A striking, high-contrast silhouette of two people standing behind a large console or setup on a dark stage. A vibrant, vertical beam of bright green laser light runs down the center of the image, illuminating the air and creating a distinct, textured backdrop behind the figures. The green light also catches the edges of the console and equipment on either side, highlighting the concert setting.

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Photos: Justice, Kaytranada thrill EDM fans at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena

Neverender.

by Josh Bradley November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

A publicity photo of Mötley Crüe in black and white. From left to right: Tommy Lee is smoking a cigarette; John 5, with light hair and a choker, stands next to him; Vince Neil is centered in a black leather jacket and sunglasses; and Nikki Sixx is on the far right, making a rock-on hand gesture.

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Mötley Crüe brings ‘Carnival of Sins’ revival tour to Tampa this summer

Knock ‘em dead, kids.

by Josh Bradley November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine seated in a window frame of a rustic, peeling room, surrounded by large, white, clam-shell-like sculptures on the floor. She is looking directly at the camera.

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Florence + The Machine return to Tampa this spring

Everybody scream.

by Josh Bradley November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

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Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing at Skipper’s Smokehouse next month

It’s all over now…not.

by Josh Bradley October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Black and white portrait of Geddy Lee (left), with long hair and glasses, and Alex Lifeson (right), with short light hair, of the band Rush. Both men are smiling and wearing dark jackets, with Lifeson's arm around Lee's shoulder.

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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bringing Rush reunion tour to Tampa next year

New world, man.

by Josh Bradley October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Audra McDonald headlines Florida Orchestra gala event in Tampa next year

Move over, Patti LuPone.

by Josh Bradley October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Full-length shot of singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr mid-stride, leaping across a field of tall, dry grass. She wears a pleated, salmon or peach-colored long-sleeve dress and dark boots, with a scarf-like headband. Her long blonde hair streams out behind her.

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Hypnotic-pop singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr brings new album to Ybor City next month

You got me.

by Josh Bradley October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

The uploaded image is a portrait of Landon Conrath with short, messy brown hair, looking upwards and slightly to the left with a contemplative or exasperated expression. Landon is wearing a cream or off-white textured crew-neck shirt and is positioned against a solid, bright red background. He is resting his right hand against the side of his face, with his fingers near his eye and cheek. The lighting is soft and highlights his features, including a small hoop earring in his visible ear. The overall aesthetic is stylized, with a strong contrast between Landon and the background.

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Fresh off of new EP, singer-songwriter Landon Conrath brings tour to Ybor City this spring

The ‘Space Invader’ lands at Crowbar a few months before the venue set to close.

by Josh Bradley October 14, 2025October 16, 2025

Austin Eisner is playing an electric guitar on a dimly lit stage. He's wearing a black, sleeveless t-shirt with a colorful graphic design featuring roses. He is in the foreground, focused on his playing, with his eyes closed. In the background, slightly out of focus, another band member wearing a baseball cap and a light-colored shirt is playing a white bass guitar. The stage is dark, illuminated by warm yellow and white spotlights. The back wall is covered in posters or artwork.

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Nashville-based indie rock trio Austin and the Powers announce Tampa show

Oh, groovy, baby.

by Josh Bradley October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

A low-angle photo of the four members of the band Defeated Sanity standing in a dimly lit, high-vaulted stone church interior. They are dressed in black shirts and pants, with long hair, looking directly at the camera.

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German metal band Defeated Sanity brings new album to Tampa Orpheum

They’re back after almost a decade.

by Josh Bradley October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

A group of five men, the members of the band Obituary, stand against a dark brick wall. All five have long hair and beards, and they are dressed casually in dark t-shirts and jeans or shorts with a camouflage pattern. The lighting is dramatic, casting strong shadows and highlighting their faces and long hair. They are positioned closely together, looking directly at the camera with serious expressions. The image has a high-contrast, slightly gritty aesthetic typical of band publicity photos.

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Tampa-bred death metal giant Obituary plays two homecoming shows next month

Slowly we rot…not.

by Josh Bradley October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

An extreme low-angle, wide-shot photograph of five men, members of the band High Press, huddled together in a circle and looking down into the camera. The background is dark, likely taken at night. The man in the foreground on the left wears a dark blue t-shirt with orange and white text that reads "Hayley Williams is turning your children gay." The man to his right wears a white and dark blue baseball jersey. Two men at the top left and top center wear black t-shirts and glasses, and the fifth man, on the upper right, wears a black t-shirt with a tattoo sleeve visible on his left arm.

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Local emo-punk band High Press debut EP in Tampa next month

Other local bands dig it.

by Josh Bradley October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Close-up portrait of Doja Cat with very short, platinum blonde hair, looking to the side with her mouth slightly open. She's wearing a light beige, crocheted halter top, a thick gold chain, and cross earrings. She is lying on or against a textured background of white or cream-colored fleece or sheepskin.

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Doja Cat bringing new ‘Tour Ma Vie’ to Tampa next year

Attention.

by Josh Bradley October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Rapper J.IN.X performs outdoors with a microphone in hand, pointing toward the crowd, while a saxophone player accompanies him in the background.

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Emo Night Tampa haunts Crowbar this Halloween

Emo Night Tampa’s annual Halloween concert will pay tribute to Bright Eyes, Kid Cudi, Green Day and more.

by Sophia Lowrie October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

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Maren Morris plays free Tampa concert next month

Holy smoke.

by Josh Bradley September 29, 2025September 30, 2025

Machine Gun Kelly performs on stage wearing a white bucket hat, sunglasses, and a cropped white t-shirt, showing his torso tattoos. He is holding a pink guitar with a black star design.

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Machine Gun Kelly bringing ‘Lost Americana’ tour to Tampa this winter

Remember when he got arrested in St. Pete?

by Josh Bradley September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

A head-on, medium shot of country singer Jon Langston. He is standing against a tan or beige wall. He wears a black T-shirt under an open, long-sleeved, maroon and black plaid shirt. He has tattoos on both forearms. He is wearing a black and white baseball cap with a deer on the front. He is also wearing a silver chain necklace. He has a reddish-brown beard and is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

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Jon Langston plays St. Pete Country Fest kickoff party this fall

Bring a “real one.”

by Josh Bradley September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

An eye-level shot of the three members of the band Magic City Hippies standing in a room. The man on the left wears a light gray T-shirt with a white jacket. The man in the middle has on a floral collared shirt with a light blue denim jacket, and the man on the right wears a gray T-shirt with a black jacket. A wooden cabinet and a mirror are both behind them, the latter reflecting the room.

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Miami’s Magic City Hippies headline free Beats on the Street festival in Tampa next month

With plenty of local support, too.

by Josh Bradley September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

A confident woman standing against a brown textured background, wearing a flowing multicolored dress with teal, cream, and maroon tones, accessorized with hoop earrings and bracelets, gazing directly at the camera.

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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

Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday plays an electric bass guitar on stage, silhouetted in blue lighting with fog and beams of light in the background.

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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

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

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Photos: Justice, Kaytranada thrill EDM fans at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena

Mötley Crüe brings ‘Carnival of Sins’ revival tour to Tampa this summer

Florence + The Machine return to Tampa this spring

Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing at Skipper’s Smokehouse next month

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bringing Rush reunion tour to Tampa next year

Audra McDonald headlines Florida Orchestra gala event in Tampa next year

Hypnotic-pop singer-songwriter Cornelia Murr brings new album to Ybor City next month

Fresh off of new EP, singer-songwriter Landon Conrath brings tour to Ybor City this spring

Nashville-based indie rock trio Austin and the Powers announce Tampa show

German metal band Defeated Sanity brings new album to Tampa Orpheum

Tampa-bred death metal giant Obituary plays two homecoming shows next month

Local emo-punk band High Press debut EP in Tampa next month

Doja Cat bringing new ‘Tour Ma Vie’ to Tampa next year

Emo Night Tampa haunts Crowbar this Halloween

Maren Morris plays free Tampa concert next month

Machine Gun Kelly bringing ‘Lost Americana’ tour to Tampa this winter

Jon Langston plays St. Pete Country Fest kickoff party this fall

Miami’s Magic City Hippies headline free Beats on the Street festival in Tampa next month

Jazz wunderkind Samara Joy performs in Tampa next year

Before opening for Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday’s Shaun Cooper reveals the best gig he ever saw

Celebrate the best!