Posted inMusic Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 15-21 Including Aaron Irwin Trio, Ednita Nazario, Grumptronix and more. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 15, 2025August 28, 2025
Posted inMusic Homegrown guitar ace George Pennington releases ‘American Odyssey’ this weekend Two of the Bay area’s sharpest rhythmic minds—drummer Rod Alnord and bassist Sebastian Siaca—lead Pennington’s five piece band. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Grumptronix is playing a no-cover set of left field dance music in St. Pete Wayne Consiglio was just at the Trip Magazeen revival show. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 24, 2025
Posted inMusic Havoc and Big Noyd bring Mobb Deep to Tampa this weekend Founding member Prodigy died in 2017. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 31, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Shine’s 2025 focus on regional artists is a move towards community building ‘Local art does not mean less-than art,’ Executive Director Helen French told CL. by Marleigh Brown August 14, 2025August 24, 2025
Posted inMusic Dunedin bands want The Moon Tower to have air-conditioning, so they’re playing a concert to raise funds A $6K contribution from the community could be combined with previously-committed resources to get the spot cooled down. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inMusic Aaron Irwin Trio, which includes includes guitarist Mike Baggetta, brings adventurous jazz to Tampa Arenas Lasky & Nash open the hyper-intimate gig. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 20, 2025
Posted inMusic Charleston post-grunge band Abrevity plays Tampa this weekend The outfit is in a new ‘Era.’ by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 22, 2025
Posted inMusic Puerto Rican pop icon Ednita Nazario comes to Tampa on Sunday Not even Bad Bunny has sold-out ‘El Choli’ more times. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inMusic Spike and the Gimme Gimmes bring Fat Mike-less punk covers to Tampa this weekend Spike Slawson leads the band as he always has. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inMusic Look hard and you’ll find the light on nihilistic new album from Tampa band Choking on the Revelry Jeff Brawer & co. release the album this weekend at New World Tampa. by Ray Roa August 13, 2025August 29, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment St. Pete Arts Alliance launches local artist grant for Performing Arts Month in September New Tampa Performing Arts Center celebrates with annual festival. by Marleigh Brown August 13, 2025August 29, 2025
Posted inMusic Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters bring new album to Clearwater on Friday Pepper Tree Hill is Bud and the band’s 19th album. by Ray Roa August 13, 2025August 29, 2025
Posted inMusic Before return to Clearwater, UB40’s Jimmy Brown recalls the best gig he ever saw Jamming with the king of reggae. by Josh Bradley August 13, 2025August 28, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Body Electric and Tampa Bay watch host a beach cleanup, yoga, meditation and potluck this weekend Feed your body, soul and community. by Marleigh Brown August 12, 2025August 29, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Imagine Museum brings ‘Harley Quinn’ comic creators to ‘Graphic Worlds’ comic book weekend It’s a party, puddin’. by Jani Burden August 12, 2025August 19, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment St. Petersburg’s Shine Mural Festival is changing dates for 2025 The festival will also skip inviting international artists this year. by Marleigh Brown August 12, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Monster Jam rolls back into Tampa Bay this weekend Wheelie big trucks. by Jani Burden August 11, 2025August 27, 2025
Posted inMusic Trumpet icon Herb Alpert brings ‘Whipped Cream’ anniversary tour to Clearwater next year The ‘Brass is back, baby. by Josh Bradley August 11, 2025August 25, 2025
Posted inMusic Fall show from Freddie Gibbs among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay Brandy & Monica, Joe Bonamassa and more are on the way, too. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 11, 2025September 1, 2025