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Tropical Heatwave Always Looking for Fresh Acts, Like The Shackeltons
Hoots and Hellmouth, a roots rock band from Philly, will perform at Saturday's Tropical Heatwave.
When WMNF's Wes Courtney attends the South by Southwest music expo in Austin, Texas, each year, one of his purposes is to scout out acts to program at the station or possibly book to come to the Tampa area to perform.
So the music director for Tampa's alternative, non-commercial FM radio station had his work ears on when he attended a party this year hosted by Seattle radio station KEXP. That didn't prepare him for the show he heard there by The Shackeltons, a gritty alt rock band from Chambersburg, Pa., whose name refers to the intense Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton.

Reviews of Recent Jazz Albums
Capturing the high-octane charisma and intensity of the Detroit-born saxophonist James Carter on record has been a challenge, and his inconsistent discography proves the point. Sometimes the CDs sound over-produced; sometimes they sound under-produced. But Carter's first album for Emarcy, 'Present Tense' (being released Tuesday), hits an ideal sweet spot.

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Online Music Networking Needs Work
It used to be so difficult to discover local bands. You actually had to go out to a bar or club and perhaps suffer bad bands or non-local acts. With the advent of social networking sites, it has...

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Feel the 'Glow'
Kanye West, performing at the Grammy Awards in February, is bringing his tour to Tampa next week.
Rapper, producer and Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Kanye West will be lighting up the Ford Amphitheatre on Monday with his national "Glow In The Dark" tour.
West's "Glow In The Dark" Tour will feature special guests Rihanna, N.E.R.D, and Lupe Fiasco.

CLASSIC ROCK
Ex-Lakeland Musicians Jam Together at Polk Theatre
It all started when some members of Lakeland High School's class of 1969 got together for a musical jam on the weekend of their 30-year reunion.

LEGACY OF WOMEN ROCKERS
Avril Lavigne Brings Her Snarl to Tampa on Saturday
During the nine months Avril Lavigne's parents spent preparing to bring her into the world in 1984, the foundation was being set for her to become a rock star.


   AP Music
19:40, 5/16/08
Signs point to imminent Simpson-Wentz wedding
Though Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are keeping a tight lid on their nuptuals, it's looking like a wedding is imminent.
17:11, 5/16/08
DeVotchKa creates `big drunken tuba party'
Asked if his band's performance in an hour's time will include any theatrics, Nick Urata warns: "There will be some death-defying feats of glory."
11:55, 5/16/08
Judge denies media motion in R. Kelly trial
A judge has denied a motion from news organizations seeking immediate access to sealed court records and transcripts in the R. Kelly child pornography trial.
07:22, 5/16/08
Taylor Hicks to play Teen Angel in Broadway's `Grease'
Taylor Hicks is going from "Idol" to "Angel."
The "American Idol" alum will join the Broadway cast of "Grease" on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical.
00:30, 5/16/08
Country star Shania Twain, husband splitting up
Shania Twain and husband-producer Robert "Mutt" Lange are splitting up after 14 years of marriage. The 42-year-old Canadian country superstar and 59-year-old Lange married in 1993 and have a...
21:06, 5/15/08
Country star Shania Twain, husband splitting up
Shania Twain and husband-producer Robert "Mutt" Lange are splitting up after 14 years of marriage. The 42-year-old Canadian country superstar and 59-year-old Lange married in 1993 and have a...
21:05, 5/15/08
Rapper DMX enters not guilty plea
DMX has pleaded not guilty to felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. A judge entered the plea for the musician-actor (real name: Earl Simmons) at a brief court hearing...
21:00, 5/15/08
R. Kelly jury complete as sides argue racial makeup
Jury selection was completed at R. Kelly's child pornography trial Thursday amid contentious exchanges between prosecutors and defense attorneys, who accused each other of trying to stack the panel...
15:39, 5/15/08
T-Pain has 5 nominations for BET Awards
T-Pain's status as urban music's most frequent collaborator helped him nab a leading five BET Award nominations.
14:32, 5/15/08
With 6 ACM noms, Rodney Atkins joins country elite
Rodney Atkins is still surprised when people recognize him in the grocery store nowadays. But give it time.



'Hey There Delilah' • Plain White T's
Amanda Vecciarelli • 16 • Davenport
What's this song about?
He likes a girl in New York, and he can't wait to see her after college.
What do you like best about the song?
I think it has a cool rhythm. It has a pop/rock type of feel.
How did you hear about it?

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'Mudcrutch' - Mudcrutch

  
Three decades later, Tom Petty is paying his buddies back. Before Petty made his name with the Heartbreakers, the rocker played bass in Mudcrutch, a Gainesville fivesome that released one single...

'Nine Lives' - Steve Winwood

  
Five years after his acclaimed indie release, 'About Time,' Steve Winwood has returned to the majors with 'Nine Lives,' but fear not: He's made minimal concessions to the pop commercialism that...

'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow' - John Ellis

  
The funk here could save a few souls. Soprano and tenor saxophonist John Ellis, who got schooled in New Orleans with Ellis Marsalis among others, creates a winning platter of soulful tunes with his...


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Hip Hop / Rap
1. Lollipop - Lil Wayne
Lollipop by Lil Wayne from the album Lollipop - Single
2. Sexy Can I (feat. Yung Berg) - Ray J
Sexy Can I (feat. Yung Berg) by Ray J from the album Sexy Can I (feat. Yung Berg) - Single
3. Move Shake Drop Remix - DJ Laz
Move Shake Drop Remix by DJ Laz from the album Move Shake Drop Remix - Single
4. Bust It Baby, Pt. 2 (feat. Ne-Yo) - Plies
Bust It Baby, Pt. 2 (feat. Ne-Yo) by Plies from the album Bust It Baby, Pt. 2 (feat. Ne-Yo) - Single
5. Milli - Lil Wayne
Milli by Lil Wayne from the album Milli - Single
Jazz
1. What a Wonderful World (Single) - Louis Armstrong
What a Wonderful World (Single) by Louis Armstrong from the album Louis Armstrong's All-Time Greatest Hits
2. Gonna Get It (feat. Syesha Mercado) - Boney James
Gonna Get It (feat. Syesha Mercado) by Boney James from the album Gonna Get It (feat. Syesha Mercado) - Single
3. Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra from the album Ray Sings, Basie Swings
4. Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington & Bill Withers
Just the Two of Us by Grover Washington & Bill Withers from the album Love's Greatest Hits
5. In the Mood - Glenn Miller
In the Mood by Glenn Miller from the album Platinum Glenn Miller
Pop
1. Take a Bow - Rihanna
Take a Bow by Rihanna from the album Take a Bow - Single
2. Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield from the album Pocketful of Sunshine
3. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis from the album Bleeding Love - Single
4. 4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland) - Madonna
4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland) by Madonna from the album Hard Candy (Deluxe Version)
5. No Air - Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown
No Air by Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown from the album Jordin Sparks
R&B / Soul
1. Love In This Club - Usher
Love In This Club by Usher from the album Love In This Club (feat. Young Jeezy) - Single
2. Forever - Chris Brown
Forever by Chris Brown from the album Forever - Single
3. Love In This Club, Pt. II (feat. Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, & Young Jeezy) - Usher
Love In This Club, Pt. II (feat. Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, & Young Jeezy) by Usher from the album Love In This Club, Pt. II (feat. Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, & Young Jeezy) - Single
4. With You - Chris Brown
With You by Chris Brown from the album Exclusive (Deluxe Version)
5. What You Got - Colby O'Donis
What You Got by Colby O'Donis from the album What You Got (feat. Akon) - Single
Rock
Country
1. Our Song - Taylor Swift
Our Song by Taylor Swift from the album Taylor Swift
2. Last Name - Carrie Underwood
Last Name by Carrie Underwood from the album Carnival Ride
3. Picture to Burn - Taylor Swift
Picture to Burn by Taylor Swift from the album Taylor Swift
4. You're Gonna Miss This - Trace Adkins
You're Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins from the album Greatest Hits, Vol. II: American Man
5. I'm Still a Guy - Brad Paisley
I'm Still a Guy by Brad Paisley from the album 5th Gear
World
1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole from the album Alone in IZ World
2. Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole from the album Facing Future
3. Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men
Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men from the album Who Let the Dogs Out
4. Suavemente - Elvis Crespo
Suavemente by Elvis Crespo from the album Suavemente
5. Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole from the album Wonderful World
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