You may not have gotten front row for your last concert, but don't fret. Each week Metromix features local talent that deserves attention. We asked the questions and got the answers. You can pay us back later.
Local spotlights: Q & A's with our faves
July 16, 2008Local Spotlight: Shelly Starks
Shelly spills the secret recipe to charming country sounds
Q&A: Geri X
St. Petersburg singer/songwriter preps for Hot Topic tour
Local Spotlight: Against Me!
Against Me! lead singer, Tom Gabel, shares the nitty gritty of his band
The Beauvilles
See pics of the beaus rockin' out their CD release party
Local Spotlight: One Night Rodeo
Great American Country's newest stars are from Bradenton
Local Spotlight: John Kelly Band
The Stage puts Kelly's blend of alt-rock front and center
Local Spotlight: We the Kings
The Bradenton boys prep for their post game concert at the Trop
Local Spotlight: In the Raw
Tampa Bay's live acoustic concert is back for one night only
Local Spotlight: Rebekah Pulley
Hang gliding, bathroom remodeling and other secrets revealed
Local spotlight: SpotLucy
SpoTLuCy is on the brink and back with their third CD
Local spotlight: Blue Meridian
Lead singer Donovan Lyman tells us the difference between Orlando and L.A.'s music scenes
Light Yourself On Fire
If you’ve never heard them before, be prepared for an onslaught
There For Tomorrow doing fine today
The Orlando band has the support of MTV and national audiences without the help from a major label
King of Spain
Matt Slate is the one man band behind King of Spain
Bret Michaels Q & A
Find out what's up with Amber, his Tampa tour stop, Rock of Love on the road, and more
Mohawk Bomb Records
A St. Pete indie label is the newest kid on the Bay Area music scene
Matt Hires
Matt captivates audiences with his endearing personality and melodic sound
Will Quinlan & The Diviners
Gorgeous alt-country from local favorites will tug at your heartstrings
Local Spotlight: Gwan Massive
Gwan Massive members open up about the Tampa scence, politics, and performing on the moon
Q&A: Brad Arnold
The 3 Doors Down singer shares his thoughts on baseball and exposes his generous side
Missy Higgins Q&A
Learn the details of her U.S. tour, her feature film, and her efforts to revive the planet




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kinipela273 from tarpon springs - June 09, 2009 at 5:29 AM
I'd love to see a story about the band LOCOLISM! They are the best live show around! Check out their music and other info on myspace.com/locolism.
Report This Commentjackhenriquez from Brandon - October 13, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Greetings Tampa Bay, I'm Jack and I'm Ralphie we are just a couple of musicians from Tampa trying shake some life back into the local music scene...
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