, a label split, creative frustrations, and an unhealthy attachment strained both their collaboration and their friendship. All these issues were intensified by the turbulence of their late teens and early 20s.

Eventually, the pair realized they needed to reconnect with their roots. Those roots lie in Atlanta, Georgia — among forests, DIY venues, punk communities, and Weinberg’s family basement — but also on the early internet. The band grew up on Tumblr and Reddit, in digital spaces that fostered real-world connections through concerts and shared passions. During the pandemic, they saw these spaces become commodified or disappear, leaving a void for genuine community. From that void, their new album, “Ugly Duckling Union,” was born.

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