Vanilla Ice performs live on stage for NBC’s “Today” at Rockefeller Plaza on April 29, 2016 in New York City.
(Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)Sip some wine and check out the hook as his DJ revolves it. Vanilla Ice Is Back in Tampa this month for a performance May 19 and it's free. Sort of. A Vanilla Ice Tampa concert happens Sunday, May 19 at 6pm at Busch Gardens as part of their Food & Wine Festival.
Vanilla Ice drew a good crowd last year when he played a post Rays game concert at Tropicana Field. There were Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and of course a finale performance of "Ice Ice Baby" during hits set for the I Love The 90s Tour stop with Rob Base and Montell Jordan.
As with all concerts for the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, the show is free with park admission. So if you have one of those annual passes, there's nothing left to do but show up.
If you want to upgrade to seats closer to the stage, you might want to look into getting an annual pass. Passholders can get a free upgrade. You can also purchase a VIP Seating Package that includes a beverage, private VIP bar, and a seat right by the stage. But honestly, I’ve been to quite a few shows at Busch Gardens. You don’t need to upgrade to enjoy the show. Just get there early for a good spot!
This year's Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival concert lineup has been pretty stacked. 38 Special plays Busch Gardens tonight at 6. Over the past few months acts like the Goo Goo Dolls, Starship and Sister Hazel have taken the Busch Gardens stage.
Next weekend, the iconic Lynyrd Skynyrd (yes, I used copy and paste so I spelled it correctly) takes the stage to perform their classic hits like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama." Flo Rida will perform his hits like "Low" and "Right Round" the night before Vanilla Ice is back in Tampa on May 18.
Some great shows coming up in the Tampa area and a few worth a road trip!
October 3: Boyz II Men
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. Boys II Men had so many huge 90s hits like Motownphilly, I'll Make Love To You and End of the Road. See the group at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Event Center.
October 4: The Marley Brothers
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesZiggy, Damian, Stephan, Ky-Mani and Julian play the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
November 6: Cyndi Lauper
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Syracuse UniversityOne last chance to see one of the most iconic Q105 favorites from the 80s. Cyndi Lauper has announced this is her farewell tour. See her at Amalie Arena. Tampa is one of only 23 cities getting a tour stop. The only other show in Florida will be in Hollywood, Florida. No Orlando or Jacksonville stops.
November 14: The Pointer Sisters and The Commodores
Mark Davis/Getty ImagesLots of great Q105 hits like "I'm So Excited" and "Neutron Dance" from the Pointer Sisters and "Brickhouse" ia one of our most requested songs on Q105. See them both at "An Evening of Icons - An Unforgettable Evening of Classic Hits" at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.
December 14: Bret Michaels
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesCatch the Poison lead singer for a performance at The Sound at Coachman Park. It's Bret's Parti-Gras 2.0 Tour with Night Ranger and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister.
December 15: Trans Siberian Orchestra
Courtesy of TSOIt's a Q105 holiday tradition! It'll be one of the most amazing live performances you'll ever see. The Lost Christmas Eve Tour will stop at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
