WMNF 88.5 FM proudly presents our annual music celebration with unforgettable performances in Ybor City.<\/p>\n
More at TROPICALHEATWAVE.ORG<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 April 25th
\ud83d\udccd The Cuban Club | Ybor City<\/p>\n
Get ready for an electrifying night featuring two incredible artists, with more to be announced!<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb8 Cracker
Alt-rock icons Cracker bring their unmistakable blend of Americana, roots rock, and sharp songwriting to Heatwave. With decades of hits and a reputation for dynamic live shows, they\u2019re a perfect fit for a night built on musical discovery and nostalgia alike.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb8 Keller Williams
Multi-instrumentalist and genre-bender Keller Williams returns to Heatwave with his high-energy, improvisational live shows. Known for his looping and live sampling, Keller blends rock, jazz, funk, bluegrass, and more into a unique sound that always keeps the crowd on its toes.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfa4 Eilen Jewell
With nine albums and a voice praised by Rolling Stone, Eilen Jewell brings a raw, vintage roots-noir sound to the stage. Her newest album, Get Behind The Wheel, expands into psychedelic territory, making for a captivating live performance that\u2019s sure to convert first-timers into lifelong fans.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb8 Have Gun, Will Travel
Hailing from Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast, Have Gun, Will Travel delivers a unique fusion of alternative rock, folk rock, and Americana that\u2019s both thoughtful and electrifying. Formed in 2006, this Bradenton\u2011based band draws on wide\u2011ranging influences, from punk and country to reflective narrative songwriting, to create songs full of texture and storytelling.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb8 McKinley James
A rising star of modern blues-rock, McKinley James delivers searing guitar work, soulful vocals, and old-school grit with a fresh edge. His performances channel classic blues influences while sounding firmly rooted in the now.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfa4 Betty Fox Band
Get ready for soul\u2011stirring blues and electrifying stage presence from the Betty Fox Band, a powerhouse R&B\/Soul and contemporary blues group with deep roots in Tampa\u2019s music scene. Led by the charismatic Betty Fox, a vocalist known for her rich, passionate delivery and gospel\u2011inspired energy, the band blends heartfelt lyrics with gritty grooves and dynamic performance flair.<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd41 Sonora Tukukuy
Representing powerful Latin and Indigenous rhythms, Sonora Tukukuy brings high-energy percussion and deep cultural roots to the Heatwave stage, a vibrant, rhythmic experience that connects tradition, movement, and community.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb8 Greg Roy
Greg Roy is a Jamaican-born roots reggae artist known for his fiery stage presence, uplifting lyrics, and poetic performance style. Raised in Montego Bay and later honing his craft in New York and Boston, he blends traditional reggae influences with a modern, conscious voice.<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udea9 Hex Appeal
Expect something delightfully different with Hex Appeal, an all\u2011female punk\/rock collective conjured from the spirit of Florida\u2019s music community. Born out of Ladies Rock Camp and quickly gaining a local following, Hex Appeal blends swampy melodies, haunting harmonies, and high\u2011voltage punk energy.<\/p>\n
Mark your calendars and get ready to groove under the stars. Tropical Heatwave 2026 is not to be missed!<\/p>\n
Schedule
Doors \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n
Music begins at 6 pm<\/p>\n
Gulfport Marching band patio \u2013 5:30<\/p>\n
PATIO:<\/p>\n
6:15-7:15 Sonora Tukukuy<\/p>\n
7:45-8:45 Eilen Jewell Band<\/p>\n
9:15-10:15 Cracker<\/p>\n
10:45-11:45 Keller Williams<\/p>\n
CANTINA:<\/p>\n
6:00-6:45 Hex Appeal<\/p>\n
7:15-8:15 McKinley James<\/p>\n
8:45- 9:30 Betty Fox Band<\/p>\n
10:00- 10:45 Have Gun Will Travel<\/p>\n
11:00-11:45 Greg Roy<\/p>\n
THEATRE:<\/p>\n
8:00-11:15<\/p>\n
BALLROOM:<\/p>\n
Silent Disco 8-11:30<\/p>\n
Ride the Wave ticket includes express entry at the Oasis\/Band Entry gate. Oasis tent will have seating, food and beverages with 1 drink ticket, redeemable in OASIS tent.<\/p>\n
More information at TROPICALHEATWAVE.ORG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WMNF 88.5 FM proudly presents our annual music celebration with unforgettable performances in Ybor City. More at TROPICALHEATWAVE.ORG…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":220165,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-220164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=220164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/220165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=220164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=220164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=220164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}