Chuck Prophet and his Cumbia Shoes Band, which plays Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida on May 10, 2025. Credit: Photo via Mongrel Music

Tampa Bay’s live music weekend is here and it’s sweating thanks to the return of WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave, going down Saturday in Ybor City. Five Eight’s got a killer concert and documentary screening, too, while Tampa hardcore hero Meatwound releases a new album, Macho.

This listing of the best live music and concerts happening in Tampa Bay from May 8-15 is compiled by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay staffers and contributors, then supplemented with some shows from CL’s user-submitted events calendar.

Don’t see your gig here? Please help us out by submitting it yourself.

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Thursday, May 15

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CageGrass: Fil Pate Trio Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Gale & Joey Thursday, May 8. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Joey Wit w/Rosaline/Physical Plant/Lesa Silvermore Thursday, May 8. 7:30 p.m. $10. Oscura, Bradenton

Pickin’ Splinters (Bluegrass jam) Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Samantha Jane and Nick Haas Thursday, May 8. 5 p.m. No cover. Cove Gallery & Boutique, Bradenton

Uncle John’s Band Thursdays. 8 p.m. No cover. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg

Adam Michael Allison w/Joel Luke & Amanda Blackmon Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Brian Caudill Friday, May 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Dirt Mail Vintage Pop-Up Market: The Horribles w/Floating Boy Friday, May 10. 6 p.m. No cover. The Florida Room, New Port Richey

DJ Timmy-T Friday, May 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Dueling Pianos Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Eric Lindell & The West Side Summer League Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. $30. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

The Florida Orchestra: Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. $32 & up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Freestyle Friday Friday, May 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Krate at the Grove, Wesley Chapel

Gimme Gimme Disco Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. $17. Orpheum, Tampa

Perreoland Friday, May 9. 9 p.m. $25 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Kris Mikhel Friday, May 9. 7 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Our House: The Music of CSNY feat. Steve Postell w/Chris Pierce/Jeff Pevar/more Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. $35.50-$55.50. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Row Jomah Friday, May 9. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Symphony: Scheherazade! Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. $25, no cover for students. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa

Tape B w/Gentlemens Club/Effin/Havoc Friday-Saturday, May 9-10. 8 p.m. $35 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Uncle John’s Band Friday, May 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Urban Gypsies of Florida Friday, May 9. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Whale Feral w/George Pennington Friday, May 9. 8 p.m. $15. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

6 Volt Rodeo Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Caledonia Brewing, Dunedin

Act III Saturday, May 10. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Antelope w/Minim Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. $20. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg

The Chili Poppers Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. $25 & up. Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival: Grand Funk Railroad Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. Included with park admission. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa

The Dusty Boots Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Elderbrook w/Eli & Fur/Jerro Saturday, May 10. 7:30 p.m. $41 & up. The BayCare Sound, Clearwater

Electronics In The Garden: Justin Depth Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa

The Florida Orchestra: Copland’s Symphony No. 3 Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. $23 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

George Pennington Trio Saturday, May 10. 9 p.m. No cover. The Hub, Tampa

Jimmy Griswold Band Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

K-Pop Rave Saturday, May 10. 9 p.m. $20. Orpheum, Tampa

Land On Your Feet Jazz Festival: Nathan Mitchell w/The Beatdown Band/City Groove/Latin Jazz Knights Saturday, May 10. 2 p.m. $30 & up. Water Works Park, Tampa

Layton Giordani Saturday, May 10. 10:30 p.m. $25 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Looshka Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Nzou and the Afro Soul Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

The Pod Heads Saturday, May 10. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Pop Punk Emo Night Tampa: Reckless Giants w/Up From Here/Dancing With Ghosts/Discord Theory Saturday, May 10. 7 p.m. $10.87 & up. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

Rob Hazen Saturday, May 10. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Shuffle Is Such a Drag Saturday, May 10. 3 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Shuffle, Tampa

Soul & Inspiration (Righteous Brothers tribute) Saturday, May 10. 7:30 p.m. $25 & up. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa

Stick & Ditty Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

The Sting Police w/U2X Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Supply Chain Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Whörer w/Send All/Pig Pen/Hanging Brains Saturday, May 10. 8 p.m. $10. Brass Mug, Tampa

Grateful Walker Family Band w/Steven Kortie Sunday, May 11. 3 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Hot Tonic Sundays. 6 p.m. No cover. Tiki Bar & Grill at 56th & Shore, Gulfport

Jazz Night Market Sunday, May 11. 4 p.m. No cover. Corner Club, Seminole Heights

Joe DiGiovanna Saturday, May 11. 2 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Fang Shooey w/Poor Life Choices/David Tilberg Sunday, May 11. 7 p.m. $5. The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Co., St. Petersburg

Joe Popp w/Jeremy Gloff Sunday, May 11. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar & Café, Tampa

Kaleigh Baker Sunday, May 11. 6 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Keegan Ritz Sunday, May 11. 3 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Le Jazz Sundays. 11:30 a.m. No cover. Boulevard Burgers & Tap House, St. Petersburg

Mother Funkers Ball: Ronnie D & The Super Stars w/Kristopher James Sunday, May 11. 4 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

New Tampa Unplugged: The Women of Jazz Sunday, May 11. 3 p.m. $15 & up. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa

Phoenix 5 Sunday, May 11. 2 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Polyessence Band Sunday, May 11. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Rosegarden Funeral Party w/Trigger Discipline/Sunmore Sunday, May 11. 7 p.m. $15. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

Spring Jazz Jam Sunday, May 11. 11 a.m. No cover. Teco Theater at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Sunday Jazz in the Lounge: Boho Sideshow Sundays. 2 p.m. No cover. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg

Sunday Jazz Project: Sandi Grecco w/James Suggs/Mark Moultrup Sundays. 3 p.m. No cover. The Studio Public House, St. Petersburg

Sunday Jazz with The Crew Sundays. 6 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay Symphony: Scheherazade! Sunday, May 11. 2:30 p.m. $25, no cover for students. Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

Zack Biss Sunday, May 11. 12 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Peggy Morris Mondays. 6 p.m. No cover. The Fenway, Dunedin

Save Ferris w/Keep Flying/Fuakata/Foolish Relics Monday, May 12. 7 p.m. $25. Orpheum, Tampa

Jazz Night Tuesday, May 13. 5 p.m. No cover. Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails, St. Petersburg

Kyle Schroeder Tuesdays. 6 p.m. No cover. The Fenway, Dunedin

L.A. Guns w/Sticks N Stones Tuesday, May 13. 7:30 p.m. $24.50 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo

Melody Artisans of the Crooked Thumb Every other Tuesday. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Michael May James Tuesday, May 13. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Spring Music Spectacular Tuesday, May 13. 7 p.m. $29 & up. Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Funk N Ting: DJ Mike Blenda & DJ Shafiq Wednesdays, 7 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa

He Is Legend w/Cancer Bats/Strawberry Girls/The Requiem Wednesday, May 14. 6 p.m. $22. Orpheum, Tampa

Hot Tonic Wednesdays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Live Bluegrass Jam hosted by Fil Pate Wednesdays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Pour Decisions: DJ Cub Wednesdays through Dec. 17. 5 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar & Café, Tampa

CageGrass: Fil Pate Trio Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Chaunces Trio Thursdays. 8 p.m. No cover. Oscura, Bradenton

Classic Albums Live: Elton John – Greatest Hits Thursday, May 15. 8 p.m. $35 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Dave G & Friends Thursday, May 15. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Hanah Selby Thursday, May 15. 6 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Korine w/Johnny Dynamite and the Bloodsuckers/more Thursday, May 15. 7 p.m. $18. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

One Piece Music Symphony Thursday, May 15. 7:30 p.m. $81.08 & up. Morsani Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Pickin’ Splinters (Bluegrass jam) Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Sean Delong Thursday, May 15. 7 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Uncle John’s Band Thursdays. 8 p.m. No cover. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg

Readers are invited to submit their own events to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s things to do calendar.

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This article appears in May 1-7, 2025.

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...

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's calendar editor. He started as a freelance music writer in 2020 at the age of 18, and after spending years covering, announcing, and previewing concerts in...