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Saturdays at 10:30 p.m.

Every Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. tune in to WUFT Amplified and discover new sounds, uncover rising stars, and be a part of the vibrant music culture that defines our region. Hosted by WUFT-FM’s Glenn Richards.

Mar 2nd - Quail Hollow
Mar 9th - Purple Kloud
Mar 16th - Jordan Burchel
Mar 23rd - Chaunces
Mar 30th - The Front Porch Backsteppers
Apr 6th - Morningbell
Apr 13th - Jernie
Apr 20th - Savants of Soul
Apr 27th - Trustfall
May 4th - The Housing Crisis
May 11th - Josh Gluck and The Family Tree
May 18th - The Late Night Losers

Press play on the vibrant sounds and extraordinary talent that define the Gainesville music scene, and extends across the state of Florida. WUFT Amplified turns up the volume on local music, inviting you on a journey transcending genres and showcasing exceptional creativity.

Hear The Savants, headed by Justin McKenzie on vocals, Mandy Ferwerda on vocals and trumpet, Zach Emerson on keyboard, Benny Cannon on drums, John Gray Shermyen on bass, Will Campbell on guitar, Jacob Armstrong on trombone, Jordan Jones on tenor sax, and Ray Vigil on baritone sax.
Hear Gainesville's Jernie, lead by Jernie Millan on vocals, Nick Mendez on guitar, Xavier Otero on bass, Jahirah Williams on keyboard and backing vocals, and Kane Pour on drums.
Hear Gainesville's Morningbell, headed by Travis Atria on guitar and vocals, Eric Atria on bass, Stacie Atria on keyboard and percussion, and Chris Hillman on drums.
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Press play on the vibrant sounds and extraordinary talent that define the Gainesville music scene, and extends across the state of Florida. WUFT Amplified turns up the volume on local music, inviting you on a journey transcending genres and showcasing exceptional creativity. Hosted by WUFT-FM’s Glenn Richards.

Season 2

March 16 - Quail Hollow

March 23 - Purple Kloud

March 30 - Jordan Burchel

April 6 - Chaunces

April 13 - The Front Porch Backsteppers

April 20 - Morningbell

April 27 - Jernie

May 4 - The Savants

May 11 - Trustfall

May 18 - The Housing Crisis

May 25 - Josh Gluck and The Family Tree

June 1 - The Late Night Losers

More WUFT Amplified Episodes
Hear Gainesville's The Front Porch Backsteppers, with Virginia Carr on guitar and vocals, Eli Tragash on guitar, violin and vocals, John Peyton on bass and vocals, and Michael Peyton on banjo and vocals.
Hear St. Pete's Chaunces, with Chance Reynolds on drums and vocals, Cooper Madden on bass and synth, Alex Malkovich on tenor sax and guitar, and Ayrias Pedigo on keys.
Hear Gainesville's Jordan Burchel, with Samantha Moss and Audrey Campbell on vocals, Matt Stanland on guitar, Chris Hillman on drums, Collin Whitlock on keyboard, and Michael Claytor on bass guitar.
Hear Gainesville rapper and musical artist Purple Kloud, with Rayvon Rollins on guitar and vocals.
Hear Tampa-based Quail Hollow, headed by Ashley Griffin on vocals, Dominic Fonseca on guitar and vocals, Douglas Butler on guitar, Augustus Hoff on guitar and drums, and Matthew Butler on bass and keyboard.
Season 2 of WUFT Amplified premieres March 16, 2024.
Catch unseen tracks from Jupiter Troupe, Xarissa, MADWOMAN, Jamie Davis, and Matcha.
Catch unseen tracks from Matcha, Casey Jones II, MADWOMAN, Xarissa and Dionysus.
Hear Dionysus, with David Wells on keys, Sebastian "Tati" Sayavedra on bass guitar, Jose Pinerio on sax, and Ivan Padilla on drums.
Hear Jamie Davis Band, headed by Jamie Davis on vocals and guitar, Bert Mingea on lead guitar, Jon Alexander on pedal steel guitar, Jon McCarvy on bass guitar, and Allen Keen on drums.
Hear Staircase Spirit, headed by Eduardo Giralt on vocals and guitar and Jayson Verebay on drums.
Hear Jupiter Troupe, headed by Alister Bent on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Sebastian "Tati" Sayavedra on guitar, Dylan Oliveira on bass, and Derek Seheult on drums.
WUFT Amplified Season One
Catch unseen tracks from Jupiter Troupe, Xarissa, MADWOMAN, Jamie Davis, and Matcha.
Catch unseen tracks from Matcha, Casey Jones II, MADWOMAN, Xarissa and Dionysus.
Hear Dionysus, with David Wells on keys, Sebastian "Tati" Sayavedra on bass guitar, Jose Pinerio on sax, and Ivan Padilla on drums.
Hear Jamie Davis Band, headed by Jamie Davis on vocals and guitar, Bert Mingea on lead guitar, Jon Alexander on pedal steel guitar, Jon McCarvy on bass guitar, and Allen Keen on drums.
Hear Staircase Spirit, headed by Eduardo Giralt on vocals and guitar and Jayson Verebay on drums.
Hear Jupiter Troupe, headed by Alister Bent on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Sebastian "Tati" Sayavedra on guitar, Dylan Oliveira on bass, and Derek Seheult on drums.
Hear Xarissa, headed by Anna James on vocals, Max Bleiweis on guitar and vocals, Ben Salhanick on bass and vocals, and Carsten Thue-Bludworth on drums.
Hear The Forum, headed by Michael Higgins on vocals and guitar, Nick Ramsey on guitar and vocals, Jacob Farrell on bass and vocals, and Ethan Klohr on drums.
Hear Sooza Brass Band, with Bianca Maesa on sousaphone, Adrienne Widener and Ryan Hall on trumpet, Ryan Gamberino on tenor sax, Brian Burwell on trombone, and Austin DiVito on drums.
Hear ⁠MADWOMAN, headed by Samantha 'Leni' Daigle on vocals, Chandler McFarland on guitar, Riley Sechrest on bass guitar, and Unmil Patel on drums.
Hear Clay Dixon & The Piccadillies, headed by Clay Dixon on vocals and banjo, Eden Goodman on upright bass, Trevor Griffin on drums and vocals, Brody Watson on guitar and vocals, and Dan Hardwick on cello.
Hear Casey Jones II with Spectrum, headed by Casey Jones on vocals, Jack Edmondson on guitar, Robert Edmondson on bass guitar, Alex Backman and Hezekiah Frazier on keyboard, and L.J. Harrison on drums.
Hear Matcha, headed by Jon Catino on vocals and guitar, Sebastian “Tati” Sayavedra on lead guitar, Riley Sechrest on bass, Ivan Padilla on drums, Austin DiVito on percussion, Brian Burwell on Trombone, and Ryan Gamberino on saxophone.