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Skillibeng scores 4th entry on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart
... 2nd for Byron Messia When award-winning Nigerian producer, mixing engineer, and musician Sarz wanted to include some dancehall vibes into his début album Project Sarz at All Costs, he called on two entertainers, Skillibeng and Byron Messia. Several of the tracks from the 12-song album have entered Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart, with Getting Paid featuring Skillibeng, Asake and Wizkid debuting at #5 and BMF featuring Byron Messia and Fireboy DML entering at #38.
Photos: Royal Blood brings lean rock riffs to Jannus Live in St. Petersburg
The Jannus Live courtyard was packed and primed for some serious rock 'n' roll business Tuesday night as British rock duo Royal Blood made their local debut in St. Petersburg. Singer-bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher brought about as lean a machine to the stage as you'd think, although backing singers did pop up on occasion.
Toto will bless the rains down in Africa at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall this fall
We're officially living in a world owned by Toto's Africa. The 1982 hit seems to keep finding new, more vibrant life online every day. The most recent example: Weezer's fan-mandated cover version, which this week actually landed on Billboard's Hot 100 as the band's biggest hit in a decade. Now you, too, will get the chance to bless the rains down in Africa when Toto comes to Clearwater this fall.
SoundBytes: Nick Cannon, Jeremih, Teyana Taylor, Echosmith and more
— Nick Cannon is taking his popular MTV series Wild 'N Out on tour, and it's coming to Tampa. The show — which will feature game segments, stand-up from some of its most popular stars and "a live music performance from today's most popular hip hop stars" — will take place at Amalie Arena on Sept. 16. Tickets are $31.25 and up and they go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Click here. — R&B crooner Jeremih is coming to the Ritz Ybor on Aug. 3, with Teyana Taylor opening. Tickets go on sale Friday. Click here.
USF Sun Dome’s new name: The Yuengling Center
One of Tampa Bay's biggest concert venues is getting a new name. The USF Sun Dome — home over the years to concerts by the likes of Madonna, Frank Sinatra, U2, Whitney Houston, Elton John and Arcade Fire — is changing its name to the Yuengling Center thanks to a naming-rights deal with the Pennsylvania brewery. In the grand tradition of other great Tampa venues, it's a bit of a mouthful.
Nicki Minaj, Future coming to the Amway Center in Orlando
Nicki Minaj's long-awaited 2018 tour announcement will, unfortunately, leave local fans wanting more. Once again, it appears she'll be skipping Tampa Bay, an area she hasn't played since 2010. But the news isn't all bad, because she is coming to Orlando. The rapper and singer is teaming up with fellow hip-hop heavyweight Future for the "NickiHndrxx Tour," and it includes a stop at Orlando's Amway Center on Oct. 20.
Ghost coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater
Here's a pairing of artist and venue we didn't see coming, but one that should prove pretty fun nonetheless. Ghost, the theatrical Swedish hard rock outfit led by pseudonymous frontman Cardinal Copia (formerly Papa Emeritus) and featuring a horde of costumed "ghouls," is coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Nov. 25. Tickets start at $43.25 and go on sale Friday. Click here for details.
St. Pete Beach BikeFest lineup: .38 Special, Sister Hazel, Travis Tritt, more
Live rock and country is coming back to St. Pete Beach. The second annual St. Pete Beach BikeFest returns Nov. 14-18 to the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, with an array of festivities including a three-day concert on the beach with free general admission. Headliners include Sister Hazel on Nov. 15, Travis Tritt on Nov. 16 and .38 Special on Nov. 17. Also on the bill: Saving Abel, Puddle of Mudd, Tobacco Rd Band, Greg Billings Band, Maiden Cane and an array of locals.
SoundBytes: Steve Aoki, Orgy, Alkaline Trio, the Toasters and more
— Superstar DJ Steve Aoki is coming back to the Ritz Ybor on Nov. 2. Tickets go on sale Tuesday. Click here for details. — Alkaline Trio is bringing their upcoming summer tour to the House of Blues in Orlando on Aug. 26. Tickets are $23 and up. Click here. — A couple of new shows have just been announced for the Capitol Theatre: Howie Mandel (Jan. 24) and country songwriter Jimmy Webb on March 28 (click here). Also, comic Kathleen Madigan has added a second show there at 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 (click here).
Romeo Santos coming to Amalie Arena in Tampa
October is shaping up to be an epic month for Latin music fans in Tampa Bay. We already know about J Balvin at the USF Sun Dome on Oct. 27. At some point 92.5 Maxima will unveil the lineup for its annual Hispanic Heritage festival at Clearwater's Coachman Park. And today we learned one of the biggest stars in bachata, Romeo Santos, is coming to Amalie Arena. The former Aventura heartthrob will bring his upcoming Golden Tour to Amalie on Oct. 12, according to the venue. Tickets are $35.75 and up.
Hot Music Picks
• Country singer Charlie Farley performs Friday at Classics, 12400 County Line Road in Hudson. In March, Farley released a new two-pack single, Drinks and Dreams and Feelin’ Like I Love It. His album All I’ve Been Through peaked at number 35 on Billboard Country Albums charts in 2016. Special guest, Fast 4 Ward also will perform from 7 to 9 p.m., with Farley taking the stage at 10 p.m. There will be a truck show from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door.
SoundBytes: Cam, Trivium, Beres Hammond, Seven Lions and more
— Today in totally excellent opening-act news: Rambunctious country singer Cam will open for Sam Smith on July 13 at Amalie Arena. Her new-ish Diane will probably be the highest-energy show of the whole night. Click here. — Trivium is performing at the Ritz Ybor on Oct. 3, alongside Avatar and Light the Torch. Tickets are $28 and up. Click here. — Reggae legend Beres Hammond is returning to Jannus Live on July 5. Third World is also on the bill. Tickets are $46 and up. Click here for details.
Beres Hammond Net Worth
Beres Hammond at a Glance Category: Richest Celebrities › SingersNet Worth: $2 MillionBirthdate: Aug 28, 1955 (70 years old)Birthplace: Annotto BayGender: MaleProfession: Singer-songwriter, SingerNationality: Jamaica What is Beres Hammond's Net Worth? Beres Hammond is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter who has a net worth of $2 million. Beres Hammond was born in Annotto Bay, Jamaica in August 1955.
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Tampa bands, Tampa concerts, Tampa Bay music scene: Soundcheck
The Jannus Live courtyard was packed and primed for some serious rock 'n' roll business Tuesday night as British rock duo Royal Blood made their local debut in St. Petersburg.Singer-bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher brought about as lean a m...
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