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Howdy: The Landon Gay Story

February 28, 2025

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Words by Amiyah Golden Howdy. No… no. Not the idiom. The multi-talented artist Howdy (AKA Landon Gay.) If you’re not familiar with this singer/songwriter, allow me to acquaint you with this Jacksonville native (and if you’re already a fan make sure you stick along too.) As a lad, Gay’s days spent listening to country

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Airwaves to Archives: Jax’s Radio Impact

Words by Johvan Merilus At a time when radio was fairly new and being used extensively for the first time, Jacksonville didn’t hesitate to get involved in the movement as WJAX was the first station to go on air in 1925. By the 1940s, nearly 90% of households in

Cool, Chaotic and All Over the Place: The Stews

Words by Ambar Ramirez Interview by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri

The Machine: Bringing Pink Floyd’s Timeless Sound to Life

Words by Teresa Spencer Pink Floyd is legendary, known for their

Jackson McCarthy: Youth Division, Third Place

February 21, 2025

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Words by Carmen Macri I think the world just found its fifth Beatle in Jackson McCarthy. Not only does his name fit the bill, but he looks the part too. With a killer mullet and a fresh suit and tie, the 11-year-old strutted onto the Clay County Star Search

Kali Kersten: Youth Division, Second Place

February 21, 2025

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By Kaili Cochran In first grade, Kali Kersten took a chance at her school’s talent show, but little did she know the talent show would change her life forever. For three years now, Kersten has been taking on the stage and giving performances from the heart. When Kersten

Empty Register: The Band That Spans Across City Lines

January 31, 2025

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Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden A couple months back, I was enjoying a night that was filled with a variety of tunes under the Riverside Arts Market Bridge. As I watched the next group prepare for their set, the static flow of expectancy was instead disrupted by something

Best Local Musician: Vince Jones

January 22, 2025

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Vince Jones, a standout member of the “Folio” award-winning band Blistur, is now a two-time winner of Best Local Musician. With over 30 years of experience and more than 100 shows under his belt, Vince’s musical prowess speaks for itself.

Loud and Bad: Hogbean

December 30, 2024

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Words by Ambar Ramirez and Photos by Amiyah Golden It’s 3 p.m. at Cool Stuff Vintage, technically 3:05pm as I was running late to meet up with Hogbean, a local country, alternative rock band. Or as they refer themselves in their Instagram bio: a “Cosmic Swamp Country” band. As

The Pursuit of Release

October 30, 2024

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Words and Photos by Amiyah Golden I was recently able to immerse myself into the mind of local artist Chris Rudasill with his EP, “Blood on Blood” which I had the privilege of reviewing a couple issues back. My thoughts before came simply as a blind consumer, without getting

November Concerts

October 30, 2024

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Nov. 1 Kale That Raps Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com I Am Sent Murray Hill Theatre murrayhilltheatre.com Havok Kona Clubhouse konaskatepark.com Nov. 1-2 Goose St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Nov. 2 Taylor Hunnicutt Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Pop Evil Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com Chelsea Saddler Blue Jay

The Tales of a Florida Boy

September 30, 2024

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Words by Amiyah Golden Sunshine, sand between our toes, community and art entangles us as residents of the state that holds diverse stories and faces. It’s the state that is devoted to its temperamental weather patterns but always makes sure to provide a rainbow after the storm. And it’s

Blood on Blood

September 24, 2024

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Words by Amiyah Golden Vulnerable and raw, local artist Chris Rudasill’s latest EP “Blood on Blood” is filled with gritty tones, shadows of melodic anecdote and passionate strums from his guitar. The local Jacksonville artist has turned his fervent for forging his own tales into a musical experience

Miracle Collective Festival

August 29, 2024

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Miracle Collective Festival Words by Emily Cheyne & Photos by Marcus Morino The Miracle Collective, a collection of the Jacksonville DIY music scene, is producing the first-ever Miracle Collective festival. This full day festival hosted at the Underbelly will include 20 bands within the hardcore and metal adjacent scene