Friday Evenings Presented by Friday Evenings

Concert Series
FREE
Friday Evenings
Presented by
Friends of Tampa
Recreation
Local music. Local food. Local fun.
APRIL 8 - MAY 27
Opening Act 7:00 - 7:25 PM | Main Act 7:30 - 9:00 PM
WATERWORKS PARK
April 8
April 15
Opening Act
NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL (Chamber Winds) The only Tampa
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KRAIG KENNING (Acoustic/Blues) Call him contemporary
folk, blues, roots rock, American Fingerstyle or Americana.
Regardless of the genres crossed, Kraig Kenning manages
to leave every audience feeling like they’ve just spent some
quality time with an old friend. More info at kraigkenning.com
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April 22
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April 29
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high school marching band chosen to participate in the annual Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade. In addition the band will be raising funds for
travel expenses at each of the concerts. Info at newsomeband.com
SHAIDE TREE (R&B, Rap) High school athletes whose music
provides wholesome energy, is uplifting and vibrant without
drugs, violence and derogatory language.
LOWRY PARK BANDSHELL
May 6
May 13
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JEFF HEMBREE (Acoustic/Pop/Rock/Blues) With a passion for
many genres of music, Jeff has returned to his roots in acoustic
rock, pop & blues with a powerful, soulful voice & skillful rhythmic
guitar playing. More info at reverbnation.com/jeffhembree
NALISIO SON SALVAJE (Latin/Jazz) This is a hip 5pc.
ensemble that promises to satisfy your musical thirst
(whether it be Rock, Pop, R&B, Motown, Funk, Reggae, Jazz).
More info at sonsalvaje.com/the-fellas.
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JUSTIN GRIMES (Country) A singer/songwriter from
Central Florida whose lyrically driven blend of blues, country,
soul, southern rock &folk is best described as “smooth.”
More info at reverbnation.com/justingrimes
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May 20
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May 27
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LASANA BANDELE (Reggae) A Jamaican singer/songwriter, poet,
musician & music producer who delivers his own brand of Reggae
with great depth & passion. More info at lasanabandele.com
TRIGGER CITY FUNK (Funk) Trigger City Trio is a band of
many colors. Combining tight arrangements, soulful vocals, and
guitar wizardry, the Trio weave together a unique, frequently
funky sort of rock and roll. More info at triggercitytrio.com
JULIE BLACK (Blues/Soul) Critically acclaimed songwriter and
vocalist who creates powerful, original music combining elements
of Blues, Jazz, Soul, Rock and American storytelling. Her rich vocals
weave stories of life, love, and loss. More info at julieblackmusic.com
JONNIE MORGAN BAND (Horn-Infused Modern Rock)
Described as a Jam band with a Singer-Songwriter twist, known
simply as JMB, the band has entertained audiences from the
NCAA SEC Opening Day Fan Fair in Nashville to the ACUI World
Wide Conference. More info at jonniemorganband.com
Country, Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and more. He
was propelled to travel to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and record his
first single “Atado A Tu Amor.” Joe creates a new Grupero style attracting
different Latino nationalities. More at facebook.com/JoeZunigaOfficial/
Main Act
TRUL3GACY (Hip Hop, Soul) Founded in 2011, Tru L3gacy
breaks the mold and revolutionizes “Hip Hop and Soul” with their
harmonic sound, witty lyrics and flow. Unlike most, the group
wasn’t put together by a label, but by their love and appreciation
for music with Lyrical content. More info at trul3gacy.com
JOE ZUNIGA (Latin/Grupero/Tejano) Joe grew up with Tejano,
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KIRA TAYLOR (Pop) A 16 year old Indie singer/songwriter,
performer, youtuber, Free2Luv youth advocate, Kindness U activist,
No Bull ambassador & cystic fibrosis warrior living her dream out in
Florida. More info at kirataylormusic.wix.com
EASY POSSE (Country) A country line dance band based out of
Tampa Bay, Florida. At the heart lies a true appreciation for classic
country music from greats like Johnny, Waylon, Merle and Hank Sr.
More info at easyposse.com
ELLA JET (Acoustic Folk Rock) an Americana folk-cello, acousticrock piano duo. A little bit silly, a little bit serious and downright
weird and wonderful. More info at facebook.com/ellajetmusic
CRYSTAL BLUE (Classic Rock) Central Florida’s premier classic
rock band has been entertaining for two decades. Superb vocals,
tight rhythms, fan favorites, and fun, soulful performances are
what the band is all about. More info at crystalbluestudios.com
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