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Song of patriotic rage grabs nation

Looking for something to do? Here's a calendar, ranging from Tigger to raw fish.

By SHANNON BREEN
Published August 5, 2005

Country singer Toby Keith made headlines in 2002 when he recorded Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American), a raging response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The song struck a chord with extra-patriotic listeners, while others condemned it as jingoism.

Meanwhile, the song, which includes lyrics such as, 'Cause we'll put a boot in your a--. It's the American Way climbed to No. 1 on the country charts.

Keith, 44, had his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard music charts with his song Should've Been a Cowboy from his 1993 self-titled debut album.

A year later, he released his second album, Boomtown, which spawned hits, You Ain't Much Fun and Who's That Man.

He has won awards for Best Male Vocalist from the Academy of Country Music and the CMT awards.

His newest album, Honkytonk University, was released in May.

Keith performs with Lee Ann Womack and Shooter Jennings at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa. Tickets cost $32.50-$68.75. Call 287-8844.

VANS WARPED TOUR 2005: In its 11th year, the Vans Warped Tour guarantees loud punk and hard rock acts featuring mostly twentysomething white guys covered in tattoos and piercings. There might even be mud. Some of the acts: Anti-Flag, Flogging Molly, Yellowcard, Good Charlotte, Bouncing Souls and Atmosphere. noon; Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg; $27.75. Call 287-8844.

GUITARS AND SAXES: Ruth Eckerd Hall hosts Guitars and Saxes featuring Mindi Abair, Wayman Tisdale, Jeff Golub and Warren Hill. 8 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $32.50. Call (727) 791-7400.

"THE MARCH OF THE KITEFLIERS': The premise of Jobsite Theater's latest comedy, The March of the Kitefliers, asks questions such as: "Who are we really" and "Whatever happened to the dreamers within us when we were children?" Through Aug. 21. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Shimberg Playhouse, Tampa; $16.50. Call 229-7827.

WINNIE THE POOH: The honey-loving Winnie the Pooh and his chums Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo and Owl try to discover what makes a perfect day. 7 p.m. today through Sunday; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa; $10-$36. Call 229-7827.

WAZOO: Lowry Park Zoo's 10th annual beer tasting benefit, WaZoo features beverage samplings from breweries worldwide. Proceeds benefit the animals. 8 to 10:30 p.m.; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa; $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call 935-8552.

O.A.R.: The group Of a Revolution (known as O.A.R.) went from being an Ohio State University frat band to a Billboard chartbuster. Last year, the group released its second live album, 34th & 8th. 8 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $25-$30. Call (727) 791-7400.

DOS ALAS: The Spanish Lyric Theatre presents Dos Alas, a musical tribute to Cuba and Puerto Rico including songs, dances and colorful costumes. 7:30 p.m.; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall, Tampa; $25-$30. Call 936-0217.

"GREASE': Poodle skirts meet black leather at Rydell High School in the 1978 film Grease, which cemented John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as stars. A costume parade precedes the film, presented as part of the Tampa Theatre's Summer Classic Film Series. 3 p.m.; Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., downtown Tampa; $7. Call 274-8982.

GIGANTOUR: The music festival Gigantour features metal bands such as Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and Nevermore. Megadeth and Dream Theater co-headline. 5 p.m.; St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa; $20.75-$61.75. Call 301-2500.

CHEVELLE: Formed in 1995, the trio Chevelle from Chicago is at the top of the modern rock tracks with the song Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) from the 2004 album, This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In). 7 p.m.; Jannus Landing, 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg; $20. Call 287-8844.

WHITESNAKE: With singer and founding member David Coverdale at the helm, Whitesnake was founded in 1982. The hair band quickly became a top concert attraction in England and across Europe, making its U.S. debut with the 1994 release, Slide It In. 8 p.m.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater; $36-$60. Call (727) 791-7400.

TORI AMOS: Belting out songs and playing from her ninth album, The Beekeeper, eight-time Grammy nominee Tori Amos is known for her deep, emotional melodies and lyrics about religion, violence and sex. 7:30 p.m.; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa; $39.50-$42.50. Call 229-7827.

SUSHI SHOWDOWN: Various sushi restaurants are participating in Sushi Showdown, an event benefiting the Florida Aquarium.; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 701 Channelside Drive; ages 21 and up; $50 members, $55 nonmembers. Call 273-4568.

NEW IN THEATERS: The Dukes of Hazzard

Saint Ralph

Kontroll

Underclassman

The Skeleton Key (Aug. 12)

Happy Endings (Aug. 12)

Four Brothers (Aug. 12)

Deuce Bigalow (Aug. 12)

European Gigolo (Aug. 12)

The Great Raid (Aug. 12)

SUMMER SAFARI NIGHTS: Aug. 12, Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa.

EARTH, WIND AND FIRE: Aug. 13, Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa.

SATCHMO: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG. Aug. 18-Sept. 25, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa.

AVRIL LAVIGNE: Aug. 20, Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa.

MICHAEL MCDONALD: Aug. 20, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

THE KILLERS: Aug. 21, USF Sun Dome, Tampa.

MEATLOAF: Sept. 12, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

ALICE COOPER: Sept. 29, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater.

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