Music

Before St. Pete show, The 502s’ Ed Isola details how Mumford & Sons changed his life

The band is on tour in support of its fourth studio album ‘Easy Street.’

by Josh Bradley May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

"A dynamic, high-energy live concert photograph of singer Carla Harvey from the band Lords of Acid performing on stage. Harvey is captured mid-scream with their mouth wide open and long, dark teal-tinted hair flying wildly around their face. They are wearing a shiny, black latex-style bodysuit. In the softly blurred background, another band member with short blonde hair is visible playing a keyboard and raising a black microphone stand high into the air. In the foreground, the raised arms of enthusiastic audience members reach toward the stage, with one hand prominently making a 'rock on' or 'horns' gesture. The dark venue is intensely illuminated by vibrant green stage lighting. To the right, a venue pillar heavily covered in band stickers is visible."

Music

Freaky, fun, EBM favorite Lords of Acid returns to Tampa on Sunday

Bring your own nipple tape and latex.

by Ray Roa May 15, 2026May 18, 2026

A wide-angle, fisheye-lens portrait photograph of DJs Blenda and Shafiq posing together in a dimly lit nightclub setting. On the left, Blenda is wearing a tiger-stripe patterned cap, a white t-shirt, and a gold chain, leaning with one arm resting on a stack of vinyl records next to a DJ turntable. They are holding up two fingers in a peace sign. On the right, Shafiq has a shaved head, a graying goatee, and is wearing a brightly patterned red, blue, and white dashiki-style shirt with their arms casually crossed. Blenda has their left arm wrapped around Shafiq's shoulder. Behind them is an exposed brick wall heavily covered in layered hip-hop concert flyers and red graffiti, illuminated by red LED string lights strung along the ceiling.

Music

DJs Blenda and Shafiq take Ybor City to ‘Church’ on Sunday

OGs of the scene return to Crowbar for one more session.

by Ray Roa May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

A brightly illuminated, aerial twilight photograph of the Hindu Temple of Florida in Tampa. The ornate temple features a massive, multi-tiered front tower, known as a gopuram, which is intricately detailed with traditional carvings. The building is lit with warm architectural lighting that makes it glow against the darkening landscape. A grand, wide staircase leads up to the main entrance. At the ground level, white paved walkways geometric patterns across a manicured green lawn. In the background, the horizon is ablaze with a vibrant orange and yellow sunset that fades into a dark blue evening sky.

Music

Tampa Hindu Temple hosts tabla and harmonium concerts this weekend

Vocal Mela: Festival of Indian Classical Singing also includes Brajeswar Mukherjee and Anirban Chakrabarty.

by Ray Roa May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

A brightly lit live concert photograph of the band Have Gun, Will Travel performing on a small stage at Shuffle in Tampa. In the center foreground, a band member wearing a yellow t-shirt, dark jeans, and a baseball cap is playing a white bass guitar. To the right, another member with shoulder-length hair, wearing a light blue short-sleeve shirt, is singing enthusiastically into a microphone and holding up a tambourine with one hand while standing behind a green keyboard. Two other band members playing instruments are visible in the background to the left. The stage features an exposed slatted wooden ceiling and a dark blue back wall, strongly illuminated by a bright blue stage light on the left. Several guitar effect pedals and cables are scattered on the floor in the foreground.

Music

Tampa’s Have Gun, Will Travel is angrier than ever on new EP

The Americana king leans into the rock ahead of its

by Ray Roa May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

A low-light, nighttime group photograph of the six members of the band Holy Dose standing together outdoors. The band is arranged in a casual, staggered line facing the camera against a very dark background illuminated only by softly blurred string lights overhead. The members are dressed in casual streetwear, with most wearing baseball caps and dark graphic t-shirts. In the center foreground, one member with a shaved head is wearing an open plaid flannel shirt layered over a light-colored t-shirt with a globe graphic and the text 'THE WORLD IS YOURS'. The overall lighting is dim and heavily shadowed, creating a raw and gritty atmosphere.

Music

Tampa rock band Holy Dose will play haunting EP in full on Friday

‘Sharp Decline’ is a gut punch for anyone totally defeated by where late stage capitalism has left Americans.

by Ray Roa May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Music

A beat concert and ‘Street Fighter VI’ tournament happens in Ybor City this Friday

Ft. Myers’ Hell’z Own, André DeSaint, and Kalib play sets.

by Ray Roa May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

"A high-energy, fisheye-lens live concert photograph taken from the stage, looking out into a packed, enthusiastic crowd at Crowbar. In the center foreground, a musician is dynamically playing a white electric guitar or bass. The dense audience is pressed right up against the stage, with dozens of attendees cheering, smiling, and raising their hands in the air. In the bottom left foreground, an attendee wearing a backward white baseball cap looks up toward the performer. The dark, intimate venue is illuminated by bright overhead stage lights, capturing the intense, lively atmosphere of a punk or indie rock show.

Music

Tampa Indie Night founders say the sense of community they’ve built goes beyond the venue

The popular concert series stages its final Crowbar concerts on Friday-Saturday.

by Ray Roa May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

A close-up studio portrait of singer-songwriter Jason Mraz posing against a solid, light beige background. They are wearing a tan fedora with a dark band and a blue denim button-down shirt that is slightly unbuttoned at the collar. Mraz is looking directly at the camera with a subtle, relaxed smile. The bright, even lighting highlights their casual wardrobe and creates a calm, approachable atmosphere.

Music

Interview: Jason Mraz talks okra, equality and more ahead of Clearwater concert

Gregory Page opens for the two-time Grammy-winner at Ruth Eckerd Hall this weekend.

by Ray Roa May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Music

Jimmy Eat World brings ‘Bleed American’ 25th anniversary tour to Tampa this fall

Hot Mulligan opens the show along with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

by Ray Roa May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Four people pose for a group portrait in front of a white draped backdrop. One person stands in the center back wearing a green bandeau top and a matching wrap, while three others are seated in front of them: one on the left in a tan textured suit, one in the center foreground on a red plastic crate wearing a white tank top and green trousers, and one on the right in a brown button-down set. They are positioned on a brown rug, and a potted palm tree is visible on the far left.

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-14

Including Chuwi, Tunnel Vision, Sulynn Hago and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Music

Chris Kirkpatrick from Nsync plays Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this weekend

LFO, O-Town and Ryan Cabrera are on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A wide-angle establishing photograph of a large crowd attending an outdoor concert at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. In the foreground, dozens of attendees are relaxed in colorful folding lawn chairs, predominantly blue, spread across a massive grassy field. The crowd faces a large, distant stage structure set up for the performance. The scene is illuminated by late afternoon sunlight, which casts long, prominent shadows from the chairs across the grass. In the background, trees and the tops of Tampa's downtown skyline are visible against a clear, cloudless sky.

Music

The Florida Orchestra’s free Mother’s Day concert is back in Tampa

Bring canned foods, dry good, breakfast items and other donations for the Feeding Tampa Bay collection.

by Ray Roa May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A horizontal promotional photograph of the rock band Bush standing together in front of a dark building exterior featuring a black metal roll-up door. From left to right: lead guitarist Chris Traynor wearing a black hoodie and a backward baseball cap; frontman Gavin Rossdale wearing a bold red and black flannel shirt; bassist Corey Britz, who has long dark hair, wearing a black button-up shirt; and drummer Nik Hughes, with short bleached-blonde hair, wearing a grey and green plaid short-sleeve button-down shirt. The four band members are looking directly at the camera with serious, relaxed expressions. The lighting is slightly underexposed, giving the portrait a gritty, urban atmosphere.

News & Views

‘Razorblade Suitcase’ is 30 years old, and Bush will play a lot of it at Clearwater concert

Gavin Rossdale & co. play the BayCare Sound on Wednesday.

by Ray Roa May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A moody studio portrait of musician Sulynn Hago sitting casually on the floor against a seamless grey backdrop. They are holding a dark electric guitar across their lap. They have dark, textured hair and are wearing yellow-tinted glasses, a black suit jacket over a dark shirt, black trousers, and white sneakers. With their legs splayed out comfortably, they rest one hand near their chin, looking thoughtfully off-camera to the left. The lighting is soft and dramatic, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

Music, Show Previews, Tampa Bay Journalism Project

Sulynn Hago, one of Tampa’s best guitar players, comes home for Thursday concert

Her band includes TGH’s Chief of Emergency Medicine at Tampa General Hospital, Jason Wilson.

by Ray Roa May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A dark, high-contrast live concert photograph of punk singer-songwriter Laura Jane Grace performing on stage. Captured from the waist up, they stand in front of a microphone stand with their wet hair completely obscuring their face. They are wearing a black harness-style top over a white shirt with a blue graphic, and their heavily tattooed arms are illuminated by cool blue stage lighting. Directly behind their head, a brilliant red-orange stage light shines directly into the camera lens, creating a striking halo and starburst effect against the pitch-black background.

Music

Photos: Laura Jane Grace plays Ybor City’s Zodiac nightclub

Black Guy Fawkes and Lung opened the show.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

A direct-flash, nighttime photograph of four smiling concertgoers posing together during Static Fest at The Moontower. From left to right: an individual with a mustache wearing a black graphic t-shirt that reads 'PUNK SAVES'; a person with dark hair and red bangs wearing a black top; an individual with glasses wearing a reddish-brown t-shirt that reads 'LET'S SETTLE THIS LIKE ADULTS'; and a person wearing a black-and-white zebra-striped short-sleeve button-down shirt. Behind the group, the venue's industrial background is visible, featuring a corrugated metal roll-up door on the left and a brick wall on the right.

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw when Static Fest sold out The Moon Tower at Dunedin Brewery

Wes Hoffman & Friends were joined by a host of homegrown punk bands.

by Ray Roa and Ryan Metcalf May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A vibrant promotional portrait of the artist Young & Sick seated in a dark blue chair against a digital backdrop of outer space filled with stars and purple nebulae. They have short brown hair and light stubble, and are looking thoughtfully off-camera to the right. They are wearing a brightly colored, heavy knit cardigan featuring bold stripes of blue, yellow, red, and purple with thick fringes, layered over a white t-shirt with black line-art graphics. Their outfit is completed with black pants patterned with abstract white shapes. The bright, even lighting highlights the rich textures and eclectic mix of patterns against the moody cosmic background.

Music

Young & Sick among bands coming to Ybor City for last-ever ‘Hot Dog Party’

Legendary Tampa concert venue Crowbar will close before August.

by Ray Roa May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A live concert photograph of Brittany Howard, lead vocalist and guitarist for Alabama Shakes, performing on stage. Howard is captured from the chest up, singing passionately into a black microphone while playing a teal electric guitar with a yellow headstock. They have short dark hair, are wearing clear round glasses, and are dressed in a distinctive, voluminous light blue jacket covered in thick fringe. The stage behind them is illuminated by moody purple and green lighting, highlighting soft, cloud-like scenic props.

Music

Review: At Clearwater show, Alabama Shakes remind fans the band is always evolving

The April 30 performance blended early hits, deep emotion, and new songs into a set driven by memory and momentum.

by J.C. Roddy and Sandra Dohnert May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A low-lit, wide-angle photograph of three individuals smiling and posing together on an outdoor patio during a Dyke Night event. The scene is heavily tinted by moody red ambient lighting and overhead string lights. In the foreground, a person with bright orange hair wearing a dark red top sits next to an individual with long dark hair wearing a sheer, patterned black top. Behind them, a third person playfully poses while holding up an open, black-and-white patterned folding fan. In the background, other attendees mingle near a textured red stucco wall covered in framed posters, capturing the lively, alternative nightlife atmosphere of Crowbar in Ybor City.

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Dyke Night St. Pete’s goth party sells out at Crowbar

Yes, there were clams.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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Before St. Pete show, The 502s’ Ed Isola details how Mumford & Sons changed his life

Freaky, fun, EBM favorite Lords of Acid returns to Tampa on Sunday

DJs Blenda and Shafiq take Ybor City to ‘Church’ on Sunday

Tampa Hindu Temple hosts tabla and harmonium concerts this weekend

Tampa’s Have Gun, Will Travel is angrier than ever on new EP

Tampa rock band Holy Dose will play haunting EP in full on Friday

A beat concert and ‘Street Fighter VI’ tournament happens in Ybor City this Friday

Tampa Indie Night founders say the sense of community they’ve built goes beyond the venue

Interview: Jason Mraz talks okra, equality and more ahead of Clearwater concert

Jimmy Eat World brings ‘Bleed American’ 25th anniversary tour to Tampa this fall

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-14

Chris Kirkpatrick from Nsync plays Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this weekend

The Florida Orchestra’s free Mother’s Day concert is back in Tampa

‘Razorblade Suitcase’ is 30 years old, and Bush will play a lot of it at Clearwater concert

Sulynn Hago, one of Tampa’s best guitar players, comes home for Thursday concert

Photos: Laura Jane Grace plays Ybor City’s Zodiac nightclub

Photos: Everyone we saw when Static Fest sold out The Moon Tower at Dunedin Brewery

Young & Sick among bands coming to Ybor City for last-ever ‘Hot Dog Party’

Review: At Clearwater show, Alabama Shakes remind fans the band is always evolving

Photos: Dyke Night St. Pete’s goth party sells out at Crowbar

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