A concert photograph by Antonio Scorza showing lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger of the rock band Nickelback performing live during the Rock in Rio 2013 festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 20, 2013. Captured in a full-length shot against a dark stage illuminated by white overhead spotlights, Kroeger smiles toward the audience while playing a custom graphic-printed single-cutaway electric guitar. He wears a black t-shirt, black pants, and

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Nickelback, Jason Aldean, coming to Tampa for February’s ‘Hondo Rodeo’

Plus more new concerts coming to Tampa Bay.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 13-20

Including Jack Johnson, Quivver, Tunnel Vision, the ¡Samba! anniversary and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 13, 2026August 17, 2026

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Catalan world-pop giant Gipsy Kings plays St. Petersburg on this weekend

The outfit brings a new album, ‘Historia’ to Mahaffey Theater.

by Matthew Moyer August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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St. Pete’s ‘Tunnel Vision’ series pays tribute to Detroit’s famed nightclub The Motor Lounge

DJ Chemical Lex & friends channel energy from the legendary venue this weekend.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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British house producer John Graham brings Quivver project to St. Pete this weekend

Brian Busto supports on the bill which includes a B2B set with St. Petersburg’s Livi Baby and Sonic Vision’s Saik.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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With 63 days until big festival, Clearwater Jazz Foundation stages Saturday summer jam concert

Jeremy Carter, James Suggs, Belinda Womack are part of an all-star lineup coming to Largo on Saturday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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Mila Killa’s ‘¡Samba!’ party celebrates fourth anniversary in Ybor City this weekend

The party is at Hotel Haya on Friday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A promotional band photograph featuring four members of The Tilt Orchestra standing in a row against a pitch-black background, with their images mirrored in a water-like reflection below. Standing from left to right: a person in a black coat with pale face paint holds up a small card; a person with dark curly hair and a beard stands with arms crossed in a dark suit; a tall figure wearing a wide red hat, glasses, and a long white patterned robe holds a lighted white candle; and a person wearing a pinstriped shirt with a silver neck chain holds up a small card near their face.

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Art-rock band The Tilt headlines Tampa concert supporting immigrant rights

Pet Lizard, Shy Blossom and Palova support on Friday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A concert photograph by Nicole Kibert showing singer-songwriter David Dondero performing live on stage at New World Brewery in Ybor City, Florida, on November 23, 2013. Captured in a medium close-up shot under warm red stage lighting, Dondero stands singing into a vocal microphone while playing an acoustic guitar. He wears a dark baseball cap with a gold emblem over dark sunglasses, paired with a short-sleeved button-up shirt featuring light blue and white color-blocked panels against a dark, moody background.

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‘South of the South’ songwriter David Dondero plays Tampa house concert on Friday

Do some ‘Immersion Therapy’ in Seminole Heights.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 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

Music

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

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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.

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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

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.

Music

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

Music

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

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Show Previews

Nickelback, Jason Aldean, coming to Tampa for February’s ‘Hondo Rodeo’

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 13-20

Catalan world-pop giant Gipsy Kings plays St. Petersburg on this weekend

St. Pete’s ‘Tunnel Vision’ series pays tribute to Detroit’s famed nightclub The Motor Lounge

British house producer John Graham brings Quivver project to St. Pete this weekend

With 63 days until big festival, Clearwater Jazz Foundation stages Saturday summer jam concert

Mila Killa’s ‘¡Samba!’ party celebrates fourth anniversary in Ybor City this weekend

Art-rock band The Tilt headlines Tampa concert supporting immigrant rights

‘South of the South’ songwriter David Dondero plays Tampa house concert on Friday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Review: In Tampa, Kyle Gordon lives a million fictional lives during satirical music history concert (w/ photos)

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