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A photo by Yvonne Gougelet showing English folk-rock band Mumford & Sons performing live on stage at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on August 7, 2026. Captured in a wide low-angle shot, lead singer Marcus Mumford stands center-stage singing and playing an acoustic guitar in a dark blue shirt, flanked by band members playing upright bass, keyboards, and additional guitars. A kick drum emblazoned with "Prizefighter" sits at center stage under orange spotlights, positioned beneath a massive illuminated circular light fixture and backdrop wall under moody concert lighting.

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Photos: Mumford & Sons brings ‘Prizefighter’ to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena

By Ray Roa/Yvonne GougeletAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

A concert photograph showing Elizabeth Stokes of the New Zealand indie rock band The Beths performing live on stage at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida, on June 21, 2023. Positioned center-right in a medium three-quarter shot, Stokes sings into a stand-mounted microphone while playing a dark electric guitar with a white pickguard. She wears a bright pink short-sleeved collared shirt, dark denim shorts, and has dark shoulder-length hair with bangs. The stage is bathed in deep red performance lighting, with red curtains, stage lights, a drum kit, and a Pabst Blue Ribbon banner visible in the background.

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts include fall show from Kiwi rock favorite The Beths

Paul Oakenfold, Spafford, and Nervosa are headed to the Bay area, too.

by Ray Roa August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

A promotional photograph by Dean Chalkley showing Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of the rock band Squeeze seated inside a dimly lit bar or venue. Positioned center frame from left to right, Chris Difford wears thick black-framed glasses, a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned red tie while leaning over a wooden table; Glenn Tilbrook sits to his right in a matching dark suit jacket, crisp collared shirt, and tie, resting his forearm on a wooden chair back. The room is bathed in vibrant magenta and red ambient lighting with vintage framed artwork hanging on dark walls in the soft-focus background.rrrrrrrasd

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Interview: Before Clearwater concert, Glenn Tilbrook discusses Squeeze’s lost 1974 project ‘Trixies’

Haircut 100 and Adam Ant join the band at BayCare Sound on Aug. 19.

by Marty Clear August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

A portrait photograph by Gary Go showing musician and producer Egyptian Lover posing indoors at the Fauna Primavera Festival at Espacio Broadway in Santiago, Chile, on November 10, 2018. Captured in a medium close-up shot centered against a clean white backdrop, Egyptian Lover gestures a peace sign with his left hand while looking toward the camera. He wears a dark, long-sleeved button-down shirt paired with a dark Kangol beret cap

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 6-13

Including Egyptian Lover, Mumford & Sons, Grit & Rumble launch & more.

by Ray Roa August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A photograph by Geoffrey Clowes showing musician Thomas Dolby performing live on stage in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 25, 2026. Captured in a medium close-up shot under vibrant stage lighting, Dolby sings into a hand-held black microphone while wearing blue-tinted oval sunglasses and a colorful, pop-art style jacket covered in bold printed text graphics. In the background, a bass guitar with a sunburst finish and a smiling musician are visible on stage near performance equipment.

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’80s pop hitmaker Thomas Dolby revives Lost Toy People band for St. Pete festival gig

The Totally Tubular nostalgia tour comes to Ferg’s on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A promotional band photograph by Mack Knox showing Kirsten Clauser, Nikki Raven, and Alton Plemmons of Hovercar posing inside a modern room with warm wood-paneling. Captured in a medium wide shot, the three band members stand side-by-side from left to right: Kirsten Clauser leans against a wooden ledge wearing a black short-sleeved collared dress and bolo tie with dark tattoos visible on her arms and leg; Nikki Raven stands center frame wearing a long-sleeve black top with a square white neckline, dark red lipstick, and a neck tattoo; and Alton Plemmons stands on the right wearing a black graphic t-shirt reading "COWBOYS Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other" with sleeve tattoos on both arms under warm, indirect lighting.

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Grit & Rumble, a new concert series booking femme, queer, and BIPOC bands, launches in St. Pete on Saturday

Hovercar releases a new three-song EP the same day.

by Ray Roa August 6, 2026August 7, 2026

A promotional group photograph of Tampa band Just Courtesy posing together in a dimly lit indoor space with chalk-covered walls and a wooden sign reading "SYMPHONIC." Captured in a wide shot, the four band members sit together along a teal leather couch and adjacent seating. From left to right: a member with dark curly hair wears a long-sleeve graphic shirt and dark leather pants; a second member sits in a dark top, plaid skirt, patterned tights, and high-top sneakers; a third member with wavy red hair wears a dark graphic t-shirt; and a fourth member in a dark denim jacket sits on the armrest wearing black sneakers with white laces under warm, moody interior lighting.

Music, Show Previews

The Nest offers rock and roll version of St. Pete’s First Friday

Just Courtesy, Holly Pocket and Library Card are at St. Pete Brewing Co.

by Ray Roa August 6, 2026

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

‘Egypt, Egypt’ hitmaker, Egyptian Lover, plays Tampa on Friday

He’ll probably sign your 808.

by Ray Roa August 6, 2026

A full-length promo photograph by Joey Clay showing four members of the band Soft Cuff standing side-by-side against a white brick wall. From left to right: Christina Sanchez stands with one hand in her coat pocket wearing a black blazer over a floral collared shirt, dark patterned skirt, and tights; Michael Bostinto stands in a mustard-yellow button-down shirt with a dark neck scarf, dark trousers, and tinted sunglasses; Brian Schanck stands with long shoulder-length hair and a mustache wearing a gold patterned short-sleeve button-down shirt tucked into dark pants; and Shane Shuch stands on the far right wearing sunglasses, a peach short-sleeve collared shirt, dark pants, and displaying sleeve tattoos on his arms under bright, even daylight.

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LP release for St. Pete instrumental band Soft Cuff among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay

The Linda Lindas, Buzzcocks, and Alice Cooper are all coming to town, too.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Melanie Martinez performing live on stage in a magenta outfit alongside back-up dancers under dramatic stage lighting.

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Review: In Orlando, Melanie Martinez ushers in a new, dystopian era

Way down in Hades.

by Josh Bradley August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

A wide-angle concert photograph showing hip-hop artist Dynasty performing live on stage during a concert at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida, on July 31, 2026. Captured in a full-length shot from the left side of the stage, Dynasty stands centered under warm stage lights holding a microphone to her mouth, wearing a white crop top, silver hoop earrings, and wide-leg light blue denim cargo pants. To the left, DJ Sandman, widely considered the godfather of Tampa hip-hop, operates mixing equipment and a laptop behind a elevated table setup, while a crowded audience stands in front of the stage with hands raised in the background under the dark, exposed-beam venue ceiling.

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Photos: Crowbar ends 20-year run in Ybor City with a showcase of Tampa hip-hop

Plus Talib Kweli officially shutting it down.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

A wide-angle concert photograph by Dave Decker showing Crowbar venue owner Tom DeGeorge speaking to a crowd on stage during Hot Dog Party 20 at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida, on July 3, 2026. Positioned center frame in a medium shot under bright stage lights, DeGeorge gestures upward with his left hand while speaking into a microphone. He features a full white beard and glasses, wearing a dark sleeveless graphic shirt displaying white text and jeans. Behind him on stage, several attendees and performers—including someone wearing a full-body hot dog costume and another wearing a wrestling championship belt—stand in front of DJ equipment against dark stage backdrop lighting.

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Crowbar’s closing, but a new era for Tom DeGeorge might just be taking flight

After battling through the post-COVID years, DeGeorge is optimistic about the future.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A low-angle portrait photograph by Roberto Rivera showing Tampa rapper Perception posing against a bold red background under dramatic lighting. Positioned center frame in a medium close-up, Perception looks down toward the camera with a confident expression and a full dark beard. He wears a light tan bucket hat angled slightly over his forehead and a blue t-shirt, highlighted by a strong warm light source casting high-contrast shadows across the left side of his face.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 30-August 6

Including Crowbar’s last stand, L’Eclair, John Mellencamp, and more.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

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The George brings ‘Dog Days’ release to Tampa Orpheum this summer

The indie-rock band celebrates the LP on Aug. 6.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A black-and-white portrait photograph of the three members of Tampa black metal band Voidrium standing outdoors in front of the Ground Zero music venue. The three band members stand side-by-side wearing black metal corpse paint around their eyes. On the left, a member stands with hands on hips wearing a dark sleeveless graphic shirt. In the center, a member with a long braided beard stands with hands in his pockets wearing a sleeveless shirt. On the right, a member with long dark hair wears a studded denim vest over a graphic shirt. In the background, a hanging string light fixture and concert poster decorate the building wall under a large overhead sign reading "GROUND ZERO."

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Voidrium, a Tampa metal band obsessed with ancient Rome, plays Saturday concert with Pontifex

Piss on Christ is on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A portrait photograph of Yavor (left) and Stefan Lilov of the Swiss instrumental groove band L'Eclair standing together outdoors under sunny daylight. On the left, Yavor looks toward the camera with a calm expression, wearing a patterned button-down shirt and vintage sunglasses. On the right, Stefan Lilov stands beside him, wearing a light-colored top under natural lighting. In the background, lush green trees frame the scene under a clear sky.

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Swiss brothers Yavor and Stefan Lilov bring L’Eclair for rare St. Pete show

Dominican-raised Cuban artist Charles Garmendia brings his Charlie Chimi Latin club project to open on Friday.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A photograph by Steve Splane showing jazz guitarist Dominic Walker performing live outdoors at DI Coffee Bar on Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida, on June 7, 2024. Positioned center frame in a medium shot, Walker smiles warmly while playing a sunburst hollowbody electric-acoustic guitar. He wears a short-sleeve printed button-down shirt over a white undershirt, glasses, and a dark baseball cap, set against a background of lush green tropical foliage under dramatic evening stage lighting with microphone stands in the foreground.

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Dominic Walker, who leads Friday Night Jazz on Davis Islands, just played a bunch of Best of the Bay nominees on the radio

He guest hosted WMNF’s ‘Jazz In the Night’ last Monday.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A concert photograph showing Phoebe Bridgers performing on stage during a concert at the Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida, on May 24, 2022. Captured in a full-length shot, Bridgers stands centered on stage under dramatic red and purple spotlighting, smiling while playing an acoustic-electric guitar strapped across her shoulders. Her platinum blonde hair glows under the overhead lights against a hazy stage background decorated with fairy lights wrapping around microphone stands.

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St. Pete’s Daddy Kool Records hosts early listen party for Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend’

The songwriter’s first album in six years is out on Aug. 14.

by Liam Oliver July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

An exterior photograph of The Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida. Captured from across the street at a low angle, the historic 1925 Mediterranean and Romanesque Revival-style building features a beige brick facade, a grand grand entrance with three arched doorways set under white stone archways, and decorative wrought-iron light fixtures mounted between the arches. Above the entrance, a tiled decorative band and small arched windows accent the second story, topped by a red-barrel tile roof line. Black metal railings frame the front steps leading to the main entrance along a clean concrete sidewalk

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Before renovation, Palladium Theater gets send off concert with St. Pete jazz greats

Bassist John Lamb is joining Bryan J. Hughes’ crew for the sold-out concert this Friday.

by Ray Roa July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A wide-angle interior photograph showing Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge and filmmaker Tyler Riggs standing inside the Dave Decker Photography Studio in Ybor City, Florida, on March 25, 2026. On the left, Tom DeGeorge stands with long hair tied back and a full grey beard, wearing an unbuttoned black-and-white plaid flannel shirt over a dark graphic t-shirt, blue jeans, and dark boots while holding a camera and gesturing outward with his left hand. On the right, Tyler Riggs stands facing him with a black baseball cap, a dark short-sleeve button-down shirt, brown trousers, and dark shoes, holding camera gear with both hands. Set in a photography studio, the background features studio light stands, softboxes, a grey paper backdrop roll with red and blue paper accents, and a swivel stool.

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Tampa filmmakers release ‘Sacred Space’ a vertical documentary about Crowbar

The three shorts are a moving portrait about the fallout of a small business closure.

by Ray Roa July 29, 2026July 30, 2026