May 2016

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Magic Behind The Buzz!
Please get to know our volunteers!
Dear Tampa Bay Musicians and Fans,
We’re officially back to Tampa Bay! The Relaunch
Celebration was a huge success and we’re now
concentrating on what’s coming up next!
I can’t tell you how grateful we all are for the love and
support from Tampa Bay on making our relaunch even
bigger than we imagined. A special thank you goes to
Cherie and Brad from CJ’s on the Island for hosting our
relaunch and for making the day great.
The volunteers of Bay Buzz worked hard to be sure
everything was set and ready for the big day. Pam Wills
and Janice Lautner are a great team and they deserve a
vacation after the hard work they put in.
Rebecca Michela, the cover girl for the May issue, is the
founder and an amazing ukulele player in Junction 27
(JCT 27). She and her bandmates brought an amazing
energy to the relauch and as I went around the room
during their set, the crowd was enjoying their folk sound
and asking, “who is this band?”. So we look forward to
interviewing them in the near future.
On another note, Bay Buzz is keeping an exciting secret
that will be announced in the month of May. Be sure to
check our Facebook page for this huge announcement.
Also don’t forget to nominate your favorite local band
for “Best of the Buzz 2016”. And as usual, we want to to
hear from you, the readers. Please comment on any
story, and send in your suggestions for what you would
like to read about
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pamela Wills is a
mother of five children,
three of her
own and two step
children which she
has helped raise for
the past 11 years
with her fiancé, John. She has been in the Administrative
Field for a little over 16 years and
has completed 2 semesters at Saint Petersburg
College for Computer Technology back in 2002
and in 2010. She currently resides in Largo,
Florida with John, her two step children, two
cats, and 3 birds. Her hobbies include supporting
live local music, spending as much time as
possible with family and friends, swimming, kayaking,
computers, cooking and gardening. She
does her best to live by three general rules: Live,
Love, and Laugh often as you don’t know what
tomorrow may bring, so cherish today and all its
surroundings!
Jennifer Lane, owner of Jen-
MusePhoto, is a Tampa Baybased
photographer, musician
and writer who is completely
GEEKED OUT about
contributing to the revamped
and exciting Bay
Buzz. She brings a playful
spirit and serious work ethic
to the table and a devotion
to area bands. Jennifer is a published poet and
performing musician, ready to get out there to
take photos of YOU playing your music, your
way! To view more of her work, please visit
JenMusePhoto.
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