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Crowbar owner blasts Live Nation in Congress

Filed: May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Tampa venue owner testifies at congressional forum, criticizing DOJ’s tentative $280M settlement with Live Nation.
WHO: Crowbar owner (Tampa independent venue) and U.S. lawmakers/experts
WHAT: Testimony criticizing Live Nation and the DOJ’s tentative $280 million settlement
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The owner said indie bands and fans are losing out amid lawmakers’ criticism of the DOJ’s tentative settlement with Live Nation.
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