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A wide-angle, fisheye photograph of a three-piece rock band performing on a dimly lit stage. A guitarist in a black t-shirt and glasses sings into a microphone in the foreground, illuminated by bright blue stage lights, while a drummer and bassist perform in the background.

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‘Beginning of the End’ concert kicks of Crowbar’s final year in Ybor City

The storied Tampa venue will see its lease run out this year, after 20 years in the historic district.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A full-length outdoor portrait of three individuals standing on a leaf-strewn grassy hill under the shade of trees. The person on the left wears a black and red jacket and blue jeans; the central person has blonde braids and wears a black turtleneck with jeans; and the person on the right wears an off-the-shoulder black top with a dark skirt.

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The Bends’ no-cover show, Donna the Buffalo, among best NYE concerts in Tampa Bay

Plus gigs from Sofi Tukker, Afrojack, Acraze and more.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

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Rock the Park Tampa hosts free New Year’s Day concert

Whale Feral, Max Norton, and Bauxmonk are on the bill.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

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St. Pete has a New Year’s Day dance party that starts at 7AM

It’s the party after the after-after party.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

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Chuck Redd, who just canceled a Kennedy Center concert over Trump, is coming to Tampa in January

He tops a fresh list of new concerts coming to Tampa Bay.

by Ray Roa December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

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Photos: Everyone we saw at Coppertail’s Crowbar legacy beer concert

Pour one out for Tampa Bay’s legendary small venue.

by Selene San Felice and Dave Decker December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

A group portrait of the five members of the band Donna the Buffalo standing outdoors in a desert landscape. From left to right: Kyle Spark, Mark Raudabaugh, Tara Nevins, Jeb Puryear, and David McCracken. They are all smiling and dressed in casual, roots-rock attire, including flannel shirts and denim. Tara Nevins, in the center, wears a blue plaid shirt and a decorative belt, while Jeb Puryear to her right wears a patterned hat. The background features a large, rocky hill under the soft glow of golden hour light, with a rustic wooden building visible on the left.

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Before NYE gig in Clearwater, Donna The Buffalo’s Tara Nevins recalls the best gig she ever saw

by Josh Bradley December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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Photos: Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, more tear up The Ritz Ybor

by Josh Bradley December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

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Everyone we saw when Discord Theory played Crowbar last weekend [Photos]

by Dave Decker December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

A high-contrast, dramatic photo of singer Josh Groban performing on stage. He is wearing a dark suit, a black shirt, and clear-rimmed glasses, holding a microphone close to his face with a focused expression. In the dimly lit background, several members of an orchestra are visible, including two cellists in the mid-ground. The lighting is moody, with purple and white highlights catching the performers against the dark stage.

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Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson co-headline tour in Tampa this summer

They’ll raise us up.

by Josh Bradley December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

An individual with long dreadlocks and glasses, wearing a striped beanie and a grey sweatshirt, stands in front of an open white Ford XLT van at night. They are holding a smartphone in one hand and gesturing toward the camera.

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Sermons Fest brings another hip-hop showcase to Tampa this weekend

Marco Plus and Sunset Tim join a host of local favorites at Crowbar.

by Ray Roa December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

bird's-eye view of a coastal city's entertainment district. The rendering shows the layout of the plaza, surrounding parking areas, and the dense cluster of modern skyscrapers situated near the water's edge.

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Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

The parking lot across the old Amalie would also include a 250-room hotel, retail and parking.

by Ray Roa December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

A wide-angle shot of a musical group performing on a large outdoor stage under a "Water Street Tampa" banner. The stage is illuminated by bright yellow and orange spotlights, and a crowd of people in rain ponchos is visible in the foreground.

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Gasparilla Music Festival is moving to Water Street Tampa in April 2026

Tickets are on sale today, with lineup information coming in a few weeks.

by Ray Roa December 17, 2025January 2, 2026

Jack Met of AJR performing live on stage, singing into a microphone, wearing a white t-shirt and his signature fuzzy hat under red and blue concert lighting.

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AJR plays a free concert in Tampa tomorrow

Ordinaryish people unite.

by Josh Bradley December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

A woman with a a jet black mullet looks seriously into the camera. She has eye makeup on.

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Joan Jett, Riley Green, and many more coming to Plant City for 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival

Tickets for the concerts running Feb. 26-March 8 are on sale now.

by Ray Roa December 11, 2025December 12, 2025

A large group of people celebrating at a club. A performer in the foreground, wearing a yellow wig and a brightly colored outfit, strikes a dramatic pose with a hand raised on a platform overlooking the crowd.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening December 11-18

In the holiday spirit, bigtime.

by Ray Roa December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

A low-angle, full-body outdoor shot of the six members of the band Ax and the Hatchetmen standing on a brick pathway. The group is positioned in front of lush, tall green hedges and some flowering plants under a cloudy sky. The members are wearing casual, individualistic clothing. From left to right: a man in a red and black plaid shirt over a white tee; a man in a light grey striped cardigan over a white shirt; a man in a white dress shirt with a black tie and black pants; the central figure, a tall man in a light blue short-sleeved button-up shirt and dark wide-leg jeans, striking a confident pose; a man in a black t-shirt and light wash jeans; and a man in a brown suede vest and matching trousers with a prominent mustache and curly hair.

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Ahead of return to Ybor City, Ax and The Hatchetmen’s Axel Ellis recalls the best gig he ever saw

So much to tell about Alabama Shakes.

by Josh Bradley December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

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Tour celebrating Brandy & Monica’s 1998 hit comes to Tampa on Friday

Be ready for two separate headlining sets along with shared stage time.

by Ray Roa December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

A trio of musicians. The person on the left has long, curly hair and a beard; the central person is leaning forward with a hand on their chin; and the person on the right looks directly at the camera.

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Prog-jazz trio Photon kicks off three-night Dunedin stand on Friday

The shows are at Dunedin Brewery and The Moon Tower.

by Ray Roa December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

A musician with a short beard and headphones is performing at a music festival or concert. DJ equipment (Pioneer CDJs) is visible on the tables behind them, and warning signs reading "MANDATORY FUN ZONE" are visible on the speaker and surrounding area.

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Rusko, early exporter of UK dubstep, returns to Tampa on Friday

Subdocta opens at The Ritz Ybor.

by Ray Roa December 10, 2025December 10, 2025