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

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

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 live outdoor concert photograph by Anthony Martino showing the Tampa indie rock band Brother Cephus performing on stage at the Gasparilla Music Festival in Kiley Garden in Tampa, Florida, on March 11, 2018. Positioned center stage under bright daylight, the lead vocalist Seth Davis and guitarist sings passionately into a microphone while playing a red electric guitar with a white pickguard. They wear a plain white short-sleeve T-shirt, dark pants, round glasses, and a green baseball cap, with visible arm tattoos. In the midground to the left, a second guitarist, Gabe Davis, wearing sunglasses and a blue-and-white vertically striped short-sleeve shirt plays a white electric guitar, framed by tall palm trees and stage trusses against a soft cloudy sky.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 23-30

Featuring Permanent Makeup, Deadborns, and the final full week at Crowbar.

by Ray Roa July 23, 2026

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Leon Majcen, a St. Pete country star in the making, comes home to help close Crowbar

He’s playing the Ybor City venue’s second-to-last night in business.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

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Synthwave giant Com Truise among artists playing final week of concerts at Ybor City venue Crowbar

Livetronic favorite Kaelin Ellis opens on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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Surfer Blood returns to Tampa for final week of Crowbar concerts

Brother Cephus and Meatwound provide local fire on Tuesday.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Music

The Black Keys bring ‘Peaches’ cover LP to Clearwater on Tuesday

Eddie 9V opens at The BayCare Sound.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Music

Florida Americana giants come to Crowbar for ‘One Last Hootenanny’

An all-star bill lands in Tampa this weekend.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

A promotional outdoor photograph of the band Deadborns featuring Jasmin Deja, Drew Giordano, and Lindsay Martin posed at sunset. The three band members stand outdoors in a row before a low wooden fence under a dramatic, cloudy sky illuminated by warm, golden sunlight low on the horizon. On the left, Jasmin Deja strikes a dynamic pose wearing a dark leather jacket, dark cropped top, and high-waisted plaid trousers, with one hand running through long dark hair. In the center, Drew Giordano stands framed by the setting sun, wearing an open patterned short-sleeve shirt over a dark chest, light-colored pants, sunglasses, and a black hat while leaning slightly backward. On the right, Lindsay Martin poses with hands behind her head, wearing a dark patterned halter crop top, round sunglasses, and high-waisted mustard-yellow flared trousers.

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St. Pete rock and roll trio Deadborns plays two hometown shows this weekend

Plus another in Sarasota.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026

A low-angle, looking-up promotional photograph of the Florida post-punk band Permanent Makeup outdoors under a canopy of bamboo trees and blue sky. Three band members lean over, looking down at the camera lens in a triangular composition. From left to right: Chris Nadeau with short brown hair and smiling down; Susan Dickson positioned lower in the center foreground with red hair and straight bangs framing her face; and James Bess on the right with a full grey-and-white beard and mustache, looking down intently. Green bamboo stalks and leafy branches stretch upward into the clear sky, filling the background around them.

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St. Pete punk band Permanent Makeup releases new LP, ‘Gormless,’ on Friday

The trio has been playing the songs live for about five years.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

A promotional photograph by Evan Dell of the Tampa-based stoner psych-rock band Florist standing in a sunny, wooded swamp setting. Captured from a straight-on angle, the four band members stand side-by-side outdoors among trees and lush vegetation. From left to right: an individual wearing round glasses, a black button-down shirt, and black pants; a person with extensive sleeve tattoos, sunglasses, and a black graphic tank top with one hand resting on their hip; an individual wearing a dark plaid button-down shirt and a black baseball cap with puffing smoke nearby; and a person with long grey hair, a full long beard, tinted aviator sunglasses, and a brown jacket over a dark shirt.

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Tampa rock band Florist set to kick off the last week of concerts at Crowbar

It’s the second to last Friday at the revered Ybor City venue.

by Ray Roa July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

A promotional studio portrait of the band The Altons against a solid, dark reddish-brown background with a warm orange spotlight effect illuminating the center. Four band members are seated on the floor in a horizontal row, looking toward the camera. From left to right: a person with light brown hair and bangs wearing a black-and-white striped polo shirt and dark pants; an individual with long dark hair wearing an olive green long-sleeve shirt and dark trousers; a person with voluminous, curly dark hair wearing a sleeveless white turtleneck top, dark jeans, and a patterned neck scarf; and an individual with dark hair and a mustache wearing a brown corduroy jacket over a striped shirt.

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Chicano indie-soul band The Altons book short Florida tour, including stop in St. Petersburg

The band is going on the Sublime Reef Madness Tour, but not before a visit to Bayboro Brewing Co.

by Ray Roa July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

A black-and-white promotional portrait of musician Cat Power, captured from the chest up by photographers Inez and Vinoodh. The artist is dressed in a structured, dark suit jacket over a crisp white button-down shirt with a dark necktie. Their left hand is raised slightly, with the fingers gently holding a section of their long, dark hair which cascades down past their shoulders with thick, full bangs partially veiling the face. The individual looks directly at the camera with a subtle, serene expression. The portrait is set against a clean, neutral grey background with soft studio lighting.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

Cat Power tops list of Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 17-23

Plus, Girls Rock St. Pete, Lionel Richie, Al Downing Day, Daniel Caesar and more.

by Ray Roa July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Music

After health scare and UK festival cancellation, Lionel Richie plays Tampa on Wednesday

Earth, Wind & Fire is on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Music

Florida experimental pop trio LMH plays Clearwater on Saturday

Sector.FM’s new DIY space is coming alive.

by Ray Roa July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Music

Mr. Nice Guy records founder Jesse Perez plays St. Pete this weekend

He’s remixed Dom Dolla, Duke Dumont and even California funk band War.

by Ray Roa July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Music

Priceless Scott, purveyor of the Tampa hip-hop sound, plays The Bricks on Friday

Beatsnchill’s July showcase includes Gainesville’s Reebaby, ‘Lil Haiti Baby’ Snatcha and T. Couture.

by Ray Roa July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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

Show Previews

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

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

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

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

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 23-30

Leon Majcen, a St. Pete country star in the making, comes home to help close Crowbar

Synthwave giant Com Truise among artists playing final week of concerts at Ybor City venue Crowbar

Surfer Blood returns to Tampa for final week of Crowbar concerts

The Black Keys bring ‘Peaches’ cover LP to Clearwater on Tuesday

Florida Americana giants come to Crowbar for ‘One Last Hootenanny’

St. Pete rock and roll trio Deadborns plays two hometown shows this weekend

St. Pete punk band Permanent Makeup releases new LP, ‘Gormless,’ on Friday

Tampa rock band Florist set to kick off the last week of concerts at Crowbar

Chicano indie-soul band The Altons book short Florida tour, including stop in St. Petersburg

Cat Power tops list of Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 17-23

After health scare and UK festival cancellation, Lionel Richie plays Tampa on Wednesday

Florida experimental pop trio LMH plays Clearwater on Saturday

Mr. Nice Guy records founder Jesse Perez plays St. Pete this weekend

Priceless Scott, purveyor of the Tampa hip-hop sound, plays The Bricks on Friday

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

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

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