Posted inMusic Tampa songwriters say their ‘Bitch Cabaret’ will fight off the darkness of the world outside The immersive concert happens Sept. 6 in Seminole Heights. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic A twerk-tastic $500 is on the line when Tampa rapper Big Britt returns to the stage this weekend She’s been on a maternity leave of sorts. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Seckond Chaynce, creator of unofficial Florida Gator anthem ‘Chomp,’ plays hometown show in Tampa He’s at Dallas Bull on Friday. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Review: In Tampa, Katy Perry marvels in complex and demanding concert for 14,000 fans “Perry was more than alright during her two-hour extravaganza in Tampa.” by Caitlin Carter and Eric Snider August 26, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Poison Girl Friend, legend of underground Japanese electro-dream-pop, brings US tour to Tampa this fall Shwayze, Juvenile, and Chucho Valdés are also on the list of the best new concerts coming to the Tampa Bay area. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 26, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa bands stage Thursday fundraiser concert for WMNF community radio Mestaurant, Lychee Camp, Pet Lizard, Jinx and Shelby Sol are all on the bill. by Ray Roa August 23, 2025August 30, 2025
Posted inMusic Expat Tampa rapper Gat$ brings new LP back home for Tampa Beat Weekend The party actually spans two weekends and kicks off Saturday, Aug. 23. by Ray Roa August 22, 2025August 28, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa rapper Queen of Ex returns to the stage for stacked concert of homegrown talent Parriss & The Night bring a new single to New World, along with Perception, Philip Charos and 9henom. by Ray Roa August 22, 2025August 31, 2025
Posted inMusic Rohna, curator of Tampa’s wildly-popular Indie Night, releases new album this weekend Do ‘Come Down’ to Crowbar on Friday night. by Ray Roa August 21, 2025August 31, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa emo legend Pohgoh plays rare acoustic gig for ‘Sunday Service’ anniversary Drummer Keith Ulrey said the band will cover the breadth of its more than 30-year career. by Ray Roa August 21, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Katy Perry plays first big concert at Tampa’s newly-named Benchmark International Arena Townies have been hot and cold about Amalie Arena’s new name. by Ray Roa August 21, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Atlanta songwriter Zl!ster brings hip-pop sound to Tampa this month Pilot Jonezz and Domino Pink open at New World Tampa. by Ray Roa August 20, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Rudy De Anda brings ‘Gulf of Mexico’ tour to St. Pete this weekend There’s no cover at The Bends. by Matthew Moyer August 19, 2025August 30, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 15-21 Including Aaron Irwin Trio, Ednita Nazario, Grumptronix and more. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 15, 2025August 28, 2025
Posted inMusic Havoc and Big Noyd bring Mobb Deep to Tampa this weekend Founding member Prodigy died in 2017. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 31, 2025
Posted inMusic Aaron Irwin Trio, which includes includes guitarist Mike Baggetta, brings adventurous jazz to Tampa Arenas Lasky & Nash open the hyper-intimate gig. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 20, 2025
Posted inMusic Charleston post-grunge band Abrevity plays Tampa this weekend The outfit is in a new ‘Era.’ by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 22, 2025
Posted inMusic Puerto Rican pop icon Ednita Nazario comes to Tampa on Sunday Not even Bad Bunny has sold-out ‘El Choli’ more times. by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inMusic Fall show from Freddie Gibbs among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay Brandy & Monica, Joe Bonamassa and more are on the way, too. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 11, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Interview: Ahead of Tampa show, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry says ‘I’m not done yet’ The guitarist plays Hard Rock Event Center on Wednesday. by Ed Condran August 11, 2025September 1, 2025