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New Music Release December

December 2, 2024

Dec. 6 Roddy Rich “The Navy Album” Rapper, Roddy Rich is set to release his latest project, “The Navy Album.” Best known for his 2019 single, “The Box,” the artist has since amassed a following of listeners anticipating his newest album. Dec. 13 DMX “Let Us Pray: Chapter X” “Let Us Pray: Chapter X” is a posthumous album from

Feature·Music

Post-Pandemic Music Scene Revitalized

Words by Johvan Merilus As the world moves past the pandemic, the streets of Jacksonville are once again alive as music is pulsating throughout the city in recognition of live music making its return. Musical festivals have always been a part of the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene and

An Ethereal Sound: Dejah Symone

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden Purpose helps push the pen that

Slowdive

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden A perfect night under the crepuscular

A Swingin’ Little Christmas: Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery and Tim Davis Come to Ritz Theatre

December 15, 2018

Comedy·Downtown·Feature·Holidays·LaVilla·Music·On Stage·Theatre

This holiday season, Jane Lynch is traveling across the country spreading Christmas cheer. Instead of climbing into a sleigh like “you-know-who,” the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner is sharing a tour bus with her bandmates to bring her A Swingin’ Little Christmas album to the stage in a larger-than-life holiday

mannheim steamroller, chip davis, fscj artist series, jacksonville

Holiday Magic: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Comes to Jacksonville

November 20, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Holidays·Music·On Stage

Exploring the history and mystery behind Mannheim Steamroller is like a musical advent calendar. Behind every window is a new story, a different instrument, or an inspirational moment waiting to be discovered. Mannheim Steamroller delivers a special holiday performance one night only on November 20th at the Moran Theater (www.artistseriesjax.com).

The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, One Night Only on Oct 26

October 24, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Music·On Stage·Theatre

They were unlikely rock stars, the antithesis of the traditional paradigm, who took the world by storm as 60’s folk heroes. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel spoke to generations as counterculture icons of the social revolution and were one of the best-selling artists of the era. The Simon & Garfunkel

Irish Singer & Songwriter Mundy

October 7, 2018

Atlantic Beach·Classical Music·Feature·Music·Musician Interviews·The Beaches

Irish singer and songwriter Mundy performs for the first time in Jacksonville October 16th at Culhane’s Irish Pub in Atlantic Beach. The Florida stop is part of a 21-day tour. Some cities he’s never played, and others he hasn’t set foot in in over two decades. But no matter where

Explore Our Roots with Ranky Tanky, Bringing Gullah Music to the Ritz Theatre and Museum

October 7, 2018

Amelia Island·Downtown·Feature·LaVilla·Music

It’s been a whirlwind year for Ranky Tanky. Named for the Gullah phrase meaning to “get funky,” the rising stars of the low country released its debut album in October 2017 in homage to the Gullah culture of the region. Just two months later, they were topping jazz charts and

American Utopia – The Continuing Story of David Byrne

September 19, 2018

Downtown·Feature·Music·Music News·The Elbow·Uncategorized

by Paul R. Vranesh It is easy to cast David Byrne as a luminaire, ascribing the longevity, variety and eccentricity of his career to otherworldly talent or indescribable brilliance. Outwardly, he seemingly fits the depiction of a genius savant. Having crafted a singularly unique musical style buttressed by such disparate

Goodbye Whetherman – Hello Nicholas Williams

September 16, 2018

Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews

The winds of change are blowing for the folk artist known as Whetherman. For the past seven years, Nicholas Williams has performed under the moniker. To mark the changing season, Williams is stepping away from the Whetherman persona to embark on a new journey under his own name. “For a

Dancing to the Beat of Her Marimba: Dr. Andrea Venet Debuts New Percussion Compositions at UNF Fine Arts Center World Premiere

September 8, 2018

Feature·Local Musicians·Music

Energetic, engaging, and entertaining. Assistant Professor of Percussion Dr. Andrea Venet captivated audiences at the UNF School of Music Recital Hall Friday, September 7th with her world premier performance of three original musical compositions. Crafting a careful ballet of mallets, Venet poured herself into her music heart and soul. Brandishing

Tropical Depression: Composer Cory Driscoll Collaborates with Long Road Projects & Avant

September 2, 2018

Classical Music·Feature·Learning·Lectures·Music

Friday, September 14 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Composer Cory Driscoll, impacted by Hurricane Matthew in 2017, began writing an album that focused on the experiences of his youth into adulthood living in Florida, a tropical place known for its beaches, sun, and storms. As Hurricane Irma

k.d. lang is Asking Big Questions

September 2, 2018

Downtown·Feature·LGBTQIA·Music·Musician Interviews·The Elbow

It seems like an odd reversal of roles, given that she’s doing press for her current tour, Ingenue Redux. Actually, it’s pretty commonplace. In the 25 years plus since lang endeared herself to her fans with Ingenue, a soaring collection of torch songs that showcased her versatility and vocal range