Music

Cursive songwriter Tim Kasher comes to Tampa on Friday

Appleseed Cast’s Christopher Crisci opens alongside Shae Krispinsky.

by Ray Roa June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

A medium-shot, stage-performance photograph of percussionist and singer Sheila E. performing live at the Gainey Vineyard in Santa Ynez, California. They are positioned behind a large, shiny Zildjian cymbal, with a microphone on a stand positioned in front of them. Their face is illuminated by warm, stage-side lighting, and they are smiling while looking off-camera to the right. The background is dark and indistinct, highlighting the subject and the reflective surface of the cymbal in the foreground.

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Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s 2026 lineup includes Sheila E., Chris Botti, Larkin Poe, Wood Brothers, Dumpstaphunk and more

In its 47th year, Clearwater Jazz Holiday arrives complete with free viewing areas at Coachman Park.

by Ray Roa June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Daniel Caesar posing in a black jacket and jeans.

Music

Daniel Caesar brings first headline arena tour to Tampa next month

Faye Webster opens the ‘Son of Spergy’ tour at Benchmark on July 23.

by Alisha Durosier June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

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Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy bring co-headlining tour to Tampa this fall

Refill your SSRI.

by Selene San Felice June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Portrait of Tampa Bay songwriter Fessi K wearing a green and tan letterman-style varsity jacket. She has reddish-brown braided hair adorned with butterfly clips and beads, posing outdoors in front of a modern white building and a hilly landscape.

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening June 4-10

Including a bunch of Crowbar concerts, the Sector.FM fundraiser and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and J.C. Roddy June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Studio portrait of singer Kali Uchis looking upward with a dramatic gaze. She is styled with vibrant blue eyeliner, a dark hair updo, and chunky silver jewelry, holding her hands under her chin against a neutral background.

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Colombian-American R&B star Kali Uchis brings fempower tour to Tampa this month

The show with Mariah The Scientist and Laila is ‘worth the wait.’

by Josh Bradley June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A medium-shot portrait of country singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney. They have long, wavy, blonde hair with bangs framing their face and are smiling warmly while looking slightly off-camera to the right. They are wearing a black leather jacket adorned with prominent metallic studs along the lapels and sleeves. The background is a clean, minimalist, light gray studio backdrop that keeps the focus entirely on the subject.

Music

Country songwriter and Sirius XM DJ Sunny Sweeney brings a ‘Rhinestone Requiem’ to Tampa

Willie’s Roadhouse comes to the Skipperdome on June 11.

by Ray Roa June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A tight, medium-shot portrait of singer-songwriter Steve Earle. They are facing the camera with a steady, intense expression. They have thinning gray hair, circular wire-rimmed glasses, and a long, pointed gray beard. They are wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt with a subtle, small-scale patterned print. The subject is lit from the side by strong, warm light that highlights the texture of their face and beard, casting the opposite side of their face into shadow. The background is a dark, out-of-focus brick wall.

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Fresh off Steve Buscemi collaboration, ‘City of Immigrants’ songwriter Steve Earle returns to Clearwater

He’s at Capitol Theatre on June 11.

by Ray Roa June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A medium-shot live concert photograph of mike mantione performing with the band Five Eight at Crowbar in Ybor City. Decker is centered, intensely focused, and playing an electric guitar. They are wearing a dark t-shirt with a graphic of a horned character and the text 'AMYL AND THE S...' partially visible. The stage is bathed in a dramatic, saturated green wash of light that highlights the condensation on the performer's forehead and hair. The background is dark and shadowy, with glimpses of stage equipment and venue wall texture visible in the periphery.

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American power-pop giant Five Eight returns to Ybor City with new LP in tow

The June 11 gig is the band’s final Crowbar concert.

by Ray Roa June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A medium-shot, low-light indoor photograph of attendees mingling during the No Clubs Presents 'Scene & Heard' event at Crowbar in Ybor City. In the foreground, two people are engaged in conversation. The person on the left has short, reddish-brown hair and glasses, and is wearing a gray graphic t-shirt and light blue jeans while holding a clear plastic cup. The person on the right has short dark hair and is wearing a black leather jacket. In the softly focused background, several other attendees are standing and talking. The dimly lit venue features warm overhead pendant lighting and walls densely covered with music posters and band stickers.

Music

Tampa music industry panel will discuss DIY approach to making your own space in 2026 events landscape

The no-cover discussion and networking session is part of No Clubs Presents’ Scene & Heard series.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 9, 2026

A wide-angle, medium-shot photograph of a diverse group of over a dozen people standing and posing in a bright, industrial-style radio studio space. The room has light gray floors, white walls, and an open-joist ceiling with large, square, hanging LED panel lights. In the foreground, a group of team members is smiling and waving at the camera; one person on the left is stretching their arms upward, another in the center is waving with both hands, and a person in a blue 'RAYS' t-shirt is flashing a peace sign. In the background, to the right, a large wooden conference table is surrounded by white office chairs, and several other team members are gathered, some chatting and others standing near a workstation.

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Pinellas underground radio station Sector.FM launches fundraiser, and opens new DIY third space this weekend

The Sector crew’s ‘Raise It Up’ party happens on Friday at the new venue, ‘Learning.’

by Madelyn Aiken June 3, 2026July 17, 2026

A medium-shot outdoor portrait photograph of singer-songwriter Josh Rouse. They have short, swept-back graying dark hair and are wearing a light blue, short-sleeved button-down shirt featuring a tropical palm tree pattern. They are looking directly at the camera with a soft, relaxed smile. The background is softly out of focus, showing dark green foliage and hints of bright pink flowers under soft, natural lighting.

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Globetrotting indie-folk songwriter Josh Rouse plays intimate St. Pete concert at Kerouac house

Ella Jet opens on Saturday.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 5, 2026

A top-down portrait photograph of two members of the Tampa band Pet Lizard lying in green grass surrounded by scattered colorful flowers. The member in the upper half of the frame is positioned upside down relative to the camera; they have a reddish-brown beard and are wearing a light blue and white vertically striped button-down shirt. The member in the lower half is right-side up, has dark hair, and is wearing a light, horizontally striped t-shirt. They are holding a pink and white daisy gently in front of their face, and the wooden body of an electric guitar is visible resting across their lap. Bright yellow, pink, magenta, and blue flowers dot the grass around their heads, creating a soft, artistic aesthetic.

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Emo Night Tampa’s no-cover 11th anniversary concert is also its last at Crowbar

The Saturday show is also Emo Night Tampa’s last show until Halloween.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Music

Fresh off getting scammed over Bitcoin, Philly songwriter G. Love returns to Tampa Bay

Donavon Frankenreiter is back in town this weekend alongside Mr. Love.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

A close-up, slightly high-angle shot of Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police. He has white hair, is wearing black-rimmed glasses, and smiles warmly at the camera. He is wearing a grey t-shirt under an olive green jacket, seated in his home studio. To his left sits a full Tama drum kit with a reddish-brown sunburst finish. To his right, a busy wooden desk is filled with papers, a pair of reading glasses, a vintage green stapler, and a bag of Trader Joe's Olive & Herbs Mixed Nuts. The background features a large, floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelf packed with books, instruments, and music memorabilia.

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Interview: Ahead of Clearwater appearance, The Police’s Stewart Copeland talks jazz and making music with animal sounds

Bombs away.

by Josh Bradley June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring ‘Dreaming the Same Dream’ tour—and Yola—to Clearwater this fall

Despite varying sounds and intensities, the two acts have long shared a similar message.

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Young The Giant cancels Tuesday Tampa show, and will play St. Pete instead

The California rock band now plays Jannus Live on June 3.

by Ray Roa May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 29-June 4

Including Young The Giant, the Rum & Coke DJs, Buffalo Nichols and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

Music

Buffalo Nichols, a rising star of American blues, plays St. Pete show on Friday

This show was originally booked at Bayboro Brewing Co., but has since moved to the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club two miles away.

by Ray Roa May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

A vibrant, eye-level live concert photograph of the band The Button Smashers performing on stage in front of a brick wall. The band members are dressed in Nintendo-inspired costumes. From left to right: the first member wears a red-horned Viking helmet and sunglasses, playing a trombone. The second member has a fuzzy, lion-like mane hood and is playing a trumpet. The third member wears a red-capped Toad mushroom hat and a blue vest, playing a saxophone. In the background, other band members are visible playing a violin, electric guitar, and drums, illuminated by bright blue stage lighting. The audience is visible on the far right, also partially bathed in cool-toned light.

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Tampa’s video game-inspired ska band plays an arcade anniversary concert—and cover includes unlimited game play

The Button Smashers celebrate reaching Level 10 with Lowry Parcade this weekend.

by Ray Roa May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

Show Previews

Cursive songwriter Tim Kasher comes to Tampa on Friday

Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s 2026 lineup includes Sheila E., Chris Botti, Larkin Poe, Wood Brothers, Dumpstaphunk and more

Daniel Caesar brings first headline arena tour to Tampa next month

Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy bring co-headlining tour to Tampa this fall

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening June 4-10

Colombian-American R&B star Kali Uchis brings fempower tour to Tampa this month

Country songwriter and Sirius XM DJ Sunny Sweeney brings a ‘Rhinestone Requiem’ to Tampa

Fresh off Steve Buscemi collaboration, ‘City of Immigrants’ songwriter Steve Earle returns to Clearwater

American power-pop giant Five Eight returns to Ybor City with new LP in tow

Tampa music industry panel will discuss DIY approach to making your own space in 2026 events landscape

Pinellas underground radio station Sector.FM launches fundraiser, and opens new DIY third space this weekend

Globetrotting indie-folk songwriter Josh Rouse plays intimate St. Pete concert at Kerouac house

Emo Night Tampa’s no-cover 11th anniversary concert is also its last at Crowbar

Fresh off getting scammed over Bitcoin, Philly songwriter G. Love returns to Tampa Bay

Interview: Ahead of Clearwater appearance, The Police’s Stewart Copeland talks jazz and making music with animal sounds

Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring ‘Dreaming the Same Dream’ tour—and Yola—to Clearwater this fall

Young The Giant cancels Tuesday Tampa show, and will play St. Pete instead

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 29-June 4

Buffalo Nichols, a rising star of American blues, plays St. Pete show on Friday

Tampa’s video game-inspired ska band plays an arcade anniversary concert—and cover includes unlimited game play

Photos: The Linda Lindas play Tampa Orpheum

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

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

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