Music Archives

Blog Thursday, May 2nd 2024

17 Bands in 17 Days – Day 3: Amping up the Eddie 9 voltage

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave.

Blog Wednesday, May 1st 2024

Growing up Rock: A conversation with The Dollyrots

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave

Blog Wednesday, May 1st 2024

Blues, empathy, and understanding: A chat with Ruthie Foster

Words & Music listeners were treated to a captivating conversation as Marcie Finkelstein, the great host of the show, sat down with Ruthie Foster, a luminary in the music industry and one of the headliners...

Blog Tuesday, April 30th 2024

17 Bands in 17 Days – Day 5: The reggae fusion of Soul Purpose IV

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave

Blog Monday, April 29th 2024

17 Bands in 17 days – Day 6: Unveiling Northstar’s music and their inspirations

Only 6 days until the spectacular musical extravaganza, Tropical Heatwave! Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge. Don’t miss out – secure your...

Blog Sunday, April 28th 2024

17 Bands in 17 days – Day 7: How LGBTQ+ band Divine AF breaks boundaries

If you would like to see what makes Divine AF so compelling for yourself, come see them live at the Tropical Heatwave!

Blog Friday, April 26th 2024

17 Bands in 17 days – Day 8: The surf-horror soundtrack of Black Valley Moon

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave 2024

Blog Friday, April 26th 2024

17 bands in 17 days – Day 9: The Sensational Barnes Brothers bring Memphis soul to Tropical Heatwave

Only 9 days until the spectacular musical extravaganza, Tropical Heatwave! Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge. Don’t miss out – secure your tickets...

Blog Thursday, April 25th 2024

Exploring the culinary delights of Ybor City: A foodie’s weekend itinerary for Tropical Heatwave

We’re just a few days away from the spectacular musical extravaganza! Tropical Heatwave in the Cuban Club at Ybor City! Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus...