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Six Tampa Bay bands to follow in 2026

Tampa Bay isn’t just incubating talent–it’s exporting it.

by Laura Troyer January 27, 2026January 30, 2026

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Pusha Preme says he’s headlining the ‘first ever’ Afro-symphony in Tampa

He’s giving out tickets via Instagram DM.

by Laura Troyer January 22, 2026February 24, 2026

Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers band promo photo featuring guitarists Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and Jimmy Vivino at Thalia Hall in Chicago.

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Bill Murray brings his all-star blues band to Clearwater this spring

Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are in the lineup for Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers.

by Laura Troyer January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

A black-and-white portrait of a person with short white hair and a warm smile, wearing a patterned tuxedo jacket and a dark bow tie with a white flower pinned to the lapel. They are posed behind a dark surface, likely a piano, with dramatic lighting creating a soft shadow in the background.

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Al Downing Jazz Association hosts free Saturday concert in St. Pete

This annual concert honors Downing’s legacy as well as the work and teaching of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.

by Ray Roa January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Minneapolis punk band Off With Their Heads returns to Tampa this weekend

Two totems of Florida punk and emo open at New World.

by Ray Roa January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

A promotional group portrait of the rock band Close Enemies, featuring legendary Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton. The five band members stand in a row outdoors against an industrial backdrop of a weathered stone ledge, a red brick wall, and a dark brown garage door.

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Ahead of Largo show, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton recalls the best gigs he ever saw

Rock giants in a small room.

by Josh Bradley January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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Tori Amos brings new dystopian album to Clearwater this summer

Times of dragons, indeed.

by Josh Bradley January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with long, wavy blonde hair and pink lipstick, posed against a solid pink background. They are wearing a vibrant, one-shoulder tropical print garment featuring green palm leaves and orange-and-yellow Macaw patterns, finished with fringe on the sleeve.

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Brazilian jazz artist Daniela Soledade debuts new band at St. Pete ‘Caricoa Nights’ concert

by Ray Roa January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

A close-up of a person wearing a black jacket, dark sunglasses, and a white and black baseball cap. They are holding a microphone to their mouth with a gold ring visible on their hand, gesturing with their other hand while standing in front of a bright window.

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BeatsNChill producer series brings Oakland rapper MG to Ybor City

The hang happens at The Bricks this Friday.

by Ray Roa January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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St. Pete bands stage Thursday benefit for photographer recovering from cancer

The 600 Block’s rock and roll heyday might’ve never been captured on film if it wasn’t for Brian Mahar.

by Ray Roa January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

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Alligator Records’ Southern Avenue plays Tampa on Wednesday

Kristopher James opens at Skipper’s Smokehouse.

by Ray Roa January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

A live concert photograph features Morrissey singing into a microphone on stage, accompanied by a guitarist in a pink shirt playing a yellow semi-hollow body electric guitar.

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Morrissey just canceled his Tuesday concert in St. Pete

Bigmouth, who was supposed to play Mahaffey Theater on Jan. 20, strikes again.

by Ray Roa January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

A performer with long dreadlocks and face tattoos walks through a crowd at night, wearing a leopard-print coat and layered necklaces, while people around them hold up phones with camera lights on.

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Photos: Trippie Redd, Riff Raff and Waka Flocka Flame play Ybor City’s Cuban Club

By Ray Roa / Photos by Dorvell FergusonJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

A wide shot of American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp performing live on a dimly lit stage with red backlighting. He is an older man with silver, swept-back hair, wearing a dark suit. He is playing a butterscotch blonde Fender Telecaster electric guitar and standing in front of a microphone. In the background, a large bass drum is visible, featuring his name "MELLENCAMP" and his hometown "Bloomington, Indiana" printed on the drumhead.

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John Mellencamp brings greatest hits tour to Tampa this summer

Maybe the thrill of living isn’t gone after all.

by Josh Bradley January 14, 2026January 21, 2026

A professional group photograph taken in the Oval Office showing President Joe Biden standing with all seven members of the South Korean pop group BTS. Everyone is dressed in dark formal suits, and they are all performing the "finger heart" hand gesture.

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K-pop supergroup BTS is coming to Tampa this spring

UPDATE: The shows are at Raymond James Stadium, as presumed.

by Ray Roa January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Three people are seated together on a long bench with a colorful, sunset-patterned backrest. Behind them, the wall is covered with a dense collage of colorful concert and event posters.

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Photos: Everyone we saw at the St. Pete art show celebrating 40 years of No Clubs! Presents

The show is on display through February.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

A sun-drenched outdoor portrait of the jazz duo Acute Inflections. On the left, bassist Sadiki Pierre, a Black man wearing a tan flat cap, white button-down shirt, and dark suspenders, looks focused as he plays a polished wooden upright bass. On the right, vocalist Elasea Douglas, a Black woman in a white sleeveless dress and a white floral fascinator, smiles with her eyes closed, gesturing gracefully with one hand as if singing. They are positioned in a lush green park with a soft-focus background of trees and colorful flower beds, captured in warm, glowing natural light.

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New York City duo Acute Inflections bringing Harlem Renaissance celebration to Tampa this month

Move over, Postmodern Jukebox.

by Josh Bradley January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak are coming to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium this fall

It’s Mars’ first headline tour in nearly a decade.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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Venues across Tampa Bay host a series of ukulele concerts this spring

Why else would you come here for spring break?

by Josh Bradley January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

A large band performs on a brightly lit stage, with a vocalist at center wearing a shimmering coat and singing into a microphone while guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and a horn section play behind them, framed by festive lights and holiday decorations.

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St. Paul & the Broken Bones brings high-intensity soul back to Tampa Bay this spring

Paul Janeway & co. have a new album to share.

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026