Brendan McGinley

Performing heavy metal is no easy task, especially playing a sold-out show at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall. Alice Cooper, however, killed it. Cooper, 70, absolutely demolished the Hall on Friday and showed no signs of letting up. Cooper played hits (“I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy”) and even threw in a nod to Pink Floyd…

Peace, positivity and pot. The three P’s were definitely present at Reggae Rise Up 2018, but the two things missing on that list make up the biggest theme that I encountered while at the festival. That would be the theme of unity and togetherness. The two words combined is something that is referred to as…

What’s the perfect game plan when it’s two weeks from St. Patrick’s Day? A kick-ass, sold out Flogging Molly show, that’s what. Jannus Live played host to one of the most iconic Irish punk rock bands, and boy did it deliver. After pocketing myself into a back corner, I was able to get a great look at…

Whether you consider yourself a Sith Lord or a Vulcan, you can call The Florida Orchestra your master this weekend. The Orchestra is showcasing its spectacular show of Star Wars vs. Star Trek. Needless to say this concert series is a cosmic collision of science fiction’s most notable titles, but what would these films be like…

Is there a better way to wash away the woes of a Monday than with some sultry smooth jazz? I think not. The University of South Florida began it’s 21st season of Monday Night Jazz last night and played host to one of the genre’s most desired guitarist, Peter Bernstein. Accompanying him was the university’s very…