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*Originally published at my Tampa Concert Tours page: http://exm.nr/175wPxw A favorite tour stop in Florida for national and regional acts, Jannus Live lends a nurturing hand to Tampa Bay's thriving local music scene this Friday. Sparked by Jason Frilot and William Brooks, Local Flavor Fest 2 features bands selected by the pair on criteria like originality, musicianship, attitude, songwriting and work ethic. "I was hanging… Continue reading Local Flavor Fest 2: A Taste of The Bay Area’s Music Scene

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Rising Reggae Stars SOJA Poised To Rock St Pete

April 24, 2012April 12, 2013 Evan Brenner

Fresh off a their first-ever set at Wanee fest, SOJA rolls into Jannus Live Tuesday night, pumped to play the venue for the first time in almost a year-and-a-half. “It’s one of the coolest venues in the country, and St. Pete is just a great place in general” said lead singer and guitarist Jacob Hemphill. SOJA… Continue reading Rising Reggae Stars SOJA Poised To Rock St Pete

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The Lonely Forest Brings a Fresh Pacific Northwest Blast to Florida

April 11, 2012April 12, 2013 Evan Brenner

Hailing from Anacortes, WA, The Lonely Forest visits Tampa on their way through Florida. "It's nice to be in the warm weather," said the Lonely Forest's Jon Van Deusen. "We haven't played Florida in a long time, so it's good to be back," he said. Van Deusen mans the keys and vocals in the group,… Continue reading The Lonely Forest Brings a Fresh Pacific Northwest Blast to Florida