Chris Cornell cancels concert in St. Petersburg

   The Chris Cornell/Bhi Bhiman concert scheduled for Friday at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg has been canceled.
    Cornell had to cancel a Nov. 27 show in Delaware to rest his shoulder after suffering a severe strain. He performed in

Cornell (second from left)
with Soundgarden

Atlanta Tuesday, but Wednesday morning, a doctor advised complete rest because the injury has worsened.

   All tickets will be refunded, which would seem to indicate there are no plans to reschedule. If you ordered through the phone or a website you should receive an automatic refund. If you bought tickets at the box office you'll have to go there and get your money back. The box office is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Soundgarden's Chris Cornell coming to St. Petersburg

   Chris Cornell, the singer and songwriter who's best known for his work with Soundgarden, will perform an acoustic show at The Mahaffey Theater at 9 p.m.Dec. 6. 

Cornell (second from left)
with Soundgarden

   Besides being Soundgarden's frontman, Cornell has had a healthy solo career and has been a member of the supergroups Audioslave and Temple of the Dog.
   His current tour is a series of intimate shows highlighting songs that he has written throughout his career, plus a few covers.
   Opening the show is Bhi Bhiman, a folk-rock artist who's 2012 debut album earned rave reviews.    
   Tickets go on sale at noon Nov. 8. They are $27.50, $35.50, $45.50 and $69.50. Call 727-893-7832, go to www.themahaffey.com, or stop by the Mahaffey Theater box office. (The Mahaffey is at  401 First St. S., St. Petersburg. The box office is open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 90 minutes before events.