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A concert finale group bow photograph by Frank Embacher showing Hans Zimmer (center) with members of the 19-piece ensemble backing him on a 2026-2027 'Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level' tour. Captured in a wide shot on a brightly illuminated concert stage, composer Hans Zimmer stands at the center with arms raised holding hands with his full touring band and orchestra ensemble as they take a collective bow before the audience. The musicians wear diverse stage attire, including a vibrant yellow-and-red plaid patterned gown and traditional draped garments, beneath an intricate array of overhead stage spotlights and light beams against a dark arena background.

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including Hans Zimmer, Lindsey Stirling, and more

Plus Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Yung Gravy, and Camping In Alaska.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Hans Zimmer has been the driving force behind scores that’ve defined cinema for at least three generations of moviegoers. His concerts have brought that music—think “The Lion King,” “The Rock,” “The Dark Knight,” “Dune” and so many more—but the 69-year-old wants a new tour coming to Tampa to have a different vibe. “I want fans […]

A concert performance action photograph by Koury Angelo showing musician Thundercat plays Hollywood Forever Cemetery as part of Red Bull Music Academy in Los Angeles, California on Oct. 14, 2017. Captured in a low-angle shot on a dark stage, bassist Thundercat looks upward with an open-mouthed expression while playing a custom 6-string Ibanez bass guitar with a sunburst flame-maple finish. He wears red dreadlocks, a red-and-green baseball cap, a gold chain necklace, and a green-and-yellow long-sleeved jacket with red piping under green stage spotlighting.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening October 1-8

Including Thundercat, The Beths, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

A dramatic editorial press photograph showing musician Caroline Kingsbury. Captured in a tight close-up portrait angled slightly upward against a pitch-black background, Kingsbury tilts her head back while staring forward with bold, avant-garde makeup. She features yellow-and-orange spiky teezed hair rising like a flame around her head, a yellow lightning-bolt accent painted across her forehead, bright red-and-yellow eyeshadow with bold eyeliner, vivid red lipstick, and a multi-row turquoise beaded choker necklace around her neck under intense studio lighting.

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Rising pop hero Caroline Kingsbury to give St. Pete the ‘Shock Treatment’ this month

She opens for Cannons at Jannus Live.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

A concert performance action photograph by Stephen Splane showing Mark Feinman of La Lucha at Hillsborough Community College's Mainstage Theatre in Ybor City, Florida on Sept. 11, 2022. Captured in a medium shot behind a drum kit, drummer Mark Feinman strikes a ride cymbal with a drumstick while focused intently on his performance. He wears dark-rimmed glasses, dark curly hair, and a white short-sleeved button-up shirt patterned with blue and gold tropical leaves, framed by cymbals and music stands under purple and blue stage lighting.

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‘Tides’ incoming when La Lucha plays St. Pete Pier’s Hispanic Heritage concert on Sunday

It’s a busy week for the Bay area jazz trio.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2026October 2, 2026

An indoor portrait photograph showing musician Anthony Santaniello of Antro Banks. Captured in a medium close-up shot inside a dimly lit venue, Santaniello leans forward on a counter while looking directly into the camera lens with medium-length brown hair. He wears a blue denim button-up shirt over a dark tee under vibrant purple and blue ambient bar lighting, with an archway, warm background lights, and another person visible in the blurred background.

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Tampa Bay songwriter, guitarist, Anthony Santaniello, showcases solo Antro Banks project this weekend

He’s backed by some of the folks he supports during the ‘Dope Jams’ homegrown artists showcase at Bayboro Brewing.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

A concert performance action photograph by Dave Decker showing Andres Hernandez of Rohna at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on May 15, 2026. Captured in a dynamic low-angle shot on a dark stage, bass player Andres Hernandez plays an orange-and-white Rickenbacker-style electric bass while leaning back with an expressive open-mouthed expression. He wears a dark headband, short-sleeved blue denim button-up shirt, and dark trousers under bright concert stage flash lighting, with stage trussing and another band member partially visible in the background.

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Ahead of Indie Night Live, Rohna plays free concert at Saturday’s Tampa Bay Lightning home opener

Technically an arena show, right?

by Ray Roa October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

An indoor group portrait photograph by C.J. Harvey showing folk-rock band Caamp. Captured in a medium wide shot standing indoors, five band members pose together in front of wooden doors and a wooden bookcase filled with books. The member in the front center wears a bright red "BASEBALL" sweatshirt and white trousers, flanked on the left by a band member in a dark blue blazer with a yellow-and-black striped shirt and light blue jeans, and on the far left by two members in dark jackets and a patterned coat. The fifth member stands on the right in a dark jacket and khaki trousers under warm flash lighting.

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Americana darling Caamp brings punchy new LP to St. Pete this weekend

Whitney opens at Mahaffey Theater.

by Ray Roa October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts include spring 2027 gig from Dinosaur Jr.

21 Savage, Tauk, and The Lemon Twigs are headed to the Bay area, too.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

An outdoor promotional portrait photograph showing jazz trio (L-R) John O'Leary III, Alejandro Arenas, and Mark Feinman of La Lucha. Seated together on the concrete steps of a purple exterior doorway against a pale green building wall, the three musicians dress in suits while holding ice cream popsicles and laughing together. On the left, John O'Leary III wears a grey suit jacket, blue trousers, and brown shoes while holding a white popsicle. In the center, seated a step lower, Alejandro Arenas wears a white dress shirt, dark tie, blue trousers, and black dress shoes while holding a yellow popsicle and resting his suit jacket on his knee. On the right, Mark Feinman sits wearing a dark black suit, dark tie, and black shoes while holding a red popsicle under bright daylight.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 24-October 1

Including Beats on the Street, the return of Streetcar Live, Forest Sounds, The Format, a Jazz Surge anniversary, and so much more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley September 23, 2026September 24, 2026

An indoor live performance photograph showing musicians Sam E Hues and Jordan Patrick play the TECO Streetcar Live series in Ybor City and Tampa, Florida on Nov. 2, 2029. Captured from behind looking down the interior aisle of a wooden streetcar car, a performer in the foreground on the left wears an orange baseball cap and dark jacket, raising his right hand while holding a microphone near his face. Opposite him on the right, another musician sits behind a portable audio setup on wooden benches, while passengers seated along both sides of the aisle watch the performance under warm interior ceiling lights.

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Tampa’s no-cover TECO Streetcar concert returns on Friday—here’s the full fall 2026-27 schedule

The shows happen every fourth Friday through May 2027.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

An outdoor performance photograph by Ray Roa showing the band Peli Gene playing Sparkman Wharf during Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida on April 12, 2026. Captured in a medium shot on an outdoor stage, the musician stands center stage singing into a microphone attached to a stand with a guitar strapped across their body. They wear a short-sleeved light blue short-sleeved collared shirt with a subtle floral print, blue jeans, and has curly dark brown hair and a mustache. In the background behind a wooden slat backdrop, a drummer sits at a drum kit on the left while a Hartke amplifier head rests on a cabinet on the right under outdoor stage lighting.

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Peli Gene will build ‘Dream Estate’ during October’s no-cover Rock the Park Tampa concert

Sundé supports at The Curt on Oct. 1.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A promotional portrait photograph showing electronic musician Daniel Graves of Aesthetic Perfection. Perched on tiled steps near an indoor swimming pool, Graves wears a black bucket hat, a dark t-shirt with gold skull-and-floral patterns over a black undershirt, black mesh fingerless arm sleeves, fitted black leather pants, and black lace-up combat boots. He crouches with his right hand resting on the steps and his left elbow rested on his knee under soft indoor lighting.

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Once again, Absolution Fest is bringing some of the world’s favorite EBM acts to Tampa

The three-day festival kicks off at Orpheum on Oct. 1.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Oakland hardcore band brings ‘Fire Is Beautiful’ LP to Tampa concert on Tuesday

Starsdontmeananything headlines Deviant Libation.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

An indoor portrait photograph by Dave Kasnic showing singer-songwriter Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. Seated at a large wooden dining table in a brightly lit room next to double windows, he wears a light-colored undershirt beneath an unzipped navy blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head, resting his left arm across the back of a wooden chair. On the table before him sits an antique manual typewriter alongside papers and small objects, set against a background featuring a bookshelf filled with books and natural window light.

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With new live album in tow, Bonnie Prince Billy plays St. Pete on Sunday

Tampa’s own Piper Harrow opens supporting her own a 2025 live release of tenor uke songs.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A performance screenshot from the YouTube video FOREST SOUNDS: "Genesis", Biishop the Artist [Live at The Far Forest]. Captured in a medium close-up, Biishop the Artist stands centrally wearing a green headscarf, a yellow button-down short-sleeved shirt with black and orange geometric patterns over a white undershirt, and a necklace while singing into a microphone held in his right hand. In the background, a bassist with long dark hair plays an electric bass guitar on the left, while audience members and another performer stand nearby against a wall adorned with hanging decor under warm, intimate indoor lighting.

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Seminole Heights’ Far Forest hosts another intimate Tampa concert this weekend

Biishop The Artist, Soulship, and Dylan Methot are coming to the living room.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Fresh off new ‘Uncut’ album, Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés plays Tampa this weekend

Valdés’ Royal Quartet is at Straz Center on Saturday.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Chuck Owen, Tampa jazz composer nominated for seven Grammys, celebrates 30 years of Jazz Surge big band this weekend

New music will be at the heart of four shows, including two in New Tampa.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

A black-and-white studio portrait photograph showing Australian electronic music artist and DJ Anthony Pappa posing against a solid grey background. Captured in a medium close-up, Pappa stands with his arms crossed over his chest, wearing a dark v-neck t-shirt and smiling directly into the camera under soft studio lighting.

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Australian house DJ Anthony Pappa comes to St. Pete on Friday

He won a DMC Championship at the ripe old age of 15.

by Ray Roa September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Review: In Clearwater, John Fogerty and Steve Winwood roll with it during packed double-header

Back in the high life again.

by Josh Bradley September 22, 2026September 25, 2026

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Photos: Empire Of The Sun plays Tampa’s Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

Midnight Generation was there, too.

by Josh Bradley and Sandra Dohnert September 22, 2026September 22, 2026