WMNF Tropical Heatwave music festival

WMNF 88.5 FM proudly presents our annual music celebration with unforgettable performances in Ybor City. Tickets $50 advance, $60 day of. Ride the Wave ticket $150 More at [TROPICALHEATWAVE.ORG](https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf-events/tropical-heatwave-2026/) 📅 April 25th 📍 The Cuban Club \| Ybor City Get ready for an electrifying night featuring incredible artists! 🎸 **Cracker** Alt-rock icons Cracker bring their unmistakable blend of Americana, roots rock, and sharp songwriting to Heatwave. With decades of hits and a reputation for dynamic live shows, they’re a perfect fit for a night built on musical discovery and nostalgia alike. 🎸 **Keller Williams** Multi-instrumentalist and genre-bender Keller Williams returns to Heatwave with his high-energy, improvisational live shows. Known for his looping and live sampling, Keller blends rock, jazz, funk, bluegrass, and more into a unique sound that always keeps the crowd on its toes. 🎤 **Eilen Jewell** With nine albums and a voice praised by Rolling Stone, Eilen Jewell brings a raw, vintage roots-noir sound to the stage. Her newest album, Get Behind The Wheel, expands into psychedelic territory, making for a captivating live performance that’s sure to convert first-timers into lifelong fans. 🎸 **Have Gun, Will Travel** Hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, Have Gun, Will Travel delivers a unique fusion of alternative rock, folk rock, and Americana that’s both thoughtful and electrifying. Formed in 2006, this Bradenton‑based band draws on wide‑ranging influences, from punk and country to reflective narrative songwriting, to create songs full of texture and storytelling. 🎸 **McKinley James** A rising star of modern blues-rock, McKinley James delivers searing guitar work, soulful vocals, and old-school grit with a fresh edge. His performances channel classic blues influences while sounding firmly rooted in the now.