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A dynamic, low-angle live performance photo of the punk band The Tim Version on a small stage. In the center, a guitarist with a shaved head and glasses wears a blue 'SHIT DO' t-shirt and play a red Gibson SG electric guitar. To the right, another band member’s tattooed arm is thrust toward the camera, holding a small plastic cup of amber liquid in a 'cheers' gesture. The stage is bathed in warm red light, with a red velvet curtain in the background and a drum kit partially visible. The atmosphere is intimate and high-energy.

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Legendary Tampa punk band The Tim Version is playing one last Crowbar show this weekend

It also plays Monufest in New Port Richey and does Fest in Gainesville this fall.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

Nearly 30 years after its founding, Tampa punk band The Tim Version is gearing up to play one last show at Crowbar. The band, formed in 1999, emerged alongside other Sunshine State punk icons like Hot Water Music and Less Than Jake, released records on ADD and No Idea, then faded away due to life. […]

A professional horizontal studio portrait of the band Hanson. On the left, Isaac Hanson wears a brown corduroy jacket over a dark shirt, holding an acoustic guitar. In the center and slightly behind, Zac Hanson rests their arms on their brothers' shoulders, wearing a blue and tan plaid shirt. On the right, Taylor Hanson wears a black shirt with a bright red bandana tied around their neck. The brothers are posed closely together against a solid brown background, looking directly at the camera with warm expressions.

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Hanson has been added to Busch Gardens’ Food, Wine & Garden Festival concert lineup

Isaac, Taylor, and Zac play the party on Saturday.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

A close-up group portrait of the four members of the Brazilian band Boogarins against a plain off-white wall. The band members are huddled closely together, looking directly at the camera with serious but calm expressions. From left to right: a man with a short afro and beard; a man with shorter hair and a mustache in the back; a man with long, wavy brown hair in the center foreground; and a man with a large, voluminous afro on the right. They are all wearing dark clothing, and the lighting is warm and soft, casting gentle shadows against the corner of the wall.

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Brazilian psych-rock giant Boogarins returns to Tampa Bay this weekend

Timothy Eerie plays support at Bayboro Brewing Co.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Eight things to know about WMNF Tropical Heatwave, coming to Ybor City this weekend

The party returns to Cuban Club on Saturday.

by Ray Roa April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

A promotional studio portrait of country music artist Thomas Rhett. They have dark curly hair and a full beard, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. They are wearing a shiny dark red satin bomber jacket with white striped ribbing at the collar and a white undershirt with a silver pendant necklace. The background is a simple, neutral-toned fabric, and the lighting is bright and warm, creating soft shadows.

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Tampa Pig Jig, a big ass concert and BBQ to fight rare kidney disease, announces Thomas Rhett as 2026 headliner

The announcement comes a week after the FDA approved the first-ever treatment for FSGS.

by Ray Roa April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

A wide-angle stage shot of the band Goose performing in a concert hall. In the foreground, lead guitarist Rick Mitarotonda, wearing a blue shirt and sunglasses, plays his signature hollow-body guitar. To his right, Peter Anspach plays a keyboard while a second guitarist and drummer are visible in the background. The stage is bathed in vibrant purple and blue light, with bright beams cutting through a light haze.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 16-23

Including Goose, Bill Murray, Tampa Jazz Club’s Mile Davis show, and more.

by Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Laura Troyer April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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Before Tampa gig, Chameleons’ Vox reveals the album that changed his life

Because who said the Beatles weren’t punk?

by Josh Bradley April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A black-and-white, low-angle photograph of Miles Davis performing on stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival. He is seen from the chest up, wearing a white cap and a light-colored vest, looking down as he holds his trumpet. In the background, a stage banner partially reads "ZZ FESTIV" under bright concert spotlights that create a dramatic lens flare.

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USF jazz professors will play Miles Davis’ ‘Birth of the Cool’ this weekend in Ybor City

The nontet is lead by Director of Jazz Studies, Tom Brantley.

by Ray Roa April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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Donations will be tripled during Jobsite Theater’s ‘Hedwig’ concert fundraiser in Tampa

You will be harrased for contributions on Sunday.

by Ray Roa April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A professional portrait of DJ Three (Christopher Milo) posing outdoors. He is wearing a black long-sleeved henley shirt and has his arms crossed, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. The background is a soft-focus urban street with light-colored buildings under bright, natural light.

DJ Three is doing a four-hour, all-vinyl, birthday set in St. Pete this weekend

The set alongside Tampa’s Brian Busto goes down Saturday at The Nest.

by Ray Roa April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A wide-angle, low-light photo taken outside a music venue at night. A bearded man in a baseball cap and black t-shirt is smiling, looking off to the right while holding flyers. In the background, patrons are gathered near the red entrance door of the building, which has the address 1812 visible.

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Tampa’s ‘Chew-uhh-palooza’ punk show includes a no-ring wrestling match

A revered punk-rock promoter wants to see all his friends on Saturday.

by Ray Roa April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Interview: Graham Nash has a new song about ICE, lots of love for Florida, and still sends roses to Joni Mitchell every year

The ex-Hollie is back at Clearwater’s Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this month.

by Ray Roa April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

In this sleek, high-fashion editorial photograph by Julian Buchan, R&B icons Chris Brown and Usher are captured in a moment of shared laughter. Set against a minimalist, bright white studio background, the two artists sit in modern, chrome-framed chairs, both dressed in sharp, all-black formal attire. On the left, Chris Brown leans back with an exuberant smile, his head tilted toward Usher. He wears an unbuttoned black blazer that reveals his extensive neck and chest tattoos, paired with wide-legged trousers and polished black brogues. To the right, Usher exudes a more composed but equally joyful energy, sitting with his legs crossed and a hand adjusting his lapel. He wears a tailored black suit with a black dress shirt and tie, complemented by dark sunglasses and gleaming patent leather shoes.

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Usher and Chris Brown are coming to Tampa this winter to close out their stadium tour

Hey, daddy.

by Josh Bradley April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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The Strokes are coming back to Tampa this fall

The band made its return at Coachella and comes to Benchmark International Arena this September.

by Ray Roa April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Nate Ruess and Sam Means of the band The Format standing on an outdoor athletic track under a bright blue sky. On the left, Nate wears a brown baseball cap, glasses, and a red-and-white Mickey Mouse "Disneyland" raglan shirt. On the right, Sam, with bleached blonde hair, leans forward in a brown button-down shirt. The background features green trees and distant mountains.

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Before Fun., there was The Format, a band heading back to St. Pete this fall

The Get Up Kids open at Jannus Live.

by Ray Roa April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

A young boy in a yellow t-shirt and a baseball cap dances joyfully on a stone-paved walkway at the Gasparilla Music Festival. Behind him, a high school drumline in white t-shirts and blue shorts performs with marching snares and tenors. A "Coppertail Brewing Co." tent and festival goers are visible in the sunny background.

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A quick guide to the 2026 Gasparilla Music Festival, happening this weekend in downtown Tampa

Get caught up on the backstory, bands, and, yes, where to park.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

A stylish portrait of Cuban artist Cimafunk posing against a textured white wall. He is wearing an unbuttoned, patterned silk shirt and multiple gold necklaces, looking directly at the camera with a confident, charismatic expression. His signature high-top fade hairstyle is prominent, and the lighting is soft and warm.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 9-16

Including Gasparilla Music Festival, John Prine tribute concerts, Tampa Bay Blues Festival, and more.

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

Musician Lukas Nelson wearing a brown suede jacket, a white t-shirt, and a tan cowboy hat. The person is holding an acoustic guitar and leaning against a window frame inside a rustic, sunlit wooden room with multiple windows.

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Interview: Before St. Petersburg show, Lukas Nelson says going solo was more about ‘showing myself what I can do’

Nelson spoke about his refinement of process, of perspective, and of what he actually wants his music to do.

By J.C. Roddy/Cigar City SoundsApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

A wide fisheye-lens photograph of the Tampa Pro 2025 podium celebration. In the center, first-place winner Yuto Horigome stands on the "1ST" block in a black t-shirt and pants, holding a large trophy overhead. To his right, second-place finisher Sora Shirai stands on the "2ND" block, and to the left, Angelo Caro stands on the "3RD" block in a white shirt. Sprays of water or champagne fill the air as the crowd cheers in the background.

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Skateboarding’s infamous Tampa Pro tournament is this weekend

Entertainment for the festivities is punctuated by the Saturday concrete jam and BLP Kosher concert.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

In the center of the frame, Donato leans casually against the dark railing of what appears to be the bed of a pickup truck. He is dressed in a classic Western-inspired outfit, featuring a wide-brimmed cream cowboy hat, a dark denim jacket worn over a light-colored button-down shirt, and dark jeans. His long, wavy brown hair falls to his shoulders, and he looks directly at the camera with a calm, steady expression. The background features a vast, vibrant green field that stretches toward a line of dense, leafy trees under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. The natural, high-key lighting enhances the "Cosmic Country" aesthetic, blending traditional Americana with a modern, airy feel.

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Before Largo show, Daniel Donato reveals the album that changed everything

He’s at Cowboys Dance Hall this Friday.

by Josh Bradley April 8, 2026April 8, 2026