Missed your chance to see Rod Stewart in Tampa at Amalie Arena Saturday night? Apparently he had such a good time, he's coming back. But this show will be very different.
Rod's playing a much more intimate venue - the new concert venue at the Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa! Shows at the Event Center only seat about 1500 so this will be one tough ticket to get for sure. The show happens Thursday, February 23, 2023. Presales begin tomorrow and the general public on sale happens Friday (September 9) at 10am. Tickets start at $275.
Check out these great front row shots our photographer Lisa Claire snapped at the show Saturday night!
For over five decades, Rod Stewart has entertained the masses and continues to be a top concert draw.
From his work with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces to his solo career, he remains one of music’s enduring voices. The fact that he’s continued to have one of the best heads of hair in the business doesn’t hurt either. (He does wear it well.)
In honor of his birthday today (January 10), enjoy the gallery below of classic images of Stewart through the years.
Rod's Leggings
Pop icon Rod Stewart on stage at Olympia in London, on the British leg of his world tour. (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart Performs
British singer Rod Stewart performs in tight blue satin pants and blue eyeshadow, circa 1978. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart, 12th September 1973. (Photo by Roy Jones/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart In New York
British rock singer Rod Stewart performing in New York, 1981. His T-shirt slogan reads: 'Cruel, But Fair'. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod With Faces
English singer Rod Stewart performing with the Faces, 1974. Also on stage are bassist Tetsu Yamauchi (formerly of Free, left) and guitarist Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Five Faces
English pop group The Faces in their dressing room before a concert at Wembley Stadium, 30th October 1972. The New York Dolls and Slade are also on the bill. Left to right: Ian McLagan, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart, Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane. (Photo by P. Felix/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Ronnie
British rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, circa 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Faces Gig
British rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, circa 1974. On the extreme right is keyboard player Ian McLagan. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Wood And Stewart
British rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Three Faces
Members of English rock group The Faces pose with photographer Richard Upper(right) at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, during their American tour, 1973. Left to right: Rod Stewart, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Faces LA Concert
British rock star Rod Stewart onstage with the Faces at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, 1973. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Faces Perform
Rock group The Faces play to an audience of 22,000 people at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, 1973. Left to right: bass player Tetsu Yamauchi, singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Britt
27th March 1975: Rod Stewart and Britt Ekland attending the film premiere of Ken Russell's film of Pete Townshend's rock opera 'Tommy'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Faces In Concert
30th October 1972: Rod Stewart singing at a Faces concert during a music festival at Wembley Stadium, London. (Photo by P. Felix/Express/Getty Images)
The Real Thing
27th March 1975: Pop singer Rod Stewart with his new girlfriend, actress Britt Ekland at the premiere of Ken Russell's new film of Pete Townshend's rock opera 'Tommy'. After kissing Britt, who recently split up with record producer Lou Adler and is the former wife of Peter Sellers, Rod said, 'It's the real thing'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
circa 1975: Singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood of 'The Faces' in concert. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
circa 1975: London born rock star and singer Rod Stewart in concert with 'The Faces'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Night Out
circa 1975: Rock star Rod Stewart with girl friend, film star Britt Ekland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod The Rocker
circa 1975: Rock star Rod Stewart at the microphone wearing a 'leopard skin' shirt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ron And Rod
1974: On the left, Ron Wood of 'The Faces' on stage with Rod Stewart. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Three Faces
24th January 1974: Members of The Faces on a luggage cart at London Airport (from left) Kenny Jones, Ron Wood and Rod Stewart. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Express/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart: Classic Images
18th May 1974: British singer Rod Stewart celebrates his Scottish parentage at a Scotland v England football match. (Photo by D. Morrison/Express/Getty Images)
Scotland Forever
19th May 1974: British singer Rod Stewart celebrates his Scottish parentage at a Scotland v England football match. (Photo by D. Morrison/Express/Getty Images)
Third Division
7th November 1973: British singer-songwriter and vice-president of Watford FC Elton John and Rod Stewart wearing Watford strip at Vicarage Road. (Photo by Sydney O'Meara/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
26th October 1976: British rock singer Rod Stewart has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces but began a successful solo career in 1976 and had his first number 1 single in 1978 (Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?). (Photo by Graham Morris/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
24th January 1974: British rock singer Rod Stewart at London Airport with model Dee Harrington. Stewart has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces before embarking on a successful solo career. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart's Faces
24th January 1974: Rod Stewart with the Faces at London Airport. From left to right are: Tetsu Yamauchi, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart, Kenny Jones, and Ian McLagan. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Express/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Pop singer songwriter Rod Stewart in performance. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
Tartan Horseman
British rock singer Rod Stewart, with his horse, Mia. Rod Stewart was born in London in 1945 but has always associated himself with Scotland and passionately supports the national football side He has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Small Faces but began a successful solo career in 1976 and had his first number 1 single in 1978 with 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Silver Stewart
London born rock star, singer Rod Stewart, in a spectacular silver jumpsuit during the recording of his own television spectacular 'A Night On The Town'. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart And Dee Harrington
British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart and girlfriend fashion model Dee (Deidre) Harrington at London Airport, London, 20th May 1972. (Photo by Dove/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Tracey
British singer, songwriter and musician Rod Stewart with singer, actress and comedienne Tracey Ullman, 15th May 1984. (Photo by P. Shirley/Express/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British singer, songwriter and musician Rod Stewart in concert, 15th May 1984. (Photo by P. Shirley/Express/Getty Images)
Rod playing football
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart in action during a soccer match, UK, 12th November 1979. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart awarded by 'Disc' magazine 'Top International Vocalist', London, UK, 15th February 1973. (Photo by Jack Kay/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Law and Stewart
Scottish soccer player Denis Law of Manchester City FC with British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart, both are holding a Royal Banner of Scotland, UK, 18th March 1974. (Photo by B. Gomer/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart pictures while making a phone call, UK, 8th November 1973. (Photo by Pierre Manevy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart and Kathy Simmonds
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart with his girlfriend Kathy Simmonds, UK, 8th November 1973. (Photo by Pierre Manevy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart wearing a fur coat, UK, 20th December 1978. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, December 1978. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Elton and Ron
British singer, pianist and composer Elton John with British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ekland And Stewart
Actress Britt Ekland and her partner, rock star Rod Stewart attend the premiere of the rock opera 'Tommy' at the Leicester Square Theatre, 26th March 1975. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart And Sandy Denny
British singers Rod Stewart and Sandy Denny (1947 - 1978) with their Melody Maker Pop Poll awards for Top Male and Top Female Singer, after the awards ceremony in London, 15th September 1971. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart and Bebe Buell
British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart kisses his girlfriend, American singer and fashion model Bebe Buell, UK, 11th January 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod's Lamborghini
British rock singer Rod Stewart with his Lamborghini Miura, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod's Dog
British rock singer Rod Stewart with one of his dogs, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod's Lamborghini
British rock singer Rod Stewart with his Lamborghini Miura, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBritish rock singer Rod Stewart lounging in the garden, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Dee
British rock singer Rod Stewart with his girlfriend, model Dee Harrington, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Front Row Photos: Rod Stewart & Cheap Trick at Amalie Arena in Tampa
Check out these great shots from Lisa Claire Photography from Saturday night's long-awaited concert with Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick!
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Rod Stewart & Cheap Trick Tour 2022 Setlist
After a long wait, Tampa will finally get to see Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick at Amalie Arena September 3. The show was supposed to happen back in August of 2020, but the concert was postponed when COVID-19 infections took off around the country. The show was moved to August 2021. Well that didn't happen either. So here we are two years later. You might be surprised to find out that there are still quite a few tickets left... and honestly, they're not that expensive! If you don't mind sitting up on the 300 level at the back of Amalie Arena, tickets start at around $30 before you add in those fees we all love. For concerts in 2022, that's not a bad price.
Will the list of songs Rod performs get you to bust out the credit card? Take a look at the set list of songs Rod's been doing on this tour so far. Usually the order doesn't change with tours like this because everything is set to video screens and light shows. So we're pretty sure this will be the list of Rod's classics he'll perform in order.
Addicted To Love
Interesting choice to kick off the show with a cover song! But this Robert Palmer jam will bring big energy from the very first drumbeat. This is one of my all-time favorite '80s songs. The music video was always on MTV. This won't be the only cover song Rod does... you'll see what I mean as the night progresses.
You Wear It Well
Taking it back to the summer of 1972 for this one from "Never A Dull Moment." It hit #13 on the Billboard chart shortly after "Maggie May."
Ooh La La
This one was rare in that Ronnie Wood did the lead vocals on this Faces classic from 1973.
Some Guys Have All The Luck
Says the guy who was 45 when he was with 21 year old Rachel Hunter.
Having A Party
Remember this one from the '90s? The Sam Cooke cover was done by Luther Vandross, the Pointer Sisters and even Bruce Springsteen.
It Takes Two
Another cover - this one of Marvin Gaye's 1965 hit.
Forever Young
A song Rod wrote for his children when he realized he had been spending too much time touring. He would begin taking his family on the road with him.
The First Cut Is The Deepest
Many don't realize this one's a cover too. It's associated so often with Rod's cover, but this was a Cat Stevens song.
Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
Yep! Another cover. Kind of crazy when you think about all the hits Rod has had over the years! This Creedence Clearwater Revival 1971 hit about how it'll rain a sunny day kind of fits Florida summer weather.
Maggie May
Thought this would be the show closer? Me too! This one came in at #130 on Rolling Stone's Greatest Songs of All Time list.
I'd Rather Go Blind
Stop me if you've heard this one. A cover... this time of an Etta James classic.
Young Turks
Rod's adventure into the new wave sound that was popular in the early 80s. It's one of those rare songs where you never hear the title in the lyrics. Instead you hear "Young hearts." Turk was slang for rebellious youth back in the early 1900s. The video on MTV had breakdancing!
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy
Another one of Rod's signature hits from 1978's "Blondes Have More Fun."
Rhythm of My Heart
This is another one that until today I never knew was a cover. The song was already 5 years old by the time Rod had a hit with it in 1991.
Call Me
Listen, if you don't want to hear covers, this tour set list might not be for you. But I can't wait to hear this one of Blondie.
The Killing of Georgie
This one will be the first song of an acoustic set. Rod has said over the years this song is based on real events of a friend of the band, but some parts of the story were changed for the song.
People Get Ready
Rod's famous version of the Impressions classic.
Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
This one had the longest stay at #1 on the charts than any of Rod's songs.
You're in My Heart
Another 70s gem, this one from Rod's album "Foot Loose & Fancy Free." Rod even works in a shout out to his favorite soccer teams.
Have I Told You Lately
Rod had a big hit with this Van Morrison cover during the MTV Unplugged era.
Hot Stuff
Rod's going to get you dancing as the show starts to wrap up with this Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party favorite by Donna Summer.
Hot Legs
After so many covers on this setlist, this Rod Stewart classic has had many covers itself. Tina Turner, Tom Jones and even Bon Jovi have covered it.
Stay With Me
Rod ends the night the Faces 1971 classic. This one's been covered by a bunch of unlikely acts too from Mary J. Blige to Def Leppard.
CHEAP TRICK: Stop This Game
Cheap Trick starts the night in the early 80s.
In The Street
Originally a hit for Big Star in 1972. You might best remember this one as the theme for "That 70s Show."
Dream Police
Big Brother is watching! This song was about Google before Google was even a thing.
Ain't That A Shame
A Fats Domino cover!
Light Up the Fire
Some new music from the band.
Heaven Tonight
The title track from the band's third album.
Downed
From the 1977 album "In Color."
I Know What I Want
Another great track from Dream Police.
The Flame
The first big hit during the group's resurgence in 1987. It was the band's first #1 hit.
I Want You To Want Me
Still probably the most requested Cheap Trick hit on Q105 all these years later.
Surrender
The band's first hit in 1978 from "Heaven Tonight."
Goodnight
Appropriate song to end the set with right?
