Music

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

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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

A wide concert performance photograph by Dave Decker showing hardcore punk band Turnstile playing at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Oct. 14, 2022. Captured from behind a dense, packed crowd of fans with their arms raised in the air, the band performs on a brightly lit stage under a prominent white backdrop displaying the word "TURNSTILE" in bold italicized lettering above a circular, patterned lighting fixture.

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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 17-24

Including Turnstile, WMNF’s Dolly Parton tribute, Anamanaguchi, and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A promotional indoor flash photograph of the band Pat & The Pissers. Four band members sit side-by-side on a wooden bench against a plain white wall framed by small hanging picture frames above. From left to right: a man with a beard, glasses, and a black hood wearing a black graphic hoodie and blue jeans; a man wearing glasses, a dark jacket over a graphic t-shirt, and dark trousers; a band member with long straight light-brown hair wearing a grey flannel shirt and blue jeans with hands folded in their lap; and a man with short curly dark hair and a mustache wearing a red sweatshirt with white text across the chest.

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Jack White opener Pat & the Pissers plays Tampa concert on Wednesday

It opens for Death Lens at New World.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A low-angle outdoor promotional photograph by Joshua Tarn showing chiptune rock band Anamanaguchi posing on a grassy lawn with a large windmill in the background. In the foreground, a band member with long dark hair and sunglasses crawls toward the camera with an outstretched hand. Behind him, three other band members stand and pose in casual wear—including a white jacket, dark t-shirt, sunglasses, and sneakers—under a clear blue sky.

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Modern day chiptune hero Anamanaguchi plays Tampa brewery concert on Tuesday

California math-rock favorite Covet opens.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A promotional group portrait of funk-rock band Ajeva sitting together on a court bench at an outdoor tennis court. The five band members are seated side-by-side in athletic tennis wear—including white collared shirts, dark shorts, white crew socks, white sneakers, and a white baseball cap on the far right. Behind them, a chain-link fence separates the court from lush tropical palm trees and greenery under bright, direct sunlight, with a tennis net visible in the right foreground frame.

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St. Pete jam scene favorite Ajeva sends fans on ‘Sidequests’ this weekend

The band does two sets, including the elusive rave set, on Saturday.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A close-up outdoor candid photograph of pianist Eunmi Ko. Smiling brightly toward the camera with red lipstick, Ko has short grey-streaked dark hair and wears tortoise-shell glasses, dangling drop earrings, and a white V-neck top with lace trim around the neckline. She is positioned on an outdoor covered walkway with large glass windows and metal architectural pillars in the background under natural daylight.

Music

Contemporary Art Music Project founder Eunmi Ko plays toy piano concert on Friday

Those who cannot attend can check out a livestream on YouTube.

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Ed Sheeran playing acoustic guitar on stage during a concert performance in Prague, Czech Republic.

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‘Free Palestine’: Openers, and backing band, drop out of Ed Sheeran’s Tampa show

Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and Beoga all dropped out today .

by Ray Roa September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Music

Interview: Before Clearwater concert, Warren Haynes talks Ziggy Marley, musical lineage, and the next generation

Ahead of an October show with Marley, Gov’t Mule’s bandleader reflects on the music that shaped him and what gets carried forward.

by J.C. Roddy September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

A close-up promotional portrait photograph of singer-songwriter Bruno Mars wearing a white cowboy hat. Tilting his head slightly toward his right, Mars looks directly forward with a subtle mustache, dark eyes, and short curly hair visible under the brim of a cream-colored perforated western hat. He is dressed in a vibrant red collared jacket open at the neck, set against a plain, neutral off-white studio background.

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 11-17

Including Bruno Mars, W.I.T.C.H., the re-open Haslam’s gig and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A promotional group portrait photograph by Holly Whitaker showing members of the Zamrock band W.I.T.C.H., c. 2025 posing outdoors against lush green tropical foliage and red brick walling. Standing in the back center, lead vocalist Emmanuel "Jagari" Chanda wears a vibrant patterned red top with a matching hooded jacket, dark sunglasses, and a red headpiece. To his left stands a band member in a red and black paisley shirt with tinted round sunglasses, and to his right, a band member in a black kimono-style jacket over a white top. Seated in front, two band members wear colorful patterned shirts—one in a grey short-sleeved button-up with red underneath, and the other in a brightly striped yellow, red, and green top—completing the five-member lineup under soft outdoor light.

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Legendary Zamrock band WITCH plays Bradenton concert on Wednesday

A 2025 album, ‘Sogolo,’ taps into desert rock, Sabbath, African folk, and more.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A promotional group portrait photograph of indie rock band Modest Mouse. Standing inside a wooden barn structure with stalls and rafters, five figures pose in white jump-suit outfits and costumes. In the center, frontman Isaac Brock holds hands with two people on either side who wear character masks—one with a blue face and patterned rain boots gesturing outward, and another with a masked face on the right. Behind them stand two figures draped under white sheet ghost costumes, alongside a band member in a white shirt, beige trousers, and a white brimmed hat under warm indoor lighting.

Music

Modest Mouse, now free from major labels, plays Clearwater on Wednesday

Guitarist Simon O’Connor was also recently dropped from. the lineup.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Music

Rescheduled concert to reopen St. Pete’s Haslam’s Books happens this weekend

Little Giver, Delaney Staack and the ‘Haslam’s Family Band’ are on the bill at The Nest.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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EDM producer Mersiv brings MorFlow festival to Clearwater this weekend

Bass music and the flow arts come together at The BayCare Sound.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A high-energy concert photograph of Taylor Swift performing at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on April 13, 2023. Swift stands on stage holding a microphone in her right hand, wearing a shimmering pastel-colored bodysuits encrusted with pink, blue, and silver sequined sparkles. Stranding with long blonde hair and red lipstick, she is backlit by vibrant pink and blue stage lighting featuring large silk-like fabric props in the background.

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The Florida Orchestra plays the music of Taylor Swift on Saturday

Composer Steve Hackman is no stranger to pop culture.

by Ray Roa September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A high-energy live concert photograph showing indie rock band Rohna posing on stage with a cheering crowd in the background at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on May 15, 2026. Captured from a low front-of-stage angle, band members kneel and crouch together while raising their arms, surrounded by stage equipment, pedalboards, and drum cymbals as an enthusiastic audience behind them holds up hand signs and cheers.

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Tampa’s extremely-popular Indie Night concert series is expanding to The Ritz with big Halloween party

Organizers are raising the bar by heading to a larger one.

by Ray Roa September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

An indoor, medium-shot photograph of performer Justin Peters on a small stage at The Commodore in Tampa. Peters is caught in an energetic, mid-movement stance, leaning slightly to their left with one leg kicked out and arms outstretched. They have short, dark, tousled hair and are wearing a light-colored, short-sleeved plaid button-down shirt tucked into dark blue jeans. They are smiling broadly at the audience. The stage is sparsely furnished with two wooden stools and a small wooden chair. The background is a dark, painted cinder-block wall, and the stage floor is covered with a patterned, worn area rug. The scene is illuminated by warm, focused stage lighting.

Arts & Entertainment

Co-founder of Tampa comedy theater is battling brain cancer, with help from friends throwing a benefit this weekend

Bartenders are donating tips, Taco Dale is cooking, and a shitload of great bands play at the Legion this Saturday.

by Ray Roa September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

A wide-angle live performance photograph showing pop-punk band Yellowcard performing on stage at Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on July 23, 2023. Captured from low in front of the stage, frontman Ryan Key leaps into the air with his legs spread wide atop a metal stage platform while playing a white electric guitar under bright yellow and orange spotlights. Behind him, bandmates perform on bass, guitar, and drums set against a backdrop illuminated with blue sky and cloud visuals.

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Yellowcard tops 97X ‘Legends’ lineup coming to Clearwater on Friday

by Ray Roa September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

Tampa Bay concerts

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

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

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

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

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 17-24

Jack White opener Pat & the Pissers plays Tampa concert on Wednesday

Modern day chiptune hero Anamanaguchi plays Tampa brewery concert on Tuesday

St. Pete jam scene favorite Ajeva sends fans on ‘Sidequests’ this weekend

Contemporary Art Music Project founder Eunmi Ko plays toy piano concert on Friday

‘Free Palestine’: Openers, and backing band, drop out of Ed Sheeran’s Tampa show

Interview: Before Clearwater concert, Warren Haynes talks Ziggy Marley, musical lineage, and the next generation

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 11-17

Legendary Zamrock band WITCH plays Bradenton concert on Wednesday

Modest Mouse, now free from major labels, plays Clearwater on Wednesday

Rescheduled concert to reopen St. Pete’s Haslam’s Books happens this weekend

EDM producer Mersiv brings MorFlow festival to Clearwater this weekend

The Florida Orchestra plays the music of Taylor Swift on Saturday

Tampa’s extremely-popular Indie Night concert series is expanding to The Ritz with big Halloween party

Co-founder of Tampa comedy theater is battling brain cancer, with help from friends throwing a benefit this weekend

Yellowcard tops 97X ‘Legends’ lineup coming to Clearwater on Friday

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