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DJ Spaceship, WMNF's first Black morning show host, takes listeners on a fantastic voyage every Monday

He's on the air at 88.5-FM from 6 a.m.-9 a.m.

By Kate Oberdorfer

Every Monday morning, a DJ called Spaceship drives Tampa Bay through morning traffic. He tells stories with his turntable, mixing a style that incorporates R&B, hip-hop, disco, salsa, merengue and always, Jimi Hendrix...

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Photos: Rick Wakeman turns Clearwater's Capitol Theatre into 'A Gallery of the Imagination'

There might've been a lot of closed eyes in the seats at Clearwater's Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Saturday night—and not for the reason…

By Ray Roa

Rick Wakeman plays Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, Florida on March 25, 2023.
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Photos: The Winery Dogs and Tampa Bay's own Roxx Revolt & the Velvets play Jannus Live

The Winery Dogs—a supergroup featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan and guitarist Richie Kotzen—brought its members' '80s pop and metal roots to…

By Ray Roa

The Winery Dogs play Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 24, 2023.
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Photos: Reggae Rise Up stages another successful run at St. Pete's Vinoy Park

Last weekend, Reggae Rise Up (RRU) orchestrated yet another remarkable congregation of reggae and alternative aficionados at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg,…

By Isaiah Stephens

Matisyahu (L) and Hirie play Reggae Rise Up at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 17, 2023.
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Review: Rock and jocks come together at Tampa's Innings Music Festival [PHOTOS]

During Japanese Breakfast’s late afternoon set on the first day of the sophomore Innings Fest Tampa, lead singer Michelle Zauner shone a…

By Josh Bradley

Japanese Breakfast plays Innings Festival in Tampa, Florida on March 18, 2023.
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