The WMNF Song of the Day for December 26, 2025 is “Brokedown Engine” by Damon Fowler, recorded live at Skipper’s Smokehouse Not coincidentally, he is celebrating New Year’s Eve at Skipper’s Smokehouse.
Damon Fowler is a Tampa blues institution. A masterful singer, guitar player and songwriter, he has absorbed the best of and furthered the work of the region’s definitive artists. A hard driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music.
Fowler has gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Fowler has played multiple Tropical Heatwaves, among many other high profile performances.
Learn More: https://www.damon-fowler.com/
PS: To the best of our knowledge, there is no known family relationship between the Damon Fowler the lauded bluesman and Fowler Avenue in North Tampa. The street’s namesakes were early Tampa/Temple Terrace civic leaders and developers Cody Fowler and his mother Maud Fowler. Send is a correction if needed.