Live Music Showcase

Tattooed Troubadour - Sam Hastings

April 12, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Crazy As A Loon - Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets

April 05, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Someone Crack A Window, It's FUNKY in here - Ajeva

March 29, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

Live Music Showcase for 03/22/2024

March 22, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

The Home Town Hero Returns - Betty Fox

March 15, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

International Womens Day TAKE OVER!

March 08, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Two Drummers, One Band - Liquid Pennies

March 01, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Live Music Showcase for 02/23/2024

February 23, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

Live Music Showcase for 02/16/2024

February 16, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

Not The Only Biscuit - Shelby Sol

February 09, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

From Cameroon With Love - Percy Abain

February 02, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

The Murphy's Law Tour - Tanner Usrey

January 26, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

A Minnesota Band's first time in Florida - The Last Revel

January 19, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Montana->Nashville->Tampa - Tophouse

January 12, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

New Year, New Hamster - Quail Hollow

January 05, 2024 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Just a Little Too Much Eggnog - Samantha Leigh

December 15, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

We Are A Family - Taverns

December 08, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Like a Cup of Shroom Tea - Ari Chi

December 01, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Live Music Showcase for 11/24/2023

November 24, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

The Deconstruction of Miss Guianna - Peter & Guianna

November 17, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Two Nights - Doug South (Southern Psych Rock)

November 10, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

You Have to Learn to Love Yourself - Shevonne

November 03, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

The Open Road - Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters

October 27, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Dear Me... You Are Stronger Than You Think - JudyAnne Jackson

October 20, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Who The Hell Doesn't Need A Beach Day?! - Amber Lynn & The Lowtide Band

October 13, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Live Music Showcase for 10/06/2023

October 06, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

When The Broken Pieces Make Something Even More Beautiful

September 29, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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!

Live Music Showcase for 09/22/2023

September 22, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

The Florida (Blues) Man - Selwyn Birchwood

September 15, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

Orange Blossom Child - Van Plating

September 08, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Family, Friends, Lovers, Or Music? - The Drain Outs

September 01, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

The Heartbreak Kid - Matt Walden

August 25, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Live Music Showcase for 08/25/2023

August 25, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

Live Music Showcase for 08/18/2023

August 18, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

10 Years, No Fears - Boxcar Hollow

August 18, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

A Music/Mental Breakdown - Kristopher James

August 11, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

R&B and The Broken Heart - Biishop The Artist

August 04, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

UFOs, Feeling Alone, And Learning To Grow - Earnestine Black

July 28, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Music: An identity - Treis & Friends

July 21, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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

Four Crucial Steps For Forming an Indie Band - Carrabelle

July 14, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

The color of colaboration - Greg Bauman (folk/Americana)

July 07, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

"New"-stalgia - The Dirty Janes

June 30, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Put On Display For You To Hate - Hovercar

June 23, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

When The Road Wears You - Have Gun Will Travel

June 16, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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.

Pledge Drive With Selwyn Birchwood

June 09, 2023 18:06 - 50.3 MB

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."

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