Openings Ten Rooms Two learned restaurateurs are reviving one of the most storied buildings in historic Ybor City—and its highly-anticipated grand opening is right around the corner. El Centro...
The University of Florida threatened pro-Palestinian student demonstrators with suspension and banishment from campus for three years if they violate a host of rules of behavior over protests th...
The Bucs could’ve taken a corner in last night's NFL Draft. They could’ve taken a receiver. They could’ve taken a pass rusher.
https://www.cltampa.com/arts/the-bucs-draft-center-graham-barton-in-the-first-round-17698923
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren on Wednesday, but declined to comment on whether he would suspend Warren again if the two-ti...
Gov. Ron DeSantis contends Hillsborough County is a “safer” place after he suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren. But he wouldn’t directly say if he would again suspend Warren if local vo...
Tampa Bay's live music weekend has arrived once again, and it's especially long and strong to close out the month. This listing was compiled by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay staffers and contribut...
https://www.cltampa.com/music/tampa-bays-best-live-music-happening-april-25-may-2-17681235
Expat Tampa rapper Robb Gats went from the Sunshine State to California and recently landed a golden opportunity with Equity Distribution, a Roc Nation platform that’s also home to Kool G Rap...
The music festival scene’s favorite party guy and podcaster, Andy Frasco, brings his revered live set back to Tampa with a new record, L’Optimist, in tow. The 36-year-old has said that he’...
Bodega’s brand-new album Our Brand Could Be Yr Life is a rebirth of sorts. The 15-tracker is a revamp of The New York City-based punk-rock quintet’s 2015 album of the same name (back when Be...
We think it’s about time for indie-pop band Alvvays to start enjoying the same status fellow Canadian musicians Drake and Justin Bieber, especially after its critically-acclaimed 2022 album B...
https://www.cltampa.com/music/its-finally-time-to-see-alvvays-play-the-ritz-in-ybor-city-17690935
The Tampa Arts Alliance is raising money for a new Ybor City headquarters called Artspace, an affordable living and studio space that could help over 60 Tampa Bay-based artists stay in town. Whi...
You’re not going to hear Jakob Dylan talk about dad at all this weekend (he’s his own musician for shit’s sake), but in between tracks from The Wallflowers' latest album, 2021’s Exit Wo...
Sure, there a good chunk of local flea market culture that’s devolved into vendors selling—and surely coughing all over—Trump merchandise and Temu-bought “I’m not gay, but $20 is $20�...
https://www.cltampa.com/music/bradentons-punk-rock-flea-market-returns-to-oscura-on-sunday-17690622
It’s been a whirlwind of a year for Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness. During production of the band’s long-awaited, upcoming eighth studio album (no information has been revealed yet) h...
Longtime Tampa band Acme Jazz Garage went on a short pause after drummer Pat Close passed away last year. “Still hard to believe that Pat the Cat is no longer here on planet earth – we all h...
If you plan to head down to Bradenton two days in a row this weekend, you’ll bear witness to one hell of a rock subgenre switch. After a heavy Friday night with local hardcore outfit Defraude...
After leaving Grupo Arriesgado, Panter Bélico is riding into arenas across the U.S. on his first-ever solo tour. The 21-year-old is a superstar of the modern Mexican roots music scene and has b...
In January, Mila Killa threw down at Crowbar as part of a show that found local DJs spinning Ampiano and more ahead of the Bay area debut of the Pangea collective. On Saturday, April 27, she’s...
On her latest album To Be Eaten Alive, Mariah The Scientist wrote every song and was graced with the company of 21 Savage and boyfriend Young Thug. The Atlanta-based R&B singer’s smooth, yout...
Last month, a “Gaza! Rising” benefit show raised $2,000 for The Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. “It was an awesome turnout given the short time frame and everyone from the bartenders...
Pompano Beach heads to Tampa this week when “Fallin” rapper Loe Shimmy headlines Ybor City’s full-time club and part-time music venue Skye to celebrate his latest album. The up-and-coming...
https://www.cltampa.com/music/pompano-beach-rapper-loe-shimmy-plays-ybor-city-on-friday-17690194
Remember the stories about how when you were in the womb, your parents tried to boost your cultural appreciation by playing you soothing classical music, or an audiobook of “The Hobbit” thr...
There’s some divine guitar work on Jimmie’s Chicken Shack’s latest, Bandcamp-exclusive, studio album 2econds—its first in 14 years. Still the Maryland-based rock outfit is also pushing ...
As we suspected, Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson heard the ticking of the clock, and have once again put aside their differences for a new run of shows. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers even hit �...
https://www.cltampa.com/music/ann-and-nancy-wilson-bring-heart-to-tampa-this-weekend-17689885
There’s a lot of growing up that happens in a nightclub, not just as partygoers navigate a night, but as their tastes evolve. Anyone who’s caught a set from DJ Three knows about the latter.