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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

Mar 13, 2023

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...

Review: Tommy James and the Shondells remain easy to love during Strawberry Festival set

Sweet *squints* strawberry wine.

By Josh Bradley
Mar 13, 2023
Review: Willie Nelson and Family scrap new material and thrive on the old at Florida Strawberry Festival

On album release day, no less.

By Josh Bradley
Mar 6, 2023
Review: Gladys Knight puts a little love in the hearts of Tampa fans during short set at Hard Rock Event Center

Backed by a six-piece backing band, the 78-year-old managed to run through about 20 songs.

By Josh Bradley
Feb 22, 2023
Review: In St. Pete, Deep Purple shows why it’s one of the longest-running rock bands on the planet

The band was at Mahaffey Theater on Monday.

By Gabe Echazabal
Feb 21, 2023
Review: Country icon Marty Stuart effortlessly runs band through genre-crossing set in Clearwater

Surf-rock, classic and cosmic country, plus more all got attention.

By Gabe Echazabal
Feb 20, 2023
'I’m not gonna do it because I’ll never sing again': The Who's Roger Daltrey lives a little, then prematurely ends Florida concert

But before the shit really hit the fan, no one in the close-to-sold-out Hall had the faintest clue that Daltrey was even a little bit under the weather

By Josh Bradley
Feb 13, 2023
St. Pete's Daddy Kool Records is holding a Vinyl Fever reunion and get together

The beloved Tampa record store closed in 2011 after 30 loud years.

By Ray Roa and Kyla Fields
Jan 25, 2023
Ahead of Bruce Springsteen's tour launch in Tampa, city councilman Luis Viera reflects on the importance of The Boss

Luis Viera says, 'Few artists better challenge us to live up to our American creed in song.'

By Luis Viera
Jan 25, 2023
Review: In Clearwater, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gets sentimental and honors David Crosby

His baby, Amanda Shires, was beside him, too.

By Josh Bradley
Jan 23, 2023
Review: In Clearwater, The Mavericks show why they’re one of the best and most exciting touring bands

A fantastically paced and varied setlist never lost momentum or spark throughout the evening.

By Gabe Echazabal
Jan 16, 2023
The death of WUSF's 'All Night Jazz' among Creative Loafing's most read music stories of 2022

And a whole lot of classic rock.

By Ray Roa
Dec 23, 2022
Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues ‘Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ tradition at homecoming to Amalie Arena

Find our way home.

By Josh Bradley
Dec 19, 2022
Tampa pub owner recalls how the late John Lennon pitched in to help his family open a home for autistic children

The Beatle was shot dead in Central Park 42 years ago today.

By Josh Bradley
Dec 8, 2022
Former 'All Night Jazz' director Bob Seymour now hosts a show on WMNF Tampa 88.5-FM

His show comes after WUSF 89.7-FM took jazz off the air.

By Justin Garcia
Nov 28, 2022
It's the last day to bid on tickets for every concert coming to St. Pete's Jannus Live in 2023

The prize is valued at nearly $8,000, and as of Monday morning, there are 59 bids with a high of $867.

By Ray Roa
Nov 28, 2022
Tarpon Springs High School marching band will close Macy’s 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Pinellas County high school will introduce Santa Claus.

By Josh Bradley
Nov 23, 2022
Review: In Clearwater, Bonnie Raitt digs deep and pulls out gem of a sold-out show

She’s not getting older, she’s getting better.

By Gabe Echazabal
Nov 21, 2022
'Morally we cannot continue to stand by:' Tampa's Blended Festival is not going to happen

Headliners at Tampa's Blended Festival, set for Nov. 19-20, included The Chainsmokers and Nelly.

By Ray Roa
Nov 15, 2022
Review: Stevie Nicks stupefies and hypnotizes in very sold-out return to Tampa

With some heavy tributes to Tom Petty, too.

By Josh Bradley
Oct 27, 2022
Supporters of 'All Night Jazz' on Tampa's WUSF 89.7-FM will host rally to save the show this week

It's last broadcast is scheduled for Sunday night.

By Ray Roa
Oct 26, 2022

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Tue., March 28, 8 p.m.

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