Concerts

As our staff focuses on WUSF’s annual fall pledge drive this week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is presenting some of our favorite interviews from the past few months.

Four of the tour's supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore, including Aaron Rowe and the Danish band Lukas Graham, who were on the bill for the Ed Sheeran's Tampa concert on Nov. 7.

The Latin music superstar performs Saturday at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

As of late Monday, the Change.org petition had a little over 8,500 signatures. The Ye Live Concert Tour stops in Tampa this Friday and Sunday.

At the center of the dispute is a legal concept known as viewpoint discrimination, a doctrine that generally prevents government entities from allowing some viewpoints while excluding others.

The Florida Holocaust Museum, the Tampa Jewish Federation and the Florida National Organization for Women have all released statements against the rapper’s performances.

In a letter, the Florida senator cited the rapper's history of "antisemitic" rhetoric, including support for Hitler, and questioned allowing the hip-hop star to perform this month in a taxpayer-funded facility.

A federal jury found Ticketmaster and Live Nation were acting as a monopoly. An outspoken local club owner who trekked to Washington, D.C., to share his views with lawmakers talks about the challenges.

Fans who buy tickets for any of the three games can stick around after the final out for the concerts. Field access is also available by purchasing a wristband.

Ferg’s, just north of Tropicana Field at 1320 Central Avenue, is putting new emphasis on its concert schedule. Saturday’s “Totally ‘80s” concert starts at 7 p.m. Find tickets by clicking on this link.

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is showcasing vintage concert photography alongside rare memorabilia that shines a spotlight on the relationship between musicians and their fans.

The lineup includes Grammy Award-winning Christian music star Lauren Daigle, southern staple Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Beach Boys.