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UK DJ and three-time DMC champ JFB makes Florida debut on Friday
Four scene staples play support at The Brick in Ybor City.
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This Ybor City punk-rock concert is a benefit for ACLU Florida
Pig Pen headlines on Friday at Deviant Libation.
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Six years after New York Times expose, Ryan Adams brings ‘Heartbreaker’ anniversary to St. Pete
Apparently not everyone gets motion sickness.
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Black Sabbath tribute show in Dunedin is gonna hit a lot harder this weekend
Snowblind is a focused on the band’s first eight albums with Ozzy at the helm.
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Tampa Rep. Dianne Hart is worried that a Republican could win special city council election
She moderates a candidate forum on Aug. 14.
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Fall tour from electro icons Kaytranada and Justice among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
Last February, both bands were nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
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After DeSantis veto and Trump cuts, WMNF Tampa shatters single-day fundraising record
Nearly 1,300 listeners pitched in to raise more than $280,000,
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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 17-24
Including Keyshia Cole, Counting Crows, Weiland and more.
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Alt-pop songwriter Weiland, who apparently came from Tampa, is back home this weekend
Opening is Tampa-based artist and DJ 80gawd, playing in support of the ‘Kiss’ EP.
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Obama-approved Miami songwriter Maye brings debut LP to Ybor City
She headlines Crowbar on Friday.
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Tiger Dust oddities shop in lineup for Tampa’s ‘Christmas In July’ block party
The Far Forest, Disco Dolls Studio, and more are all throwing down.
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Tampa’s adults-only ‘Skin!’ art show returns this weekend
Your epidermis is showing
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Tampa Arts Alliance gives update on affordable housing project coming to Ybor City
The nonprofit secured the land in 2023 and has cleared the way for Artspace to develop the site.
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Tampa Arts Alliance secures prime new downtown space, seeks $1.2 million for buildout
The nonprofit plans to open on the ground floor of the Fifth Third Center by March.