Keys magically rose up through the staircase seated at a different piano, sporting a voluminous black cape and statement shades, and launched into the Prince cover, “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore?” She stayed there, playing solo for the next few songs, then returned to the band for “Diary.” Throughout the show, guitarist Curt Chambers played powerful licks contrasted by bassist Damo Farmer’s funky grooves. While she was away, background vocalist Norelle Simpson took control and keyboardist Q and drummer Garrison Brown flexed their skills on solos.

Speaking in a soft tone, Keys talked about her own fear of being judged.Ī grand staircase was part of the stage at Alicia Keys' concert at Tampa's Amalie Arena on Friday. Several people shared things that they’re afraid of rejection and disappointment were major themes. She opened up a dialogue about fear, and how it gets in the way of productivity. She explained that she likes to bring the energy and mindfulness of self-love and connection before she performs. She sat on a velvet sofa facing the diverse crowd of about 40 people.

When Keys arrived, the silence was broken with applause. As we waited for Keys to come in, we watched a video of a sound bath - soothing tones made by rubbing a mallet around the rim of a bowl. The scent of aromatherapy oil flowed from a diffuser. These would be some of the themes of the session.īehind purple curtains, we entered a room covered in purple patterned rugs, bean bags and floor cushions. Products were on display to try, as was a stand holding souvenir keys with words such as “creativity,” “wisdom,” “resilience,” and “clarity” etched on them. Keys has been on a journey of self-care, which includes her own personal care product line called Keys Soulcare. There are still tickets for Saturday night's TobyMac show in groups of two or four.We sat in on the 40-minute session before watching the concert. 'We are being looked at across the country.'Īmalie has also held a comedy show and allowed friends and family in for a hockey game, so they are slowly getting things back to normal. 'The fact that we are able to be in a position to have live music and have that as entertainment options is massive,' said Preast. The success of the two nights of TobyMac shows could be critical in luring other acts who are looking for track records of COVID safety. They've made $2 million in COVID safety upgrades. 'Everybody in their pod is coming together, so hopefully the jumping around and all that stuff will be no different than what they were doing at home,' said Kevin Preast, the executive vice president of Amalie Arena events.Īmalie sees this as a good test in considering if it's possible to welcome back some hockey fans. Tickets are in pods of two, four, or six, were six feet apart.Īrena runways are now filled with plexiglass, masks, and markers so people know where to stand.

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'It is great to be able to take my daughter out and experience the city and other people,' said Garrith Burkinshaw of Wesley Chapel.Īmalie is following much the same protocols from before they stopped allowing fans for Raptors games.

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