'Gen-Z's Elton John' Jake Wesley Rogers kicks off North American tour in Tampa this weekend

Stacey Ryan opens at Crowbar.

click to enlarge Jake Wesley Rodgers - Photo by See Oh via Warner Bros.
Photo by See Oh via Warner Bros.
Jake Wesley Rodgers
Ever since opening for what would turn out to be the last Panic! At The Disco tour, Rogers has been dubbed as Gen-Z’s Elton John.

Not only has he been a pianist from a young age, but his outlandish outfits, flamboyant showmanship, and catchy hooks also make quite the argument. In short, don’t be shocked at whatever the 26-year-old decides to wear at his first Met Gala in the next five-or-so years. He’s surely on his way to preserving the musical authenticity left by those that came before him, and on this path, he’ll surely go down as one of the most eye-catching stars of the 2020s.

In a tour pocked with Live Nation dates, Rogers has selected famously independent Crowbar for his  North American headlining tour kickoff.

Tickets to see Jake Wesley Rogers play Crowbar in Ybor City on Friday, Feb. 24 are still available and start at $25.
Canadian singer-songwriter Stacey Ryan opens.

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Josh Bradley

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in Tampa Bay. Check the music section in print and online every week for the latest in local live music.
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