Josh Bradley

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's calendar editor. He started as a freelance music writer in 2020 at the age of 18, and after spending years covering, announcing, and previewing concerts in the area, he now curates CL's events calendar. Check the A&E and music sections in print and online every week for the latest in local happenings, and submit your own at community.cltampa.com.

josh@cltampa.com

A promotional band photograph by Jessica Magaña showing East Los Angeles soul group The Altons. Captured from a high overhead angle inside a music recording studio, the four band members stand on patterned woven rugs while looking straight up toward the camera. Frontwoman Adriana Flores wears a sleeveless cream-colored top with a dark neck scarf, standing beside drummer Caitlin Palafox in a striped short-sleeved top and black vest, while vocalist/guitarist Bryan Ponce wears a brown suede jacket over an embroidered shirt alongside bassist Gabriel Maldonado in a dark top, with an upright bass and drum kit positioned around them in the warm, ambient-lit studio.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening November 5-12, including The Altons, the No Limit-Cash Money tour, and more

Plus J. Roddy Walston, Kip Kelly’s album release, and what’s left of the Ed Sheeran Tour.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley November 5, 2026November 6, 2026

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s weekly roundup of the best live music coming to Tampa Bay (covering Nov. 5-12) including The Altons, and more.

A concert festival photograph showing The War on Drugs play Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on Oct. 4, 2026 during the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Captured in a medium horizontal stage shot under bright festival lighting, bassist Anthony LaMarca (left) and lead vocalist/guitarist Adam Granduciel (right) lean toward each other on stage. LaMarca wears a red knit beanie, dark tank top, striped trousers, and glasses while playing a vintage sunburst bass guitar. Granduciel, with long wavy hair, wears a black-and-white patterned short-sleeved button-down shirt and leans forward while playing an electric guitar next to stage amplifiers and electronic gear.

Music

Everything we saw at weekend one of Austin City Limits

It literally rained a whole bunch of up-and-coming star power.

by Josh Bradley and Tracy May November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

A concert performance photograph showing Nick Shoulders plays Orpheum in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 1, 2026. Captured in a medium shot during a live stage performance, country musician Nick Shoulders sings into a stand-mounted microphone while strumming an acoustic guitar. He wears a dark sleeveless tank top featuring a graphic design, a green-and-white camouflage trucker hat with patches, and displays extensive tattoos along his right arm, framed against a dark stage backdrop under dramatic green and magenta concert lighting.

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Photos: Nick Shoulders plays Tampa’s Orpheum

Ding dong, daddy.

by Kirsten Clauser and Josh Bradley November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

A nature field photograph by Peter Houlihan showing Mac Stone. Captured in a wide horizontal shot inside a dense swamp habitat, conservation photographer Mac Stone crouches in dark water beneath a curved tree trunk. He wears a wide-brimmed bucket hat, a light blue long-sleeved button-down shirt, and dark trousers, looking directly at the camera while positioning camera trap equipment, with a mounted weather-resistant camera housing set on a post to his right under diffused forest light.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s best things to do, October 29-November 5, including a cypress swamp talk with NatGeo photographer Mac Stone

Plus Jobsite’s ‘Misery’ redux, volcano talk with Dr. Mel Rodgers, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 27, 2026October 27, 2026

A promotional video screengrab showing A screengrab from a a promo reel for the Haunted Car Was in Tampa, Florida. Captured in a medium close-up shot against a dark background, a performer in a menacing clown persona looks toward the camera. The performer wears white face paint with dark eye rings, a wide black painted mustache, a exaggerated grin showing sharp yellowed teeth, and a red, white, and blue striped top hat over dark curly hair, paired with a blue collared shirt and red vest under dim lighting.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s best things to do this week, including East Tampa’s haunted car wash

Plus theater, literary, arts, and entertainment happening Oct. 22-29.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

A promotional press photograph by Jaxon Whittington showing The Linda Lindas. Captured in a vertical shot on a grassy park lawn under a large tree trunk, the four members of LA punk band The Linda Lindas pose together in colorful casual attire—including bright blue tops, dark sweaters, light pants, and green sneakers—with two members standing against the trunk and two seated on the grass under soft outdoor daylighting.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music this week, including The Linda Lindas, Indie Night, and more

Plus, Alice Cooper, Jacuzzi Boys, Ybor Horror V, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

A festival concert photograph by Dan Schuman showing Damon Fowler plays Gasparilla Music Festival at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa, Florida on March 13, 2016. Captured in a medium close-up shot, blues musician Damon Fowler plays a butterscotch blonde Telecaster-style electric guitar in front of a stage microphone stand. He wears sunglasses, a dark t-shirt, and a red GMF festival lanyard around his neck, set against an outdoor festival backdrop of palm trees and stage lighting rigs under soft natural daylighting.

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The best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including a Damon Fowler benefit and The Lemonheads

Plus Lamont Landers at Skipper’s, Summer Hoop’s EP release, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Tampa Bay food & drink events happening October 22-29, including WEDU visit from five-time James Beard winning author

Plus Fenway Hotel’s Halloween speakeasy, the Selby’s ‘Lunch in the Garden,’ and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

An action-packed nighttime skateboarding photograph showing Tampa Am concrete jam at Skatepark of Tampa in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 18, 2025. Captured with a wide-angle fisheye lens inside a concrete bowl, a shirtless skateboarder wearing tan pattern shorts, green-and-white sneakers, a black cap, and an open tan vest balances along the coping during a trick. In the background, another skater in an orange t-shirt and dark pants rides along the bowl's curved wall, surrounded by spectators and bright outdoor stadium lighting illuminating the night sky.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s best things to do October 16-22, including Tampa Am, Sanders-Nixon rally, and more

Plus Art Fair Tampa, Lauren Groff’s ‘Brawler’ talk at the Tampa Bay History Center, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

A promotional photograph showing A promotional photo for 'Bat Boy: The Musical' happening at Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 16-25. Captured in a flat-lay view, three printed promotional flyers for the musical rest on a textured granite counter surface. The left and right flyers feature a black-and-white tabloid newspaper cover styled after Weekly World News, showing a dramatic wide-eyed Bat Boy with pointed ears and fangs opening his mouth in a scream, while the center flyer displays a yellow-and-black show poster titled "BAT BOY THE MUSICAL" detailing event dates and showtimes under bright indoor overhead lighting.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay theater happenings October 16-22, including ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Plus ‘Misery’ at Jobsite Theater, ‘Constellations’ at Off-Central, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

A concert performance photograph showing Dumpstaphunk plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sept. 28, 2017. Captured in a low-angle medium shot, bassist Tony Hall stands on stage playing a flame maple top electric bass guitar while positioned beside a microphone stand. He wears a dark t-shirt featuring a stylized flag motif, performing under vivid orange, red, and purple stage spotlights with bright overhead lighting fixtures illuminating the dark background.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening October 16-22, including Tampa Pig Jig, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, and more

Plus Snail Mail, Good Folk Fest, Ted Leo at the Bernie Sanders-Angie Nixon rally, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

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Review: In Tampa, Weezer goes for the gold during stacked alt-rock gathering [w/photos]

Say yes.

by Josh Bradley and Ryan Metcalf October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

A wide interior event photograph by Centro Asturiano de Tampa showing Wines of Spain at the Centro Asturiano de Tampa in Ybor City, Florida on Oct. 16, 2024. Captured from a wide angle across the polished hardwood floor of a grand ballroom, attendees stand raising wine glasses in a collective toast. In the foreground, guest figures stand beside high-top cocktail tables and tasting stations beneath crystal chandeliers and grand arched wall moldings under warm venue lighting.

Tampa Bay’s food & drink events happening October 15-22, including Wines of Spain and more

Plus A Taste of Tapeo at Golden Isles, Dunedin Seafood and Music Festival, and more.

by Leif Helland and Josh Bradley October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Music

Review: In Tampa, Kyle Gordon lives a million fictional lives during satirical music history concert (w/ photos)

The New York satirist was at New World Tampa last Sunday.

by Josh Bradley October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

A promotional press photograph by Robb Klassen showing Dana McWayne (L) and Alden McWayne, AKA Dana and Alden. Captured in a medium shot in open water under an overcast sky, Dana McWayne stands waist-deep in the water wearing dark waders, a cream knit sweater, and a yellow beanie hat. Beside him, Alden McWayne recline-lounges in an inflatable orange-and-black raft wearing dark green tall rubber boots, white clothing, and a sailor hat with a pom-pom while holding its brim under soft natural daylight.

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Best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay include Newport Jazz Festival alumni Dana and Alden, Samantha Fish and more

Plus Jacuzzi Boys, The Early November, 99.5 QYK Guitar Pull and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

A red carpet portrait photograph by Kathy Hutchins showing Karol G at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 25, 2026. Captured in a medium close-up, singer Karol G smiles at the camera while forming a heart shape with both hands over her chest. She wears a black mesh net top with long sleeves, drop earrings, and long wavy blonde hair with dark roots, standing in front of a purple event backdrop featuring white lettering under bright venue flash photography.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening October 9-15 including Karol G, Clearwater Jazz Holiday and more

Plus Daddy Kool’s new concert series, the Independent Bar anniversary shows, and more.

by Josh Bradley and Ray Roa October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

A promotional portrait photograph showing comedian and musician Kyle Gordon. Captured in a medium shot, Kyle Gordon lies reclined on a red patterned couch while holding a classical nylon-string acoustic guitar upright with his right hand. He wears a dark sweater over a green collared shirt with a red necktie, light-colored trousers, and a gold wristwatch, set against a decorated living room background with framed artwork and decorative objects under soft indoor lighting.

Music

TikTok satirist and style parody master Kyle Gordon plays Tampa on Sunday

The ‘Modern Day Weird ‘Al’ Yankovic’ even got Daniel Radcliffe to appear on his album.

by Josh Bradley October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

wide-angle indoor photograph at Mighty Fine in Tampa, Florida in December 2024. Captured with a fisheye lens perspective from behind a counter, two people smile and laugh while enjoying sandwiches—one wearing a light blue sweatshirt and the other in a dark navy "HOCKEY" hoodie. In the foreground, serving trays hold grilled sandwiches and side items, while the background features wooden shelving lined with pantry goods, kitchen supplies, and a person standing near the back doorway under warm indoor venue lighting.

Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events this week, including the Mighty Fine-Late Start Brewing anniversary party

Plus a 17th birthday for the Indie, brunches, tapas at Golden Isles, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

A concert finale group bow photograph by Frank Embacher showing Hans Zimmer (center) with members of the 19-piece ensemble backing him on a 2026-2027 'Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level' tour. Captured in a wide shot on a brightly illuminated concert stage, composer Hans Zimmer stands at the center with arms raised holding hands with his full touring band and orchestra ensemble as they take a collective bow before the audience. The musicians wear diverse stage attire, including a vibrant yellow-and-red plaid patterned gown and traditional draped garments, beneath an intricate array of overhead stage spotlights and light beams against a dark arena background.

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including Hans Zimmer, Lindsey Stirling, and more

Plus Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Yung Gravy, and Camping In Alaska.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

A close-up interior photograph showing Backstage at Tampa Theatre in Tampa, Florida on May 27, 2026. Captured in a low-angle perspective looking down a dark hallway, a historic stage lighting dimmer switchboard panel features rows of vintage metal levers topped with worn orange-red handles and aged dial indicators, set beside a metal-reinforced door marked "TAMPA THEATRE" under warm low-light illumination.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay’s best things to do October 8-15, including the Tampa Theatre reopening kickoff

Plus book talks, the theater listing, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 7, 2026October 9, 2026