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A promotional photo of the rock band Train, featuring lead singer Pat Monahan and his four bandmates smiling together on a wooden pier. They are dressed in casual black jackets and shirts. In the background, a wide, calm lake stretches toward a majestic range of blue mountains under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

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Train, Barenaked Ladies bring summer tour to Tampa next week

Matt Nathanson rounds out the Obama-era hope hitmaker bill at Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

by Josh Bradley July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

A dramatic wide-angle portrait of metal artist Sebastian Bach in a desert landscape. They are positioned in the center, wearing a black leather jacket, dark distressed jeans with patches, and yellow-tinted aviator sunglasses. They have long blonde hair and a confident expression. The background features a vast, arid desert under a bright blue sky with wispy white clouds, framed by a soft, white vignette and motion-blur effect around the edges.

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Twisted Sister, with Sebastian Bach on vocals, plays St. Pete’s Ferg’s this winter

If you want Dee Snider, stay hungry.

by Josh Bradley July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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Photos: Jessi Uribe performs at Tampa’s Hard Rock Events Center

It was one of Mr. Dulce Pecado’s five U.S. summer gigs.

by Josh Bradley July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

A close-up portrait of the hip-hop duo Flyana Boss smiling widely next to each other. Both individuals have face gems arranged in the shape of a butterfly across the bridge of their noses, sparkly jewelry, and a vibrant, joyful expression against a dark background.

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Chinchilla, Flyana Boss and Cain Culto ‘Slay the Bay’ for St. Pete Pride’s Friday concert

It’s the eve of the biggest Pride parade in the Southeast.

by Selene San Felice June 23, 2026June 25, 2026

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Photos: Evanescence and friends bring Tampa to life

50,000 tears were cried.

by Caitlin Carter and Josh Bradley June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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Photos: Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson make country cool again in Tampa

Hillbilly blood.

by Caesar Carbajal and Josh Bradley June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Josh Groban stands against a light gray concrete wall, facing the camera with a relaxed, thoughtful expression. His dark wavy hair and neatly trimmed beard frame his face, and he wears a dark suede jacket over a black shirt. Soft, even lighting and the minimalist background create a warm, understated portrait.

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Q&A: Before Tampa show, Josh Groban talks new album and ‘Sweeney Todd’

Attend the tale.

by Josh Bradley June 12, 2026June 15, 2026

A stark, flash-lit nighttime portrait captures indie-rock outfit The Runarounds huddled close against an pitch-black backdrop of tangled branches, channeling raw, basement-show energy.

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Before St. Pete show, The Runarounds’ Zendé Murdock recalls an album that changed his life

Funny how the universe works.

by Josh Bradley June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

A close-up, slightly high-angle shot of Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police. He has white hair, is wearing black-rimmed glasses, and smiles warmly at the camera. He is wearing a grey t-shirt under an olive green jacket, seated in his home studio. To his left sits a full Tama drum kit with a reddish-brown sunburst finish. To his right, a busy wooden desk is filled with papers, a pair of reading glasses, a vintage green stapler, and a bag of Trader Joe's Olive & Herbs Mixed Nuts. The background features a large, floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelf packed with books, instruments, and music memorabilia.

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Interview: Ahead of Clearwater appearance, The Police’s Stewart Copeland talks jazz and making music with animal sounds

Bombs away.

by Josh Bradley June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Before St. Pete show, The 502s’ Ed Isola details how Mumford & Sons changed his life

The band is on tour in support of its fourth studio album ‘Easy Street.’

by Josh Bradley May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

A wide live concert photograph of Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals performing on a dimly lit stage. In the center foreground, Laura Jane Grace, featuring dark curly hair and heavily tattooed arms, smiles widely while playing a black electric guitar and wearing a black tank top. The scene is illuminated by striking white beams from above and warm orange stage lights, with a packed crowd visible in the background.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 1-7

Including Laura Jane Grace, Tampa Riverfest, and more.

by Ray Roa May 1, 2026May 4, 2026

A dynamic, close-up shot of William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is..., performing live on stage. He is captured in a moment of high energy, leaning into a microphone held in his right hand while flashing a peace sign with his left. He has mid-length, wavy brown hair falling over his face and is wearing a dark button-down shirt featuring a bold, pink floral pattern. The lighting is warm and golden, highlighting a tattoo on his left wrist and a delicate silver necklace. The background features the blurred architectural details of a concert venue ceiling and stage lights.

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Photos: The Academy Is brings stacked, mid-aughts emo gig to Ybor City

Hard hearts were crashing in a crowded room.

by Caitlin Carter and Josh Bradley April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes wearing sunglasses and a black "How we Love is who we are" shirt, posing energetically with bandmates Zac Cockrell and Steve Johnson in a dimly lit room.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 23-30

Including Alabama Shakes, Hanson, BTS, Monufest and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and J.C. Roddy April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A photo of The Maine performing live. Lead singer John O'Callaghan stands center, wearing sunglasses and a black jacket, singing. The drummer, Pat Kirch, is visible in the background seated at his kit. The stage backdrop is a translucent banner featuring a large electric guitar silhouette.

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Alt-rock outfit The Maine headlines St. Pete concert on Tuesday

The diet soda society returns.

by Josh Bradley April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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Before Tampa gig, Chameleons’ Vox reveals the album that changed his life

Because who said the Beatles weren’t punk?

by Josh Bradley April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

In this sleek, high-fashion editorial photograph by Julian Buchan, R&B icons Chris Brown and Usher are captured in a moment of shared laughter. Set against a minimalist, bright white studio background, the two artists sit in modern, chrome-framed chairs, both dressed in sharp, all-black formal attire. On the left, Chris Brown leans back with an exuberant smile, his head tilted toward Usher. He wears an unbuttoned black blazer that reveals his extensive neck and chest tattoos, paired with wide-legged trousers and polished black brogues. To the right, Usher exudes a more composed but equally joyful energy, sitting with his legs crossed and a hand adjusting his lapel. He wears a tailored black suit with a black dress shirt and tie, complemented by dark sunglasses and gleaming patent leather shoes.

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Usher and Chris Brown are coming to Tampa this winter to close out their stadium tour

Hey, daddy.

by Josh Bradley April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

A young boy in a yellow t-shirt and a baseball cap dances joyfully on a stone-paved walkway at the Gasparilla Music Festival. Behind him, a high school drumline in white t-shirts and blue shorts performs with marching snares and tenors. A "Coppertail Brewing Co." tent and festival goers are visible in the sunny background.

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A quick guide to the 2026 Gasparilla Music Festival, happening this weekend in downtown Tampa

Get caught up on the backstory, bands, and, yes, where to park.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

In the center of the frame, Donato leans casually against the dark railing of what appears to be the bed of a pickup truck. He is dressed in a classic Western-inspired outfit, featuring a wide-brimmed cream cowboy hat, a dark denim jacket worn over a light-colored button-down shirt, and dark jeans. His long, wavy brown hair falls to his shoulders, and he looks directly at the camera with a calm, steady expression. The background features a vast, vibrant green field that stretches toward a line of dense, leafy trees under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. The natural, high-key lighting enhances the "Cosmic Country" aesthetic, blending traditional Americana with a modern, airy feel.

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Before Largo show, Daniel Donato reveals the album that changed everything

He’s at Cowboys Dance Hall this Friday.

by Josh Bradley April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

MARIS has bright, neon pink hair that is slightly windswept, and she is looking directly at the camera with a confident, deadpan expression. Her face is decorated with artistic, "Cosmic Pop" makeup: a large, stylized white star with a black outline is painted over her right eye and brow, and her cheeks and nose are dusted with iridescent glitter. She wears a white tank top with the word "AMERICAN" hand-painted in dripping red letters across the chest. Her right arm is raised behind her head, covered in a distressed, bright red fishnet sleeve that is torn and frayed. The overall aesthetic is a playful, DIY blend of 80s-inspired glam and modern indie-pop.

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Before sold-out Tampa concert, Maris reveals an album that changed her life

Because Jack Antonoff can do no wrong.

by Josh Bradley April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A stylized group portrait of the four-member rock band Florida. On the far left, frontman Billy Summer stands with arms crossed, wearing a tan trucker jacket, a red patterned headband, and large aviator sunglasses with a red-and-white frame. To their right, three other band members pose against a deep red velvet stage curtain. The second member has long dark hair and dark glasses; the third wears a black hat and coat with a floral shirt; and the fourth, on the far right, wears a white fedora-style hat and a dark jacket. The lighting is dramatic, casting a moody glow over the group.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 27-April 2

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley March 27, 2026March 27, 2026