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A percussionist in a sleeveless shirt and backward cap plays conga drums on stage, his tattooed arm in motion. Beside him, a smiling musician with curly hair and glasses plays a güiro, with a drum kit and other band members visible in the background. The scene captures the energy of a live outdoor performance.

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Jazz percussionist Gumbi Oritz joins The Crew in St. Pete this week

They’re bringing Tampa Bay to ‘The Latin Side of Swing.’

by Ray Roa September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Tampa's Florist stands in front of a giant, gnarled oak tree with sprawling branches and exposed roots, basking in the warm glow of the sun. The man on the left, with a full beard, wears a dark plaid shirt and black pants. The frontman, in the center, has tattooed arms, a thick beard, and a goatee. He sports a black tank top with a skull graphic and a heavy chain necklace. To his right, a man with a full beard and glasses stands with his hands in his pockets, dressed in a black long-sleeved shirt and black pants. The final man, on the far right, has long gray hair and a beard, and he leans on a branch of the tree, wearing a dark brown jacket over a black shirt and maroon pants.

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Stoner metal outfit Florist announces Ybor City album release party

The game is adrift.

by Josh Bradley September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Al Jardine of The Beach Boys, in a blue-and-white striped button-down shirt and white pants stands on a stage, playing a cream-colored electric guitar. He is singing into a microphone attached to a stand in front of him. A black guitar strap is slung over his shoulder. In the background, two other musicians are partially visible, with another electric guitar and a bass guitar. A Fender amplifier is positioned behind the main musician. The stage is set with various music equipment, including speakers and a keyboard stand.

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Former Beach Boy Al Jardine plays in Clearwater next year

He’s with Brian Wilson’s band.

by Josh Bradley September 16, 2025September 17, 2025

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Photos: Everyone we saw at My Chemical Romace’s Tampa stadium concert

It’s the emo Eras tour.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Musician Dion Lunadon stands outdoors at night in front of a silver trailer, holding up an object as bubbles float around him. He wears dark clothing with a belt, and the scene is illuminated dramatically against the dark background. Photo by Violeta Alvarez.

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Former The D4 bassist Dion Lunadon plays Tampa this weekend

He’s on the road supporting a new single, ‘Gold Standard Love.’

by Sophia Lowrie September 16, 2025September 18, 2025

A musician with long blonde hair and a baseball cap is on a stage, singing into a microphone. They are wearing a black tank top, and their arms are outstretched. The stage is dimly lit with spotlights and a backdrop of geometric, glowing white lines.

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2hollis sells out Jannus Live fall show

The winner of Westeros’ performative male contest.

by Sophia Lowrie September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Aidan Bissett, a young man with dark, curly hair, is captured in a close-up shot while performing on a dimly lit stage. He's wearing a tan jacket over a white shirt and is playing an electric guitar slung across his body. A microphone stands in front of him, and a warm, golden spotlight illuminates him from the side. He appears to be singing with his eyes closed and his head tilted slightly back.

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Tampa-bred supernova Aidan Bissett plays homecoming gig in St. Pete next week

Shut up and love him.

by Josh Bradley September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

Morgan Freeman, is shown from the chest up, laughing with his head tilted back slightly. He has a gray and white beard, and deep wrinkles around his eyes, which are squinted in his smile. He's wearing a black tuxedo jacket, a white collared shirt, and a black bow tie. He has a small gold earring in his left ear. A black baseball cap sits on his head. The background is a soft beige color with blurred logos, including "SAG-AFTRA" and "tbs." He's holding a silver-colored statuette, which is mostly out of frame on the right side.

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Morgan Freeman is hosting a delta blues tribute in St. Pete this month

God’s coming, guys.

by Josh Bradley September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Four band members walk together outdoors on a wet ramp bordered by red and white walls, with palm trees visible in the background. The man on the left, wearing a plaid flannel over a white shirt, smiles with his hand on his head. Next to him, another member with long hair in a dark jacket grins widely. The third member, in sunglasses, a messy blue shirt, and black coat, sticks out his tongue. On the right, the fourth member wears a black cap and jacket, smiling as he looks toward the group. The mood is playful and relaxed.

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My Chemical Romance tops list of 12 concerts to check out in Tampa Bay between Sept. 12-17

Plus, Leon Bridges, Charley Crockett, Cage the Elephant and more.

by Sophia Lowrie and Ray Roa September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a vibrant red strapless dress, sits gracefully at a grand piano. Her hands are resting on the keys, and she is looking to her left with a pensive expression. The piano is made of wood with a striking striped grain. In the background, there is a large, horizontal painting on a white wall that depicts a person's legs in high heels. A faint glimpse of a rug is also visible on the floor to the far right.

Pianist Oksana Kolesnikova performs in St. Pete this weekend

It’s a global feast for the senses.

by Sophia Lowrie September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A group photo of six men standing and sitting along a curved metal guardrail with tall green bushes behind them, casually dressed in a mix of T-shirts, jackets, and hats.

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Cage the Elephant returns to Tampa Bay for 97X ‘Legends’ concert

Surf-psych crew The Moonrocks and jangly indie charmer Girl Tones open the show on Sept. 17.

by Sophia Lowrie September 12, 2025September 16, 2025

A large crowd gathers on a grassy lawn in front of an outdoor stage with a sweeping white canopy at sunset, with people sitting on blankets and standing to watch the event.

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Clearwater’s BayCare Sound celebrates 100th concert on Monday

Croon with some cowboys and get a free trucker hat, too.

by Ray Roa September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Bearded man with a shaved head passionately sings into a microphone during a live performance. He wears a dark T-shirt, and his intense expression is highlighted under stage lighting. Another band member is partially visible in the background.

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Florida punk bands bring ‘No Walls, No Cages’ benefit concert to St. Pete

Monies raised Saturday go to immigrant justice organizations.

by Ray Roa September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A head-on, medium shot of country singer Jon Langston. He is standing against a tan or beige wall. He wears a black T-shirt under an open, long-sleeved, maroon and black plaid shirt. He has tattoos on both forearms. He is wearing a black and white baseball cap with a deer on the front. He is also wearing a silver chain necklace. He has a reddish-brown beard and is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

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Jon Langston plays St. Pete Country Fest kickoff party this fall

Bring a “real one.”

by Josh Bradley September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Black-and-white portrait of a man wearing glasses, a striped jacket, and a bucket hat. He looks directly at the camera with a calm expression, holding the brim of his hat with both hands. The background features a playful polka dot pattern.

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Aych brings his favorite artists to Tampa’s Loud on 7th music festival

The multi-venue, week-long festival that kicked off last Monday.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

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Galactic Empire brings its ‘Cinemetal’ tour to Ybor City this fall

Video-game-shredding outfit Bit Brigade opens the show.

by Sophia Lowrie September 10, 2025September 12, 2025

A high-angle, medium shot shows Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figueiredo sitting on a low stool, hunched over his acoustic guitar while playing intensely. He is an adult man with medium-toned skin and a tight, afro-like hairstyle. He's wearing a dark blue, patterned button-up shirt, dark pants, and white socks with black and white shoes. His eyes are closed and his mouth is slightly open, as if he's lost in the music. The background is dark and out of focus, suggesting a performance stage. The photo is well-lit, with warm lighting on the musician.

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Suncoast Jazz Festival celebrates 35th anniversary in Clearwater this fall

Because a New Orleans trip just wasn’t in the cards this year.

by Josh Bradley September 9, 2025September 15, 2025

An eye-level shot of the three members of the band Magic City Hippies standing in a room. The man on the left wears a light gray T-shirt with a white jacket. The man in the middle has on a floral collared shirt with a light blue denim jacket, and the man on the right wears a gray T-shirt with a black jacket. A wooden cabinet and a mirror are both behind them, the latter reflecting the room.

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Miami’s Magic City Hippies headline free Beats on the Street festival in Tampa next month

With plenty of local support, too.

by Josh Bradley September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

A person poses confidently against a tiled wall backdrop, wearing glasses, a white crop top, and a black pleated mini-skirt layered with visible waistband details and a belt. They have long braided hair, which they hold in one hand, and lean slightly on a chair with the other hand. The lighting emphasizes their strong, poised stance.

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Tampa rap superstar Doechii plays hometown concert this fall

The Yuengling Center concert is the only Florida show on Doechii’s ‘Live From the Swamp Tour.’

by Ray Roa September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Two musicians perform on stage under bright lights. One plays an electric guitar, wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, and white pants. The other plays a bass guitar, dressed in a dark shirt and checkered pants. Behind them are conga drums and other percussion instruments, with stage lighting adding purple and blue highlights. Audience members are faintly visible in the foreground.

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Review: Haircut 100 leaves fans elated after Tampa Bay debut

The group opened for Howard Jones at Mahaffey Theater.

by Gabe Echazabal September 8, 2025September 8, 2025