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Some videos of Heatwave bands from Friday's Warm-Up party
Tags: Heatwave
Seán Kinane about about 2 years ago
Bachaco:
Carolina Chocolate Drops:
Caravan of Thieves:
Here's a link to their cover of Psycho Killer:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=736440720#!/video/video.php?v=210413045656105
Here's their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody:
<>And an original by Carav>... read this postGood Heatwave coverage in the Sarasota Herald Tribune
Randy Wynne about about 2 years ago
From The Sarasota Herald Tribune:
<>Break out the Martha Reeves-and-heatwave cliches — it’s Tropical Heatwave time in Tampa.
<>At various venues throughout Ybor City, spend all day Saturday (5/14) feasting on the sounds of Cracker, Carolina Chocolate Dr>>... read this postThe Carolina Chocolate Drops
Matt Cowley about about 2 years ago
The Carolina Chocolate Drops are one of the must-see bands at this year's Tropical Heatwave.
Here's a writeup from tbo.com:
<><>The band plays string band music in the tradition of black musicians from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's a styl>>... read this postHeatwave Press Round-Up
Matt Cowley about about 2 years ago
Tropical Heatwave is this weekend. Here are some previews and guides from the press world:
- A guide from suburban apologist
A guide from Creative Loafing
- The Tampa Music Examiner
- Bradenton Herald
Spring Marathon Food Donors
missjulie about about 2 years ago
We want to thanks these chefs & restaurants for helping keep our staff & volunteers fed during the most recent pledge drive. (NEW DONORS are in italics):
<>The Amish Creamery Company, located at 200 150th Ave on Madeira BeachBays Best Beverages ~ Th>... read this post
Congratulations to WMNF's 2010 Volunteers of the Year!
Laura Taylor about about 2 years ago
Here are the volunteers who received awards at our annual banquet on Sunday, April 17th! And as we know, all WMNF volunteers are winners! Thanks for everything you do!
<>WMNF News And Public Affairs Volunteer Of The Year 2010Eve Prang Plewes - host o>... read this postCry Baby - The Pedal That Rocked the World
Matt Cowley about about 2 years ago
History of the wah-wah pedal.
Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World from Joey Tosi on Vimeo.
read this postAid To The People of Japan
Jim Bennett about about 2 years ago
A number of you have asked us if we can recommend organizations to donate to, who are already there in Japan and helping people. One of the organizations we donated to during the early days of the Haitian quake is in Japan currently:
<><>https://www.me>>... read this postAmy Goodman's article on the Battle for Public Broadcasting
Jim Bennett about about 2 years ago
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Full text of Governor Rick Scott's first State of the State address
Tags: Rick Scott, Florida Legislature, high-speed rail, taxes, jobs
Seán Kinane about about 2 years ago
Florida Governor Rick Scott's State of the State Address. March 8, 2011. Tell us what you think.
<>President Haridopolos, Speaker Cannon, Chief Justice Canady, members of the Supreme Court, members of the Cabinet, member>... read this postRemarks prepared for delivery.
Talking Animal Festival April 3, Needs Your Help
dawnd about about 2 years ago
Calling all Animal Lovers & Volunteers
We need your hands to assist with may roles at this event, all posted on Shiftboard.
<>Please join the fun, at the Second Talking Animals Festival, April 3, event opens at 10am-4pm, held at Lowry Park. Free famil>... read this postFL Supreme Court rules in favor of Gov. Rick Scott - state won't get high-speed rail funds
Tags: high-speed rail, Rick Scott, Florida, Orlando, Tampa, Florida Supreme Court
Seán Kinane about about 2 years ago
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Governor Rick Scott and his ability to decline federal high-speed rail funds.
Here's the response from the Governor's office:
<><>"The Governor is gratified that the court provided a clear and unanimous de>>... read this postWisconsin Legislator Roughed Up By Police As He Attempts To Eneter Capital Building
Rob Lorei about about 2 years ago
What do you think of this?
http://www.wisn.com/video/27074185/detail.html
read this postBands Performing (Animal Songs!) At Talking Animals Festival Announced
Duncan Strauss about about 2 years ago
We're thrilled to announce the line-up of bands slated to perform animal songs at the second Talking Animals Festival--April 3, at Lowry Park (next door to the Zoo), 10am 4pm--with music traversing genres from Americana to ska, from folk to funk.
... read this postOn All Souls/It's The Music! - Ra Ra Riot - Live!!!
Tags: ra ra riot, indie rock, all souls
airstudio about about 2 years ago
Combining indie rock with chamber pop, Ra Ra Riot, American indie rock band from Syracuse, New York has an upcoming show at Crowbar in Tampa on Wednesday, March 9th.
<>They generously have agreed to play live in WMNF's Mike Eisenstadt Stuido and spea>... read this post