Members of the band Sublime, including Jakob Nowell, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh, posing for a 2026 promotional photo. Jakob sits in the center with hands clasped, flanked by the original members against a dark, moody background.

Music

Reggae Rise Up brings four-day, heady, spring break to St. Pete

Sublime, 311, De al Soul and more are at Vinoy Park March 12-15.

by Ray Roa March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Gary Numan performing live on stage, singing into a microphone with one hand over the chest. The artist has short black hair and dark eye makeup, wearing a distressed, grey long-sleeve tunic with shredded fabric details against a dark, smoky background.

Music

‘I try to find things that I really enjoy doing’: ’80s hitmaker Gary Numan says his St. Pete show will be mostly newer music

He may also do a song with his daughter, Raven.

by Paul Catala March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Music

Pentagram String Band brings Satanic bluegrass to St. Pete on Sunday

Don’t worry this is not what happens when Mumford & Sons discovers the Ouija board.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Tampa Bay producer and percussionist Roger Thomas posing for a portrait by Mike Nyman. He wears a conical straw hat over a white knit beanie and glasses, standing against a colorful graffiti wall with wavy blue, yellow, and red patterns.

Music

Rogerthomas releases ‘Foreveryung,’ a joyous celebration of rhythm, at St. Pete show

Luke Schneider—the Nashville-based pedal steel player who’s collaborated with Margo Price, Orville Peck, S.G. Goodman, and William Tyler—is the icing on the cake.

by Ray Roa February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Tampa artist Taína Enserio holding a microphone and talking in a DJ booth next to a performer at a crowded indoor event.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

St. Pete exploration of experimental electro is also a fundraiser for immigrant rights

by Ray Roa February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

St. Paul and The Broken Bones band members posing in a minimalist, high-key studio setting. The eight-piece soul band is dressed in a mix of black and white outfits with musical instruments including a soul-style organ, electric guitar, saxophone, and trumpet against a solid white background.

Music

Before St. Pete concert, Paul Janeway talks St. Paul & the Broken Bones: ‘A lot of bands would have probably broken up’

The group brings its self-titled album to Jannus Live on Thursday.

by J.C. Roddy February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

New Orleans rapper Juvenile posing in a yellow and white tie-dye t-shirt, wearing round gold-rimmed sunglasses, a thick silver Cuban link chain, and a luxury watch with his arms crossed against a plain white background.

Music

Ahead of next month’s new album, Juvenile returns for St. Pete concert

Last fall, the Hot Boy told Stereogum that the album’s title is a nod to how long he’s been waiting to put the music out.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

A high-action black and white photo of a NOBRO band member jumping mid-air while singing into a microphone on stage at the Horseshoe Tavern. The performer is wearing a bikini top and jeans, captured against a dark ceiling with disco balls and stage lights.

Music

Nobro is the reason to get to Descendents St. Pete concert early

Frank Turner is in the middle of the bill at Jannus Live, surrounded, as always by good company.

by Ray Roa February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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.

Music

Righteous ’90s hip-hop legend Digable Planets brings ‘Blowout Comb’ reunion to St. Pete

Planets’ mainstream success stopped on the Grammys stage when it dared to speak up.

by Selene San Felice February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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.

News & Views

Theremin-wielding Ohio punk band Dana plays no-cover St. Pete show on Wednesday

Permanent Makeup is among the openers at The Bends.

by Ray Roa February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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

Music

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, former fiddler for Molly Tuttle, brings solo project to St. Pete this weekend

Travelin’ McCourys fiddler Jason Carter is on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

A studio portrait of a person with long, wavy blonde hair and pink lipstick, posed against a solid pink background. They are wearing a vibrant, one-shoulder tropical print garment featuring green palm leaves and orange-and-yellow Macaw patterns, finished with fringe on the sleeve.

Show Previews

Brazilian jazz artist Daniela Soledade debuts new band at St. Pete ‘Caricoa Nights’ concert

by Ray Roa January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Music

St. Pete bands stage Thursday benefit for photographer recovering from cancer

The 600 Block’s rock and roll heyday might’ve never been captured on film if it wasn’t for Brian Mahar.

by Ray Roa January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

A large band performs on a brightly lit stage, with a vocalist at center wearing a shimmering coat and singing into a microphone while guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and a horn section play behind them, framed by festive lights and holiday decorations.

Music

St. Paul & the Broken Bones brings high-intensity soul back to Tampa Bay this spring

Paul Janeway & co. have a new album to share.

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Music

Early-2000s indie-rock hero Matt Pond PA plays St. Pete this month

Hilary James’ Bathtub Cig project opens at Kerouac House.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

welve members of the Coral Reefer Band pose together in a room with tan walls. Five people sit on a navy blue velvet sofa, while seven others stand behind them. The group is dressed in a variety of styles, including colorful patterned shirts, casual hoodies, and a wide-brimmed hat. Two framed posters hang on the wall in the background."

Music

Mac McAnally brings the Coral Reefer Band to St. Pete this month

The 13-member troupe includes Will Kimbrough, Scotty Emerick and Nadirah Shakoor, too.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Music

Whippersnap festival is still a month away, but this weekend’s St. Pete superjam features three scene giants

Delvon Lamarr, Joe Marcinek and Jason Hann come together at Bayboro Brewing Co.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Music

Mason Jennings brings 20th studio LP to St. Pete on Friday

It’s his Bayboro Brewing Co. debut.

by Ray Roa January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

A live concert photograph features Morrissey singing into a microphone on stage, accompanied by a guitarist in a pink shirt playing a yellow semi-hollow body electric guitar.

Music

Morrissey’s St. Petersburg concert is still on for now

Mo’ is supposed to play Mahaffey Theater on Jan. 20, but just canceled his first shows of the new year.

By Ray Roa and Stephanie Koithan / San Antonio CurrentJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Music

Q&A: The California Honeydrops’ Lech Wierzynski discusses creative process ahead of St. Pete show

The band plays Jannus Live on Jan. 8.

by J.C. Roddy December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

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Reggae Rise Up brings four-day, heady, spring break to St. Pete

‘I try to find things that I really enjoy doing’: ’80s hitmaker Gary Numan says his St. Pete show will be mostly newer music

Pentagram String Band brings Satanic bluegrass to St. Pete on Sunday

Rogerthomas releases ‘Foreveryung,’ a joyous celebration of rhythm, at St. Pete show

St. Pete exploration of experimental electro is also a fundraiser for immigrant rights

Before St. Pete concert, Paul Janeway talks St. Paul & the Broken Bones: ‘A lot of bands would have probably broken up’

Ahead of next month’s new album, Juvenile returns for St. Pete concert

Nobro is the reason to get to Descendents St. Pete concert early

Righteous ’90s hip-hop legend Digable Planets brings ‘Blowout Comb’ reunion to St. Pete

Theremin-wielding Ohio punk band Dana plays no-cover St. Pete show on Wednesday

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, former fiddler for Molly Tuttle, brings solo project to St. Pete this weekend

Brazilian jazz artist Daniela Soledade debuts new band at St. Pete ‘Caricoa Nights’ concert

St. Pete bands stage Thursday benefit for photographer recovering from cancer

St. Paul & the Broken Bones brings high-intensity soul back to Tampa Bay this spring

Early-2000s indie-rock hero Matt Pond PA plays St. Pete this month

Mac McAnally brings the Coral Reefer Band to St. Pete this month

Whippersnap festival is still a month away, but this weekend’s St. Pete superjam features three scene giants

Mason Jennings brings 20th studio LP to St. Pete on Friday

Morrissey’s St. Petersburg concert is still on for now

Q&A: The California Honeydrops’ Lech Wierzynski discusses creative process ahead of St. Pete show

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