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WMNF features “Summer Nights” by Dana and Alden as Song of the Day

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WMNF selected “Summer Nights” by instrumental brothers Dana and Alden as its Song of the Day for October 28, 2026. The track is featured on their latest studio album, Papa’s Boat, and the duo is scheduled to perform at New World Music Hall in Tampa, FL, on Thursday, November 5.

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Why It Matters

The feature highlights independent instrumental music for local radio listeners and promotes an upcoming live performance in Tampa.

Key Facts

  • WMNF selected “Summer Nights” by Dana and Alden as the Song of the Day for October 28, 2026.
  • Dana and Alden are real-life brothers consisting of Dana McWayne on saxophone and keys and Alden McWayne on drums.
  • Alden McWayne is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music.
  • The duo was mentored early on by Eugene educator Kenny Reed.
  • “Summer Nights” is a track from their studio album Papa’s Boat, released in August 2026.
  • The album Papa’s Boat was recorded across London, New York, and Brazil, and inspired by their late maternal grandfather.
  • The musical style blends traditional jazz instrumentation with indie pop, samba, bossa nova, and funk.
  • The duo is scheduled to perform at New World Music Hall in Tampa, FL, on Thursday, November 5.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDana McWayne“Musician playing saxophone and keys, brother of Alden”locationTampa“City where the performance venue is located”PersonBrenda Minton“Author of the bio and background compilation”otherPapa’s Boat“Latest studio album by Dana and Alden released in August 2026”locationBrazil“Location where part of the album was recorded”OrganizationNew World Music Hall“Venue in Tampa, FL hosting the duo's upcoming performance”PersonAlden McWayne“Musician playing drums, brother of Dana and Berklee College of Music graduate”PersonKenny Reed“Eugene educator and early mentor to the brothers”locationLondon“Location where part of the album was recorded”locationNew York“Location where part of the album was recorded”