The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz

The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz The Rhythm Revival with Reverend Billy C. You don’t want to miss it! Each Friday, host, Rev. Billy C.

Wirtz and “Marvelous Marvin” Boone presents classic Gospel, Soul, R&B, and Rock and Roll each Friday from 3 to 6 PM on WMNF, locally in Tampa on 88.5 FM, WMNF.org, or on the WMNF app. Wirtz, master of the 88 key disaster, and a cast of characters bring you the best in roots music, including classic soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and heart stopping gospel. Tune in for your weekly class in music history

taught by guys who know about music and they know it, because they’ve lived it. The show is fun and educational, and filled with the music you love!

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Marvin celebrated Juneteenth by playing Sam Cooke, Curtis May...
06/20/2026

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Marvin celebrated Juneteenth by playing Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, Aretha, and some Texas blues from T-Bone Walker, Freddy King, and more. He also featured uplifting Gospel and party music to celebrate this special day in our history.

Full playlist is below so you can see what you heard, what you missed, or what you thought you heard. You can still listen to this show for one week on the WMNF archives at https://www.wmnf.org/events/rhythm-revival/ #. And, did you know that today's show is replayed on WMNF's HD4 Channel at 9 PM on Friday evenings!

Tune in Friday for next week's edition of The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz from 3 to 6 PM on the mighty WMNF Community Radio, 88.5 FM or WMNF.org.

This week, Marvin will be in the driver's seat once again as the Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is still on the road! And, the man, the myth, the legend that is P Daddy will be there answering the phone and taking your requests.

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, we celebrate Juneteenth with Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Nina ...
06/17/2026

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, we celebrate Juneteenth with Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, Aretha, and some Texas blues from T-Bone Walker, Freddy King, and more. We'll also feature uplifting Gospel and party music to celebrate this special day in our history.

The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz comes to you each Friday from 3 to 6 pm ET, live from the WMNF Community Radio studios in the beautiful Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

Hosted by Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and "Marvelous" Marvin Boone, tune in locally to 88.5 FM or globally on wmnf.org.

During the show, send an email to [email protected] or call 813-239-9663 and Sister Patty will be glad to take your requests or answer your questions!

Also, don't forget the special Juneteenth Open House at WMNF Community Radio. More information on the WMNF webpage at https://www.wmnf.org/join-wmnf-as-we-celebrate-juneteenth-with-a-community-open-house/

And, yes, we know that song names and artists and not being displayed on your HD radios. Please be patient. We are aware and are working diligently with our tech team to resolve the issue.

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, we thanked YOU for helping us reach our goal during WMNF Commu...
06/13/2026

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, we thanked YOU for helping us reach our goal during WMNF Community Radio’s Summer Fund Drive! We are incredibly proud but we couldn't have done it without YOU, our fabulous listeners. We also celebrated the birthdays of Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Les Paul, and Clarence White.

Full playlist is below so you can see what you heard, what you missed, or what you thought you heard. And, you can still listen to this show for one week on the WMNF archives at https://www.wmnf.org/events/rhythm-revival/ #.

Tune in Friday for next week's edition of The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz from 3 to 6 PM on the mighty WMNF Community Radio, 88.5 FM or WMNF.org.

This week, Marvin will be in the driver's seat at The Reverend Billy C. Wirtz hits the road again! Sister Patty will be there, too, doing the best she can. Be there or be square!!

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, we thank YOU for helping us reach our goal during WMNF Communi...
06/10/2026

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, we thank YOU for helping us reach our goal during WMNF Community Radio’s Summer Fund Drive! We are incredibly proud but we couldn't have done it without YOU, our fabulous listeners. We'll also celebrate the birthdays of Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Les Paul, and Clarence White.

And, the fun doesn't stop there. We'll also have plenty of "good time" Gospel, "boujee" Blues, "riveting" Rock ‘N’ Roll, "sanctimonious" Soul, and "contemporary" country.

The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz comes to you each Friday from 3 to 6 pm ET, live from the WMNF Community Radio studios in the beautiful Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. Hosted by Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and "Marvelous" Marvin Boone, tune in locally to 88.5 FM or globally on wmnf.org.

During the show, send an email to [email protected] or call 813-239-9663 and The Man, The Myth, The Legend that is P Daddy, will be glad to take your requests or answer your questions!

And, although our show made it's goal, WMNF Community Radio has not made its overall goal. If you have any spare change around, please consider donating it to the Best Little Radio Station on Plant Earth!

Wow! How can we ever thank you, our incredible The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz listeners? We had a $6,000 go...
06/06/2026

Wow! How can we ever thank you, our incredible The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz listeners? We had a $6,000 goal and, thanks to you, we met our goal right at the end of Friday's show.

Our team begged and pleaded and you did not disappoint. You did your part to support WMNF Community Radio and The Rhythm Revival during our Summer Fund Drive show. Thank you, thank you, and thank YOU.

And, if you did not get a chance to donate, the station can still use your help. Just call 813.238.8001, 24x7 until 9 AM. Wednesday, June 10.

We'll be back to regular programming next Friday. Full playlist is below so you can see what you heard, what you missed, or what you thought you heard. And, you can still listen to this show for one week on the WMNF archives at https://www.wmnf.org/events/rhythm-revival/ #.

Tune in Friday for next week's edition of The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz from 3 to 6 PM on the mighty WMNF Community Radio, 88.5 FM or WMNF.org.

This week, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Marvin will both be in the studio, and P Daddy will be there, too. Be there or be square!!

It's almost time to Turn Your Radio On (IYKYK). The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz starts at 3 PM EDT and we're...
06/05/2026

It's almost time to Turn Your Radio On (IYKYK). The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz starts at 3 PM EDT and we're depending on your support to keep WMNF Community Radio and The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz on the air. Times are tough but we know we can count on YOU!!

You can call 813-238-8001 or go to wmnf.org and make your donation anytime! Lots of great Thank You gifts including one "Live Revive" party where The Rev. and Marvin entertain your guests at your private party.

Thanks for listening and THANKS for your support.

It's the Summer Fund Drive here at WMNF Community Radio, and we need your help on the The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy...
06/03/2026

It's the Summer Fund Drive here at WMNF Community Radio, and we need your help on the The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz. We pledge to continue playing the best music ever made but we need you to pledge your support ($). We can't do it without you.

This week, between thanking your for your generous donations, we'll be celebrating the birthdays of Johnny Paycheck, Memphis Minnie, Curtis Mayfield, Freddy Fender, Gladys Horton, and Johnny Gimble.

The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz comes to you each Friday from 3 to 6 pm ET, live from the WMNF Community Radio studios in the beautiful Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

Hosted by Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and "Marvelous" Marvin Boone, tune in locally to 88.5 FM or globally on wmnf.org.

During the show, call 813-238-8001 and our fabulous phone answerers will be glad to take your pledge! We will have show-specific gifts as well as the wonderful assortment of thank you gifts offered by the station. We'll have one and only one "Live Revive" as a thank you gift during the Fund Drive. Listen in, as it will get scooped up early!

And don't forget to join the Reverend and Marvin this Sunday, June 7, from 1pm till 4pm at Skipper's Smokehouse for the Rhythm Revival Live!

Thank you for your continued support!

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Reverend Billy and Marvin celebrated the birthdays of Gary Ste...
05/30/2026

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Reverend Billy and Marvin celebrated the birthdays of Gary Stewart, Miles Davis, T Bone Walker, Tom T. Hall, and Bumps Blackwell. Plus, they talked to acclaimed music writer, Jimmy McDonough (Jim McDonough Music) whose recently-released book, "Gary Stewart: I Am From the Honky-Tonks," is the definitive 544-page biography of the late, great Gary Stewart. And, they remembered tenor sax great, Sonny Rollins.

Full playlist is below so you can see what you heard, what you missed, or what you thought you heard. You can still listen to this show for one week on the WMNF archives at https://www.wmnf.org/events/rhythm-revival/ #.

Tune in this Friday for "The WMNF Summer Fund Drive" edition of The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz from 3 to 6 PM on the mighty WMNF Community Radio, 88.5 FM or WMNF.org.

The whole crew will be in the studio along with special "pitchmaster," Randy Wynne, asking for your support to help keep WMNF Community Radio on the air. We're hoping we can depend on your support!

And, you can avoid the rush by going to https://www.wmnf.org/donate and making your pledge now! Or, call 813.239.9663 during the show on Friday. Thank you so much for supporting our show for 12 years. We appreciate our listeners.

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Reverend Billy and Marvin will celebrate the birthdays of Gary...
05/27/2026

This week on The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Reverend Billy and Marvin will celebrate the birthdays of Gary Stewart, Miles Davis, T Bone Walker, Tom T. Hall, and Bumps Blackwell. They'll also remember tenor sax great, Sonny Rollins. And, they'll talk to acclaimed music writer, Jimmy McDonough whose recently-released book, "Gary Stewart: I Am From the Honky-Tonks," is the definitive 544-page biography of the late, great Gary Stewart.

But, it doesn't stop there. They'll also have plenty of "groovy" Gospel, "banging" Blues, "rippin'" Rock ‘N’ Roll, "salacious" Soul, and "compromised" Country.

The Rhythm Revival with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz comes to you each Friday from 3 to 6 pm ET, live from the WMNF Community Radio studios in the beautiful Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. Hosted by Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and "Marvelous" Marvin Boone, tune in locally to 88.5 FM or globally on wmnf.org.

During the show, send an email to [email protected] or call 813-239-9663 and Sister Patty will be glad to take your requests or answer your questions!

The Skipper's Smokehouse "Live Reviv" Show with Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Marvelous Marvin, scheduled for today, Sunda...
05/24/2026

The Skipper's Smokehouse "Live Reviv" Show with Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Marvelous Marvin, scheduled for today, Sunday, May 24, 2026, has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict!

See you next time. So sorry for the short notice!!

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