The Far Forest Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

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Music

Miami jazz band Abstract Citizen plays intimate Tampa concert on Friday

Tampa’s dean of jazz guitar, LaRue Nickelson, opens at Far Forest.

by Ray Roa November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Miami jazz band Abstract Citizen plays intimate Tampa concert on Nov. 21, 2025.

Music

Aaron Irwin Trio, which includes includes guitarist Mike Baggetta, brings adventurous jazz to Tampa

Arenas Lasky & Nash open the hyper-intimate gig.

by Ray Roa August 14, 2025August 20, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tiger Dust oddities shop in lineup for Tampa’s ‘Christmas In July’ block party

The Far Forest, Disco Dolls Studio, and more are all throwing down.

by Ray Roa July 17, 2025August 5, 2025

Music

Opera Tampa’s Sara Elisa, Katara, play a show for music education charity this weekend

Powerhouse-vocalist Ashley Smith and her band The Random Occurrence (ASTRO) are on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa April 9, 2025April 20, 2025

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Orlando songwriter Derek Engstrom brings Leisure Chief for intimate Tampa concert

He’s at Far Forest on Sunday.

by Ray Roa February 20, 2025July 2, 2025

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The Fuss tops stacked Tampa concert inside the hyper-intimate Far Forest

April Showers, Liam Bauman and friends round it out.

by Ray Roa December 19, 2024July 2, 2025

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including Twyn, Wale and more

Cee Lo, King Diamond and Kip Moore are all on the way, too.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley September 10, 2024January 11, 2025

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April Showers plays intimate living-room-style show in Seminole Heights

Liam Bauman is also on the bill at Far Forest tonight.

by Ray Roa July 18, 2024July 24, 2025

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Seminole Heights’ Far Forest hosts intimate concert with California duo Animal Prince

Tampa singer-songwriter Ari Chi (with her iconic uke) opens this Sunday night show.

by Ray Roa May 23, 2024August 27, 2024

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Far Forest brings two Florida jazz bands for intimate Tampa concert

Abstract Citizen and La Lucha are in town Wednesday.

by Ray Roa April 4, 2024April 17, 2025

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Seminole Heights’ Far Forest hosts intimate Valentine’s night concert, complete with mocktails and sweet treats

Anemoia and Dionysus play tunes, while Nick Ewing handles the drinks.

by Ray Roa February 8, 2024January 31, 2025

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LaRue Nickelson, the dean of Tampa Bay jazz guitarists, plays intimate Seminole Heights concert on Sunday

Chad Stivers opens at Far Forest.

by Ray Roa November 8, 2023July 5, 2025

Music

Mai Sweet Basil and Biishop the Artist top bill for free Tampa block party and concert this month

It’s at the Far Forest in Seminole Heights.

by Josh Bradley September 19, 2023July 27, 2025

Music

Oka K’s pre-release ‘Full New Luna’ tour includes intimate Seminole Heights concert

The jazz and pop songwriter is at Far Forest this weekend.

by Ray Roa September 13, 2023June 13, 2025

Music

Seminole Heights venue Far Forest stages another intimate concert experience on Sunday

This time it’s with Kristopher James and Songbird Shella.

by Josh Bradley August 23, 2023January 19, 2025

Music

Seminole Heights’ Far Forest is the latest in a long list of must-experience tiny Tampa Bay music venues

Small spots let us mingle with musicians and make friends in between bands in an unpretentious way.

by Ray Roa July 21, 2023July 25, 2025

Music

Tampa bass savant Rugawd debuts ‘Sea of Niche’ project with free Tampa concert

The quintet is at Far Forest on Sunday.

by Ray Roa June 15, 2023June 25, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Seminole Heights’ Far Forest opens ‘Old Home Place’ immersive art installation tonight

The work from Kimberly Vorperian will be up through July 30.

by Chloe Greenberg June 30, 2022August 5, 2025