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Tropical Heatwave, Ybor City’s beloved exotic evening of eclectic entertainment, stages a comeback

WMNF brings close to 20 bands take over the Cuban Club this weekend.

By Ray Roa

May 1, 2024

Folklore says that in 1975, the University of South Florida’s student-run programming on WUSF was taken off the air by a school president who wanted a fine arts radio station instead of the rock and R&B that was on the airwaves. In response, one student vowed to start their own public radio station...

(L-R) WMNF events team Lee ‘Flee’ Courtney, Michael Bagley, Linda Reisinger, and Samantha Hval in Tampa, Florida on April 29, 2024.

Tampa Bay's best live music happening May 2-9

Including Tropical Heatwave, Riverfest, Kurt Vile and more.

By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley
May 2, 2024
Diana Ross, the last of The Supremes, plays Clearwater this month

By Josh Bradley
May 2, 2024
Grungy rock outfit Narrow Head plays Ybor City on Wednesday

Wishy and Dazy open.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
UK wunderkind Jacob Collier plays St. Pete on Monday

The audience choir guy is here.

By Josh Bradley
May 2, 2024
The Offspring is playing Tampa's Hard Rock Event Center this weekend

With former Marilyn Manson drummer Brandon Pertzborn on rhythm.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
DJ Jask is launching 'Sade Sundays' at Tampa's Alter Ego

'...originals and covers to remixes, samples, and songs' will all be part of the set.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Experimental jazz bassist Rugawd plays 'Little Treats' album release party this weekend

But you gotta know someone to get the address.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Tampa Bay DIY booker Whamo is taking a break but hosting one last show at 'some dude’s backyard'

Soft Bite and You First, plus DJ Goth Prep Boy are also on the bill.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Songwriter Kevin So plays intimate bungalow show in St. Pete

He's at Craftsman House on Saturday.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Tampa rapper Li Kenobi releases debut album with free concert at Shuffle

On 'Star Wars' day, naturally.

By Josh Bradley
May 2, 2024
Dagger opens 'Wounds' at no-cover St. Petersburg concert

The show is at The Bends this weekend.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Country duo Brooks & Dunn is in reboot mode and headed to Tampa this weekend

So much for that 'final rodeo.'

By Josh Bradley
May 2, 2024
Waxahatchee plays St. Pete on Friday, but get to the show early to see Good Morning

The Australian indie-rock band just released a new double album.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Spanish Love Songs, purveyor of emo singalongs, plays Tampa this weekend

Oso Oso, Sydney Sprague, and Worry Club open at Orpheum.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Noan Partly is releasing a debut album this year, but plays a free Friday concert in Seminole Heights first

Partly doesn’t like to put her music in a box.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Psych-rock band Levitation Room brings 'Strange Weather' to Tampa on Friday

St. Petersburg instrumental trio Soft Cuff (FFO: Daptone Records) and bedroom bop maker Peli Gene open.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
After a year of showing up on the silver screen, Indigo Girls heads to Clearwater

By Josh Bradley
May 2, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays tap locals for free City Connect jersey concert

It happens today at the St. Pete Pier.

By Ray Roa
May 2, 2024
Piano man Ben Folds brings ‘Paper Airplane Request Tour’ to Tampa this fall

You still remember how to fold one, right?

By Ray Roa
May 1, 2024
Q&A: Before St. Petersburg show, Kurt Vile talks loss, ‘Moon Beach,’ and more

And yes, he's still got a huge backlog and frontlog of songs.

By Ray Roa
May 1, 2024

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Photos: Everyone we saw rocking with Social Distortion and Bad Religion at Clearwater’s BayCare sound

Mike Ness was in town last Sunday playing Social Distortion’s Mommy’s Little Monster in full at the BayCare Sound in Clearwater. Also…

By Ray Roa

May 2, 2024

Social Distortion plays The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida on April 28, 2024.

Interview: Arrested Development's Speech talks parenting ahead of free Tampa Riverfest concert

I cried the first time I heard Arrested Development’s banger “Never Had Your Back” while on a road trip with my daughter…

By Kelly Benjamin

May 1, 2024

Speech of Arrested Development, which plays Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, Florida on May 4, 2024.

Review: In St. Pete, Mariah the Scientist shows off unfiltered sincerity, vulnerability, and raw talent [PHOTOS]

Last Saturday night, a throng of enthusiastic fans sold-out Jannus Live in St. Petersburg for one of the last stops on Mariah…

By Isaiah Stephens

Apr 29, 2024

Mariah the Scientist plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 27, 2024.

Photos: Everyone we saw partying with Kamenar before the Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning is down 0-3 in its first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup against the Florida Panthers, but at least…

By Ray Roa

Apr 26, 2024

Kamenar play outside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 25, 2024.

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