Live Music Showcase

Undiscovered Tampa Songwriter Sam Hastings hits the airwaves on this episode of Live Music Showcase. Sam shares his brand of Indie Americana and talks about making the move from Maine to Florida.

Check out this episode featuring Tampa songbird Rebekah Pulley. She and the Reluctant Prophets bring the twang, crooning their way through the airwaves and into our hearts.

One of The Tampa Bay Area's Funkiest bands, Ajeva stops in for an extremely funky episode.

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

Local legend and powerhouse vocalist Betty Fox returning home for a show at Cage Brewing stops in for an episode of Live Music Showcase!

The wonderful women of WMNF are taking over Live Music Showcase for this episode celebrating International Women's day! Pamela Robinson hosts with singer Rachel Lynn Performing!

The power of the duel drummers is evident in this episode featuring Psych-Rock band Liquid Pennies. If you are into the weird and wild, this is the episode for you!

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

Neo-Soul sultry singer Shelby Sol slides into the studio for this episode of Live Music Showcase. She has a ton of new music that will have you bopping!

A simple but powerful message of love. Cameroonian singer/songwriter Percy Abain joins us on Live Music Showcase to spread the message of non-violence with his powerful voice and lyrics.

You never know where this episode is going to go. Tanner Usrey and his band rolled into town for this week's episode of Live Music Showcase. Signed to Atlantic Records and enjoying his song "The Light" being featured on the hit Paramount Network's show "Yellowstone," Tanner really is a down to earth Texas boy. From flat tires to minus 30 degree temps, It's been one helluva tour.

It might be freezing in Minnesota, but here in Florida touring band The Last Revel is bringing the heat on this week's episode of Live Music Showcase. This band's ability to stay together in spite of the fact that they each live in a different part of the country is a true testament to their love of music and of each other!

All the way from Nashville, Folk/Americana band Tophouse was live in the studio with stellar harmonies and strings gallor. Join us for this high energy fun episode!

We loved having Tampa/Gainsville indie rock band Quail Hollow for the first episode of 2024. Exceptional harmonies, a rollercoaster of dyanmics and a conversation that covered everything from dangerous driving to a Hamster named Hampfer Made this one a great way to kick of the new year!

Happy Holidays everyone! Enjoy this very special episode of Live Music Showcase featuring Samantha Leigh and a whole bunch of holiday fun!

Check out Smiths-inspired agressive dream pop band, Taverns on this episode of Live Music Showcase! Find out how a gen-Z band has managed to craft a sound that could be at home in the late 80s AND 2023!

One of Tampa's female phenoms Ari Chi is back in town and ready to re-enter the Tampa Bay music scene. Her Neo-Soul/Acoustic R&B vibes will have you ready for a dose.

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

The Neo soul, jazz and Gospel vibes of Peter & Guianna Graced the LIve Music Showcase studio in this episode. We hit some of the heavy topics, covering sobriety, Christian Deconstruction, and art of scating!

This episode is filled to the brim with tasty guitar licks, sick harmonies, and.... Paul Blart inside jokes. Doug South performs on Live Music Showcase.

We cover everything from Nitendo 64 games to Performing for (and with) Gary Clark Jr. and T.I.! Shevonne joins us for an acoustic set of her best music, new and old.

Rock & roll with a little bit of twang, Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters roll into town on a sound that hits like a freight train. Don't miss this one.

There is an undefinable quality attributed to some lucky performers. Its "that thing" that just makes them magical. Judyanne Jackson is a living example of the pure performer. She just "is" effortlessly all of the things musicians can spend a lifetime striving to be. Listen to her perform her music and share insight about what it is like to have so much talent at such a young age.

One of the most fun episodes we have had on Live Music Showcase in a while! Amber Lynn & The Lowtide band join us on live music showcase. Amber Shares some of her florida-centric music and some great tips for musicians trying to break into the scene. Check it out!

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

The powerhouse harmonies of DIvine AF stop in to share their music and their story with Live Music Showcase ahead of their show opening for The Iguanas that night at the WMNF Birthday Bash!

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

Hometown hero turned international blues star Selwyn Birchwood joins Live Music Showcase to share music from his new album "Exorcist."

Van Plating Returns to LIve Music Showcase to share a ton of new music from her new album "Orange Blossom Child." We get real with her about music, motherhood, and the mayhem of writing, producing and recording her music.

Psych, surf, punk rock band The Drain Outs return to Live Music Showcase with new music and some great insight about striking a balance between the creative and analytical sides of the brain.

Tampa singer/songwriter Matt Walden gets raw on Live Music Showcase. His music is a reflection of the heartbreak he and many others have experienced. When your heart is broken, you never run out of material.

Boxcar Hollow, Voted Tampas Best of the Bay Award for "Best Roots/Americana Band" joins Live Music Showcase to celebrate their 10 year anniversary!

How are you doing, mentally? Fan-favorite, Kristopher James returns to Live music showcase to perform his soulful music. Plus, he and DJ Spaceship (filling in for Ken Apperson) break down the battle between pride and self-deprication. It has been a year of self-exploration for Kristopher and we get to hear all about his journey through the mental and the music.

At the heart of R&B you will often find love, pain, and loss. Biishop The Artist clues us in about how, even at a young age one can find themselves having to navigate the wilderness of a broken heart.

Without an ounce of fear, Earnestine Black's lead singer Sarah Long Talks about processing the grief, her own UFO experience, and how she's used music to find her way back to happiness.

When it comes to music, musicians these days have to do it all. Writing, producing, rehearsing, promoting, connecting with an audience, at a certain point, the musicians often end up thinking about music from sun-up until sun-down. This can have a negative effect on the wallet, and can definitely play a role in the musicians mental health. In this episode, orlando band Treis & Friends shares some of their music and a little about what they do to keep going as a band and as musicians

Orlando band Carrabelle brings the indie music vibes to Live Music Showcase this week. In the interview, they share four major details every band needs to hear to become a great band.

Writing music is tough. You have to get every detail right, and sometimes it takes a village to bring that baby to life. On this episode of live music showcase Greg Bauman Shares some of his string-heavy captivating music.

In this Episode, The Dirty Janes perform some of their music and talk all about what it's like to make a classic sound new again.

Hovercar, Tampa grunge rock band, stops by the show to share their new song "Nylon" from their upcoming album "Killing Jar." Also, they talk about lead singer, Nikki Raven's experience transitioning and how music helps her process.

Home-town-heros Have Gun Will Travel rolls through the live music studio to play some new music off their upcoming release and share some insight about how the road can wear on the traveling musician.

It's a very special pledge drive episode of Live Music Showcase where YOU the listener get to show your support for WMNF. This is no ordinary pledge drive! International New-Blues legend, Selwyn Birchwood plays new music from his new album "Exorcist."

Whether you play music or just enjoy it in your speakers, the musician's ego is infamous. Virtuosic acoustic guitarist Shaun Hopper brings his incredible talent to Live Music Showcase.

The vibes are right in this episode of LIve Music Showcase featuring Seranation - Tampa's rising star in the world of new Reggae. Seranation brings there fun upbeat energy.

Tampas Hydroponic/indie Rockers MAK comes into the WMNF live music studio to play some cutting edge rock and roll, and to share their perspective on being your authentic self in rock music.

In this Episode, Tampa songstress Summer Hoop brings her full band to share some of her new music and talk about some of her experiences with social media's effect on the musicians mental health.

The funk train rolls through Live Music Showcase when The Headtones stop by! if you love funk music, hiphop, tasty guitar licks, screaming horns and chicken salad, this episode is for you!

The Smooth sounds of Speak Easy are exactly what the doctor ordered on this episode of Live Music Showcase. Get to know this great band and learn a few behind the scenes insights into the world of recording an album DIY.

Get ready for the Reggae Rock Steady vibes of The New Rulers. Great horn section, great rasta feel, and a band that not only knows there music, but also knows the history behind it!

Its a songwriter episode for by songwriters, for songwriters. Ybor City records artists Mercy McCoy, Joshua Reilly, and Adam Randall are featured on this show with great music and insight all about the singer/songwriter way.

Beautiful voice. Heavy guitar riffs. Big drums. Emily Turnage joins Live Music Showcase this week

The sexy, sultry Camille Trust tripped and fell into this episode of Live Music Showcase. Camille tells us all about her life as a singer, her injury in Italy (broken patella) and how to write honest music that means something to everyone who hears it.

The one-man-band from New England, Will Evans of Barefoot Truth stops by the show to bring some healing vibes to the studio. Will and Ken talk all about looping, reggae, and the stigmas that follow them.

Find out what the P.M. Stands for in the danceable entrancable indie sensation P.M. Tiger. We talk all about what it's like for a band to practice together, live together and work together.

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

The Smoothest cat this side of the gulf, Nathan Mitchell rolled into the studio to share some incredible improv jazz chops, and talk about his recent sold out tour in Italy.

If you love music with soul, look no further. The Harlem Gospel Travelers join us on Live Music Showcase. Tune in for an incredibly soulful performance, and some deep insight into the life of an internationally touring gospel group.

Take elements of Hiphop, R&B, gospel, Soul, AND Reggae, pour them all in a cup and mix well. what do you get? Synergy in a Cup, the single most entertaining band to every grace the LMS airwaves!

Tampa Bay's funkiest jam band, Ajeva stops in to the visit the LMS crew! This episode is a crash course on DIY touring, writing jam band music, and how to find and hang onto that energy that only comes from a live audience!

Combining swing era motifs with modern sensibilities, Dean is one of Tampa Bay's top singer/songwriters~!

The Americana vibes are in full effect today on Live Music Showcase. Grab your best pair of boots and a glass of bourbon for Vagabond Tweed.

Smoking licks! Tasty riffs! Harmonies tight as a drum! The Rusty Wright Band boogies their way into the Live Music Studio! Ken stirs up some trouble with the prankster of the band, and unearths a little insight in the details of tour life!

We're closing out the new year with Tampa heart-throbs Nightbreakers. Check out the first half of the show to get a taste of Nightbreakers live performance. Then we dive into bees, band drama, and just bad advice in general.

It's a who's who in whoville on this very special holiday rewind of Live Music Showcase! listen to some of our favorite holiday tunes as well as a few great performances from past Live Music Showcase episodes!

The powerhouse vocalist that is Samantha Leigh joins us on this Holiday-ish episode of Live Music Showcase. We get to hear some of Samantha's new music, a few holiday tunes, and we get to hear all about her performance with Sir Paul McCartney!

The eclectic Anthill Cinema joins us on this episode of Live Music Showcase. Their brand of exciting fusion music is guaranteed to get your toes tapping. They have an undeniable groove and some great opinions about the music world.

Tom Hood and The Tropical Sons joined us ahead of their show with WMNF's annual Uke it Out Fest! We talk all about the uke, where it comes from, and how tom and the Ukulele society of Tampa Bay bring joy in every strum. Check it out!

A special Double dose of groovy blues here on Live Music Showcase! First up: Kid Royal and the Holy Smokes! hear Kid Royal shred on his guitar, and melt your preconceived notions of what blues can be. Then, Nashville band Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown hit the stage to rock it out!

He has the voice. He has the swag. Jariah is the total package. Tune in and find out how this wholesome hunk has managed to hold down a full time music career, and a full-time family.

Row Jomah is Tampa band with 10 years under their belt. Their eclectic style is only matched by their big personalities, and interesting stories.

Jordan Esker wears many hats. He is a songwriter, producer, composer, tiktoker, and all around indie kind of guy. Check out this episode featuring some of Jordans new music, and a great interview segment where we dig up the dirt on the Tampa Bay music scene!

Death, Discord, and... Bigfoot? Discord Theory joins us on this slightly spooky episode of Live Music Showcase. We dig into some big subjects that all musicians care about. Give it a listen...If you dare!

The fourth iteration of Soul Purpose joins us in the live music studio to play some good-times music, praise Jah, and talk about Tom Petty, of all things.

The translucent man himself - 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) winner and Americana Folk legend Ellis Paul joins us in the WMNF live music studio to perform some of his fan-favorite songs and talk about the trials and tribulations of being a nomadic folk singer.

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.

One of Tampa's darling Fusion hip hop, rock bands, Bangarang is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.

A slice of americana apple pie, Mercy McCoy is on Live Music Showcase. Get read for some great music and great tips from a label owner on how to get a record labels attention.

A clean polished sound and the drive to reach the stars, Miroux joins us on this episode of Live Music Showcase!

With a buttercream voice and sugar cookie heart, Kristopher James joins us for this extra sweet episode of WMNF's Live Music Showcase

Crownz has a new look, new sound, and some new music to share on this episode of Live Music Showcase. Join us to hear some of their brand new music and discuss the moments in a musician's life that make them need music the way Tree needs sunlight.

With a modern take on a classic sound, Roxx Revolt And The Velvets perfectly personifies the saying "rock & roll will never die!" Put another dime in the jukebox baby! Fresh of there kill show at the Floridian Social Club, these Florida rockers are here to stay!

No tourniquet required. Chlorinefields takes us on a trip down the rabbit hole of Psych-rock.

If you paint those fingernails black, if you your jean jacket is covered in pins from the used or Stroke 9, if you are a product of the early 2000s pop punk/emo music movement, you are going to love Hollyglen.

The Password is GRAPEFRUIT. Check out one of our best episodes ever with one of the smoothest bands to ever be on Live Music Showcase. Speak Easy joins the show to play a few songs and share the story behind there music. We cover all the bases, from how to craft a song, harmonies, and of course, some much needed financial advice for Ken.

National Act Flipturn joins the Live Music Crew in studio as part of their national tour. The band shares all kinds of interesting details about where they come from and where they're going! Meghan Bowman of the Dorm Room Fills in for host Ken Apperson

Khalea Lynee Is one of Tampa Bay's most prolific R&B Singers. With a voice as powerful as it is Beautiful, and a whole bunch of new music, Khalea and her band stop by the Live Music Showcase! DJ Spaceship of Waves of the Bay fills in as host for Ken Apperson

Indie Psych Rock band Stops by the show. Take this trip of an episode with us as we dive down the rabbit hole of their music. DJ Spaceship of Waves of the Bay fills in for host Ken Apperson.

If you love tasty licks and broken picks, this episode is for you! Join host Ken Apperson and this week's Rockin' guest, George Pennington. Call the burn unit. This one is a face melter!

Trevor Bystrom brings his love for world music to the LMS studio! Find out how this musician from Anna Maria Island managed to collaborate with musicians from around the world!

Dance pop band AFROBETA brings the Miami latinx vibe to LMS! This easily one of our most danceable episodes. It's an Electronic extravaganza!

Join Ken Apperson and Mark Perfetti of Live Music Showcase to talk about the importance of community radio!

A crossover episode for the ages! Reverend Billy C. Wirtz from The Rhythm Revival (WMNF program) joins the show to share some hilarious stories from his time as a performer. Great stories and even better music!

Easily one of the coolest bands to roll through Tampa, Pop/punk band Radkey, fresh off their tour with The Offspring joins us on Live Music Showcase.

Get ready for a little Jacksonville Flavor! Dustin Monk and The Hustle is on Live Music Showcase. This southern soulful sensation is taking Florida by storm. Let us know what you think about them! Leave a message in the comments!

With an elegant indie sound, Fast Preacher testifies on this episode of Live Music Showcase. Leave your bible at home. This Preacher is spreading the gospel of great music!

Regardless of the weather, there are no clouds on this episode featuring The Drain Outs! Find out how cops push with this garage psych, post-punk, new wave trio of rockers!

Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.