Kristopher James, who plays Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on Dec. 20, 2024. Credit: Photo via kristopherjames/Bandcamp

There are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to indulge in a barrage of local talent in one sitting, but not many events showcase it better than Crowbar’s annual holiday show.

Along with New Granada’s Xmas concert, this is another perfect opportunity to take your weird, out-of-state relative who vows to move to the free state of Florida out to see what the local music scene will be like, should they move down to God’s waiting room.

And can you really call yourself a Tampeño—transplant or not—if you’ve never cried while soulful songwriter Kristopher James crooned onstage?

Tickets to A Very Crowbar Christmas happening Friday, Dec. 20 in Ybor City and still available and start at $15.

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