Tropical Heatwave

Experience the authentic roots reggae sound of Tribal Style at Tropical Heatwave 2025. Tampa Bay's award-winning band, featuring Jamaican-born brothers who've shared stages with reggae legends like Steel Pulse and the Marleys, performs live at...

Don't miss Tampa's beloved ukulele-funk quartet The Applebutter Express at Tropical Heatwave 2025. Featuring the harmonious husband-wife duo of Kyle and Shannon Biss alongside Zach Rogers and Jason Baker, this high-energy act blends bluegrass, Americana,...

Guitarist Zach Person brings his explosive sound to Tropical Heatwave 2025, blending blues foundations with post-rock, psych-metal, and punk energy. The 27-year-old musician and his drummer Jake Wyble deliver a powerful two-man performance that transcends...

WMNF welcomes back Chuck Prophet to Tropical Heatwave 2025 with his new project, Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes. After overcoming stage four lymphoma, Prophet returns with a life-affirming new sound that blends his storied...

The WMNF Song of the Day for Monday January 27, 2025 is "Cryin' & Pleadin" by GA-20, a Boston-based blues band.

Relish in the unforgettable moments and the luminaries of this remarkable day! Pictures by John Mazzello      Pictures by Kim DeFalco

Only 1 day until the spectacular musical extravaganza, Tropical Heatwave! Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge. Don’t miss out – secure your...

Kristopher James and WMNF’s program director Sam Hval recently visited Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend to share why everyone in Tampa Bay should attend Tropical Heatwave this Saturday, May 4th. We’ve prepared an incredible lineup featuring...

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave.

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave

Words & Music listeners were treated to a captivating conversation as Marcie Finkelstein, the great host of the show, sat down with Ruthie Foster, a luminary in the music industry and one of the headliners...