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97X Icons
Throughout the past 20 years, 97X has introduced some of the biggest names in Alternative music to Tampa Bay. We've searched the 97X archives for conversations we've had with some of these ICONS. Listen for interviews with alternative music ICONS at different times throughout their careers.
Paramore (2008)
Paramore sits down with 97X and answers questions from fans including “Who would win in a fight between Hayley and Hannah Montana” and “Is the band breaking up?”
Matt Shultz (2019)
Matt Shultz of Cage The Elephant sits down with 97X and some fans and discusses the band’s newest album “Social Cues”, their collaboration with Beck and gives some insight into what went into the writing process of the album.
Tim McIlrath (2012)
Tim McIlrath of Rise Against sits down with 97X and discusses his many memorable acoustic performances in the 97X Green Room, the controversy behind the band’s upside down flag backdrop for their shows, their performances with Rage Against the Machine at LA Uprising and gives his take on politics.
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Sam talks with Joe from Lovejoy ahead of 97XNBT performance!
You’ll find out a very INTERESTING hobby he has, and what you can expect from the show December 3rd!
Yungblud Green Room Q&A
Sam chats with Yungblud after the Green Room performance!
Sam chats with John O'Callaghan from The Maine ahead of Sad Summer Fest!
We cover preparing for the Florida heat, surprise on stage collaborations, and why they wanted to tailgate with fans!
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Next Big Thing Legends 2025!
NBT Legends - Cage The Elephant: Meet and Greet!
NBT Legends 2025 - Cage The Elephant: Meet and Greet!
NBT Legends - Dexter and the Moonrocks: Meet and Greet!
NBT Legends - Dexter and the Moonrocks: Meet and Greet!
Next Big Thing 2024!
Something Corporate interview at NBT 23
Sam catches up with the MVPs of NBT, Something Corporate, at Next Big Thing 23.
Judah + The Lion surprise Sam with a big gift at Next Big Thing!
The guys from Judah + The Lion gave Sam a heartwarming surprise on stage at NBT 23.
97X Green Room
Check out the latest videos and photos from our 97X Green Rooms in the Achieva Credit Union Sound Stage!
