Tampa Bay Journalism Project Archives - Page 21 of 30 - Creative Loafing Tampa

A stylish portrait of two men in dark suits and sunglasses. The man on the left wears a pinstriped suit and heavy diamond jewelry, while the man on the right has a red beard and wears a double-breasted jacket.

Music

Tampa rappers Tom G and Sam E Hues release ‘Cuban Links’ at midnight on Thursday

The video was filmed at Alter Ego, J.C. Newman Cigar Factory, and the Ybor City dry docks.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026February 20, 2026

A high-contrast, moody film still featuring a man with a grit-covered face and damp skin. The lighting is low and atmospheric, casting deep shadows across his chest and the mechanical fixtures behind him, creating a sense of tension and exhaustion.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete’s Second Screen Cult Cinema kicks off 2026 season with ‘Blade Runner’

The 2007 director’s cut is on tap at Green Light Cinema.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

A person with grey hair tied in a bun is pictured smiling while speaking at a microphone, with a projected "Ybor City" graphic visible in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

Creative Loafing editor to kick 2026 season of ‘Salud and Happy Days’ improv show

Yours truly will try not to bomb at The Commodore.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Musician Daniel Donato sits on a fallen log in a grassy field, wearing a white cowboy hat and a patterned blue shirt while playing a seafoam-green Fender Telecaster guitar.

Music

‘Mind-expanding’ cosmic-country songwriter Daniel Donato is coming to Largo this spring

His show at Cowboys dance hall is among the best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

An infrastructure map highlighting neighborhood relief zones near Hyde Park and the Palma Ceia Golf Course. Major roads like Howard Avenue, Armenia Avenue, and Bayshore Boulevard are labeled to provide context for a city flood mitigation project.

Tampa Monitor: City Council set to vote on ‘Resilient’ South Howard flood project this week

The $64+ million dollar project still hasn’t had a final design or price tag presented but council will be voting to approve an amended $10 million grant agreement Thursday.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

An indoor shot of a formal induction or oath-taking ceremony. The primary subject, wearing glasses and gold jewelry, reads from a certificate while performing a traditional hand gesture of affirmation. In the background, an observer is partially visible holding a small digital camera to capture the moment.

Tampa City Council will honor master clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles on Thursday

Knowles and Deputy City Clerk Suling Lucas-Harris lead a staff that keeps the city together.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

A person wearing a blue and red baseball cap with white stars and dark sunglasses looks intently forward while holding up a small Venezuelan flag. A large red flag is visible in the background.

With mixed feelings, Venezuelans and protesters take to Tampa streets after capture of Nicolás Maduro [PHOTOS]

The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau puts 334,415 Venezuelan immigrants in Florida.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker January 4, 2026January 5, 2026

A performer in a beanie and grey cargo pants stands on stage, looking back toward an out-of-focus figure in the extreme foreground. In the background, a second performer holding a script appears to be mid-dialogue against a backdrop of black curtains.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s Jobsite Theater isn’t pretending ‘Comedy of Errors’ is a thesis statement

It runs Jan. 14-Feb. 8 at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

A close-up group shot captured with a wide-angle lens, creating a distorted, high-energy effect. The subjects are dressed in vibrant extraterrestrial costumes and makeup, standing in a dimly lit nightclub. A glowing neon "PHOTOS" sign and streaks of colorful light from a digital screen create a festive, party atmosphere in the background.

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Every fabulous ‘Space Slut’ we saw ringing in the new year at St. Pete’s Cocktail gay bar

Blast off.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

A black-and-white candid photograph from the mid-1980s featuring No Clubs Presents co-founders Tony Rifugiato (standing, top right, making a peace sign) and Dave Hundley (standing, top left, pointing to his eye) behind Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Kiedis is seated in the foreground, wearing a backwards baseball cap and an "Out in L.A." t-shirt, focused on signing a poster or document.

Music

15 of the most important concerts in No Clubs Presents history

Plus, check out 27 vintage concert posters from the No Clubs Presents archives.

by Eric Snider December 31, 2025January 2, 2026

A candid indoor shot of a group of friends and colleagues in casual attire. One individual in the center wears a navy blue t-shirt with "unwritten law" printed in green text. Large black sound equipment and stage scaffolding are visible in the background, suggesting a behind-the-scenes concert setting.

Music

Tampa Bay concert promoter No Clubs marks 40 years of scene building

A ‘Live since ’85’ art show opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 28.

by Eric Snider December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

A high-contrast concert shot of a vocalist mid-performance on a dark stage. A single spotlight highlights the musician as they shout into the mic, with one hand visible on the fretboard of a guitar in the lower right corner.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

18 Tampa Bay concerts to kick off 2026

Including Roc Helton, Geri X, California Honeydrops, and more.

by Ray Roa December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

A portrait of five musicians standing closely together outdoors against a hazy blue sky. Four of the subjects wear hats (a fedora, a cap, and a flat cap), and one is holding a cowbell and stick, while another is holding a trumpet.

Music

Q&A: The California Honeydrops’ Lech Wierzynski discusses creative process ahead of St. Pete show

The band plays Jannus Live on Jan. 8.

by J.C. Roddy December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A dynamic photograph of a musician with green-streaked hair wearing a small hat, singing passionately into a microphone while playing an electric guitar on a dark stage.

Music

Geri X kicks off Ale & the Witch residency on Thursday

It’s been 15 years since her first show at the St. Petersburg venue.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A high-energy group portrait of a six-member band and a large crowd of fans in an outdoor urban plaza at night. The band members in the foreground wear colorful patterned shirts and sunglasses, while the audience behind them cheers with hands raised against a backdrop of white buildings with illuminated arched windows.

Music

Road To Nowhere Talking Heads tribute celebrates 4,000 shows this weekend

The group plays a no-cover gig at The Ale & the Witch.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A scenic wide-angle photograph of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts at twilight, taken from across the Hillsborough River. The building's modern architecture is illuminated by warm interior lights and a glowing purple fountain in the foreground, with its reflection shimmering on the dark blue water.

Music

$5,000 and an Opera Tampa role up for grabs this weekend at Straz Center

The D’Angelo Young Artist Vocal Competition seeks to build opera stars of the next generation.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A close-up of a musician with salt-and-pepper hair and sunglasses, singing into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar. They are wearing a black track jacket with white stripes on the sleeves over a grey t-shirt.

Music

Al Anderson’s Original Wailers play Ybor City this weekend

He played with Bob Marley’s Wailers until the reggae legend’s death.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A long, low, light-blue building with a flat roof sits along a paved parking lot at dusk. A bright yellow and red sign on the facade reads "The World Famous Tiny Tap Tavern," and several small windows are visible, one featuring a neon blue palm tree sign.

Tampa’s fabled Tiny Tap Tavern has finally sold, but don’t expect much to change

Now former owner Casey Powell says its new caretaker plans to ‘keep the party going.’

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025January 6, 2026

A wide-angle, fisheye photograph of a three-piece rock band performing on a dimly lit stage. A guitarist in a black t-shirt and glasses sings into a microphone in the foreground, illuminated by bright blue stage lights, while a drummer and bassist perform in the background.

Music

‘Beginning of the End’ concert kicks of Crowbar’s final year in Ybor City

The storied Tampa venue will see its lease run out this year, after 20 years in the historic district.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

A full-length outdoor portrait of three individuals standing on a leaf-strewn grassy hill under the shade of trees. The person on the left wears a black and red jacket and blue jeans; the central person has blonde braids and wears a black turtleneck with jeans; and the person on the right wears an off-the-shoulder black top with a dark skirt.

Music

The Bends’ no-cover show, Donna the Buffalo, among best NYE concerts in Tampa Bay

Plus gigs from Sofi Tukker, Afrojack, Acraze and more.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025