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Shane Meade and the Sound, originally uploaded by plannermagoo.

LOVE Shane Meade and the Sound (SMS). I first heard them at the ECO.lution festival and since then I’ve not been able to stop listening to their CD, Time Waits for No One.   SMS is coming back downtown to play an End of the Season Summer Blow Out - the final concert in a series hosted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership.  All proceeds from drink sales benefit the Gasparilla Film Festival.  

The stage will be in a gorgeous setting outdoors on N. Franklin St. next to Fly, across from Orange Park Gallery.  Don’t miss their show this Friday June 12th 5-8m.  P.S. It’s a dog-friendly event!

Chris McCarty in Downtown Tampa from d-towner on Vimeo. 

On May 9th the delicious Chris McCarty took to the stage on N. Franklin Street, playing his brand of soulful acoustic rock to benefit Tampa Bay Business Commitee for the Arts. It was one of a series of monthly concerts organized by The Tampa Downtown Partnership for people to come out and enjoy the energy of our city. It’s always a good time and a great place to connect with other urbanites. After the concert I had the opportunity to interview Chris inside Orange Park Gallery in front of a painting by artist Larissa Makeeva.  When’s the next downtown concert?  Friday June 13th from 5-8pm. Shane Meade and The Sound (SMS) will be playing their blend of soul-infused, folk rock with a splash of mountain funk to benefit the Gasparilla Film Festival.