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

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Before St. Pete show, The 502s’ Ed Isola details how Mumford & Sons changed his life

The band is on tour in support of its fourth studio album ‘Easy Street.’

by Josh Bradley May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Four people pose for a group portrait in front of a white draped backdrop. One person stands in the center back wearing a green bandeau top and a matching wrap, while three others are seated in front of them: one on the left in a tan textured suit, one in the center foreground on a red plastic crate wearing a white tank top and green trousers, and one on the right in a brown button-down set. They are positioned on a brown rug, and a potted palm tree is visible on the far left.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-14

Including Chuwi, Tunnel Vision, Sulynn Hago and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A vibrant, medium shot of musician Steven Van Zandt standing behind a bar, serving drinks to a crowd. He is wearing their signature purple head wrap, tinted round glasses, and a multi-colored, crushed purple velvet jacket. Van Zandt holds a bottle of liquor in one hand and a short glass in the other, pointing enthusiastically out toward the viewer. The background features a brightly lit, fully stocked liquor shelf and the blurred faces of smiling patrons watching the event.

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Q&A: At Hard Rock Tampa, Steven Van Zandt explains why he couldn’t make ‘Sun City’ today [PHOTOS]

Springsteen’s 75-year-old right hand man was launching his new Malvado Maple Mezcal.

by Josh Bradley May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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.

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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

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes wearing sunglasses and a black "How we Love is who we are" shirt, posing energetically with bandmates Zac Cockrell and Steve Johnson in a dimly lit room.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 23-30

Including Alabama Shakes, Hanson, BTS, Monufest and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and J.C. Roddy April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A photo of The Maine performing live. Lead singer John O'Callaghan stands center, wearing sunglasses and a black jacket, singing. The drummer, Pat Kirch, is visible in the background seated at his kit. The stage backdrop is a translucent banner featuring a large electric guitar silhouette.

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Alt-rock outfit The Maine headlines St. Pete concert on Tuesday

The diet soda society returns.

by Josh Bradley April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A wide-angle stage shot of the band Goose performing in a concert hall. In the foreground, lead guitarist Rick Mitarotonda, wearing a blue shirt and sunglasses, plays his signature hollow-body guitar. To his right, Peter Anspach plays a keyboard while a second guitarist and drummer are visible in the background. The stage is bathed in vibrant purple and blue light, with bright beams cutting through a light haze.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 16-23

Including Goose, Bill Murray, Tampa Jazz Club’s Mile Davis show, and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Laura Troyer April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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Before Tampa gig, Chameleons’ Vox reveals the album that changed his life

Because who said the Beatles weren’t punk?

by Josh Bradley April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

In this sleek, high-fashion editorial photograph by Julian Buchan, R&B icons Chris Brown and Usher are captured in a moment of shared laughter. Set against a minimalist, bright white studio background, the two artists sit in modern, chrome-framed chairs, both dressed in sharp, all-black formal attire. On the left, Chris Brown leans back with an exuberant smile, his head tilted toward Usher. He wears an unbuttoned black blazer that reveals his extensive neck and chest tattoos, paired with wide-legged trousers and polished black brogues. To the right, Usher exudes a more composed but equally joyful energy, sitting with his legs crossed and a hand adjusting his lapel. He wears a tailored black suit with a black dress shirt and tie, complemented by dark sunglasses and gleaming patent leather shoes.

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Usher and Chris Brown are coming to Tampa this winter to close out their stadium tour

Hey, daddy.

by Josh Bradley April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Maris sings onstage in Tampa

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Photos: Everyone we saw at Maris’ sold out Bullstock set

by Dave Decker and Josh Bradley April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

A stylish portrait of Cuban artist Cimafunk posing against a textured white wall. He is wearing an unbuttoned, patterned silk shirt and multiple gold necklaces, looking directly at the camera with a confident, charismatic expression. His signature high-top fade hairstyle is prominent, and the lighting is soft and warm.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 9-16

Including Gasparilla Music Festival, John Prine tribute concerts, Tampa Bay Blues Festival, and more.

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

In the center of the frame, Donato leans casually against the dark railing of what appears to be the bed of a pickup truck. He is dressed in a classic Western-inspired outfit, featuring a wide-brimmed cream cowboy hat, a dark denim jacket worn over a light-colored button-down shirt, and dark jeans. His long, wavy brown hair falls to his shoulders, and he looks directly at the camera with a calm, steady expression. The background features a vast, vibrant green field that stretches toward a line of dense, leafy trees under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. The natural, high-key lighting enhances the "Cosmic Country" aesthetic, blending traditional Americana with a modern, airy feel.

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Before Largo show, Daniel Donato reveals the album that changed everything

He’s at Cowboys Dance Hall this Friday.

by Josh Bradley April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

MARIS has bright, neon pink hair that is slightly windswept, and she is looking directly at the camera with a confident, deadpan expression. Her face is decorated with artistic, "Cosmic Pop" makeup: a large, stylized white star with a black outline is painted over her right eye and brow, and her cheeks and nose are dusted with iridescent glitter. She wears a white tank top with the word "AMERICAN" hand-painted in dripping red letters across the chest. Her right arm is raised behind her head, covered in a distressed, bright red fishnet sleeve that is torn and frayed. The overall aesthetic is a playful, DIY blend of 80s-inspired glam and modern indie-pop.

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Before sold-out Tampa concert, Maris reveals an album that changed her life

Because Jack Antonoff can do no wrong.

by Josh Bradley April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A wide-angle fisheye portrait of the band JER and their touring members standing on a brick sidewalk in front of a bright yellow wall with a large blue and white mural. In the center, Jeremy Hunter wears a blue bucket hat and sunglasses, making a peace sign, surrounded by five band members in casual streetwear.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 2-9

Including Jer, Billy Strings, Tampa Bay Blues Festival and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

A stylized group portrait of the four-member rock band Florida. On the far left, frontman Billy Summer stands with arms crossed, wearing a tan trucker jacket, a red patterned headband, and large aviator sunglasses with a red-and-white frame. To their right, three other band members pose against a deep red velvet stage curtain. The second member has long dark hair and dark glasses; the third wears a black hat and coat with a floral shirt; and the fourth, on the far right, wears a white fedora-style hat and a dark jacket. The lighting is dramatic, casting a moody glow over the group.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 27-April 2

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

A warm, medium-shot portrait of country singer Drake Milligan, captured in a classic, neotraditional aesthetic. He is seated in the driver's side of a white pickup truck with the door open, looking directly at the camera with a subtle, confident expression. Drake is wearing a dark brown suede Western-style jacket with decorative scalloped stitching across the chest, layered over an olive green vest and a cream-colored knit polo shirt. His dark, wavy hair is styled in a relaxed, swept-back look. The lighting is soft and golden, suggesting a late afternoon or "golden hour" setting, which complements the earth tones of his outfit and the vintage feel of the truck.

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Before Sarasota gig, Drake Milligan recalls the album that opened his eyes

by Josh Bradley March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

A live concert photograph of Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of Young The Giant, performing on stage. They have dark curly hair and a beard, wearing an orange and yellow vertical-striped short-sleeve button-down shirt. They are leaning into a vintage-style silver microphone, eyes closed in a moment of intense vocal performance against a dark, moody background.

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Young The Giant brings new album to Tampa this summer

The show at Yuengling Center is one of three Florida stops.

by Josh Bradley March 23, 2026May 29, 2026

A vibrant, live performance shot of a musician playing a teal-colored six-string electric bass guitar. The person is smiling broadly with their eyes closed, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with an intricately embroidered, colorful "dashiki-style" collar. They are performing on a stage with a bright, abstract red and yellow light display in the background, with a stack of black amplifiers visible on the left.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 20-26

Including Oteil Burbridge at Dunedin’s Spring Beer Jam, the Miss Paramore LGBTQ fundraiser, and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Selene San Felice March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

A vibrant, medium close-up shot of Cuban funk artist Cimafunk performing live at the Gasparilla Music Festival. He is grinning broadly, holding a microphone in his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. He sports a high-top fade haircut, a neatly trimmed beard, and striking thick-framed white sunglasses. He is wearing a dark, shimmering long-sleeved shirt that catches the stage lights, which bathe the scene in deep purple and magenta hues. The background is softly blurred, showing the dark stage environment and the faint glow of festival lights, capturing a moment of high-energy joy and charisma.

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Gasparilla Music Festival releases daily lineup, adds Cuban funk star Cimafunk

Lovelytheband, Kasbo, and The Suffers have also been announced.

by Josh Bradley March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

A press photo of singer-songwriter Ron Pope sitting in the driver's seat of a vintage blue car. He is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. He has a full, dark beard and long dark hair styled into two long braids that rest over his shoulders. He is wearing a simple off-white t-shirt. The interior of the car features tan and black upholstery, and the shot is framed through the open driver-side window, capturing a glimpse of a side-view mirror in the foreground.

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Ahead of Clearwater show, Ron Pope reminisces about the album that opened his eyes

‘I loved that they seemed like regular guys.’

by Josh Bradley March 4, 2026March 4, 2026