Gleb Barabanov

Concert Photographer and Writer at South Florida Insider

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Life’s a Beach at Tortuga 2025

2 weeks ago | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

Tortuga 2025 Provided A Sun-Soaked Musical Celebration For South Florida Country Fans – Photos and Feature on the Tortuga Music Festival 2025 in Fort Lauderdale Beach, FLThe Tortuga Music Festival is back and its 2025 edition once again transformed the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach into a three-day paradise for country, blues, and hip-hop fans, delivering unforgettable performances in the sea-breeze under the balmy Florida sun.
The Cavalera Brothers Celebrate “Schizophrenia”

1 month ago | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale has long been a renowned local haven for metalheads where fans get to see their favorite bands up close and personal, and this past Tuesday it became the epicenter of thrash metal madness as the legendary “Cavalera” took the stage.
Tesla Electrifies the Stage at The Coco in Coconut Creek

1 month ago | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

80’s Rock enthusiasts gathered from all over South Florida this weekend at The Stage at The Coco, the outdoor venue at Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek for a night of high-voltage classic rock-n-roll performances. The legendary rock band Tesla headlined the event, delivering a powerhouse set that left the audience buzzing with excitement, while the opening act, Fastest Land Animal, set the tone for the night, warming up the crowd with their energetic and dynamic throwback performance.
Born of Osiris Light Up The Banyan Live

2 months ago | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

The Banyan Live in West Palm Beach became the perfect haven for metal enthusiasts this post-Valentines weekend as progressive deathcore titans Born of Osiris took the stage, delivering a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. The show was nightlong celebration of heavy music, featuring an absolutely stacked lineup of opening acts—Lost in Separation, Axty, Entheos, and Within Destruction—each bringing their unique flavor to the stage and setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
The Get Up Kids Deliver a Night to Write Home About

2 months ago | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

Elder Emos from all over South Florida gathered at Revolution Live this past thursday to witness a night of nostalgia, raw energy, and heartfelt performances as The Get Up Kids, one of the most influential bands of the late ’90s and early 2000’s midwest emo scene, took to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic album Something to Write Home About.
Nonpoint Deliver a Crushing Hometown Performance

Jan 19, 2025 | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

The Nonpoint concert last night was an unforgettable experience for longtime fans of the band, with Elias and the gang taking over the classic Ft Lauderdale concert institution Culture Room for night of riff-laden memories. Part of their “Painful Statements” tour, the night was steeped in nostalgia and raw energy as the band celebrated two milestone anniversaries: 25 years of their debut album Statements, and 20 years of their breakout album To The Pain.
An Evening with Jazz Legend Al Di Meola

Jan 18, 2025 | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

Guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola delivered an incredibly captivating performance last night to a sold out crowd at The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale as part of his “Land of the Midnight Sun” tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his debut solo album.
Six Feet Under and Nile Bring Double Trouble to the Culture Room

Jan 15, 2025 | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

South Florida Heavy Metal fans were treated to an unforgettable night at the Culture Room this past weekend as Death Metal heavyweights Nile and Six Feet Under brought their brutality to the stage. Nile’s intricate, Egyptology-themed technical death metal paired perfectly with Six Feet Under’s groove-driven intensity to create a crushing double bill of metal mayhem.
An Interview with Underoath

Dec 2, 2024 | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

For more than twenty five years, Florida born metalcore giants Underoath have been a cornerstone of the post-hardcore scene, carving out a unique legacy among their fellow early 00’s emo-metal compatriots with their electrifying live performances.
An Unforgettable Night with Billy Joel

Nov 24, 2024 | sflinsider.com | Gleb Barabanov

The venerable Billy Joel delivered a mesmerizing performance last night at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, captivating the audience with a nearly two-hour set that celebrated his enduring legacy of more than half a century of musical greatness. Without an opening act, Billy Joel filled the intimate venue to the brim for a sold out performance, a feat that only the kind of showmanship and artistry that have defined his illustrious career can accomplish.