Four Star Riot Credit: c/o Four Star Riot

In a world of corporatized media, there can’t be too much celebration for independent voices.

For 46 years, WMNF has been that for listeners who’ve come to rely on the community radio station for not just news but new and old music alike.

After losing $230,000 in state and federal funding thanks to DeSantis and Trump, the station shattered its single-day fundraising record over the summer—making up the losses plus more than $50,000.

The nonprofit celebrates another turn around the sun with one of the most celebrated party bands in Tampa Bay (The Black Honkeys) along with high-energy pop outfit Four Star Riot.

Tickets start at $28 for WMNF’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg.