Fuákata Credit: Photo by @penguinsuit_lu via fuakata.official/Facebook
Tyler Barnes takes a lot of pride in the fact that his band Fuákata—a Spanish onomatopoeia—is entirely DIY.

The quintet, which plays Tampa’s Hooch and Hive on Friday, Aug. 19, books its own hows, recording sessions, and everything in between all on its own. The group will bring its self-described “blend of Ska, hardcore, reggae & punk rock, with hints of Miami flavor” sound to this West River district gig as a part of a mini tour including a west Florida debut.

L.A. ska-punk band Trinidad Suave, and Clearwater’s Victims of Circumstance—playing the same genre—open.

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This article appears in Aug 11-17, 2022.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...