After a hiatus in 2021, the Real Music Series returned to Stanleyville Theater in early 2022. Unlike the last three years the series ran (from 2018-2020), the event once again used the original Real Music Series title and not Real Music, Real Masters. Beginning on January 4, 2022, and continuing on Tuesdays through Sundays through February 27, the series featured eight bands and tribute acts. The event was marketed with the tagline “Memorable Acts, Unforgettable Entertainment.”
The lineup for the series:
- The Diamonds – January 4 – 9
- Eaglemania – January 11 – 16
- Let’s Hang On – January 18 – 23
- All-4-One – January 25 – 30
- Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience – February 1 – 6
- Dancing Dream – The Tribute to ABBA – February 8 – 13
- Ambrosia – February 15 – 20
- Simply Queen – February 22 – 27
Performances were held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on event days. Priority seating, which included spots included spots in rows 2 through 5 in the center of the theater, was available for $9.99 per person.
History
The Real Music Series was not initially listed for 2022 when the park’s website was updated with most of the new year’s lineup of events in September 2021. It was later added in November 2021, with the lineup and other details being released closer to the event start date.
Originally scheduled to perform from February 8 – 13, 2022, ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA was removed from the schedule during the first week of January. Another ABBA tribute act, Dancing Dream, was added in their place, updated on the park’s website by the third week of January.
Sources
Special Events | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – accessed 9/6/2021
Special Events | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – accessed 11/28/2021
Real Music Series | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – accessed 1/3/2022
Real Music Series | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – accessed 1/9/2022
Real Music Series | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – accessed 1/19/2022
Last update: February 26, 2023