🏴‍☠️ Country Thunder is coming to Tampa!

This weekend is light action, I’m sure it’s due to time of year but there are some good acts to check out like Styx and Steve Martin with Martin Short.🔥 🔥 🔥 
Sadly, local live music venue Hooch & Hive, is permanently closed so they won’t be on our lists any more.

SPONSOR: AMERICAN SOCIAL
Do you enjoy eating a nice meal looking out over the water and watching boats cruise by? Created by two long-time friends, American Social is a place where traditions are born and legends live on. They offer an exciting atmosphere and unmatched level of service, making AmSo the perfect spot for meeting up, hosting a party or catching a game. See and be seen while enjoying bold flavors, sipping on specialty cocktails or raising a glass to great friends and good times. ===> American Social <===

EARLY ALERT:
Country Thunder coming to Tampa, May 2-4 - Get Your Tickets Now Before They Are Sold Out. Riley Green - Blake Shelton - Jelly Roll - Tix&Info

Monster Jam with the Monster trucks getting air! Feb. 1-2 Tix&Info

MUSIC EVENTS UPCOMING 👀 
Tampa State Fairgrounds:
1/15-19 2025 RV SuperShow - Tix&Info 

Amalie Arena:
1/10 Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence Tour - Tix&Info

Hard Rock Hotel/Casino:
1/9 Sarah Silverman: Postmortem Tix&Info

Candlelight Concerts:
1/9 Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles - Tix&Info
1-8 thru the month Henry B. Plant Museum: Victorian Christmas Stroll - Tix&Info

Straz Center: 
1/14 The Spirit of Harriet Tubman- Tix&Info
1/ 14&15 The Cher Show- Tix&Info
1/14 Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes- Tix&Info

🎵🎼 🎶 LOCAL MUSIC SCENE
1/8 DeadPhish Wednesday - 7:30pm CageBrewing
1/9 Judy Collins - 8:00pm RuthEckerdHall
1/9 Tycho- 7:00pm Jannus Live
1/9 Buffy & the Slayers - 8:00pm CageBrewing
1/10 Ryan Montgomery Concert - 10:00pm DallasBull
1/10 Matt Billor- 10:00pm WelcomeToTheFarm
1/10 Seals & Crofts 2 - 8:00pm RuthEckerdHall
1/10 Selwyn Birchwood - 8:00pm Skippers Smokehouse
1/10 Jezabelle- 9:00pm CJ’s Backstage
1/10 Steve Martin &  Martin Short - 8:00pm RuthEckerdHall
1/10 Bob Marley A Tribute To Freedom - 6:00pm The Floridian Social
1/11 Carter Smith- 7:30pm WelcomeToTheFarm
1/11 Styx w/ Loverboy - 7:00pm RuthEckerdHall
1/11 Emmet Stevens Jr- 5:00pm WelcomeToTheFarm
1/11 Blair Crimmins & the Hookers- 8:00pm CageBrewing
1/11 Impulse - 8:00pm Skippers Smokehouse
1/11 Matt Billor- 10:00pm WelcomeToTheFarm
1/12 Jerryland: Celebrating Jerry Garcia Band- 3:00pm CageBrewing
1/12 Sunday Jazz The Crew & Bryan J Hughes - 6:00pm The Floridian Social
1/13 TomKats Jazz Orchestra- 7:00pm CJ’s Backstage

Weekend Weather Report ~ 🌡️ Weather.com

SPONSOR: ARMATURE WORKS THE RECEPTION, AN IMMERSIVE WEDDING EXPO
Please be our guest to a truly one-of-a-kind immersive wedding exposition at Armature Works, The Reception - January 28th. This wedding exposition is not your typical Tampa Bay bridal show, you will get to be a “guest” at our “wedding”, an exclusive evening where vendors bring their visions to life.

Enjoy wedding planning in a new way and immerse yourself in this experience where we transform our event spaces into a wedding and reception filled with live entertainment, light bites, desserts and the best local wedding vendors.

Everything you get to experience at The Reception Wedding Expo:

Inspiration: Immerse yourself in an interactive world of endless wedding inspiration. Explore different wedding themes, decorations and floral arrangements.
Fashion: Peruse the collection of local bridal couture as designers showcase their latest collections on our runway to help you find the perfect dress.
Expert Advice: Gather valuable insights from experts and seasoned professionals in the wedding industry, ensuring you have the tools to plan your big day seamlessly.
Vendor Showcase: Meet an array of talented local wedding vendors, such as florists, caterers, photographers, videographers, musicians, cake artists, dresses, hotels, DJs, furniture rentals, pets sitters and more.
Giveaways: Get a chance to win prizes and giveaways throughout the event. The Reception Wedding Exposition has surprises in store for lucky attendees.
Tastings and Treats: Indulge in our array of culinary delights from various caterers and cake designers.
Entertainment: Enjoy live performances and entertainment throughout the day to get a glimpse of what could elevate your celebration. Event Jan. 28th Tix&Info

TAMPA BAY HIDDEN GEM: BAYSHORE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
This is a fantastic Turkish Mediterranean restaurant that we ourselves have eaten at a couple times now. We actually just ate there last week! The food is great all around, you need to take a look at their Instagram and see all the great food pics. They have a very cool bread that they serve that comes in a bubble filled with air and you dip it in humus. If you’re a bread addict like I am, then you will love it. Check them out here: Instagram

WRAP-UP
Ok that’s a wrap, take advantage of the early alerts above and I will see you next week.

Have a great week!

Peter Martin  🙏 
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