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A medium-shot, low-light indoor photograph of attendees mingling during the No Clubs Presents 'Scene & Heard' event at Crowbar in Ybor City. In the foreground, two people are engaged in conversation. The person on the left has short, reddish-brown hair and glasses, and is wearing a gray graphic t-shirt and light blue jeans while holding a clear plastic cup. The person on the right has short dark hair and is wearing a black leather jacket. In the softly focused background, several other attendees are standing and talking. The dimly lit venue features warm overhead pendant lighting and walls densely covered with music posters and band stickers.

Music

Tampa music industry panel will discuss DIY approach to making your own space in 2026 events landscape

The no-cover discussion and networking session is part of No Clubs Presents’ Scene & Heard series.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 9, 2026

A top-down portrait photograph of two members of the Tampa band Pet Lizard lying in green grass surrounded by scattered colorful flowers. The member in the upper half of the frame is positioned upside down relative to the camera; they have a reddish-brown beard and are wearing a light blue and white vertically striped button-down shirt. The member in the lower half is right-side up, has dark hair, and is wearing a light, horizontally striped t-shirt. They are holding a pink and white daisy gently in front of their face, and the wooden body of an electric guitar is visible resting across their lap. Bright yellow, pink, magenta, and blue flowers dot the grass around their heads, creating a soft, artistic aesthetic.

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Emo Night Tampa’s no-cover 11th anniversary concert is also its last at Crowbar

The Saturday show is also Emo Night Tampa’s last show until Halloween.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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Tampa Bay area drum and bass legends play one last Crowbar concert this weekend

There are just over 60 days until the end of the Ybor City venue.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A bright indoor promotional portrait photograph of the five members of the band The Bright Light Social Hour sitting together on a vintage red velvet couch. They are all wearing matching, shimmering silver blazers. From left to right: the first member is perched on the left armrest, with curly hair pulled up, a beard, dark sunglasses, and dark patterned pants. The second member has short dark hair, a beard, dark sunglasses, a black shirt, dark pants, and metallic silver boots. The third member sits in the center with long dark hair, a white top, white pants, and brown boots, gesturing outward with one hand. The fourth member is wearing a white cowboy hat, bare legs, and metallic silver boots. The fifth member has long dark hair, an orange headband, a beard, dark sunglasses, blue jeans, and dark boots. The background features white, horizontally paneled wooden walls and a light blue painted wooden floor.

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Before return to Tampa, Bright Light Social Hour’s Curtis Roush talks evolution, side projects and more

‘Tampa in particular kind of grabbed hold of the band.’

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

An indoor promotional portrait photograph of the two members of the band Teen Suicide sitting closely together on a brown leather couch. The member on the left has long, vibrant dark green hair and is wearing a white, slightly sheer long-sleeve dress with black knee-high socks. The member on the right has short, dark curly hair and a light mustache, wearing wire-rimmed glasses and an unbuttoned cream-colored cardigan with large, colorful abstract graphics over a white shirt and dark pants. They are looking directly at the camera with relaxed, neutral expressions. The softly lit background features a window covered by sheer white curtains directly behind them, a dark wooden table to the left, and a small side table to the right.

Music

Before move to Portland, Orlando rock favorite Teen Suicide plays one more show at Crowbar

Sam Ray and Kitty Ray are in Ybor City on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A bright, outdoor daytime portrait photograph of the four members of the Tampa band Social Wreckage standing closely together. They are shot from a slightly low angle against a clear, solid blue sky. From left to right: the first member has long curly red hair and is wearing a dark, horizontally striped long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans with their hands on their hips. The second member has blonde hair and is wearing an open red-and-black plaid flannel shirt over a dark graphic t-shirt and dark pants, with their hands in their pockets. The third member has dark curly hair, wearing a loose tan short-sleeve t-shirt and dark pants; they have both hands gripping the sides of their neck and their mouth is open wide as if yelling. The fourth member has shoulder-length light brown hair with bangs, wearing an olive green sweater and denim shorts over black fishnet tights.

Music

After opening for Underoath, Tampa rock band Social Wreckage will release new EP this weekend

Face The Fence, High Press, and Area of Refuge open at Crowbar.

by Ray Roa May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A vibrant, high-energy nightclub photograph of partygoers dancing at Dyke Night St. Pete on the patio of Crowbar. In the foreground on the left, an individual with short curly hair, wearing a light t-shirt, tan pants, a black choker, and a gold heart necklace, is smiling widely with one arm raised in the air. Next to them in the center, another individual with long brown hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, is dancing with both arms raised high above their head, holding a clear plastic cup in one hand and smiling with their eyes closed. The dark, lively venue is intensely illuminated by bright green light beams crossing the frame, along with horizontal orange light trails that capture the energetic movement of the dancers. Additional partygoers are visible dancing in the softly blurred background.

Music

Dyke Night St. Pete welcomes ‘Gays Raised In the South’ to June throwdown in Ybor City

The collective turns Crowbar into the Pussycat Lounge on June 4.

by Ray Roa May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

A black-and-white live concert photograph of guitarist Sulynn Hago performing on stage at Crowbar in Ybor City. In the sharp foreground, Hago has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a dark, vertically striped button-down shirt. They are looking down with intense focus while playing a white Fender-style electric guitar with a dark pickguard. A microphone stand is positioned just in front of them. In the softly blurred background to the right, a second band member wearing a dark short-sleeve shirt is visible playing a light-colored electric guitar. A bright stage spotlight flares directly behind the microphone stand, cutting through the dark venue.

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Photos: Expat Tampa guitarist Sulynn Hago shows Tampa the ‘Doghouse’

Bad, Bad Things and Big Sad played support at Crowbar.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A dynamic, wide-angle live concert photograph taken from the stage behind the band Rohna, looking out into a packed, enthusiastic audience at Crowbar. In the center foreground, a band member with long brown hair, wearing an open gray short-sleeve shirt over a white t-shirt, is playing a black electric guitar or bass. Behind them, another member wearing a green t-shirt has both arms raised high toward the crowd. To the far left, a drummer is partially visible playing a drum kit in front of a massive, brightly lit LED screen displaying a vibrant, colorful psychedelic pattern. In the bottom right foreground, a keyboard rests on a stand. The dense crowd is pressed against the stage, cheering, smiling, and raising their hands under dim overhead venue lighting.

Music

Photos: Everyone having the time of their lives when Rohna played its final ‘Indie Night’ at Crowbar

Now, the series will look for a new home as it seeks to re-create the vibe in the wake of the Ybor City venue’s imminent closure this summer.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A wide-angle, fisheye-lens portrait photograph of DJs Blenda and Shafiq posing together in a dimly lit nightclub setting. On the left, Blenda is wearing a tiger-stripe patterned cap, a white t-shirt, and a gold chain, leaning with one arm resting on a stack of vinyl records next to a DJ turntable. They are holding up two fingers in a peace sign. On the right, Shafiq has a shaved head, a graying goatee, and is wearing a brightly patterned red, blue, and white dashiki-style shirt with their arms casually crossed. Blenda has their left arm wrapped around Shafiq's shoulder. Behind them is an exposed brick wall heavily covered in layered hip-hop concert flyers and red graffiti, illuminated by red LED string lights strung along the ceiling.

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DJs Blenda and Shafiq take Ybor City to ‘Church’ on Sunday

OGs of the scene return to Crowbar for one more session.

by Ray Roa May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

"A high-energy, fisheye-lens live concert photograph taken from the stage, looking out into a packed, enthusiastic crowd at Crowbar. In the center foreground, a musician is dynamically playing a white electric guitar or bass. The dense audience is pressed right up against the stage, with dozens of attendees cheering, smiling, and raising their hands in the air. In the bottom left foreground, an attendee wearing a backward white baseball cap looks up toward the performer. The dark, intimate venue is illuminated by bright overhead stage lights, capturing the intense, lively atmosphere of a punk or indie rock show.

Music

Tampa Indie Night founders say the sense of community they’ve built goes beyond the venue

The popular concert series stages its final Crowbar concerts on Friday-Saturday.

by Ray Roa May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

A moody studio portrait of musician Sulynn Hago sitting casually on the floor against a seamless grey backdrop. They are holding a dark electric guitar across their lap. They have dark, textured hair and are wearing yellow-tinted glasses, a black suit jacket over a dark shirt, black trousers, and white sneakers. With their legs splayed out comfortably, they rest one hand near their chin, looking thoughtfully off-camera to the left. The lighting is soft and dramatic, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

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Sulynn Hago, one of Tampa’s best guitar players, comes home for Thursday concert

Her band includes TGH’s Chief of Emergency Medicine at Tampa General Hospital, Jason Wilson.

by Ray Roa May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A vibrant promotional portrait of the artist Young & Sick seated in a dark blue chair against a digital backdrop of outer space filled with stars and purple nebulae. They have short brown hair and light stubble, and are looking thoughtfully off-camera to the right. They are wearing a brightly colored, heavy knit cardigan featuring bold stripes of blue, yellow, red, and purple with thick fringes, layered over a white t-shirt with black line-art graphics. Their outfit is completed with black pants patterned with abstract white shapes. The bright, even lighting highlights the rich textures and eclectic mix of patterns against the moody cosmic background.

Music

Young & Sick among bands coming to Ybor City for last-ever ‘Hot Dog Party’

Legendary Tampa concert venue Crowbar will close before August.

by Ray Roa May 4, 2026June 26, 2026

A low-lit, wide-angle photograph of three individuals smiling and posing together on an outdoor patio during a Dyke Night event. The scene is heavily tinted by moody red ambient lighting and overhead string lights. In the foreground, a person with bright orange hair wearing a dark red top sits next to an individual with long dark hair wearing a sheer, patterned black top. Behind them, a third person playfully poses while holding up an open, black-and-white patterned folding fan. In the background, other attendees mingle near a textured red stucco wall covered in framed posters, capturing the lively, alternative nightlife atmosphere of Crowbar in Ybor City.

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Dyke Night St. Pete’s goth party sells out at Crowbar

Yes, there were clams.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A wide-angle fisheye photograph of a group of four friends laughing and posing at a Dyke Nite party in Tampa. The group is diverse in style, featuring vibrant outfits including a lime-green animal print shirt and a sheer black mesh top. They are throwing peace signs and hand gestures toward the camera under dim, red-tinted club lighting. The background shows a crowded, high-energy dance floor at an indoor venue like Crowbar in Ybor City.

Music

Dyke Night goes goth in Ybor City this weekend

New Age Tension, DJ Maus, plus Sector.FM’s DJ Taína and DJ Spur are on the bill.

by Ray Roa April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

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.

Music

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

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