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Surfer Blood returns to Tampa for final week of Crowbar concerts

Brother Cephus and Meatwound provide local fire on Tuesday.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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Florida Americana giants come to Crowbar for ‘One Last Hootenanny’

An all-star bill lands in Tampa this weekend.

by Ray Roa July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

A promotional photograph by Evan Dell of the Tampa-based stoner psych-rock band Florist standing in a sunny, wooded swamp setting. Captured from a straight-on angle, the four band members stand side-by-side outdoors among trees and lush vegetation. From left to right: an individual wearing round glasses, a black button-down shirt, and black pants; a person with extensive sleeve tattoos, sunglasses, and a black graphic tank top with one hand resting on their hip; an individual wearing a dark plaid button-down shirt and a black baseball cap with puffing smoke nearby; and a person with long grey hair, a full long beard, tinted aviator sunglasses, and a brown jacket over a dark shirt.

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Tampa rock band Florist set to kick off the last week of concerts at Crowbar

It’s the second to last Friday at the revered Ybor City venue.

by Ray Roa July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

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After health scare and UK festival cancellation, Lionel Richie plays Tampa on Wednesday

Earth, Wind & Fire is on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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Priceless Scott, purveyor of the Tampa hip-hop sound, plays The Bricks on Friday

Beatsnchill’s July showcase includes Gainesville’s Reebaby, ‘Lil Haiti Baby’ Snatcha and T. Couture.

by Ray Roa July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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Review: In Tampa debut, Tame Impala helps 19,900 fans feel human again [PHOTOS]

Kevin Parker & co. worked through 23 songs for a sold-out Benchmark International Arena.

by Ray Roa and Sandra Dohnert July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

An indoor promotional photograph of the band feeble little horse inside a sparse room with pale blue walls, grey carpeting, and a slanted ceiling on the left. The image is shot with a direct flash, featuring a blurry hand and a large white rectangular surface partially obscuring the immediate foreground. The four band members are positioned casually around the space. On the far left, an individual with shoulder-length wavy brown hair wears a tan long-sleeve shirt and dark jeans, sitting on the floor and leaning back on one hand. In the center, a member with long blonde hair, wearing a light pink slip dress and tall laced boots, sits on a low, pale green bench and leans down to whisper into the ear of a third member. This third individual, wearing a dark blue hoodie, grey pants, and brown shoes, sits on the floor leaning against the bench to listen. On the right, a fourth member with long dark hair sits cross-legged on the floor wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans, looking directly at the camera.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 10-15

Including Feeble Little Horse, Dunedin Brewery’s 30th anniversary, J. Cole and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

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J. Cole brings his ‘Fall-Off’ tour to Tampa on July 15

Mr. Dreamville supports what’s supposed to be his final album.

by Ray Roa July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

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Noise-pop band Feeble Little Horse brings excellent new LP to Tampa on Wednesday

Grimes-inspired art-pop songwriter Addie Warncke brings her Computerwife project to open the show.

by Ray Roa July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

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Talib Kweli will headline the final concert at famed Ybor City venue Crowbar

The bill is a knockout punch featuring Bay area hip-hop heavyweights.

by Ray Roa July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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Interview: Before homecoming show, Parrotfish talks identity, personality, and more

With a debut full-length on the way, the band plays one last Crowbar show on July 11.

by J.C. Roddy and Cigar City Sounds July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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Tame Impala’s Tampa arena show is sold-out

Joe Keery’s DJO project opens at Benchmark International Arena on Thursdays.

by Ray Roa July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

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Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s rescheduled Tampa concert happens on Wednesday

Jelly Roll is still playing, too.

by Ray Roa July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

A dynamic, fish-eye lens photograph of a drummer from the band Meatwound performing live at Ordinance One in New Port Richey, Florida, on April 12, 2026. The heavily tattooed musician is seated in the center behind a drum kit, holding drumsticks poised over a large cymbal in the foreground. They are wearing a bright yellow beanie, a dark t-shirt, and shorts. Dramatic, long-exposure light streaks blur across the left side of the frame, while a large black speaker cabinet stands on the right next to a partially visible background banner.

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Tampa metal bands are playing a Mexican grocery store on the Fourth of July

Brothers Food and Grocery closes after the bodega jam.

by Ray Roa July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

A lo-fi, vintage-style promotional photograph of the skramz band Septemberistheonlytimeidontthinkofyou. Four band members are posed casually against a white, corrugated rolling garage door or shipping container. Two individuals sit elevated on a ledge, while the other two stand directly in front. The group is dressed in a dark, alternative aesthetic featuring plain t-shirts, a graphic metalcore band shirt, black pants, and a white outerwear layer.

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SeptemberIsTheOnlyTimeIDontThinkOfYou brings screamo rival to Tampa on Wednesday

Another space bar-averse band supports along with homegrown favorites.

by Ray Roa June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

A promotional studio portrait of the U.K. punk band Subhumans against a plain white background. In the foreground, vocalist Dick Lucas leans forward toward the camera with a wide-open, screaming facial expression, wearing glasses and a bright red hoodie. Behind them, the three other band members stand positioned across the frame, dressed casually in denim jackets, button-ups, and a graphic t-shirt featuring an alien head design.

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Pioneering, political, UK punk band Subhumans plays Ybor City on Monday

East Coast sparkle-punk outfit The Iron Roses opens along with Except You.

by Ray Roa June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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Hillsborough’s progressive Democrats stage their own ‘Murica 250 concert this weekend

The diverse slate of musicians including Bethune-Cookman grad and R&B songwriter Javier Solaris.

by Ray Roa June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Rock band Florida Night Heat performs live on a darkly lit stage at New World Brewery in Ybor City, Florida. In the foreground, a drummer sits behind a drum kit under subtle red stage lighting, holding up a drumstick mid-performance. In the background, another band member stands under a bright yellow-green spotlight wearing a t-shirt and playing an electric guitar.

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Florida Night Heat reunion tops stacked bill coming to Ybor City on Friday

The reunion set is the intrumental-rock trio’s final Crowbar show.

by Ray Roa June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

A medium-shot, dimly lit, live performance photograph of Tampa songwriter Chriss. They are seated, playing a light-blue electric guitar, and are wearing headphones, a black tank top, and dark pants. The background is shadowy and industrial, featuring corrugated metal wall panels and a piece of audio equipment on a table to the left. The scene is illuminated by a warm, focused light on the artist, creating a candid, moody, and professional atmosphere.

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Tampa songwriter Chriss tops Beatsnchill showcase on Friday

Pilot Jonezz, Aliqua, Cozy In the Black, YZM, and Fessi K round out the bill.

by Ray Roa June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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Cash Money and No Limit records announce joint tour coming to Tampa this fall

Make em’ say back that azz up in November.

by Ray Roa June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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Surfer Blood returns to Tampa for final week of Crowbar concerts

Florida Americana giants come to Crowbar for ‘One Last Hootenanny’

Tampa rock band Florist set to kick off the last week of concerts at Crowbar

After health scare and UK festival cancellation, Lionel Richie plays Tampa on Wednesday

Priceless Scott, purveyor of the Tampa hip-hop sound, plays The Bricks on Friday

Review: In Tampa debut, Tame Impala helps 19,900 fans feel human again [PHOTOS]

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 10-15

J. Cole brings his ‘Fall-Off’ tour to Tampa on July 15

Noise-pop band Feeble Little Horse brings excellent new LP to Tampa on Wednesday

Talib Kweli will headline the final concert at famed Ybor City venue Crowbar

Interview: Before homecoming show, Parrotfish talks identity, personality, and more

Tame Impala’s Tampa arena show is sold-out

Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s rescheduled Tampa concert happens on Wednesday

Tampa metal bands are playing a Mexican grocery store on the Fourth of July

SeptemberIsTheOnlyTimeIDontThinkOfYou brings screamo rival to Tampa on Wednesday

Pioneering, political, UK punk band Subhumans plays Ybor City on Monday

Hillsborough’s progressive Democrats stage their own ‘Murica 250 concert this weekend

Florida Night Heat reunion tops stacked bill coming to Ybor City on Friday

Tampa songwriter Chriss tops Beatsnchill showcase on Friday

Cash Money and No Limit records announce joint tour coming to Tampa this fall