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Tampa will host an exhilarating weekend of music with the Sessanta V2.0 concert featuring Maynard James Keenan and his bands. Additionally, ’80s rock icons Billy Idol and Joan Jett will share the stage. Other highlights include an acoustic show honoring Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and local jazz tribute concerts. Performances range from electronic music to theater productions, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere across the city.
Tampa is gearing up for a weekend filled with musical performances as renowned tool frontman Maynard James Keenan takes center stage in the highly anticipated Sessanta V2.0 concert. Scheduled for Saturday night at the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre, this unique concert will feature Keenan’s other influential bands, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, alongside Primus. The event is set to offer an unprecedented experience, with musicians swapping roles throughout the show, aiming to innovate and reshape live concert expectations.
Tickets for the Sessanta V2.0 concert are currently available through Ticketmaster and are anticipated to sell quickly due to the excitement surrounding the unusual format.
In addition to Keenan’s performance, Saturday will also feature ’80s rock icon Billy Idol at the same amphitheater, sharing the evening with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Fans looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane will be in for a treat as both acts are known for their timeless rock anthems.
On a different note, an acoustic show titled “Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young” is set to take place at Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre. This heartfelt performance will include musicians directly related to the original group, promising an emotionally rich experience for attendees. The show will also feature poignant photography from Henry Diltz, celebrated for capturing iconic moments of numerous legendary artists.
Tonight, the **Palladium Theatre** in St. Pete will honor the memory of the late vocalist Synia Carroll by hosting a special concert featuring local Bay area jazz musicians. This tribute aims to showcase the musical legacy left by Carroll, who was a beloved figure in the local jazz community.
Other standout events include a performance by Noah Reid at Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre tonight, followed by singer-songwriter Matt Kearney the following day. For those looking for comedic entertainment, the We Them One’s Comedy Tour will be hosted by Mike Epps at Amalie Arena on Saturday, featuring performances from several popular comedians, including Country Wayne and Lil Duval.
On the electronic music scene, British artist Elderbrook will be performing at the BayCare Sound amphitheater in Clearwater on Saturday, known for his introspective lyrics and vibrant soundscapes.
As the weekend progresses, Cuban singer Lenier is set to entertain audiences on Sunday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa. Also on Sunday, Valerie Gillespie will headline a Women in Jazz show at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, featuring a matinee performance celebrating female contributions to the jazz genre.
Theatrical enthusiasts will find several productions worth noting. ThinkTank Theatre is premiering “Songs For a New World,” a musical by Jason Robert Brown at the JCC on the Cohn Campus in Tampa. Additionally, The Butterfly’s Evil Spell, an adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s 1920 play, opens at Jobsite Theater in Tampa on Friday. Theatregoers can catch the madcap comedy For Closure! by Hannah Benitez, which concludes its run at the freeFall Theatre in St. Pete this weekend, alongside Morningside, a comedy by Stageworks, also wrapping up shortly.
Mosic lovers can look forward to a concert by the Tampa Bay Symphony, conducted by Mark Sforzini, featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade and more this Friday. The Florida Orchestra will also be performing Copland’s Symphony No. 3 and additional pieces throughout the weekend in both Tampa and St. Petersburg.
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Additional Resources
- Jambands: Tool Announce First-Ever Tool in the Sand Concert Getaway
- Wikipedia: Maynard James Keenan
- Loudwire: A Perfect Circle, Primus, Puscifer 2025 Tour Dates
- Google Search: A Perfect Circle
- Phoenix New Times: Maynard James Keenan Announces 2025 Leg of Sessanta Tour
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Rock Music
- Pitchfork: Tool Announce 2022 Tour
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