Jerry Cantrell and Sparta brought a night of precision and energy to Jannus Live in St. Pete. Sparta kicked things off with a punchy set, while Cantrell delivered spot-on vocals and guitar work, thrilling the crowd with Alice In Chains favorites like “Would?”. With perfect sound, a cool courtyard breeze, and the must-have Joey Brooklyn’s pizza, it was another unforgettable night at one of Florida’s best outdoor venues.
Punk rock hit the Manhattan skyline when The Mainliners, Bad Religion, and Dropkick Murphys took over The Rooftop at Pier 17. From The Mainliners’ LA-punk energy to Bad Religion’s timeless setlist and Dropkick Murphys’ explosive stage presence, the night delivered raw energy, crowd singalongs, and unforgettable views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Crowbar and Eyehategod brought pure NOLA sludge to The Brass Mug in Tampa for a sold-out night of crushing riffs, sweat-soaked chaos, and dive-bar nostalgia. From the opening grooves of Cold Steel and Swamp Tooth to Crowbar’s slow, heavy bulldozer of sound and Eyehategod’s raw wall of feedback, this show was everything loud, dirty, and unrelenting.
I recently photographed Jobsite Theater’s production of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic in Tampa. This hilarious parody follows the overlooked “Puffs” through seven chaotic years at a certain school of magic. As a longtime collaborator, sponsor, and Community Presenter with Jobsite, I love capturing their productions for promotional use and documentation.
Modest Mouse delivered a sold-out, high-energy show at Jannus Live on June 10, 2025, with standout performances by Isaac Brock and percussionist Ben Massarella. From Doug Martsch’s mellow opener to the massive crowd singalong during “Float On,” it was a night of pure indie rock magic and unforgettable vibes in downtown St. Pete.
Go behind the scenes of capturing promotional images for Stageworks Theatre’s compelling production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, starring the incredible Desiree Montes as Billie Holiday. Inspired by authentic reference imagery, these photographs beautifully evoke Billie Holiday’s timeless presence and soulful charm, featured prominently across Tampa Bay’s leading arts publications.
Relive an unforgettable night at Jannus Live with Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas and The Reverend Horton Heat. From the lively zydeco vibes to The Reverend’s classic rockabilly energy, this concert review captures the fun, nostalgia, and infectious stage presence of both bands. A must-read for fans of live music and concert photography!
The Sessanta V2.0 tour brought A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer to Tampa for a genre-bending birthday celebration of Maynard James Keenan. With rotating sets, theatrical visuals, and three distinct sonic identities sharing one stage, the night blurred boundaries between bands and delivered a wild, precision-crafted spectacle—with Primus emerging as the chaotic heartbeat of the whole affair.
CARMADA returned to the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts with a vibrant display of art cars, live music from teen bands, and the ever-popular Nomad Art Bus. This creative corner of Julian B. Lane Park pulsed with color, energy, and community spirit—an unforgettable highlight of the weekend.
They Might Be Giants dazzled Jannus Live on February 28, 2025, with sharp musicianship, witty banter, and infectious energy. John Linnell and John Flansburgh led the charge, blending humor with dynamic performances, while fans sang and danced along. The night peaked with an electrifying encore of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” leaving the crowd buzzing and perfectly capturing the band’s unique charm and enduring live appeal.
In his recent blog post, James Zambon recounts attending Kerry King’s performance at Jannus Live, expressing enthusiasm for the Slayer guitarist’s enduring intensity. Zambon, a lifelong Slayer fan, describes how King “absolutely annihilated” the venue, demonstrating that “his reign of brutality is far from over.” 
Molchat Doma transformed Jannus Live into a hypnotic post-punk dreamscape, delivering a brooding, high-energy set filled with cold-wave synths, driving basslines, and crowd-locking intensity. With a perfectly matched opener in The Sextiles and standout moments like “Sudno,” the night pulsed with dark atmosphere, raw emotion, and electrifying momentum from start to finish.