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

A warm, close-up portrait photograph of Tampa DJ Post Physique. They have long, voluminous dark curly hair and a warm, glowing complexion. They are resting their chin gently on their clasped hands, smiling warmly at the camera with a friendly, relaxed expression. A small nose piercing is visible. They are wearing a dark, textured top. The background is a clean, bright, and simple white-paneled wall, which keeps the focus entirely on the artist's cheerful expression.

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A no-cover, globetrotting ‘Diáspora’ DJ night comes to St. Pete on Friday

The Caribbean will meet Mississippi, Miami and more at The Bends.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Rollins College-trained Hammond player ‘Shuga T’ plays no-cover Dunedin concert on Friday

His new LP, ‘Matriarch,’ comes out June 5.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Tampa Bay area drum and bass legends play one last Crowbar concert this weekend

There are just over 60 days until the end of the Ybor City venue.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A dramatic, high-contrast live concert photograph of two members of The Black Crowes performing on a dark stage. On the left, singer Chris Robinson is wearing a wide-brimmed black hat, a heavily patterned metallic suit jacket, and a long dark scarf. They are holding a microphone close to their mouth and singing intensely with their eyes closed. On the right, guitarist Rich Robinson has shoulder-length wavy hair and a beard, wearing a dark velvet-like jacket over a patterned shirt and white guitar strap. They are looking forward while playing a dark-colored electric guitar. A brilliant, starburst-style stage spotlight shines directly behind the guitarist, piercing through the dark background.

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The Black Crowes bring ‘A Pound of Feathers’ to Tampa on Sunday

Joining them are Whiskey Myers—the Texas band that recently joined the Crowes for a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Star Star”—and Southall.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A casual indoor group portrait photograph of the three Rum & Coke DJs sitting together against a plain light beige wall. From left to right: Jesus Rodriguez has short dark hair and a light beard, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, sitting with their hands resting on their knees. In the center, James Alvarez-Bacon (DJ Kumi) has long dark locs and a light beard, wearing a light gray t-shirt, leaning slightly forward. On the right, Harold Fandino has short dark hair and a dark beard, wearing a black t-shirt with a small colorful graphic and dark pants. In the foreground, resting on the light wooden crates in front of the group, are a glass bottle of Coca-Cola, a clear glass liquor bottle, a small textured object, and a glass filled with a dark liquid.

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Famed Miami DJs Rum & Coke make Tampa debut this weekend—and the party will be over by 9 PM

The trio has roots at Gramps and Dante’s Hi-Fi, and recently performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A bright indoor promotional portrait photograph of the five members of the band The Bright Light Social Hour sitting together on a vintage red velvet couch. They are all wearing matching, shimmering silver blazers. From left to right: the first member is perched on the left armrest, with curly hair pulled up, a beard, dark sunglasses, and dark patterned pants. The second member has short dark hair, a beard, dark sunglasses, a black shirt, dark pants, and metallic silver boots. The third member sits in the center with long dark hair, a white top, white pants, and brown boots, gesturing outward with one hand. The fourth member is wearing a white cowboy hat, bare legs, and metallic silver boots. The fifth member has long dark hair, an orange headband, a beard, dark sunglasses, blue jeans, and dark boots. The background features white, horizontally paneled wooden walls and a light blue painted wooden floor.

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Before return to Tampa, Bright Light Social Hour’s Curtis Roush talks evolution, side projects and more

‘Tampa in particular kind of grabbed hold of the band.’

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Kanye West speaking next to Jim Brown during a meeting with Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office.

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The guy who says he’s no longer a Nazi is performing in Tampa

Fans interested in this sort of stuff may be able to score free tickets if they sign up for his mailing list.

by Colin Wolf May 23, 2026May 26, 2026

A bright, outdoor daytime portrait photograph of musical artist Santigold sitting casually on a tall wooden stool. They have long dark braided hair, are wearing dark sunglasses, and are dressed in a black-and-white graphic text long-sleeve top layered over sheer, black lace pants. They are resting their arms comfortably while looking toward the camera. They are posed in front of a rustic, brightly painted pink wooden building. To the left, the words 'GOOD OVER EVIL' are painted in black on the pink wooden planks. A simple, weathered wooden table sits directly behind the stool under a red-and-white awning trim

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 22-28

Including Santigold, Social Wreckage, Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

An indoor promotional portrait photograph of the two members of the band Teen Suicide sitting closely together on a brown leather couch. The member on the left has long, vibrant dark green hair and is wearing a white, slightly sheer long-sleeve dress with black knee-high socks. The member on the right has short, dark curly hair and a light mustache, wearing wire-rimmed glasses and an unbuttoned cream-colored cardigan with large, colorful abstract graphics over a white shirt and dark pants. They are looking directly at the camera with relaxed, neutral expressions. The softly lit background features a window covered by sheer white curtains directly behind them, a dark wooden table to the left, and a small side table to the right.

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Before move to Portland, Orlando rock favorite Teen Suicide plays one more show at Crowbar

Sam Ray and Kitty Ray are in Ybor City on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A wide, indoor promotional press photograph of the seven members of the Dave Matthews Band standing in a horizontal line. The band is posed inside a stylized industrial space with a textured, light-colored wall, exposed horizontal metal piping, and two round, warm-glowing industrial lights mounted above them. The members are dressed in a cohesive wardrobe of dark, casual jackets, coats, and dark pants. Fifth from the left, frontman Dave Matthews is wearing a dark suit jacket over a black shirt, standing with their hands clasped together. The other six members are wearing various accessories, including knit beanies, a flat cap, and sunglasses. They are standing on a smooth, gray concrete floor.

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Dave Matthews Band returns to Tampa on Tuesday

DMB’s summer tour includes three new venues, but is back at the old Gary.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

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Canada’s other famous rock-trio, Triumph, plays Tampa reunion concert on Sunday

The band peaked in the late-’70s and early-’80s thanks to hard-rock tunes like ‘Lay It on the Line.’

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

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Another pop-up EDM concert is coming to the St. Pete Pier this weekend

And it’ll be over in time for dinner.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A bright, outdoor daytime portrait photograph of the four members of the band Fox n' Vead standing in a row in front of the brightly lit, solid yellow side of a large trailer. From left to right: the first member has long hair and a mustache, wearing a black bucket hat and black overalls over a t-shirt, smiling with their arms crossed. The second member is wearing a white backward baseball cap, glasses, and a black t-shirt, holding a sunburst-finish electric guitar with both hands. The third member is wearing a loose, olive-green short-sleeve button-down shirt and dark pants with their hands resting casually at their sides. The fourth member has a beard and is wearing a backward baseball cap, a black graphic t-shirt, and camouflage pants, holding a white electric guitar by the neck. The overall image has a warm, distinctly retro color grade.

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This weekend’s Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival is a big St. Pete concert, too

The festival takes over Vinoy Park Saturday-Sunday.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A bright, outdoor daytime portrait photograph of the four members of the Tampa band Social Wreckage standing closely together. They are shot from a slightly low angle against a clear, solid blue sky. From left to right: the first member has long curly red hair and is wearing a dark, horizontally striped long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans with their hands on their hips. The second member has blonde hair and is wearing an open red-and-black plaid flannel shirt over a dark graphic t-shirt and dark pants, with their hands in their pockets. The third member has dark curly hair, wearing a loose tan short-sleeve t-shirt and dark pants; they have both hands gripping the sides of their neck and their mouth is open wide as if yelling. The fourth member has shoulder-length light brown hair with bangs, wearing an olive green sweater and denim shorts over black fishnet tights.

Music

After opening for Underoath, Tampa rock band Social Wreckage will release new EP this weekend

Face The Fence, High Press, and Area of Refuge open at Crowbar.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A vibrant, high-energy nightclub photograph of partygoers dancing at Dyke Night St. Pete on the patio of Crowbar. In the foreground on the left, an individual with short curly hair, wearing a light t-shirt, tan pants, a black choker, and a gold heart necklace, is smiling widely with one arm raised in the air. Next to them in the center, another individual with long brown hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, is dancing with both arms raised high above their head, holding a clear plastic cup in one hand and smiling with their eyes closed. The dark, lively venue is intensely illuminated by bright green light beams crossing the frame, along with horizontal orange light trails that capture the energetic movement of the dancers. Additional partygoers are visible dancing in the softly blurred background.

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Dyke Night St. Pete welcomes ‘Gays Raised In the South’ to June throwdown in Ybor City

The collective turns Crowbar into the Pussycat Lounge on June 4.

by Ray Roa May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

A black-and-white live concert photograph of guitarist Sulynn Hago performing on stage at Crowbar in Ybor City. In the sharp foreground, Hago has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a dark, vertically striped button-down shirt. They are looking down with intense focus while playing a white Fender-style electric guitar with a dark pickguard. A microphone stand is positioned just in front of them. In the softly blurred background to the right, a second band member wearing a dark short-sleeve shirt is visible playing a light-colored electric guitar. A bright stage spotlight flares directly behind the microphone stand, cutting through the dark venue.

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Photos: Expat Tampa guitarist Sulynn Hago shows Tampa the ‘Doghouse’

Bad, Bad Things and Big Sad played support at Crowbar.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A live concert photograph of country music artist Willie Nelson performing outdoors. In the sharp foreground, Nelson is wearing a signature red bandana headband, a black t-shirt, and a colorful woven guitar strap. They have long gray hair and a white beard, and are looking warmly out toward the audience while playing a heavily worn, light-wood acoustic guitar. In the softly blurred background to the right, a second band member wearing glasses, a dark jacket, and a brown shirt is visible. The scene is set against a dark, out-of-focus background of trees.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 15-21

Including Willie Nelson, Indie Night’s Crowbar finale, Have Gun Will Travel & more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Music

Before St. Pete show, The 502s’ Ed Isola details how Mumford & Sons changed his life

The band is on tour in support of its fourth studio album ‘Easy Street.’

by Josh Bradley May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

"A dynamic, high-energy live concert photograph of singer Carla Harvey from the band Lords of Acid performing on stage. Harvey is captured mid-scream with their mouth wide open and long, dark teal-tinted hair flying wildly around their face. They are wearing a shiny, black latex-style bodysuit. In the softly blurred background, another band member with short blonde hair is visible playing a keyboard and raising a black microphone stand high into the air. In the foreground, the raised arms of enthusiastic audience members reach toward the stage, with one hand prominently making a 'rock on' or 'horns' gesture. The dark venue is intensely illuminated by vibrant green stage lighting. To the right, a venue pillar heavily covered in band stickers is visible."

Music

Freaky, fun, EBM favorite Lords of Acid returns to Tampa on Sunday

Bring your own nipple tape and latex.

by Ray Roa May 15, 2026May 18, 2026

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

Show Previews

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

A no-cover, globetrotting ‘Diáspora’ DJ night comes to St. Pete on Friday

Rollins College-trained Hammond player ‘Shuga T’ plays no-cover Dunedin concert on Friday

Tampa Bay area drum and bass legends play one last Crowbar concert this weekend

The Black Crowes bring ‘A Pound of Feathers’ to Tampa on Sunday

Famed Miami DJs Rum & Coke make Tampa debut this weekend—and the party will be over by 9 PM

The guy who says he’s no longer a Nazi is performing in Tampa

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 22-28

Before move to Portland, Orlando rock favorite Teen Suicide plays one more show at Crowbar

Dave Matthews Band returns to Tampa on Tuesday

Canada’s other famous rock-trio, Triumph, plays Tampa reunion concert on Sunday

Another pop-up EDM concert is coming to the St. Pete Pier this weekend

This weekend’s Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival is a big St. Pete concert, too

After opening for Underoath, Tampa rock band Social Wreckage will release new EP this weekend

Dyke Night St. Pete welcomes ‘Gays Raised In the South’ to June throwdown in Ybor City

Photos: Expat Tampa guitarist Sulynn Hago shows Tampa the ‘Doghouse’

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 15-21

Before St. Pete show, The 502s’ Ed Isola details how Mumford & Sons changed his life

Freaky, fun, EBM favorite Lords of Acid returns to Tampa on Sunday

Photos: The Linda Lindas play Tampa Orpheum

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

Review: In Tampa, Weezer goes for the gold during stacked alt-rock gathering [w/photos]

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

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