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Loud, Fast and Lifted: Lifted Riffs

May 30, 2025

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Words by Carmen Macri “It wasn’t always the dream, you know, I didn’t always want to be a punk or a rockstar, it’s just something that kind of happened through life.” Jacksonville’s music scene might seem like a thing of the past — if you’re not paying attention. But it’s far from dead. In fact, Lifted Riffs is

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A Glimpse into the World of John O’Brien

Words and photos by Amiyah Golden “As a very young child, probably around 5 years old, I saw my mother in the leading role in a musical play that was being put on by a local amateur acting group that she was — unbeknownst to me — a member

Chalk It Up to Punk

Meet Chalk Tiger Words by Ambar Ramirez By day, Bryce Powell

Out with the Old, in with the Cold

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri When we started digging

The Planter: Brooke Garwood of Sun Child

April 1, 2025

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Words and photos by Amiyah Golden Sun Child is a name that is often echoed in the Jacksonville art scene — with rave reviews always followed closely behind. It was a cachet that always piqued my curiosity and since I suffer from the unfortunate plague of FOMO, I needed

Widespread Panic

March 26, 2025

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Words by Teresa Spencer Did you know that Widespread Panic recorded their “Jacksonville 1999” album live at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre on April 27, 1999? Despite the incredible performance, the album wasn’t released until nearly two decades later in March 2017. For devoted “Spreadheads,” this

Sam “ALL THAT JAZZ” Jones

March 26, 2025

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Words by Teresa Spencer Sam Jones was a highly influential jazz bassist and cellist, best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley and Oscar Peterson. Born in Jacksonville in 1924, he grew up in a musical family and moved to New York City in 1955 to pursue his own career

38 Special: A Southern Rock TRADITION

March 26, 2025

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Words by Teresa Spencer Donnie Van Zant and Don Barnes formed 38 Special in 1974 right here in Jacksonville. Initially rooted in Southern rock, their music evolved into a more arena-rock sound, achieving mainstream success in the 1980s with hits like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You,” “Rockin’ into

Evergreen Terrace

March 26, 2025

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Words by Teresa Spencer Evergreen Terrace is an American metalcore band from Jacksonville that formed in 1999 and is named after the street in “The Simpsons.” Initially formed by Josh James, Andrew Carey, Josh “Woody” Willis, Josh Smith and Christopher Brown, the band underwent early lineup changes before releasing their

Julia Gulia

March 26, 2025

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Words by Teresa Spencer Julia Gulia is a cover band based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, known for their energetic performances of primarily 1990s and early 2000s music. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist Andrew “Andy” Jones, his brother and drummer John Jones, and bassist Mark McHone. The

Up-and-coming Musical Acts

March 26, 2025

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Coming to a stage near you Words by Amiyah Golden Teal Peel This quad has merged their individual talents to permeate the indie-rock genre with their own flair. Teal Peel has taken their local sound nationwide as they are currently embarking on a cross-country tour. Hogbean A group

Icons of Rock

March 26, 2025

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Words by Kaili Cochran In the world of music, there are songs that immediately play in your head when you hear an artist’s name. But, there are also other artists behind the scenes whose contributions helped shape the hit music we all know and love today. And some with

Jacksonville: Birthplace of Southern Rock

March 26, 2025

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Words by Kaili Cochran Beaches, museums, restaurants, St. Johns Town Center and the Jaguars. These are all things that come to mind when you think of Jacksonville. But beyond its attractions, Jacksonville is known for a deeper connotation as “the birthplace of southern rock.” Jacksonville got this name

Southern Roots, Jacksonville Soul: The Allman Brothers Band

March 26, 2025

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Words by Teresa Spencer The infamous Allman Brothers Band formed in Jacksonville in 1969 eventually becoming one of the most influential groups in Southern rock history. Founded by guitarist Duane Allman and vocalist/keyboardist Gregg Allman, the band also included guitarist Dickey Betts, bassist Berry Oakley, and drummers Butch Trucks

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Local Musicians

Loud, Fast and Lifted: Lifted Riffs

A Glimpse into the World of John O’Brien

Chalk It Up to Punk

Out with the Old, in with the Cold

The Planter: Brooke Garwood of Sun Child

Widespread Panic

Sam “ALL THAT JAZZ” Jones

38 Special: A Southern Rock TRADITION

Evergreen Terrace

Julia Gulia

Up-and-coming Musical Acts

Icons of Rock

Jacksonville: Birthplace of Southern Rock

Southern Roots, Jacksonville Soul: The Allman Brothers Band

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