With 2019 in full swing, artists from across the genre spectrum are delivering new music for your Spotify Release Radar playlist. We picked out 11 upcoming shows from our must-see list, broken down by category so you can find the concerts that are right for you.
Right in our backyard:
Steven Tyler | 📆 Mar. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | 📍Florida Strawberry Festival, Plant City | $82+ | The Aerosmith frontman brings his legendary vocals to the annual festival.
Support local talent:
Weekly Live Music | 📆 Every Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | 📍Hillcrest Coffee | 119 Hillcrest St | free to attend | There’s no better way to try out new artists and experiment with your music taste than to lend an ear to local talent.
Music of memory lane:
Backstreet Boys | 📆 Aug. 24 | 8 p.m. | 📍Amway Center, Orlando | $102+ | The popular boy band is back, alright. They are performing old favorites + new releases.
An artist to watch out for:
Vince Staples | 📆 Feb. 13 | 7-11 p.m. | 📍The Ritz Ybor, Tampa | $27.50+ | Staples, who has been featured in Marvel film soundtracks, is bringing his rap-rock hybrid sounds to Florida.
For lovers of the TOP 100:
Shawn Mendes | 📆 July 27 | 7:30 p.m. | 📍Amalie Arena, Tampa | $45+ | Mendes is making several stops in Florida during his self-titled album tour.
Concerts to bring out your inner #GirlBoss:
Ariana Grande | 📆 May 28 | 📍Amalie Arena | $46+ | Grande released “Sweetner” in 2018 and is set to release her new album, “Break up with your girlfriend, I’m bored” on Feb. 8.
More than their one-hit wonder:
Walk the Moon | 📆 Feb. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | 📍Jannus Live | $26+ | The indie-pop group have released another album since their biggest hit, “Shut Up and Dance.”
For fans of Broadway:
Hugh Jackman | 📆 July 5 | 7 p.m. | 📍Amalie Arena | $29.50+ | Jackman will perform hit songs from movies like “The Greatest Showman,” “Les Miserables,” and more.
Fans who prefer smaller venues:
Tori Kelly | 📆 Apr. 15 | 8 p.m. | 📍Jannus Live, St. Petersburg | $32.50+ | The internet sensation-turned Grammy-nominated artist brings her expansive vocal talent to the intimate St. Pete venue.
If you can’t make it to the festivals:
LANY | 📆 Apr. 24 | 8 p.m. | 📍House of Blues | $87+ | The California-based band returns to Florida after performing at festivals like Coachella.
Hozier | 📆 Mar. 21 | 8 p.m. | 📍Dr. Phillip’s Center for Performing Arts, Orlando | $63+ | Following his alternative anthem, “Take Me to Church,” Hozier’s new album is set to release Mar. 1.
Being able to hear the songs I have been blasting in my car for months, and to have some minuscule interaction with artists who I admire are unforgettable memories. I’m most excited for Hozier, Shawn Mendes, and Vince Staples. As my time in college comes to an end, I want to fill these last few months with amazing music and great moments with my friends.
With all of this variety, we want to know: Which concerts are you excited to go to? Tell us by replying to our email or hitting us up on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
