FESTIVAL REVIEW: WMNF’s 31st Annual Tropical Heatwave (Plus Top 55 Photos)
By: David Wolfson, Nicole Kibert, Kelley Jackson, Brian Mahar, and Ray Roa When the dust settles after WMNF’s annual bacchanalia of music, food, drink, and friends — aka Tropical Heatwave – it’s clear that the one-day festival (which celebrated its 31st birthday last month) is an irreplaceable asset to the Tampa Bay community. In essence, the soiree achieves much of what most local promoters try to do year round, which is... Read More
GET LEARNED: SubAp!’s Guide To WMNF Tropical Heatwave 2012
Heatwave is a behemoth. WMNF’s annual celebration of some of the best and most eclectic music the country has to offer is now in its 31st year and has ballooned way beyond its early days as an event that could be contained at the Cuban Club alone. In 2012, WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave has expanded to include 14 different stages spread across 11 different venues. Hell, it even has its own beer now. WMNF’S 31ST ANNUAL TROPICAL HEATWAVE:... Read More
