A band performs on a dark stage; the lead singer in a striped shirt sings into a microphone, while a keyboardist is visible to his left and a brass player is to his right.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening Nov. 7-12

Including the Ed Lowery benefit show, Coppertail anniversary concert, Dunedin Wines the Blues and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley November 4, 2025November 7, 2025

DJ Milla Killa performs on stage, wearing headphones and a black top, illuminated by bright, crossed blue spotlights while working at a laptop and mixer.

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Mila Killa brings ‘¡Ritmo!’ party to Tampa on Tuesdays

The Peruvian DJ is the mind behind Tampa’s ‘Samba’ party, too.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Six members of the band Ne Obliviscaris stand dramatically lit on a dark stage, wearing all black, with rows of empty theater seats visible in the foreground.

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Aussie metal band Ne Obliviscaris, whose music is now taught in college, comes to Tampa this week

Rivers Of Nihil and fellow Australian outfit Psycroptic open.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Five members of the band Greensky Bluegrass sit on a sofa in a casual studio portrait against a teal wall; Photo by Tobin Voggesser.

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Greensky Bluegrass brings 25th anniversary album to Clearwater this month

The Michigan band is playing its largest Tampa Bay area headlining show to date.

by Ray Roa November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Denison Witmer, a middle-aged man with short hair and a beard, sits on a couch playing a ukulele in a warmly lit, wood-paneled room. He is dressed in a light-colored sweater and dark pants, gazing down at the instrument. A floor lamp with a yellow-orange shade sits behind him, casting a cozy glow. The room features a large window to the right showing greenery outside, and a stack of books on the floor.

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Singer-songwriter Denison Witmer plays a record store gig in Tampa next month

Sufjan Stevens produced Witmer’s latest album, ‘Anything At All.’

by Josh Bradley November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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New wave pioneer Gary Numan brings apocalyptic new album to St. Pete next year

Now and forever.

by Josh Bradley November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing at Skipper’s Smokehouse next month

It’s all over now…not.

by Josh Bradley October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Seven musicians stand in a brightly lit studio, surrounded by instruments and tangled cords. Instruments visible include guitars, a drum kit, and a keyboard.

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13 of the best Halloween concerts happening in Tampa Bay

The Venus, Brother Cephus, Emo Night Tampa’s covers special, and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Sophia Lowrie October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A high-resolution studio photo featuring five members of the theatrical heavy metal band GWAR in their grotesque, heavily armored, and detailed alien costumes, posing aggressively against a sterile white background.

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Gwar brings 40th anniversary tour to Ybor City next month

A 32-page comic book accompanies the band’s new album, because who doesn’t want to go all Coheed & Cambria on their fans?

by Josh Bradley October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Punk rock duo The Dollyrots, Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas, are sitting on a curb in a sunlit urban setting. Bassist/vocalist Kelly Ogden (left), with long, silver-white hair and sunglasses, is wearing a pink leopard-print jacket, a black top, black skinny jeans, and buckled combat-style boots. Guitarist/vocalist Luis Cabezas (right), with dark, messy hair and blue-green highlights, is wearing sunglasses, a denim vest with a patch, a black t-shirt, pink skinny jeans, and high-top Converse sneakers.

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Legendary local punk duo The Dollyrots play a pre-Warped Tour homecoming set next month

Because they’re awesome.

by Josh Bradley October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

Andrew McMahon, with platinum hair, a blue button-down shirt, and a white sweater draped over his shoulders, leans over and intensely plays a dark, worn upright piano on a stage during a performance.

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Ahead of St. Pete Halloween show, Andrew McMahon reveals the best gig he ever saw

When one piano man wowed another.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Portrait of a man with a large afro, wearing a suit jacket and amber sunglasses, laughing enthusiastically while standing amidst several microphones; Photo by Stephanie Parsley.

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Charismatic rock oddball Andy Frasco brings introspective new LP to St. Pete this winter

Ries Brothers open at Jannus Live.

by J.C. Roddy October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

A promotional photo of the rock band All Time Low, taken by Ashley Osborn. The four members are posed in close proximity against a dark gray background. The lead singer, with blond hair, kneels in the foreground wearing a distinctive red, white, and black patterned cardigan. The other three members stand or kneel behind him.

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All Time Low brings new album to downtown Clearwater next month

Dear Maria, count us in.

by Josh Bradley October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

A colorful band portrait of four men, possibly the band Goose, standing in a surreal landscape. They are wearing light summer clothes, including one man in all white and a straw hat. They are standing above a dense field of small, round, yellow cacti, with tall palm trees in the background.

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Interview: Talking to Paul Levine ahead of Hulaween 2025

Goose, Illenium, Zeds Dead and The String Cheese Incident are among the headliners headed to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

by Michael Fritz October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

A DJ or performer stands triumphantly atop a large, colorful LED stage setup with their hands raised. Thick plumes of white and purple stage smoke erupt from the platform, illuminated by dark lighting in a concert venue at night.

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Pied Piper’s Haunted Carnival brings EDM stars to Tampa’s Armature Works this weekend

Steve Aoki & Rick Ross, Galantis and Sickick headline the waterfront festival.

by Sophia Lowrie October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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Doechii told A&R to check out Tampa. Did they listen?

Doechii headlines Yuengling Center this weekend.

by Ray Roa October 21, 2025October 24, 2025

A promotional photo of the alternative rock band Sweet Pill shows five members, all wearing black, standing against a vibrant red background. The lead singer, who is centered and slightly forward, has short, dark curly hair and is wearing a black blazer over a black top, revealing chest tattoos and necklaces. They hold a small, ornate mirrored hand fan out towards the viewer. Four male band members stand behind her; two have long, dark curly hair and one has short dark hair with a baseball cap and glasses. On the left and right sides of the image, duplicates of two of the male members are partially visible, with surreal, distorted reflections of small hand mirrors superimposed near their faces, adding a dreamlike or unsettling effect. The strong red lighting gives the image a dramatic and intense feel.

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Philly-punk outfit Sweet Pill plays last show of the year in Tampa next month

Girls Rock alums open the Ybor City show.

by Josh Bradley October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Black and white portrait of Geddy Lee (left), with long hair and glasses, and Alex Lifeson (right), with short light hair, of the band Rush. Both men are smiling and wearing dark jackets, with Lifeson's arm around Lee's shoulder.

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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bringing Rush reunion tour to Tampa next year

New world, man.

by Josh Bradley October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Audra McDonald headlines Florida Orchestra gala event in Tampa next year

Move over, Patti LuPone.

by Josh Bradley October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

A portrait of a woman with striking long, frizzy, reddish-orange hair. She is wearing an asymmetrical, sporty top and black shorts, and is crouching low to the floor. The setting is a room with pale pink walls and a wooden floor, with a curtain visible on the right.

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Q&A: Before Tampa show, Ravyn Lenae talks going viral, performing live, and being herself

The Chicago-born singer supports Renee Rapp for a portion of her ‘Bite Me’ tour.

by Alisha Durosier October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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

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Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening Nov. 7-12

Mila Killa brings ‘¡Ritmo!’ party to Tampa on Tuesdays

Aussie metal band Ne Obliviscaris, whose music is now taught in college, comes to Tampa this week

Greensky Bluegrass brings 25th anniversary album to Clearwater this month

Singer-songwriter Denison Witmer plays a record store gig in Tampa next month

New wave pioneer Gary Numan brings apocalyptic new album to St. Pete next year

Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing at Skipper’s Smokehouse next month

13 of the best Halloween concerts happening in Tampa Bay

Gwar brings 40th anniversary tour to Ybor City next month

Legendary local punk duo The Dollyrots play a pre-Warped Tour homecoming set next month

Ahead of St. Pete Halloween show, Andrew McMahon reveals the best gig he ever saw

Charismatic rock oddball Andy Frasco brings introspective new LP to St. Pete this winter

All Time Low brings new album to downtown Clearwater next month

Interview: Talking to Paul Levine ahead of Hulaween 2025

Pied Piper’s Haunted Carnival brings EDM stars to Tampa’s Armature Works this weekend

Doechii told A&R to check out Tampa. Did they listen?

Philly-punk outfit Sweet Pill plays last show of the year in Tampa next month

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bringing Rush reunion tour to Tampa next year

Audra McDonald headlines Florida Orchestra gala event in Tampa next year

Q&A: Before Tampa show, Ravyn Lenae talks going viral, performing live, and being herself

Everything we saw at weekend one of Austin City Limits

Photos: Nick Shoulders plays Tampa’s Orpheum

Photos: Dead Poet Society played a rain-soaked Halloween concert in Tampa

Photos: The Linda Lindas play Tampa Orpheum