New wave pioneer Gary Numan brings apocalyptic new album to St. Pete next year
Gary Numan Credit: Mathieu Bredeau Open your car door, because synth-pop OG Gary Numan has announced a new…
Dirty Dozen Brass Band playing at Skipper’s Smokehouse next month
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Credit: Photo by Richard Corman Following last summer’s announcement that the Straz Center would…
13 of the best Halloween concerts happening in Tampa Bay
The Venus Credit: Jeremy Philip Halloween’s always extra special when it’s on a Friday, and even better for…
Opera Tampa’s ‘Love v. Death’ is the kind of tale that could only happen in Florida
Tom Sivak Credit: tomsivak.com If your idea of opera is a three-hour aria about gods and swans, “Love v.…
Gwar brings 40th anniversary tour to Ybor City next month
GWAR Credit: Carter Louthian Dust off your LARP gear and poncho, because Gwar (stylized in all-caps) is celebrating…
Ahead of St. Pete Halloween show, Andrew McMahon reveals the best gig he ever saw
Andrew McMahon plays BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida on Dec. 7, 2024. Credit: Photo by Caitlin Carter Millennials…
Charismatic rock oddball Andy Frasco brings introspective new LP to St. Pete this winter
Andy Frasco Credit: Stephanie Parsley / Courtesy His oddball charisma is disarming, his campfire choruses are irresistible, and…
Doechii told A&R to check out Tampa. Did they listen?
Doechii at Blake High School in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 8, 2024. Credit: Dave Decker / Creative Loafing…
Philly-punk outfit Sweet Pill plays last show of the year in Tampa next month
Punk outfit Sweet Pill Credit: Uv Lucas Open your diamond eyes, because Sweet Pill is about to wrap…
Audra McDonald headlines Florida Orchestra gala event in Tampa next year
Audra McDonald, who plays Morsani Hall inside Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida on Feb.…
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bringing Rush reunion tour to Tampa next year
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Credit: Richard Sibbald The surviving members of Rush announced another wave of dates…
Q&A: Before Tampa show, Ravyn Lenae talks going viral, performing live, and being herself
Ravyn Lenae Credit: Kennedi Carter Ravyn Lenae’s superpower is standing out—a capacity she rediscovered while crafting her 2024…