Concert SeriesFREE

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APRIL 8 - MAY 27Opening Act 7:00 - 7:25 PM | Main Act 7:30 - 9:00 PM

WATERWORKS PARK LOWRY PARK BANDSHELLApril 8 Opening Act

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NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL (Chamber Winds) The only Tampa 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

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

April 29

April 22 Opening Act

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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

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

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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.comTRIGGER 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

May 6 Opening Act

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JOE ZUNIGA (Latin/Grupero/Tejano) Joe grew up with Tejano, 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/

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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May 13 Opening Act

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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

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

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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

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ELLA JET (Acoustic Folk Rock) an Americana folk-cello, acoustic-rock piano duo. A little bit silly, a little bit serious and downright weird and wonderful. More info at facebook.com/ellajetmusicCRYSTAL 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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April 15 Opening Act

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SHAIDE TREE (R&B, Rap) High school athletes whose music provides wholesome energy, is uplifting and vibrant without drugs, violence and derogatory language.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

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