Crowbar

Crowbar Crowbar is a live music & special events venue in Ybor City - Tampa. The venue is home to weekly and monthly events including Church Sessions.
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Crowbar is a live music and special events venue located in the Historic Ybor City District of Tampa. Hosting a range of music and performances from national touring artists to the freshest local talent, we believe music is life. The Crow's Nest Beer Garden is home to staple weekly and monthly events including: DaCypher, Beer Garden Sessions, and Ol' Dirty Sundays!

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05/29/2026

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ONE TREE MAY HOLD THE FATE OF LIVE NATION'S YBOR PROJECT

What began as a routine development request has quickly become one of the most talked about battles surrounding Live Nation's proposed Ybor City concert venue.

At the center of the controversy is a protected grand oak tree that stands on the site of the planned 4,300-capacity venue. During a recent meeting of the Barrio Latino Commission, Chairman Rich Simmons voiced opposition to removing the tree, stating that the development team had not yet exhausted all possible alternatives to preserve it.

The tree has become more than just a landscaping issue. For many residents and preservation advocates, it represents a larger debate about the future of Ybor City, balancing growth and redevelopment against the historic character that makes the district unique.

Supporters of the project point to the economic benefits the venue could bring, including new jobs, increased tourism, and a major new destination for live music. Opponents argue that preserving Ybor's historic identity and environmental assets should remain a priority, even as the district continues to evolve.

As city officials review the proposal, one thing is becoming clear: the fate of Live Nation's ambitious Ybor project may ultimately depend on the future of a single tree.

Stay tuned as Tampa Bay Music News continues to follow this developing story.

Progress in the fight to keep Live Nation out!
05/28/2026

Progress in the fight to keep Live Nation out!

Last Tuesday at a meeting of the Barrio Latino Commission (BLC), Tampa citizens and the development team leading the construction of the venue discussed a variance that would allow for the removal of a grand oak.

Rich Simmons, chairman of the BLC—charged with preserving the historic fabric and architectural integrity of the historic distric—said the development team leading the venue’s construction had not exhausted their options when it came to the tree.

“So I’m not in favor of this tree being removed,” he added.

JUST ANNOUNCEDWednesday, June 17DaCYPHER The All Black ShowcaseThe last open mic at CrowbarPerformances byAychBig SettCh...
05/28/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED

Wednesday, June 17
DaCYPHER The All Black Showcase

The last open mic at Crowbar

Performances by
Aych
Big Sett
Chxrm
Dre Sosa
Kaseflow
Lyricah Love
Milli Moon
and more

18+
$10 door

For slot entries [email protected]

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05/28/2026

Grab your tickets!

The Bright Light Social Hour For over 15 years, The Bright Light Social Hour has existed in a near constant state of movement. Six studio albums drift

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05/28/2026

Don't miss this! 🎧

Less than one week from today, drum & bass says goodbye to one final time.

After years of underground music, late nights, basslines, reloads, friendships, and unforgettable Sundays in Ybor City, the final drum & bass event ever held at Crowbar is almost here.

A Night of Drum & Bass presents:
THE FINAL DRUM & BASS SHOW AT CROWBAR
“THE LAST DAMN DRUM & BASS SHOW”

Featuring:
Jay Marley ()
Kean
PopeJohn ()
& the crew

For years, Crowbar gave Tampa’s underground music community a place to gather, dance, connect, and lose themselves in the music. Before the doors close forever this summer, we get one final night dedicated to drum & bass inside the place that helped shape so many memories.

Sunday, May 31st
Ybor City
Doors at 6PM
21+
Tickets at the door – $5
One last dance.

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05/28/2026

SUPPORT UPDATE: is joining and at on Monday, June 29th! 🔥

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05/27/2026

We’re officially TWO WEEKS AWAY from Scene & Heard with Creative Loafing & No Clubs Presents: DIY & Making Your Own Space! Join us Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30pm at Crowbar for a conversation on building community, creating opportunities, and carving out your own lane in your local music scene.

Moderated by Ray Roa, Editor-in-Chief of Creative Loafing Tampa.

Featuring panelists:
Angela Page, founder of Love Your Rebellion and vocalist of Except You
Andres Hernandez, founder of Indie Night Live and member of Rohna
Ian Tuma, creator of Lost Creations and co-founder of Lost in St. Pete

From DIY shows and independent promotion to immersive art experiences and grassroots community-building, this panel brings together creatives actively helping shape Tampa Bay’s music and arts culture.

FREE & open to everyone. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/VZUZqNUk4ACtxH4Z8

05/26/2026

📆 Sunday June 14
OLD MERVS
ROHNA
RA RA VIPER
at Crowbar - Ybor City, Tampa Florida

An unbreakable bond shared between lifelong mates, Dave and Henry hail from the tiny farming community of Kojonup, a town three hours south of Perth, Western Australia.

Starting out as school friends and rehearsing in a makeshift space in an old farm shed, Old Mervs are a far cry from their humble beginnings. Riding a wave of wins, Old Mervs are celebrating a massive 2025 after the success of their ARIA-charting debut album release and sold out tours across Australia, the United States, the UK and Europe.

Recorded with ARIA award-winning producer Chris Collins, their debut self-titled album scored coveted Australian youth broadcaster triple j’s Feature Album of the week and landed at #1 on the ARIA album charts, winning hearts with hits “Parched“, “What You’ve Lost”, “Forget It”, “Everyone Will See It” and “Don’t Go”.

In 2025, the pair embarked on a mammoth 20 date album tour across Australia and New Zealand along with their biggest headline home-state show to date at Perth HPC. They then headed to the US to play at world-renowned festival Lollapalooza alongside names like Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator and Sabrina Carpenter, bookended by a massive run of headline shows across the States, stopping in for a Audiotree session too. They closed out the year with a return to the UK and their first ever shows in Europe.

This year looks to be just as big, if not bigger. With new music in the pipeline, and a stack of touring at home and across the globe, Old Mervs are thrilled to return to the US again for a stack of huge headline shows, along with Kilby Block Party, Gov Ball and more dates to be announced!

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1812 N 17th Street
Tampa, FL
33605

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