Chuck Prophet Returns to Tampa Bay After Tropical Heatwave Triumph

The crowd asked for it… and now it’s happening again! 🌟 After the unforgettable performance that Chuck Prophet and his Cumbia Shoes delivered at Tropical Heatwave 2025, fans made one thing clear: Tampa Bay wanted more. So WMNF is bringing him back for another electrifying night at the legendary Skipper’s Smokehouse!

📅 Date: Thursday, August 13
📍 Location: Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613-2331, United States
🚪 Doors Open: 7 p.m.
🎶 Showtime: 8 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 on the day of the show

For over three decades, Chuck Prophet has built a reputation as one of America’s most respected and adventurous songwriters. From his early days with the influential neo-psych band Green on Red to a solo career filled with critically acclaimed albums, Prophet has created music that fuses rock, Americana, storytelling, and sharp wit into something uniquely his own.

His songs have been covered by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Solomon Burke, and Heart, while Rolling Stone named him a “streetwise city kid with an eye for the country.” NPR states: “No one can turn tales from the outer limits into catchy songs quite like Prophet does.”

Chuck says: “We’ve got ourselves a cool little four-piece acoustic country-rock road band. No smoke machines. No backing tracks. Just the sound of wood, wire, skin, and air moving around a room.”
He continues, “We’re playing songs from all across my catalog, but they’ve been reimagined. Stripped down. Turned inside out a little. Intimate. Earthy, loose, deceptively raw. But above all — somehow — it still rocks.”
And, he adds, “Who knows? We’ve got a cool audience, so maybe we’ll even take a request or two if the mood takes hold.”

If you missed the magic at Tropical Heatwave, this is your chance! And if you were there, you already know why this show is a must-see. Get ready for a night of infectious grooves, unforgettable songs, and one of the most exciting live acts touring today! 🎸
Get your tickets here — the venue may charge a fee for no-shows.