Caitlin Carter, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

Music

Photos: Evanescence and friends bring Tampa to life

50,000 tears were cried.

by Caitlin Carter and Josh Bradley June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Longtime ride-or-dies, and fans that couldn’t get enough of Amy Lee’s powerhouse vocals while opening for My Chemical Romance’s Raymond James Stadium concert last September convened at the still-roofless Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre last Friday. The femme-power had a strong presence all night too, with both Canadian prog-metal quartet Spiritbox and British rap-rock duo Nova […]

A dynamic, close-up shot of William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is..., performing live on stage. He is captured in a moment of high energy, leaning into a microphone held in his right hand while flashing a peace sign with his left. He has mid-length, wavy brown hair falling over his face and is wearing a dark button-down shirt featuring a bold, pink floral pattern. The lighting is warm and golden, highlighting a tattoo on his left wrist and a delicate silver necklace. The background features the blurred architectural details of a concert venue ceiling and stage lights.

Music

Photos: The Academy Is brings stacked, mid-aughts emo gig to Ybor City

Hard hearts were crashing in a crowded room.

by Caitlin Carter and Josh Bradley April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw during 98RockFest at Clearwater’s BayCare Sound

Three Days Grace, I Prevail, and more took downtown Clearwater by storm.

by Caitlin Carter March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

A wide shot of the band All Time Low performing on a dimly lit stage. Two guitarists stand on a raised platform in the foreground. On the left, a man with gray hair and a green shirt plays a black electric guitar, smiling toward the front. In the center, a man in a red jacket, red cap, and dark pants sings into a microphone while playing a light brown electric guitar. A third band member with a mohawk is visible on the right, also playing guitar. A drummer is partially visible in the lower left corner. The stage is dark, illuminated by red and white stage lights.

Music

Photos: All Time Low, Mayday Parade, more bring Warped Tour vibes to downtown Clearwater

Remembering Saturday.

by Josh Bradley and Caitlin Carter November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Music

Review: In Tampa, Katy Perry marvels in complex and demanding concert for 14,000 fans

“Perry was more than alright during her two-hour extravaganza in Tampa.”

by Caitlin Carter and Eric Snider August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Everyone we saw at Amalie Arena before the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 playoff kickoff

by Ray Roa and Caitlin Carter April 23, 2025