Tampa’s shuttered Born Free Pub and Grill is still looking for a new home, but it found some sanctuary last weekend. About a dozen bands came together at Crowbar in Ybor City last Saturday to raise funds for the family of owner Afzaal Deen who is working towards re-opening his venue, which quickly became a scene staple before abruptly closing last October.

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Tom DeGeorge (L) and Afzaal Deen at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on March 16, 2024. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Same Day Delivery Orchestra playing Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on March 16, 2024. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...