A dynamic, close-up live performance shot of a musician playing a white electric guitar under intense green stage lighting. The person wears a striped t-shirt and a black headband with white text, their face partially obscured by bright, starburst-like light flares. The background is dark with a warm orange glow visible on the left, capturing the high-energy atmosphere of a concert.
Alix Herard of Bill. (stylized “bill.”) Credit: Gingerinjury Photography / c/o bill.

That groundhog saw his shadow this week, but thankfully that has nothing to do with how much live music Tampa Bay gets every week.

This listing of Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening Feb. 5-12 is kicked off tonight when Bill. (stylized “bill.”) unleashed its debut LP at Rock the Park Tampa.

Music Week—as we call it in the print edition of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay on newsstands every Thursday—is compiled by the publication’s staff and contributors.

The listing gets a huge boost from the user-submitted calendar at community.cltampa.com. Don’t see your gig here? Please help us out by submitting it yourself.

An overhead shot of a shirtless person with long dark hair lying on their back in the snow. Their eyes are closed, and their arms are bent upward at the elbows with palms facing up. Several small tattoos are visible on their torso and arms, and they are wearing bracelets on both wrists and dark nail polish.
Inner View Credit: Emily Dunkco / innerviewband/Facebook

Inner View w/TV Extra/Blonde Gentlemen/Fshwfe Thursday, Feb. 5. 7 p.m. $10. Deviant Libation, Tampa

A portrait of a person with curly auburn hair standing in a dry, grassy field at dusk. They are wearing a tan suede jacket over a dark top with a patterned scarf and brown trousers, posing with their hands in their pockets. The background features a vast horizon under a pale blue sky with soft, streaking clouds and a distant line of trees.
Kathleen Edwards Credit: Mike Dunn / Sacks & Co.

Kathleen Edwards Thursday, Feb. 5. 7 p.m. $30-$40. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

A live performance shot of two musicians on a dark stage illuminated by a bright blue spotlight with a starburst flare. In the foreground, a person with long hair and a white graphic t-shirt plays a black bass guitar. Behind them, another person in a grey shirt plays an electric guitar. Both are focused on their instruments, with various effect pedals and cables visible on the stage floor.
bill. Credit: Gingerinjury Photography / c/o bill.

Rock the Park Tampa: Emo Night Tampa takeover w/Bill./Pet Lizard/Bad, Bad Things Thursday, Feb. 5. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa

A person with long blonde hair lies horizontally across a tufted, cream-colored chaise lounge. They are wearing an all-white suit and black high-heeled slingback shoes, with one leg bent upward resting on the back of the sofa. They are holding a violin and bow across their torso while looking directly at the camera. The background consists of a dark, textured brick wall and a grey concrete floor.Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
Credit: © Michael Weintrob / EPK

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes w/Jason Carter Friday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. $30. Bayboro Brewing Co., St. Petersburg

Three people are captured in a candid moment under heavy, atmospheric red lighting and a slight haze. In the center foreground, a person with short, light-colored hair looks upward with a joyous expression, wearing a dark short-sleeved button-down shirt. Behind them to the left, another person smiles while looking toward the center, and to the right, a third person with a visible arm tattoo holds their hands up near their face.
Oceanic Credit: oceanicofficialband / Facebook

Oceanic w/Mirror Parts/Jupiter Bloom Friday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. $20.51. The Bricks, Ybor City

A dramatic black-and-white, high-contrast action shot of a shirtless person with short hair and glasses. They are captured mid-movement with one leg kicked high into the air toward the left of the frame and one arm raised, their muscles tensed and expression focused. The background is entirely black, making the subject appear spotlighted in the darkness.
A crop from the cover Sex Mex’s ‘Down In the Dump Trucks’ EP Credit: sexmexsux / Bandcamp

Sex Mex w/Wolf-Face/Pet Lizard/Spanish Bombs Friday, Feb. 6. 7 p.m. $10-$15. Oscura, Bradenton

slightly overexposed, Polaroid-style photograph of four people standing together in a dimly lit indoor space. From left to right: a person in a baseball cap and light-colored t-shirt, a person with long dark hair wearing a dark patterned top, a person with shoulder-length brown hair and visible arm tattoos in a black sleeveless top, and a person with long curly dark hair wearing a black t-shirt with one hand resting on their head. The image has a soft, nostalgic aesthetic with a prominent hazy red light flare on the left side.
Deep Bite Credit: deepbite / bandcamp

Deep Bite (EP release) w/Blacksmith/Dagger/Pale Gold/Fessi K Saturday, Feb. 7. 6 p.m. $15. Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa

Three people stand against a vibrant, solid purple background. The individual on the left is seated on a wooden stool, wearing a dark olive jacket and looking off-camera. The individual in the center stands with hands in their pockets, wearing a black button-down shirt and looking upward. The individual on the right stands in a patterned grey-and-white shirt and clear-framed glasses, also looking upward with one hand near their chest.
Pressing Strings Credit: Britt Olsen Ecker

Pressing Strings Saturday, Feb. 7. 8 p.m. $13 & up. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, Sarasota

A candid indoor shot of a person with a beard wearing a grey-and-black baseball cap, a black long-sleeved shirt, and a silver chain. They are looking to the side with a concentrated expression. The background is filled with musical equipment and media, including a large upright bass, a drum cymbal in the foreground, and shelves packed with vinyl records and electronics.
J Dilla Credit: Roger Erickson / Stones Throw

J Dilla Weekend Celebration: Deejay Kellan B2B DJ Dfaz Sunday, Feb. 8. 9 p.m. $5. Crowbar, Ybor City

Four people stand together framed within a stone archway of an overgrown, ivy-covered ruin. On the left, a person in a tan jacket and yellow shirt leans against the stone. In the center, two people stand close together—one in a dark blue jacket and the other partially obscured behind them. On the right, a person in a bright blue-and-purple jacket and a camouflage cap looks toward the camera. A weathered wooden fence is visible on the far right against the mossy stone walls.
Dana Credit: DANABANDOHIO / Facebook

Dana w/Permanent Makeup/Tiger 54/Gnats Wednesday., Feb. 11 8 p.m. No cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg

Four people stand evenly spaced in a horizontal line on a stone ledge overlooking a vast, calm body of water under an expansive, cloudy blue sky. They are all wearing dark, casual clothing, including t-shirts and jackets, with three of the four wearing sunglasses. The individual on the far left has a full beard and a leather vest with patches, while the individual second from the left has long wavy hair and camouflage pants.
Insomniac c. 2025 (L-R) Alex Avedissian, Amos Rifkin, Juan Garcia, Van Bassman Credit: Insomniacvibes.com

Insomniac w/Liquid Pennies/Dead Reef/Deadmaul Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. $15. Deviant Libation, Tampa

A close-up, dramatic live performance shot of a person with a grey-flecked beard and short hair singing into a microphone. They are wearing a light pink windbreaker with a teal collar over a brown button-down shirt and a long beaded necklace. The scene is bathed in atmospheric blue and red stage lighting, with a second microphone stand visible in the blurred background.
Digable Planets at Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 17, 2024. Credit: Ysanne Taylor / Gasparilla Music Festival

Digable Planets Thursday, Feb. 12. 8 p.m. $28 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Two people sit side-by-side in weathered metal chairs in a vast, sandy desert landscape under a clear, bright blue sky. Both are wearing black t-shirts and black pants. The individual on the left has blonde hair, white-framed sunglasses, and bright pink patterned socks. The individual on the right is wearing dark sunglasses and has their legs crossed. A rocky hill is visible in the distant background.
Michelle Shirelle (L) and Jason Paul Credit: hastybandbrooklyn / Instagram

Michelle Shirelle w/Jason Paul/Vic Alvarez/Earthgirl Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m. $10-$15. The Potion Portal, St. Petersburg

Vincent Neil Emerson, wearing a denim shirt and jeans, sits on a wooden chair and plays an acoustic guitar. He is in a cozy room with dark green bookshelves flanking a fireplace, a patterned black and white wall, and a large black and white checkered rug. A pinkish-orange velvet couch is visible on the right.
Vincent Neil Emerson Credit: Thomas Crabtree

Vincent Neil Emerson w/William Prince Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m. $35.06. Orpheum, Tampa

Also playing

15-year anniversary celebration: Jeremy Carter w/John O’Leary III/Alejandro Arenas/David Hardman Thursday, Feb. 5. 5:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg

Chicago Farmer w/Will Quinlan Thursday, Feb. 5. 6 p.m. $19.87 including fees. Jack Kerouac House, St. Petersburg

The Florida Orchestra: Inside Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 Thursday, Feb. 5. 7:30 p.m. Pay-what-you-want. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

Lettuce Thursday, Feb. 5. 7 p.m. $47.70 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

NeedToBreathe Thursday, Feb. 5. 7:30 p.m. $127 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

Tony Tyler Thursday, Feb. 5. 7 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach

The Florida Orchestra: Beethoven’s Triple Concerto Friday-Saturday, Feb. 6-7. 8 p.m. $20 & up. Morsani Hall at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Lower Deck First Anniversary: Cazes Friday, Feb. 6. 11:30 p.m. No cover. Lower Deck, Tampa

Matthew Morrison Thursday, Feb. 5. 8 p.m.  $63-$93. Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

NeedToBreathe w/Brooke Lee Thursday, Feb. 5. 7:30 p.m. $127 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

Nigel Wearne Thursday, Feb. 5. 7 p.m. $13 & up. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, Sarasota

Alice Howe & Freebo w/Rod MacDonald Friday, Feb. 6. 7 p.m. Sold-out. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, Sarasota

Anthill Cinema Friday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. $17.85. Moon Tower at Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Boho Sideshow Friday, Feb. 6. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Gallery at The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg

Boogie T. w/Dirt Monkey/Austeria Friday, Feb. 8. 8 p.m. $42.03. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Desoto Tiger’s Testimony feat. Damon Fowler w/Jason Ricchi/Boogie Long Friday,. Feb. 6. 8 p.m. $25-$50. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

Heritage O.P. Friday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. No cover, reservation required. TECO Theater at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Jazz With Jim First Fridays through May 1. $14 & up. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa

Kayo Dot w/TBA Friday, Feb. 6. 7 p.m. $18-$20. Music hall at New World Tampa, Tampa

Matt Walden & Zach Couron Friday, Feb. 6. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach

Pamela Jo Hatley Friday, Feb. 6. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Tampa, Tampa

The Soul Crooners Solid Gold Friday, Feb. 6. $37.61 & up. Ferguson Hall at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Stop Light Observations w/Bad Cameo Friday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. $31.99. Crowbar, Ybor City

A Tribute to Sarah Brightman Saturday, Feb. 7. 8 p.m. $25 & up. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa

Bad Future w/Play Dead/Tether/Mulch Beat/more Saturday, Feb. 7 5:30 p.m. $12 & up. Brass Mug, Tampa

The Bandana Brothers w/Josh Gibbs/Earthman Saturday, Feb. 7. 8 p.m No cover. Biergarten at New World Tampa, Tampa

Black Honkeys Saturday, Feb. 7. 5:30 p.m. No cover. Sky Beach Resort, St. Petersburg

Bob Marley birthday: Artical Groove w/One Love Rising Saturday, Feb. 7. 5 p.m. $10. Shuffle, Tampa

Choir of Man Saturday, Feb. 7. 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. $77.50 & up. Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa

Chris Janson Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. $60.48. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Cory Nichols w/ Sidney/Mehtah/JMillz/Big Pe$o/Chago/Lil Tone/Tru AB/more Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. Pay what you want (for 21 & up). $10. Oscura, Bradenton

DTP Fest 2026: Deviate The Plan w/Chemical Vision/Gorilla Ants/more Saturday, Feb. 7. 3:30 p.m. $15 & up. Deviate the Plan Headquarters/Dock’s Inc., Pinellas Park

Flow-raw Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. No cover. Ferg’s Concert Pavilion, St. Petersburg

Lealman Honey and Arts Festival: Pirate Flag Saturday, Feb. 7. Noon. No cover. Raymond H. Neri Community Park, St. Petersburg

Loud Studios Grand Opening Saturday, Feb. 7. 2 p.m. Loud Studios, St. Petersburg

Mark Farner American Power Trio Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. $17.76 & up. Ferg’s Concert Pavilion, St. Petersburg

Matthew Frost Trio Saturday, Feb. 7. 4 p.m. No cover. The Ale & the Witch, St. Petersburg

Papa J & Mo’ Soul Saturday, Feb. 7. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Roger Sanchez w/Kristen Knight Saturday, Feb. 7. 10 p.m. $20.77 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Soul Purpose IV Saturday, Feb. 7. 8 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach

Subliminal Doubt w/Heart of Glass Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. No cover. Sims Park Amphitheater, New Port Richey

Vienna Boys Choir: Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. No cover. First Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg

Viorica w/Movie Props/Aliqua Saturday, Feb. 7. 7 p.m. $10. Suite E Studios, St. Petersburg

Banshee Tree Sunday, Feb. 8. 7 p.m. $13 & up. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, Sarasota

The Beautiful ‘B’s’: Brahms & Beethoven Sunday, Feb. 8. 3 p.m. $5-$10 donations accepted. Peace Memorial Church, Clearwater

USF Wind Ensemble Sunday, Feb. 8. 7:30 p.m. No cover, tickets required. Zinober Concert Hall, at University of South Florida, Tampa

Fogartyville Songwriter Series: Laura Lonero w/Gary Alexander (hosted by Josh Reilly) Monday, Feb. 9. 7 p.m.$5 & up. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, Sarasota

Real Music Series: Revisiting Creedence Daily Feb. 9-13. 1:30 a.m. Included with park admission. Stanleyville Theatre at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa

POSTPONED: Sabaton w/Pop Evil/Wings of Steel Tuesday, Feb. 10. 7 p.m. $67 & up. Yuengling Center, Tampa

Sean Patrick Walsh Second Tuesdays through March 10. 7 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Holmes Beach

The Florida Orchestra: Love & Destiny feat. Clay Ellerbroek Wednesday, Feb. 11. 11 a.m. $20 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Jane Monheit Wednesday, Feb. 11. 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo

Mitchell Tenpenny Wednesday, Feb. 11. 8 p.m. $76.65 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

Palladium Chamber Series: Echoes In E-Flat w/Robert Schuman Wednesday, Feb. 11. $14-$25. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

USF Jazz Ensemble 1 Wednesday, Feb. 11. 7:30 p.m. No cover, tickets required. Zinober Concert Hall, at University of South Florida, Tampa

The Florida Orchestra: Love & Destiny feat. Clay Ellerbroek Wednesday, Feb. 11. 11 a.m. $20 & up. Duke Energy Center at Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Thursday, Feb. 12. 8 p.m. $44.50 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Good Terms w/Pretty Pity/Discord Theory/High Press Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m. $20.22. Crowbar, Ybor City

Greg Billings and the Stay Up Lates Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m. $10-$20 donation accepted. Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, St. Pete Beach

Pine Hill Saints Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa

Seals & Crofts 2 Thursday, Feb. 12. 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo

Teenage Bottlerocket w/Authority Zero/Billy Liar/Right On Time Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m. $20. Brass Mug, Tampa

Wim Tapley And The Cannons Thursday, Feb. 12. 8 p.m. $20. Music hall at New World Tampa, Tampa

Sounds of the Street Second Thursdays. 5 p.m No cover. Water Street, Tampa

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This article appears in Feb. 05 – 11, 2026.

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...

Selene San Felice is managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Prior to joining CL in 2025, she started the Axios Tampa Bay newsletter and worked for her hometown paper, The Capital in Annapolis,...

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...