Matthew Moyer, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

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Arts & Entertainment

Crispin Glover will perform and meet Tampa fans for three nights starting Thursday

He’s at Sun-Ray Cinema Dec. 4-6.

by Matthew Moyer December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Crispin Hellion Glover is doing three performances in Tampa, Florida Dec. 4-6, 2025.

Country singer Lainey Wilson performs on a large stadium stage, wearing a yellow cowboy hat, a floral shirt, and vibrant pink bell-bottom pants, facing a massive, packed crowd in the stands.

Music

‘Time 100’ country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Friday

‘She’s a legend already,’ says Miranda Lambert

by Matthew Moyer November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

A male musician, Barry Manilow, is performing on a stage. He is wearing a dark blue suit jacket with a bold gold leaf or floral pattern, a black shirt, and black pants. His arms are slightly raised, and his right leg is bent as if he's dancing. He is holding a microphone in his left hand. The background is dark, with colorful stage lights in shades of pink, purple, and blue.

Music

Yes, Mandy, Barry Manilow is coming to Tampa on his 2026 farewell tour

He’s closing the doors on the Copa.

by Matthew Moyer September 25, 2025September 30, 2025

Music

Rudy De Anda brings ‘Gulf of Mexico’ tour to St. Pete this weekend

There’s no cover at The Bends.

by Matthew Moyer August 19, 2025August 30, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Universal Orlando teases ‘Fallout’-themed haunt for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights

HHN opens for business on Aug. 29

by Lola Fontanez and Matthew Moyer June 13, 2025July 23, 2025

Music

Billie Eilish is coming to play Central Florida this fall

While there is no Tampa show, there is an Orlando stop in October.

by Matthew Moyer May 22, 2025June 26, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Lit and music firebrand Lydia Lunch screens her new documentary in Tampa this weekend

She’s pairing it with skinny legend Christian Bale’s “The Machinist”

by Matthew Moyer May 1, 2025July 25, 2025

Music

TikTok-famous UK rock band Bôa plays Tampa on Thursday

This is a band with plenty of energy already bottled up, having just ended a lengthy hiatus.

by Matthew Moyer April 30, 2025July 23, 2025

Music

Industrial-metal favorite Genitorturers comes home for Easter weekend concert

Rorschach Test opens for the Tampa-born band.

by Matthew Moyer and Josh Bradley April 16, 2025June 12, 2025

Music

Fresh off Grammy performance, The Weekend announces Orlando stadium show

There are just two Florida dates on the tour.

by Matthew Moyer February 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Music

Solo show from B-52s’ Kate Pierson among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay

She’s knocking on the door of the Cap in Clearwater.

by Matthew Moyer and Josh Bradley December 23, 2024July 18, 2025

Japanese fast-casual teppanyaki chain Pepper Lunch is coming to Tampa

You know, so you can cook your own food.

by Matthew Moyer December 12, 2023April 13, 2025

Music

The Rolling Stones’ 2024 stadium tour is coming to Orlando, but not Tampa

It’s the only Florida stop on the 16-date tour.

by Matthew Moyer November 22, 2023May 5, 2025

Music

Punk legends Descendents and Circle Jerks are coming to St. Pete next year

The equally crucial Adolescents opens.

by Matthew Moyer October 26, 2023November 24, 2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken in Tampa is giving away free chicken today for Drake’s birthday

Yes, you read that correctly. Yes, that’s a lot to unpack.

by Matthew Moyer October 24, 2023August 2, 2025

Music

Olivia Rodrigo’s 2024 US tour is skipping Tampa, but includes a date in Orlando

Rodrigo has promised that more dates will be added.

by Matthew Moyer September 14, 2023July 27, 2025

The ‘world’s largest’ Buc-ee’s is coming to Ocala

‘It’s basically like the Shangri-La of service stations.’

by Matthew Moyer July 7, 2023August 5, 2025

Tampa Bay Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme stores are slinging free doughnuts on Friday

Dentists and cardiologists may scowl, but on National Donut Day, you win

by Matthew Moyer May 31, 2023May 17, 2025

Music

Judy Collins is bringing an orchestra to Clearwater for the ‘Wildflowers’ tour

She’s at the Cap, once again.

by Matthew Moyer September 15, 2022January 17, 2025

Music

Rapper, chef and TV personality Action Bronson plays St. Petersburg on Tuesday

The MC-chef-television personality triple threat just released a new album in April.

by Matthew Moyer August 31, 2022August 31, 2024