What you should know...

Come out to the park early for special events before each concert -- community drumming presented by drum magic, Capoeira demonstrations, balloon twisting and more!

Let Daytime hosts Debra Schrils and Brian Fasulo introduce you to the band members before they perform. Tune in to Daytime Wednesdays at 10 a.m. from March 30 through May 18 on Channel 8.

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All concerts are replayed on City of Tampa Television, Channel 15, on Bright House Networks on Mondays at 8 a.m., Wednesdays at 1 p.m., and Fridays at 6 p.m. during the week following the live show from the Lowry Park Bandshell.

Food and drinks provided by Just Desserts are available at the park. Picnics and coolers are allowed. Pets are discouraged.

Special thanks to the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, The Friends of Tampa Recreation, Skipper's Smokehouse Talent, Jane's World Entertainment and Frank Giglio Entertainment.

Friday April 1, 2005

Tampa Bay Youth Orchestra

(classical/pops)

Lopez Drum Magic

Can-line Pan-line and Hammerhead Steel Drums

Friday April 8, 2005

Special Forces

(contemporary jazz with a Latin flavor)

Larry Duran Y Su Conjunto

(vellanato/paseo/merengue/cumbia)

Friday April 15, 2005

Todd Grubbs Group

(rock/fusion)

Intermission act: Heather Forest, storyteller

Blind Pass

(country/new country)

Friday April 22, 2005

Sun City Center Big Band - A tribute to the greatest generation

(big band/swing)

Michael Ross Quartet

(jazz)

Friday April 29, 2005

Opening act - 6:15 - 6:45 stages' Productions "Aesop's Aqua Adventures"

Freight Train Annie

(rockin' boogie blues)

Molten Mike

(blues)

Friday May 6, 2005

The Shaguar's

(A British Invasion)

The Wholigans

(The Who Tribute Band)

Friday May 13, 2005

Dan McMillion and Jazz Orchestra

(jazz)

Intermission act: Bill Akins -- A Tribute To Elvis

Les Sabler and Citiheat

(jazz)

Friday May 20, 2005

The Vodkanauts

(twisted lounge, surf and rock 'n' roll)

The Venturas

(retro mix of swing, jazz, R & B, from the '20s on)