Posted inMusic 500 artists and 180 concerts later, Rock the Park Tampa celebrates 15th anniversary on Thursday Three bands and a sound man have anchored musical culture in downtown Tampa since 2010. by Ray Roa September 4, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inMusic News Review: In Clearwater, Cynthia Erivo dazzles in stunning Florida Orchestra show Dancing through life. by Isaiah Stephens September 4, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inMusic Jazz wunderkind Samara Joy performs in Tampa next year Bronx jazz singer Samara Joy has confirmed a series of Florida shows, including a Valentine’s Day stop at the Straz Center in Tampa. by Josh Bradley September 3, 2025September 4, 2025
Posted inMusic Interview: Before St. Pete concert, Nick Heyward talks Haircut 100 reunion and more The band opens for Howard Jones at Mahaffey Theater this weekend. by Gabe Echazabal September 3, 2025September 4, 2025
Posted inMusic Review: In St. Petersburg, The Struts give Everybody Wants a joyful, flashy birthday party “Their conviction and determination to keep the torch burning for glam-infused, exuberant, spirited rock music is as admirable as it is infectious.” by Gabe Echazabal September 2, 2025September 5, 2025
Posted inMusic Before opening for Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday’s Shaun Cooper reveals the best gig he ever saw “I wanted to do exactly what they were doing up on that stage.” by Josh Bradley September 2, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inMusic Masked guitar whiz Buckethead plays Ybor City next week He’ll probably do some Ozzy tributes. by Josh Bradley September 2, 2025September 5, 2025
Posted inMusic Garbage bringing final tour to St. Petersburg this weekend Starcrawler opens the Jannus Live show. by Josh Bradley September 2, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inMusic Indie-pop trio Almost Monday opens for The Band Camino in St. Petersburg this fall “Can’t Slow Down” has been blowing up on alt-rock radio. by Josh Bradley August 29, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton bringing his new band to Largo next year Get a grip. by Josh Bradley August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic 19 of the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay between August 28-September 4 by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 28, 2025
Posted inMusic Miami no-wave band Donzii brings a trippy lineup to St. Pete on Sunday Keep your eyes peeled for flying saucers. by Josh Bradley August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Gruesome, a metal band dedicated to Florida legend Death, plays Tampa this weekend /Virulence and Ramtha open at Orpheum. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Johnny Cash songwriter Roger Alan Wade plays Ybor City this weekend He’s part of the entertainment lineup at ‘Tabernacle Of Oddities.’ by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Low Season, which is working on a new EP, plays Tampa brewery show this weekend Slap Of Reality headlines, with The Deluxe 12 on support. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Straz Center will help book bands at Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse The mullets are still indie, however, and have a great gig from Kenzie Wheeler this weekend. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa songwriters say their ‘Bitch Cabaret’ will fight off the darkness of the world outside The immersive concert happens Sept. 6 in Seminole Heights. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic A twerk-tastic $500 is on the line when Tampa rapper Big Britt returns to the stage this weekend She’s been on a maternity leave of sorts. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Seckond Chaynce, creator of unofficial Florida Gator anthem ‘Chomp,’ plays hometown show in Tampa He’s at Dallas Bull on Friday. by Ray Roa August 28, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Folk singer-songwriter Roc Helton releases his debut album on Friday in Safety Harbor A young folk singer with an old soul. by Josh Bradley August 28, 2025September 1, 2025