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Samantha Hval

Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM

The Top 10 Spins on WMNF 88.5 FM highlights the most popular and influential tracks currently playing on the station. It showcases a curated list of the top 10 songs, representing a mix of genres...

Tampa Bay favorites The Black Honkeys Band are making their Tropical Heatwave debut!

Catch Tampa Bay favorites, The Black Honkeys Band, as they make their Tropical Heatwave debut at the Cuban Club on May 10th! This powerhouse 9-piece Funk, R&B, Soul, and Rock band, known for their energetic...

Boston Blues band GA-20 is returning to Tropical Heatwave on May 10th at the Cuban Club!

Catch Boston Blues band GA-20 live at Tropical Heatwave on May 10th at the Cuban Club! Don't miss their electrifying performance with a new lineup and the same high-energy, authentic Chicago Blues sound.

Daft Punk’s Interstella 5555: A nostalgic journey through music and animation

Last night, I was able to go see Daft Punk and Leiji Matsumoto’s Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. It’s screening at participating theaters across the country, and while the national date...

Thievery Corporation takes Tampa Bay on a global musical journey

Thievery Corporation, the duo from Washington D.C. that have gone on to be internationally acclaimed for their mix of electronic, Indian, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, jazz, and hip hop influenced blends, were at Jannus Live in...

17 bands in 17 days: Say She She from Harlem rooftops to Tropical Heatwave’s spotlight

Program Director and Wednesday Morning Show Host, Sam Hval, shares her excitement for introducing this dynamic band for the Tropical Heatwave.

Timeline for Program Changes 2023

Specific dates to be announced. Check here for updates! In the Second Half of January 2023: A recorded meeting open to internal stakeholders was held on January 17th, where Sam and Sean first met with...

WMNF’s Sam Hval talks to beabadoobee

WMNF’s own Program Director and host of Wednesday mornings, Sam Hval, was able to have a fun conversation with beabadoobee before she opens up for Halsey on May 19th at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in...

WMNF’s Randy Wind talks to Brett Dennen

WMNF’s own Randy Wind of Tuesday mornings was able to have a quick chat with Brett Dennen before his show at The Orpheum in Ybor. Check out the video below to hear Dennen’s 4/20 musings,...
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alt-J: Live Music Showcase

The experimental UK Indie Pop Rock outfit, alt-J, joins host Ken Apperson and the Live Music Showcase crew for an interview and performance ahead a headline performance at the Yuengling Center in Tampa.
In the Groove
In the Groove