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Wide-angle view of a densely packed, high-energy punk or hardcore concert, with audience members standing on the stage and leaning into the crowd, creating a mosh pit atmosphere.

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Photos: Everyone we saw for the Kids Like Us reunion concert at Skatepark of Tampa

Find us chillin’.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Photos from a old-school hardcore concert at Skatepark of Tampa featuring Kids Like Us, The Mongoloids, Orange 9MM and Bold.

A band performs in a crowded venue, with the lead singer rapping into a microphone while audience members reach up toward the stage. Two photographers stand nearby capturing the scene.

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Reunited hardcore hero Kids Like Us headlines no-cover Tampa concert

In honor of National Pickle Day, obviously.

by Ray Roa November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

A dynamic, wide-angle photo of a skateboarder mid-air, performing a trick with the board angled toward the camera. They are dressed in dark, loose clothing. The action is taking place in a large concrete bowl crowded with spectators on the coping and surrounding ledges.

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Tampa Am’s concrete jam includes hardcore concert

Exit Strategy and Drawn Out dish out the carnage onstage.

by Ray Roa October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

A young skateboarder in a white shirt with red and blue stripes stands focused in the center of a crowded indoor skate event, surrounded by spectators sitting and standing close together, some smiling and others watching intently.

Arts & Entertainment

World-famous Tampa Am skateboarding tournament kicks off October 16

And yes, there’s tons of nightlife activity happening at Skatepark of Tampa and The Bricks.

by Ray Roa October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Music

Everyone we saw when Raging Nathans and Tides played Skatepark of Tampa

by Dave Decker September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Music

The Skatepark of Tampa has two punk and hardcore concerts on Friday

SPoT will honor the lowest advertised price.

by Ray Roa June 12, 2025August 4, 2025

Music

Just signed to Third Man Records, Austin rock band Die Spitz plays Tampa Pro 2025 concert on Saturday

Zinnia’s Garden gets Pro concerts kicked off on Friday in Ybor City.

by Ray Roa April 4, 2025July 9, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Thrasher skater of the year Jamie Foy among talent coming to Tampa Pro in April

Die Spitz and Zinnia’s Garden play post-tournament concerts, too.

by Ray Roa March 27, 2025July 28, 2025

Music

Your Arms Are My Cocoon, which puts bedroom pop and screamo in a blender, plays Tampa on Tuesday

Its debut studio LP has been described as an ‘intricately crafted masterpiece showcasing the band’s tightly controlled chaos.’

by Selene San Felice March 27, 2025July 23, 2025

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Orlando emo band Walking Blue plays Skatepark of Tampa on Saturday

Bringing ‘Flowers For All Seasons,’ too.

by Ray Roa January 17, 2025March 25, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The infamous ‘Tampa Am’ skateboarding contest turns 30 years old in November

It kicks off Wednesday, Nov. 6.

by Anthony Ozdemir October 30, 2024August 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: All the madness after Yuto Horigome won the Tampa Pro 2024 street finals

by Ray Roa April 8, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: All the skating we saw at the Tampa Pro 2024 street finals

by Ray Roa April 8, 2024

Music

Tampa Pro 2024 Photos: Everyone we saw moshing along with Scowl and Heaven’s Gate

by Ray Roa April 8, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: All the skating we saw at the Tampa Pro 2024 street qualfier

by Ray Roa April 8, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: All the high-flying skaters and party people we saw at Tampa Pro’s 2024 vert finals

by Ray Roa April 6, 2024

Music

Tampa Pro weekend includes big concerts from Ray Barbee, Bad Shit! and Heaven’s Gate

The shows happen in Ybor City and the Skatepark of Tampa.

by Ray Roa April 4, 2024February 19, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Skatepark of Tampa kicks off 30th anniversary of Tampa Pro on Wednesday

And yes, there’s open bar all weekend.

by Ray Roa April 3, 2024February 20, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Skatepark of Tampa holds free, monthly girls Saturday skate clinics

With guidance from park regulars, and free lunch, too.

by Ray Roa March 26, 2024March 10, 2025

Music

Florida thrash godfather Intoxicated tops concert bill at Skatepark of Tampa’s ‘Old Man Bowl Jam’

The wild show and tournament happens on Saturday.

by Ray Roa February 8, 2024September 9, 2024