Music

Ahead of Bruce Springsteen’s tour launch in Tampa, city councilman Luis Viera reflects on the importance of The Boss

Luis Viera says, ‘Few artists better challenge us to live up to our American creed in song.’

by Luis Viera January 25, 2023June 23, 2025

Music

Review: In Clearwater, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gets sentimental and honors David Crosby

His baby, Amanda Shires, was beside him, too.

by Josh Bradley January 23, 2023April 11, 2025

Music

Review: In Clearwater, The Mavericks show why they’re one of the best and most exciting touring bands

A fantastically paced and varied setlist never lost momentum or spark throughout the evening.

by Gabe Echazabal January 16, 2023July 15, 2025

Music

The death of WUSF’s ‘All Night Jazz’ among Creative Loafing’s most read music stories of 2022

And a whole lot of classic rock.

by Ray Roa December 23, 2022December 31, 2024

Music

Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues ‘Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ tradition at homecoming to Amalie Arena

Find our way home.

by Josh Bradley December 19, 2022March 23, 2025

Music

Tampa pub owner recalls how the late John Lennon pitched in to help his family open a home for autistic children

The Beatle was shot dead in Central Park 42 years ago today.

by Josh Bradley December 8, 2022May 4, 2025

Music

Former ‘All Night Jazz’ director Bob Seymour now hosts a show on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM

His show comes after WUSF 89.7-FM took jazz off the air.

by Justin Garcia November 28, 2022June 16, 2025

Music

It’s the last day to bid on tickets for every concert coming to St. Pete’s Jannus Live in 2023

The prize is valued at nearly $8,000, and as of Monday morning, there are 59 bids with a high of $867.

by Ray Roa November 28, 2022June 26, 2025

Music

Tarpon Springs High School marching band will close Macy’s 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Pinellas County high school will introduce Santa Claus.

by Josh Bradley November 23, 2022December 20, 2024

Music

Review: In Clearwater, Bonnie Raitt digs deep and pulls out gem of a sold-out show

She’s not getting older, she’s getting better.

by Gabe Echazabal November 21, 2022June 12, 2025

Music

‘Morally we cannot continue to stand by:’ Tampa’s Blended Festival is not going to happen

Headliners at Tampa’s Blended Festival, set for Nov. 19-20, included The Chainsmokers and Nelly.

by Ray Roa November 15, 2022July 31, 2025

Music

Review: Stevie Nicks stupefies and hypnotizes in very sold-out return to Tampa

With some heavy tributes to Tom Petty, too.

by Josh Bradley October 27, 2022August 5, 2025

Music

Supporters of ‘All Night Jazz’ on Tampa’s WUSF 89.7-FM will host rally to save the show this week

It’s last broadcast is scheduled for Sunday night.

by Ray Roa October 26, 2022April 24, 2025

Music

There’s now a movement to save Tampa’s ‘All Night Jazz’ on WUSF 89.7-FM

A petition has racked up more than 600 signatures in less than 24 hours.

by Ray Roa October 20, 2022July 23, 2025

Music

After 56 years, ‘All Night Jazz’ is dead on Tampa Bay’s WUSF 89.7-FM

The station is pulling the plug on Halloween.

by Ray Roa October 18, 2022July 23, 2025

Music

Tampa DSA benefit concert raises more than $2,000 for abortions

All proceeds from the event go to those in need of reproductive healthcare.

by Min Craig October 14, 2022June 27, 2024

Music

Tampa workshop invites live music professionals to get free anti-harassment safety training

It happens on Monday at Straz Center.

by Ray Roa October 14, 2022August 16, 2023

Music

Review: Zac Brown Band rocks Tampa crowd with hits songs and new medleys

The Atlanta-based group got creative in a three-part set.

by Chris Kudialis October 10, 2022April 18, 2025

Music

Review: Rufus Wainwright was breathtaking during brilliant Straz Center performance

He also called DeSantis ‘a piece of work’ and complimented the guv’s boots.

by Gabe Echazabal October 10, 2022March 8, 2025

Music

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan stops by Seminole Heights Microgroove, leaves with a ‘nice stack’ of vinyl

‘Totally normal small talk,’ Ulrey said before laughing and saying, ‘I didn’t even ask for tickets!’

by Ray Roa October 7, 2022April 6, 2025

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Music News

Ahead of Bruce Springsteen’s tour launch in Tampa, city councilman Luis Viera reflects on the importance of The Boss

Review: In Clearwater, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gets sentimental and honors David Crosby

Review: In Clearwater, The Mavericks show why they’re one of the best and most exciting touring bands

The death of WUSF’s ‘All Night Jazz’ among Creative Loafing’s most read music stories of 2022

Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues ‘Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ tradition at homecoming to Amalie Arena

Tampa pub owner recalls how the late John Lennon pitched in to help his family open a home for autistic children

Former ‘All Night Jazz’ director Bob Seymour now hosts a show on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM

It’s the last day to bid on tickets for every concert coming to St. Pete’s Jannus Live in 2023

Tarpon Springs High School marching band will close Macy’s 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade

Review: In Clearwater, Bonnie Raitt digs deep and pulls out gem of a sold-out show

‘Morally we cannot continue to stand by:’ Tampa’s Blended Festival is not going to happen

Review: Stevie Nicks stupefies and hypnotizes in very sold-out return to Tampa

Supporters of ‘All Night Jazz’ on Tampa’s WUSF 89.7-FM will host rally to save the show this week

There’s now a movement to save Tampa’s ‘All Night Jazz’ on WUSF 89.7-FM

After 56 years, ‘All Night Jazz’ is dead on Tampa Bay’s WUSF 89.7-FM

Tampa DSA benefit concert raises more than $2,000 for abortions

Tampa workshop invites live music professionals to get free anti-harassment safety training

Review: Zac Brown Band rocks Tampa crowd with hits songs and new medleys

Review: Rufus Wainwright was breathtaking during brilliant Straz Center performance

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan stops by Seminole Heights Microgroove, leaves with a ‘nice stack’ of vinyl

Photos: Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy make dreams come true at Tampa Orpheum

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

Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band brings a family affair to downtown Clearwater (w/ photos)

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

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