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Portrait of Tampa Bay songwriter Fessi K wearing a green and tan letterman-style varsity jacket. She has reddish-brown braided hair adorned with butterfly clips and beads, posing outdoors in front of a modern white building and a hilly landscape.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening June 4-10

Including a bunch of Crowbar concerts, the Sector.FM fundraiser and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and J.C. Roddy June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Tampa Bay’s live music weekend is back once again, and it’s heavy on shows at Crowbar (where Fessi K, pictured, appears twice this week), the famed Ybor City venue set to close in two months after two decades in Tampa. But there are also some unique offerings like the sober, sunset house music show happening […]

Studio portrait of singer Kali Uchis looking upward with a dramatic gaze. She is styled with vibrant blue eyeliner, a dark hair updo, and chunky silver jewelry, holding her hands under her chin against a neutral background.

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Colombian-American R&B star Kali Uchis brings fempower tour to Tampa this month

The show with Mariah The Scientist and Laila is ‘worth the wait.’

by Josh Bradley June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A medium-shot portrait of country singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney. They have long, wavy, blonde hair with bangs framing their face and are smiling warmly while looking slightly off-camera to the right. They are wearing a black leather jacket adorned with prominent metallic studs along the lapels and sleeves. The background is a clean, minimalist, light gray studio backdrop that keeps the focus entirely on the subject.

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Country songwriter and Sirius XM DJ Sunny Sweeney brings a ‘Rhinestone Requiem’ to Tampa

Willie’s Roadhouse comes to the Skipperdome on June 11.

by Ray Roa June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A tight, medium-shot portrait of singer-songwriter Steve Earle. They are facing the camera with a steady, intense expression. They have thinning gray hair, circular wire-rimmed glasses, and a long, pointed gray beard. They are wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt with a subtle, small-scale patterned print. The subject is lit from the side by strong, warm light that highlights the texture of their face and beard, casting the opposite side of their face into shadow. The background is a dark, out-of-focus brick wall.

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Fresh off Steve Buscemi collaboration, ‘City of Immigrants’ songwriter Steve Earle returns to Clearwater

He’s at Capitol Theatre on June 11.

by Ray Roa June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A medium-shot live concert photograph of mike mantione performing with the band Five Eight at Crowbar in Ybor City. Decker is centered, intensely focused, and playing an electric guitar. They are wearing a dark t-shirt with a graphic of a horned character and the text 'AMYL AND THE S...' partially visible. The stage is bathed in a dramatic, saturated green wash of light that highlights the condensation on the performer's forehead and hair. The background is dark and shadowy, with glimpses of stage equipment and venue wall texture visible in the periphery.

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American power-pop giant Five Eight returns to Ybor City with new LP in tow

The June 11 gig is the band’s final Crowbar concert.

by Ray Roa June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A wide-angle, medium-shot photograph of a diverse group of over a dozen people standing and posing in a bright, industrial-style radio studio space. The room has light gray floors, white walls, and an open-joist ceiling with large, square, hanging LED panel lights. In the foreground, a group of team members is smiling and waving at the camera; one person on the left is stretching their arms upward, another in the center is waving with both hands, and a person in a blue 'RAYS' t-shirt is flashing a peace sign. In the background, to the right, a large wooden conference table is surrounded by white office chairs, and several other team members are gathered, some chatting and others standing near a workstation.

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Pinellas underground radio station Sector.FM launches fundraiser, and opens new DIY third space this weekend

The Sector crew’s ‘Raise It Up’ party happens on Friday at the new venue, ‘Learning.’

by Madelyn Aiken June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

A medium-shot outdoor portrait photograph of singer-songwriter Josh Rouse. They have short, swept-back graying dark hair and are wearing a light blue, short-sleeved button-down shirt featuring a tropical palm tree pattern. They are looking directly at the camera with a soft, relaxed smile. The background is softly out of focus, showing dark green foliage and hints of bright pink flowers under soft, natural lighting.

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Globetrotting indie-folk songwriter Josh Rouse plays intimate St. Pete concert at Kerouac house

Ella Jet opens on Saturday.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 5, 2026

A top-down portrait photograph of two members of the Tampa band Pet Lizard lying in green grass surrounded by scattered colorful flowers. The member in the upper half of the frame is positioned upside down relative to the camera; they have a reddish-brown beard and are wearing a light blue and white vertically striped button-down shirt. The member in the lower half is right-side up, has dark hair, and is wearing a light, horizontally striped t-shirt. They are holding a pink and white daisy gently in front of their face, and the wooden body of an electric guitar is visible resting across their lap. Bright yellow, pink, magenta, and blue flowers dot the grass around their heads, creating a soft, artistic aesthetic.

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Emo Night Tampa’s no-cover 11th anniversary concert is also its last at Crowbar

The Saturday show is also Emo Night Tampa’s last show until Halloween.

by Ray Roa June 3, 2026June 3, 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

A side-by-side split photograph featuring musicians Ziggy Marley and Warren Haynes. In the left panel, Ziggy Marley is performing live on stage, bathed in bright blue lighting. They have long dreadlocks and are wearing a brown, short-sleeved patterned shirt, passionately singing into a red microphone with their head tilted back while playing a sunburst electric guitar. In the right panel, Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule is seated indoors against a textured, softly lit pink and purple wall. They have long blonde hair and are wearing a black long-sleeved top and dark jeans, looking down intently at the frets of a light-colored electric guitar as they play.

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Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring ‘Dreaming the Same Dream’ tour—and Yola—to Clearwater this fall

Despite varying sounds and intensities, the two acts have long shared a similar message.

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Young The Giant cancels Tuesday Tampa show, and will play St. Pete instead

The California rock band now plays Jannus Live on June 3.

by Ray Roa May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 29-June 4

Including Young The Giant, the Rum & Coke DJs, Buffalo Nichols and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

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Buffalo Nichols, a rising star of American blues, plays St. Pete show on Friday

This show was originally booked at Bayboro Brewing Co., but has since moved to the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club two miles away.

by Ray Roa May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

A vibrant, eye-level live concert photograph of the band The Button Smashers performing on stage in front of a brick wall. The band members are dressed in Nintendo-inspired costumes. From left to right: the first member wears a red-horned Viking helmet and sunglasses, playing a trombone. The second member has a fuzzy, lion-like mane hood and is playing a trumpet. The third member wears a red-capped Toad mushroom hat and a blue vest, playing a saxophone. In the background, other band members are visible playing a violin, electric guitar, and drums, illuminated by bright blue stage lighting. The audience is visible on the far right, also partially bathed in cool-toned light.

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Tampa’s video game-inspired ska band plays an arcade anniversary concert—and cover includes unlimited game play

The Button Smashers celebrate reaching Level 10 with Lowry Parcade this weekend.

by Ray Roa May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

A warm, close-up portrait photograph of Tampa DJ Post Physique. They have long, voluminous dark curly hair and a warm, glowing complexion. They are resting their chin gently on their clasped hands, smiling warmly at the camera with a friendly, relaxed expression. A small nose piercing is visible. They are wearing a dark, textured top. The background is a clean, bright, and simple white-paneled wall, which keeps the focus entirely on the artist's cheerful expression.

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A no-cover, globetrotting ‘Diáspora’ DJ night comes to St. Pete on Friday

The Caribbean will meet Mississippi, Miami and more at The Bends.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Rollins College-trained Hammond player ‘Shuga T’ plays no-cover Dunedin concert on Friday

His new LP, ‘Matriarch,’ comes out June 5.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Tampa Bay area drum and bass legends play one last Crowbar concert this weekend

There are just over 60 days until the end of the Ybor City venue.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A dramatic, high-contrast live concert photograph of two members of The Black Crowes performing on a dark stage. On the left, singer Chris Robinson is wearing a wide-brimmed black hat, a heavily patterned metallic suit jacket, and a long dark scarf. They are holding a microphone close to their mouth and singing intensely with their eyes closed. On the right, guitarist Rich Robinson has shoulder-length wavy hair and a beard, wearing a dark velvet-like jacket over a patterned shirt and white guitar strap. They are looking forward while playing a dark-colored electric guitar. A brilliant, starburst-style stage spotlight shines directly behind the guitarist, piercing through the dark background.

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The Black Crowes bring ‘A Pound of Feathers’ to Tampa on Sunday

Joining them are Whiskey Myers—the Texas band that recently joined the Crowes for a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Star Star”—and Southall.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A casual indoor group portrait photograph of the three Rum & Coke DJs sitting together against a plain light beige wall. From left to right: Jesus Rodriguez has short dark hair and a light beard, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, sitting with their hands resting on their knees. In the center, James Alvarez-Bacon (DJ Kumi) has long dark locs and a light beard, wearing a light gray t-shirt, leaning slightly forward. On the right, Harold Fandino has short dark hair and a dark beard, wearing a black t-shirt with a small colorful graphic and dark pants. In the foreground, resting on the light wooden crates in front of the group, are a glass bottle of Coca-Cola, a clear glass liquor bottle, a small textured object, and a glass filled with a dark liquid.

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Famed Miami DJs Rum & Coke make Tampa debut this weekend—and the party will be over by 9 PM

The trio has roots at Gramps and Dante’s Hi-Fi, and recently performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

by Ray Roa May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

A bright indoor promotional portrait photograph of the five members of the band The Bright Light Social Hour sitting together on a vintage red velvet couch. They are all wearing matching, shimmering silver blazers. From left to right: the first member is perched on the left armrest, with curly hair pulled up, a beard, dark sunglasses, and dark patterned pants. The second member has short dark hair, a beard, dark sunglasses, a black shirt, dark pants, and metallic silver boots. The third member sits in the center with long dark hair, a white top, white pants, and brown boots, gesturing outward with one hand. The fourth member is wearing a white cowboy hat, bare legs, and metallic silver boots. The fifth member has long dark hair, an orange headband, a beard, dark sunglasses, blue jeans, and dark boots. The background features white, horizontally paneled wooden walls and a light blue painted wooden floor.

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Before return to Tampa, Bright Light Social Hour’s Curtis Roush talks evolution, side projects and more

‘Tampa in particular kind of grabbed hold of the band.’

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026