Photos: Everyone we saw at Punk Black Tampa 2026

It was the festival’s last time at Crowbar, ahead of the venue’s closing this summer.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Punk Black Tampa took a victory lap at Crowbar last Saturday, when the celebration of melanated rock and roll staged one last throwdown at the famed Ybor City venue set to close this summer.

A person with tattoos on their arm plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone during a live performance in a dimly lit venue with colorful wall art.

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Photos: Michelle Shirelle and Jason Paul play St. Pete’s Potion Portal

Earthgirl and Vic Alvarez played support.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

A high-energy, close-up shot of a shirtless drummer performing on a dark stage. The individual has a shaved head, is wearing large black headphones, and is shouting into a microphone with a wide-mouthed expression of intense focus. They are holding wooden drumsticks mid-performance, with the scene illuminated by a dramatic blue spotlight in the upper right corner.

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Photos: Sex Mex brings Texas flavor to Bradenton

Pet Lizard, Wolf-Face, and Spanish Bombs opened.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

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Photos: Bad, Bad Things and Emo Night Tampa rip Rock the Park

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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