A dynamic, low-angle live performance photo of the punk band The Tim Version on a small stage. In the center, a guitarist with a shaved head and glasses wears a blue 'SHIT DO' t-shirt and play a red Gibson SG electric guitar. To the right, another band member’s tattooed arm is thrust toward the camera, holding a small plastic cup of amber liquid in a 'cheers' gesture. The stage is bathed in warm red light, with a red velvet curtain in the background and a drum kit partially visible. The atmosphere is intimate and high-energy.

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Legendary Tampa punk band The Tim Version is playing one last Crowbar show this weekend

It also plays Monufest in New Port Richey and does Fest in Gainesville this fall.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 23, 2026

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Live Nation wants to build a new 4,300-capacity music venue in Ybor City

Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge referred to the announcement of the new Live Nation venue as ‘the ultimate slap in the face.’

by Colin Wolf April 7, 2026April 13, 2026

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Photos: Legendary Miami punk band Quit reunites with friends at Crowbar in Ybor City

An all-star lineup opened the show.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Members of the Miami pop-punk band QUIT leaning against a railing and laughing together at night. They are dressed in casual t-shirts, including a "Radon" band shirt and an "Axe and the Day" shirt, while holding beer bottles.

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Legendary ’80s Miami skate-punk band tops stacked Tampa concert happening Friday

Members of Drag The River, Descendents, and Pohgoh are on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

The four members of the surf rock band The Surfrajettes standing in front of a vintage white ice cream truck. They are wearing matching teal and white striped shirts, white mini skirts, and white go-go boots. Three members hold guitars and a bass, while the fourth holds drumsticks, all posing against the colorful "Banana Boat Shake" graphics of the truck.

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Throwback pop band The Surfrajettes plays Ybor City on April 9

The ‘jettes are popular for a Britney Spears cover, but the rest of the Canadian instrumental quartet’s catalog is just as spin-worthy

by Ray Roa April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

A high-energy live concert photograph of the band Poison The Well performing at Crowbar in Tampa on March 23, 2026. Vocalist Jeffrey Moreira, with a beard and wearing a black t-shirt, shouts into a microphone on the left. Beside them, a guitarist in a white t-shirt plays a light-colored electric guitar with an intense, open-mouthed expression. Several fans' arms are raised in the foreground, reaching toward the stage under blue and white stage lights.

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Photos: Poison The Well brings comeback tour to Crowbar in Ybor City

Tampa band Contention opened.

by Ray Roa, Kirsten Clauser and Dave Decker March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

The four members of the band Cozy In The Black pose in a dimly lit room with walls covered in white graffiti and stickers. The central figure wears a large faux-fur trapper hat, a lace-trimmed skirt, and tall brown boots; the other three members stand behind them wearing eclectic headwear, including a red and white knit cap and a black beanie.

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WMNF Tampa hosts second ‘Save Our Soundwaves’ concert on Thursday

Art-punk, rock and pop are all on the agenda.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

Sunday concert aims to ‘Engage’ Hillsborough Democrats

Two powerhouse emcees are on the bill along with rock outfits, and DJ Deacon.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

Québécois electro producer Cult Member brings ‘New Life’ to Tampa

Liam Hayden is at Crowbar this weekend.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Songwriter Betty Dawl performing as Eemmyy at Crowbar in Ybor City; she wears a ruffled pink top and sings into a microphone during a Women's Day concert.

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Photos: Ybor City packs Crowbar for International Women’s Day concert

Eemmyy curated a show that included Ari Chi, Shevonne, and more.

by Ray Roa March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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All-star Women’s Day concert comes to Ybor City this weekend

Curated by Betty Dawl, the lineup includes Purple Gurl guitarist and drummer Shevonne and Natalie Depergola.

by Ray Roa March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The Sh-Booms band members posing together in front of a white geometric breeze block wall. The eight individuals are dressed in stylish casual and professional attire, featuring a mix of black button-downs, a gold shirt, and a central figure in a black wrap dress.

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Orlando garage-soul favorite The Sh-Booms brings new EP to Tampa

The band is at Crowbar on Saturday.

by Ray Roa March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw at Punk Black Tampa 2026

It was the festival’s last time at Crowbar, ahead of the venue’s closing this summer.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

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Analog-loving New Orleans Americana band The Deslondes plays Tampa on Monday

Only fools will miss Sabine McCalla in the opening slot.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Portrait of Tampa Bay songwriter Fessi K wearing a green and tan letterman-style varsity jacket. She has reddish-brown braided hair adorned with butterfly clips and beads, posing outdoors in front of a modern white building and a hilly landscape.

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Punk Black Tampa hosts its final Crowbar throwdown this weekend

Fessi K is in the lineup along with Pilot Jonezz, He.Kindly and more.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Four people pose for a group portrait in front of a white draped backdrop. One person stands in the center back wearing a green bandeau top and a matching wrap, while three others are seated in front of them: one on the left in a tan textured suit, one in the center foreground on a red plastic crate wearing a white tank top and green trousers, and one on the right in a brown button-down set. They are positioned on a brown rug, and a potted palm tree is visible on the far left.

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Chuwi, the secret sauce on ‘Weltita’ by Bad Bunny, will play a Tampa concert this summer

Puerto Rican music’s moment comes to Ybor City in May.

by Ray Roa February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Music

Tampa producers to honor J Dilla on the 20th anniversary of his death

Heads pay homage this Sunday at an open aux event.

by Selene San Felice and Ray Roa February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Music

Chuck Ragan brings Tim Barry and Cory Branan for one last Crowbar singalong

The trio brings Revival Tour vibes to Ybor City on Sunday.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

A wide-angle, fisheye photograph of a three-piece rock band performing on a dimly lit stage. A guitarist in a black t-shirt and glasses sings into a microphone in the foreground, illuminated by bright blue stage lights, while a drummer and bassist perform in the background.

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‘Beginning of the End’ concert kicks of Crowbar’s final year in Ybor City

The storied Tampa venue will see its lease run out this year, after 20 years in the historic district.

by Ray Roa December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw at Coppertail’s Crowbar legacy beer concert

Pour one out for Tampa Bay’s legendary small venue.

by Selene San Felice and Dave Decker December 26, 2025December 26, 2025