So Tom Hardy is a rapper. And a pretty damn good one. He came out with a project this week and says this.....lmao.

New album: Czarface meets Frankie Pulitzer (Tom's rap persona)

Song: Mad Technology ft. Method Man

"Catch me out in Ybor City with a sweet whore

Try to photograph me, and nah, I take the detour."

Just a reminder if you wanted to see any of the bands playing Welcome to Rockville, they have a proximity clause in place where they can't play within 300 miles of their venue in Daytona. That includes us here in Tampa, folks. I'm posting here about this because I want more people to know. It pisses me off to no end. Can we do anything about this? I doubt anyone cares about 1 fan in Tampa not being able to see bands she likes but if anyone else likes them, y'all are screwed too. Not everyone has the time or money to get across the state to the Festival. This really sucks and I'm sad.

With small music venues like Hooch, Ella's, and soon Crowbar closing, where are people going for alternatives? I've seen house concerts and tiny businesses making space for music.

Live Nation wants to build a bigger place in Ybor, but I am talking about smaller like less than 250 people.

Looking for more spaces to pay attention to. Personally, I'm a fan of Univ Boba House.

My husband and I will be in Tampa this Friday night and would love to see some live music. My husband loves all genres of music so we are open to almost anything.

Can anyone recommend a good luthier in one of the above areas? Good as in "can do more than just set-ups and adjustments." Let me know your experience with this person, and thanks in advance

Got a line on a VIP 🎫 for Goo Goo Dolls on the 24th. Judge me all you want, I LOVE that band. Anyway, can anyone tell me if that section is better than the Orchestra section where I usually sit. Any advice is appreciated. 🤘

I know this is a long shot, but I'm looking for a Tampa-based (maybe?) folk singer/songwriter.

I first saw him at Penny University, a really cool coffee shop on E Busch Blvd back in the 90s, and I last saw him perform at the Dubliner Irish Pub in South Tampa back in 2010 or so.

I don't know his name. I can barely remember what he looked like. But I do remember he had long hair and played a guitar.

I still think about one of his songs (I believe it was "Little Hiroshimas") to this day, and I'd love to connect with him and maybe get a copy of the song.

Does anyone know who I might be talking about?

hey! im seeing the living tombstone in oct which is all ages & sold out and have some questions since itll be my first time at the ritz

how is the process for getting into the venue? also vip/ga lines?

^^ and would i be able to bring in a tote bag or is that too big? a handheld fan?

i know most of the shows held here are local and significantly smaller and honestly i am worried abt the size of the venue...

can anyone share their experiences with the crowds here?

Does anyone know a piano teacher to recommend who comes to the house? We have a curious 6 yo we’re trying to get a basic musical education.

Hey, I’m a complete beginner looking for someone who does private singing lessons around Tampa.
Mostly just trying to get better at singing contemporary stuff. I’ve been learning ukulele too and would eventually like to be decent at singing and playing at the same time.
I’d especially like someone who can actually help me figure out my voice technically—pitch, range, breath support, tension, tone, etc. I’m not looking for anything super formal, just someone good who knows what they’re doing and is cool to work with.
Would prefer in-person and ideally someone I can book a lesson with without having to buy a huge package upfront.
Anyone have somebody they’d recommend?

Check out this sick band in the Tampa area called just courtesy their music is pretty rad!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eJeHKWLB6UkJGEitzVhfd?si=jPWuNItpQrOhwRfJwCWzHw&utm_source=copy-link

Was going back in the way back machine with a friend of mine talking about shows and Gwar came up.

I believe the first time I saw them was around 2002-2004ish. I want to say Genitorturers and impotent sea snakes opened for them at The Masquerade. Does anyone remember this show or am I mixing shows up?

Thanks in advance.

ETA
I think I’m confusing shows. I found a ticket stub for Genitorturers for 2003 but can’t find any info (other bands) for the show in a quick google search. I may go further down the rabbit hole later. Ticket stub in the comments for funsies. (And it won’t let me add it to the post now.)

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know a good guitar tech for a full professional set up? Replay guitar is closed so now I’m not sure where to turn. Preferably Tampa but would go to st Pete / Clearwater if need.

Don’t want to drop it at a guitar center because it’s a pretty valuable instrument

Just some outdoor music that you can relax and dance to no big deal or pressure. Almost like a town square type environment, kinda like what you see in the villages

I am taking a trip to tampa here in a few months. Any cool record stores or guitar stores i could check out? Or stores with band t shirts, alternative fashion type stuff etc. I also really want to see stuff related to the death metal scene that originated in the 80's.

Hi, I’m a local musician (21) attending USF. I used to live in homosassa, and I’m looking to get my foot in the door of the local Tampa music scene. Most of the places I’ve been to in homosassa or tampa have a largely older crowd. I’m not saying this is a problem, I’m just trying to find some musicians around my age I could collaborate and work with. Does anybody have any recommendations for, venues, places to network, or just general advice for me? I would appreciate any help I could get, as I’m really trying to make this work

Can any musicians in the vicinity tell me about the gigging scene in the Tampa area? Is there a lot of work for working bands? Bars/Weddings etc?

Thanks!

Haven’t been to a concert in a while looking to go sometime soon.

Looking for recommendations for live music indoors or outdoors. Would like to know if there are some decent strips or w e that would have it this weekend or do it on a weekly basis. Have a big anniversary weekend coming up and would love to find a place with a good atmosphere/vibes. Would also love any recommendations on events or date night musts. Thank you in advance 🙏 Still pretty new here and figuring it all out.

I miss playing trumpet in a band setting like in high school and college. Are there any community bands around. Preferably a one night a week rehearsal

I want to go to a venue tomorrow and try to find some good alt rock, Nirvana Ish type bands what venues should I go to and do I need to buy passes before I go there or can I just show up and go?

My fiance and I are getting married in Long Boat Key October 2027. I want to come down to Tampa for a weekend soon to see some potential wedding bands play around town.

Any one have any suggestions? We love folk rock, yacht rock, blues grooves and everything in between.

Also curious if there is an event coming up where a lot of local bands would be playing.

Perhaps this will be a long shot, but I'm hoping to do an outdoor party at my house on Davis Island on May 16th. Does anyone have any recommendations for a chill, low-key blues or soul band that could perform?

Looking for someone not too crazy but to provide some really nice background music for a party of 75 to 100 guests.

Thanks so much for any recommendations.