St. Petersburg Live Music Bar Scene/Keith Wilkins Examiner Column

03/17/2021

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Retired music columnist, promoter, emcee, Florida music historian, radio personality & book author.

01/15/2020

You can now pre-order Tampa Bay Music Roots, the new book authored by Charlie Souza and Keith Wilkins! Over 120 photos... countless bands and artists covering the late 1800's - 2010's. Look for it in Barnes and Noble bookstores on March 2nd, or pre order your copy today through Arcadia Publishing!!!

Tampa Bay Music Roots

02/18/2016

Sound Czech Studios in Brandon releases a new album featuring new, remastered, never before released songs from the Little Richard Band. Read Keith Wilkins' Examiner column for all the details on the new album, and how it has Tampa Bay ties. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles. http://www.examiner.com/article/tampa-bay-record-label-releases-new-little-richard-band-album

BRANDON, FLORIDA - A new album featuring the Little Richard Band has recently been released.

09/16/2015

Peggy's Corral hosts Wildstock 17 this Sunday. Read Keith Wilkins' Examiner column for all the details of the event. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/peggy-s-corral-hosts-wildstock-17-this-sunday

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - This Sunday, Peggy’s Corral will host Wildstock 17, a day-long event which will feature live performances by some of the areas best original

08/26/2015

Jerry LeBloch passes away from cancer in Detroit, read my Examiner column for more details along with a look back at his career and battle with cancer: http://www.examiner.com/article/former-rare-earth-drummer-jerry-lebloch-dies-from-cancer-detroit

07/18/2015

Rockstarr Bentley to donate sale proceeds of their new single to su***de prevention charity. Read Keith Wilkins' Examiner column for all the details. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/rockstarr-bentley-to-donate-sale-proceeds-of-new-single-to-su***de-prevention

TAMPA, FLORIDA - Bay area rock band, Rockstarr Bentley, is not only looking to make a huge difference in the local music scene, but in the prevention of su***de

07/17/2015

4 acts to perform this Sunday at "Screwie Louie's Original Scene" show in Seminole. Read Keith Wilkins' Examiner column for all the details. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/4-acts-perform-this-sunday-at-screwie-louie-s-original-scene-concert

SEMINOLE - This Sunday, July 19, KAM-BABS Promotions returns with another “Screwie Louie’s Original Scene” concert at the Historic Porpoise Pub located at 8701

05/26/2015

More controversy arises as new details emerge over last years Scorpio Fest concert organizers as one organizer is arrested on grand theft charges, and one is alleged to have breached a contract to pay back investors funds that was used for personal expenses. Read my Examiner column for all the details. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith Wilkins' articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-details-surface-regarding-failed-scorpio-fest-organizers-as-one-is-arrested

TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA - New details have recently surfaced involving the two organizers of last years failed Scorpio Fest concert, which allegedly left nearly $100

05/16/2015

5 acts will perform at the Porpoise Pub this Sunday for the free "Metal Meltdown 2" concert, presented by KAM-BABS Promotions. Read Keith Wilkins' Examiner music column for all the details about the event including the acts scheduled to perform. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/5-acts-to-perform-at-metal-meltdown-2-this-sunday-seminole

SEMINOLE - This Sunday the Porpoise Pub will play host to "Metal Meltdown 2," a free concert presented by KAM-BABS Promotions.

05/14/2015

Read Keith Wilkins' Examiner music column for an in-depth profile of Tampa metal band, Archangel! Archangel will be one of the featured bands performing this Sunday at the Porpoise Pub during the Metal Meltdown 2 show, presented by KAM-BABS Promotions. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith Wilkins' articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/archangel-looks-to-return-area-metal-scene-to-glory-days-of-old

TAMPA - Though the Tampa Bay region has long been known as both “The death metal capital of the world” and “The birthplace of death metal,” the local metal scen

04/29/2015

Chris Dox of Demented Truth announces endorsement deal. Read my Examiner music column for all the details including the official press release. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/chris-dox-of-demented-truth-announces-endorsement-with-sit-strings

TAMPA - Chris Dox, guitarist for Tampa metal band Demented Truth, has announced his recent endorsement deal with SIT Strings and In-Tune Guitar Picks.

04/17/2015

Rocky Ruckman passes away at age 62. Read my Examiner music column for more info on his passing, as well as a brief look back at his carreer. Remember, if you enjoy reading Keith's column and would like an email notification every time a new article is published, click on the "Subscribe To Author" button located at the bottom of any of Keith's articles.

http://www.examiner.com/article/tampa-bay-music-veteran-rocky-ruckman-passes-away-at-age-62

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