Local Music

From tiny to giant, here are seven Tampa Bay music venues to visit this summer

By Ray Roa

It can be hard for a newcomer to get acquainted with their local live music scene, and in the new issue of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay on stands now, we mention must-visit rooms of every size from tiny, to giant. Here's what the scene looks like at seven venues on both sides of Bay...

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Photos: Everyone we saw rocking with Social Distortion and Bad Religion at Clearwater’s BayCare sound

Mike Ness was in town last Sunday playing Social Distortion’s Mommy’s Little Monster in full at the BayCare Sound in Clearwater. Also…

By Ray Roa

Social Distortion plays The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida on April 28, 2024.
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Interview: Arrested Development's Speech talks parenting ahead of free Tampa Riverfest concert

I cried the first time I heard Arrested Development’s banger “Never Had Your Back” while on a road trip with my daughter…

By Kelly Benjamin

Speech of Arrested Development, which plays Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, Florida on May 4, 2024.
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Review: In St. Pete, Mariah the Scientist shows off unfiltered sincerity, vulnerability, and raw talent [PHOTOS]

Last Saturday night, a throng of enthusiastic fans sold-out Jannus Live in St. Petersburg for one of the last stops on Mariah…

By Isaiah Stephens

Mariah the Scientist plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 27, 2024.
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Photos: Everyone we saw partying with Kamenar before the Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning is down 0-3 in its first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup against the Florida Panthers, but at least…

By Ray Roa

Kamenar play outside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 25, 2024.
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