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Review: In Tampa, Weezer goes for the gold during stacked alt-rock gathering [w/photos]

Say yes.

by Josh Bradley and Ryan Metcalf October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Weezer and The Shins brought a blast of vintage indie-rock to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Oct. 15, 2026 for a show that was pure ‘Gold.’

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Review: In Tampa, Kyle Gordon lives a million fictional lives during satirical music history concert (w/ photos)

The New York satirist was at New World Tampa last Sunday.

by Josh Bradley October 12, 2026October 12, 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

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Photos: In Tampa, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire stage soulful co-headlining gig

Easy like a Wednesday night.

by Josh Bradley July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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Photos: Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson make country cool again in Tampa

Hillbilly blood.

by Caesar Carbajal and Josh Bradley June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Josh Groban stands against a light gray concrete wall, facing the camera with a relaxed, thoughtful expression. His dark wavy hair and neatly trimmed beard frame his face, and he wears a dark suede jacket over a black shirt. Soft, even lighting and the minimalist background create a warm, understated portrait.

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Q&A: Before Tampa show, Josh Groban talks new album and ‘Sweeney Todd’

Attend the tale.

by Josh Bradley June 12, 2026June 15, 2026

Studio portrait of singer Kali Uchis looking upward with a dramatic gaze. She is styled with vibrant blue eyeliner, a dark hair updo, and chunky silver jewelry, holding her hands under her chin against a neutral background.

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Colombian-American R&B star Kali Uchis brings fempower tour to Tampa this month

The show with Mariah The Scientist and Laila is ‘worth the wait.’

by Josh Bradley June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Kanye West speaking next to Jim Brown during a meeting with Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office.

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The guy who says he’s no longer a Nazi is performing in Tampa

Fans interested in this sort of stuff may be able to score free tickets if they sign up for his mailing list.

by Colin Wolf May 23, 2026May 26, 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

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

MARIS has bright, neon pink hair that is slightly windswept, and she is looking directly at the camera with a confident, deadpan expression. Her face is decorated with artistic, "Cosmic Pop" makeup: a large, stylized white star with a black outline is painted over her right eye and brow, and her cheeks and nose are dusted with iridescent glitter. She wears a white tank top with the word "AMERICAN" hand-painted in dripping red letters across the chest. Her right arm is raised behind her head, covered in a distressed, bright red fishnet sleeve that is torn and frayed. The overall aesthetic is a playful, DIY blend of 80s-inspired glam and modern indie-pop.

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Before sold-out Tampa concert, Maris reveals an album that changed her life

Because Jack Antonoff can do no wrong.

by Josh Bradley April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A live concert photograph of Sameer Gadhia, lead singer of Young The Giant, performing on stage. They have dark curly hair and a beard, wearing an orange and yellow vertical-striped short-sleeve button-down shirt. They are leaning into a vintage-style silver microphone, eyes closed in a moment of intense vocal performance against a dark, moody background.

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Young The Giant brings new album to Tampa this summer

The show at Yuengling Center is one of three Florida stops.

by Josh Bradley March 23, 2026May 29, 2026

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Photos: Andrea Bocelli showcases his timeless-as-ever voice in Tampa

Oh mi amor.

by Ryan Kern March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

A studio portrait of Americana musician James McMurtry sitting against a dark, textured backdrop. He is wearing a grey fedora with a black band, a bright red short-sleeved button-down shirt with gold embroidered vertical panels, and blue jeans. He has long, greyish hair and wears a large turquoise cuff bracelet on his right wrist. He is holding the neck of an Epiphone acoustic guitar resting between his legs, looking directly at the camera with a neutral, steady expression.

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Before Tampa show, James McMurtry recalls the best gig he ever saw

Johnny Copeland showed him screamin’ solos and smooth string changes.

by Josh Bradley January 27, 2026January 29, 2026

A wide shot of American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp performing live on a dimly lit stage with red backlighting. He is an older man with silver, swept-back hair, wearing a dark suit. He is playing a butterscotch blonde Fender Telecaster electric guitar and standing in front of a microphone. In the background, a large bass drum is visible, featuring his name "MELLENCAMP" and his hometown "Bloomington, Indiana" printed on the drumhead.

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John Mellencamp brings greatest hits tour to Tampa this summer

Maybe the thrill of living isn’t gone after all.

by Josh Bradley January 14, 2026January 21, 2026

A sun-drenched outdoor portrait of the jazz duo Acute Inflections. On the left, bassist Sadiki Pierre, a Black man wearing a tan flat cap, white button-down shirt, and dark suspenders, looks focused as he plays a polished wooden upright bass. On the right, vocalist Elasea Douglas, a Black woman in a white sleeveless dress and a white floral fascinator, smiles with her eyes closed, gesturing gracefully with one hand as if singing. They are positioned in a lush green park with a soft-focus background of trees and colorful flower beds, captured in warm, glowing natural light.

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New York City duo Acute Inflections bringing Harlem Renaissance celebration to Tampa this month

Move over, Postmodern Jukebox.

by Josh Bradley January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

A medium close-up portrait of musician Lil' Rev, a middle-aged man with a warm, friendly smile and blue eyes. He is wearing a black flat cap (newsboy style), a black blazer over a matching vest, and a dark shirt. A white instrument strap across his shoulder holds a ukulele, of which only the headstock and part of the fretboard are visible. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting with dappled sunlight.

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Venues across Tampa Bay host a series of ukulele concerts this spring

Why else would you come here for spring break?

by Josh Bradley January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Photos: Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights, more tear up The Ritz Ybor

by Josh Bradley December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

A high-contrast, dramatic photo of singer Josh Groban performing on stage. He is wearing a dark suit, a black shirt, and clear-rimmed glasses, holding a microphone close to his face with a focused expression. In the dimly lit background, several members of an orchestra are visible, including two cellists in the mid-ground. The lighting is moody, with purple and white highlights catching the performers against the dark stage.

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Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson co-headline tour in Tampa this summer

They’ll raise us up.

by Josh Bradley December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Jack Met of AJR performing live on stage, singing into a microphone, wearing a white t-shirt and his signature fuzzy hat under red and blue concert lighting.

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AJR plays a free concert in Tampa tomorrow

Ordinaryish people unite.

by Josh Bradley December 16, 2025December 17, 2025