Todd Kennedy
Former Program Director, Sound Waves Host (2006-2022)Originally from Boston, Todd Kennedy began volunteering at WFIT 89.5 FM in 1992 as a late night jazz DJ. In 1998 he was hired as Director of Operations and in 2004 he became Program Director until his retirement in 2022.
As Program Director, he was responsible for formulating the sound of the station. His daily duties included managing broadcast communications, operating satellite services and broadcast automation systems. He was also in charge of overseeing all studio productions and digital editing.
He also played an important role in coordinating fundraising materials, outreach events and underwriting activities. He trained and supervised community volunteers and on-air hosts, and had been seen doing a little plumbing and vacuuming on the side.
Todd’s energy and great passion for music was enjoyed every Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm on Sound Waves, the show he hosted from January 2006 to September 2022.
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We speak with Austin about the band and the new EP Love & Local Honey Vol. 1. You can see the band at WFIT’s Sonic Waves Music Festival on Saturday April 9 at Intracoastal Brewing Company. -
Performing at our Sonic Waves Music Festival on Saturday, April 9 at Intracoastal Brewing Company, hear Skyclub featuring Trey Nestor, guitarist and lead vocalist along with his brother Jake the drummer.
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One of the most talked about bands on the local music scene is Mangrove. We talk with Peyton Derrick, lead singer and songwriter with Mangrove. Mangrove will perform at WFIT’s Sonic Waves Music Festival April, 9 2022.
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Hear my conversation with drummer Harper Millband of Tone Deaf Pedestrians. We’ll discuss the beginnings of the band at The Groove Shack, writing songs and handling fame. They are performing at our Sonic Waves Music Festival on Saturday, April 9 at the Intracoastal Brewing Company.
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Join us on Saturday, April 9 at the Intracoastal Brewing Company in the Eau Gallie Arts District for a night of live music featuring all local bands. Enjoy a variety food trucks and craft beers. Also, community non-profit organizations will have booths at the festival. The event is FREE!
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Joules Rio is a new band that features local bassist Julie Klein. She has been playing with Honey Miller and other local bands. Joules Rio has just released several new songs including this one “I Love My Body.” The video was filmed locally and features some familiar faces from around town. It features singing tikis, surfing bass players and animated fish. We love it!
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This month we got a surprise from Ty Segal, Jade Bird’s punchy sophomore album, a long awaited follow up to Lorde’s Mellowdrama, Sturgill Simpson’s continuation of his journey back to bluegrass and a plethora of new singles teasing upcoming LPs.
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New singles from Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, The War On Drugs, La Luz plus some great new LPs from SAULT, Leon Bridges, Durand Jones & The Indications, Los Lobos and a host of other artists made July a great month for new music.
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Florida Storms app provides warnings from the National Weather Service and advisories from the National Hurricane Center. You’ll also see evacuation routes, traffic information and locate open shelters in your area.
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Summer has arrived and the typical Florida afternoon rains have given us time to soak in some of the great new music released this month. Here's our playlist of some of our favorite new releases from June.
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Asphalt Jungle’s latest release delves deep into the sensual tones of Lofi with jazz sensibilities and beautiful guitar voicings featuring award winning jazz guitarist and host of WFIT's Guitar Trax Brian Tarquin.
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Check out our new music program Stuck in the Psychedelic Era. Rooted in the music created by self-contained American bands of the late 1960s (and their British inspirations), yet constantly expanding beyond those roots to create an eclectic blend of music unlike anything else in modern radio. Stuck In The Psychedelic Era premiers Saturday June 26th at 10:00 p.m. on WFIT.
