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Chatting with Canadian grindcore band Fuck the Facts

December 11, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

FUCK THE FACTS founder Topon Das and lead singer Mel Mongeon discussed the origin and controversy behind the band’s name, life as a touring musician and their experiences in North America and Europe, their opinion of the Paris-Bacalan attacks, and how they and the band have matured through the years. […]

Chatting with indie alt-rock musician Jaeger Wells

December 4, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

Jaeger Wells discusses his musical journey, the inspiration behind the EP, being a Texan transplant, his writing process, the new band, the current tour, and upcoming plans for 2016. […]

Lots of fun and rowdiness at The Orpheum with State Champs

November 19, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa Correspondent Venue: The Orpheum, Tampa-November 18, 2015 State Champs is one hard-working band that has been touring non-stop this year so it is not a surprise their sophomore […]

The English Beat brings its ska party to Clearwater, Florida

November 15, 2015 Anita Stewart

By Anita Stewart, Tampa Correspondent and Chyrisse Tabone, Tampa Photographer-Rock At Night Venue: The Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, Florida–November 12, 2015 This writer saw the English Beat play for the first time 33 years ago. At […]

Still full of piss and vinegar, John Lydon and PIL rock the State Theatre

November 8, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

By Chyrisse Tabone, Tampa Correspondent Venue: State Theatre, St. Petersburg, Florida-November 6, 2015 I have to say I was ecstatic to see Public Image Ltd. (PIL) was coming to the U.S. on tour. It has […]

Chatting with blues musician Anni Piper

November 2, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

Aussie-born blues chanteuse/ bass musician Anni Piper discusses being a female in the music industry, yoga, her favorite charity, her new marriage, and life on the road. […]

Gang of Four brings its brand of post-punk to the State Theatre

November 2, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

By Chyrisse Tabone, Tampa Correspondent Venue: The State Theatre, St. Petersburg, Florida–October 28, 2015 British band Gang of Four have been touring heavily in the U.S. this year since releasing their latest album (sans Jon […]

Chatting with Frank Grimaldi of Detroit’s Dirty Basement Blues

October 23, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

Frank Grimaldi of Detroit’s Dirty Basement Blues discusses his start in music, traveling to Memphis, his interest in 60s blues-rock, and the music scene in Detroit. […]

‘Fever’, serial killers, and sweet melodies: chatting with UK musician Nigel Thomas

October 18, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa Correspondent INTERVIEW: UK songwriter/musician Nigel Thomas I recently was introduced to a video for a new single “Fever” by Nigel Thomas, former frontman of UK band The Foxes. […]

With smoke and sweat, Vintage Trouble brings its retro soul to St. Petersburg

October 15, 2015 Chyrisse Tabone, Ph.D.

By Chyrisse Tabone, Tampa Correspondent Venue: State Theatre, St. Petersburg, Florida-October 14, 2015–Vintage Trouble and support by Greg Holden Having spent my formative years in Detroit with young, hip parents who bought all of the […]