NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
St. Petersburg artist hosts rescheduled concert to support reopening Haslam's Books
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A St. Petersburg artist is holding a rescheduled concert this weekend as part of a campaign featuring bootleg t-shirt sales to raise funds for purchasing the long-shuttered Haslam's Books property. The family that owns the historic shop has acknowledged the effort, while the artist describes the event as a public relations effort.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing TampaWhy It Matters
A local community member is attempting to raise funds through merchandise sales and events to acquire and reopen a prominent shuttered local bookstore.
Key Facts
- A St. Petersburg artist is hosting a rescheduled concert this weekend.
- The event is part of an independent campaign to raise funds to purchase the long-shuttered Haslam's Books property.
- The campaign includes selling a small fraction of the targeted number of t-shirts.
- The family that owns Haslam's Books has acknowledged the bootleg campaign.
- The organizer characterizes the effort as a public relations stunt.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDelaney Staack“Songwriter performing at the rescheduled concert”PersonFilipe Bergson“St. Pete artist organizing the concert campaign”OrganizationLittle Giver“Indie-rock band performing at the event”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article.”OrganizationTampa Bay Journalism Project“Entity mentioned in a promotional callout”PersonRay Roa“Author of the article and Editor-In-Chief”locationThe Nest at St. Pete Brewing Co.“Venue hosting the rescheduled concert”locationSt. Petersburg“City where the event and bookstore are located”OrganizationHaslam's Books“Long-shuttered bookstore in St. Petersburg”