The BayCare Sound
Deep Purple & Kansas
CLEARWATER — Rock royalty Deep Purple will perform on Saturday, Aug. 8, 6 p.m., at The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.
Also performing will be special guest Kansas. Tickets start at $56.50. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.
Having sold more than 100 million albums and filled global stadiums and arenas for decades, there’s little wonder that the Deep Purple’s influence is so highly regarded. The band was presented the Legend Award at the 2008 World Music Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
With a body of work spanning seven decades, Deep Purple has helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre while progressively moving into new areas. The celebrated MKII line up of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore were responsible for creating many of the defining rock albums of the early ’70s, including “Made In Japan,” universally accepted as one of the most important and influential live albums of all time.
Deep Purple has continued to release No. 1 albums and tour globally since forming in 1968, with little rest. The past 10 years alone has seen the band achieve over 2 million album sales and four consecutive No. 1’s in Germany for their last four studio albums, all of which have also attained top positions across Europe.
With a career spanning five decades, Kansas has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.
Composing a catalogue that includes 16 studio albums and five live albums, Kansas has produced eight gold albums and three sextuple-platinum albums, including “Leftoverture,” “Point of Know Return,” and “Best of Kansas.” Their achievements also include the platinum live album “Two for the Show,” the quadruple-platinum single “Carry On Wayward Son,” and the triple-platinum single “Dust in the Wind.”
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Changes: A Tribute to the Music of David Bowie
CLEARWATER — Changes: A Tribute to the Music of David Bowie will be presented on Friday, Aug 7, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.
Tickets start at $48.25. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Changes: A Tribute to the Music of David Bowie will feature the Florida Rock Symphony showcasing the genre-bending genius of David Bowie. From glam to soul, funk to art rock, Changes captures the magic of Bowie’s music. The show fuses a live symphony orchestra with a rock band. From Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, Bowie’s evolution comes alive in lush arrangements and powerhouse vocals
Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Gold Dust Woman
CLEARWATER — Gold Dust Woman will perform on Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.
Tickets start at $34. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call 727-791-7400.
Gold Dust Woman is not just a tribute band — it’s a celebration of the timeless music, mystique and magic of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Fronted by Janet Soluri, Gold Dust Woman has become a must-see experience for fans who want to relive the authentic sound and spirit of one of the greatest rock bands in history.
As the band’s lead vocalist and driving creative force, Soluri has spent years studying Stevie Nicks’s one-of-a-kind vocal style, stage presence and signature fashion.
While the Fleetwood Mac catalog remains an essential part of the show, the heart of the experience lies in bringing Nicks’s solo legacy to life with renditions of “Stand Back” and “Edge of Seventeen.”
Gold Dust Woman is backed by a group of world-class musicians.
Jannus Live
Nine Vicious
ST. PETERSBURG — Rapper Nine Vicious will perform on Sunday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg.
This show is sold out according to the venue. For information, visit www.jannuslive.com.
According to his official website, Nine Vicious constructs live shows around layers of distorted electronics and abrasive guitar lines that generate a heavy, immersive atmosphere marked by controlled shadows, synchronized lighting shifts and sustained low-end frequencies designed to press against the chest. Audiences tend to consist of listeners drawn to alternative electronic and industrial-leaning material, individuals who follow experimental production techniques and favor performances that prioritize texture and repetition over conventional song structures.
The rapper is on the road in support of his new album, “Emotions,” released in April through Studio Addicts and Create Music. The album is a follow-up to his EP “B4EM,” released in January.
Mahaffey Theater
Mon Laferte
ST. PETERSBURG — Mon Laferte will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m., at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg.
Tickets start at $79.40. Visit themahaffey.com.
Mon Laferte is one of the most influential voices and creative minds in contemporary Latin American music. A singer-songwriter, producer and visual artist, she has built a body of work that crosses genres and disciplines with an intense, visceral identity that is constantly evolving.
With multiple Latin Grammy Awards, numerous international awards and Grammy nominations, global tours, and a commanding stage presence, she has established herself as a fierce narrator of human emotion. Across nine studio albums, her work — ranging from bolero to electronic music and vocal experimentation — coexists with a prolific visual production in painting, photography, and performance art. She has brought her work to emblematic stages and festivals such as Coachella, the Hollywood Bowl, Auditorio Nacional and the Olympia in Paris, and has performed in iconic venues including Madison Square Garden.
In 2025, she made her musical theater debut portraying Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” at Teatro Insurgentes, receiving praise for her dramatic strength and stage versatility. Her aesthetic and artistic vision have set trends: artists, designers, and creators consistently find inspiration in her sonic and visual universe. This influence is further amplified through her exhibitions in Chile, Mexico, and the United States, including “Recolectoras. Violeta Parra y Mon Laferte” at MUSA in Guadalajara, as well as in the Netflix documentary “Te Amo Mon Laferte,” which reveals the complexity and power of her creative process.
Benchmark International Arena
Mumford & Sons
TAMPA — English folk rock band Mumford & Sons will perform on Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., at Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
Tickets start at $54.70. Visit www.benchmarkintlarena.com.
Mumford & Sons are on the road in support of their new album, “Prizefighter,” released in February via Glassnote Records/Gentlemen of the Road.
Long celebrated for their electric live performances, touring has defined Mumford & Sons from the beginning, in shaping their sound, building their global fanbase and fostering their collaborative spirit. Continuing that tradition, the group kicked off their massive North American headline “Prizefighter Tour” in June.
Co-produced and co-written with The National’s Aaron Dessner, “Prizefighter” features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez.
Less than a year from the arrival of “Rushmere,” the band’s No. 1 album in March 2025, Mumford & Sons take full advantage of a prolific period of songwriting with another full-length record in quick succession.