Music

On a brisk Saturday evening, heated up the stage of the to bring a little bit (alright, quite a bit) of music history to his fans. The Gambler’s Last Deal opened up with the instructions to take as many pictures as possible because Kenny Rogers wanted us to. As he so graciously pointed out, some of the patrons were too young to really know his music yet they were there in the packed theater along with us diehard fans. I thought that there would be more dancing but I think that the audience was simply stunned by the warmth of …

In nature, some paths travel a straight line while others twist and turn. Sometimes, those roads converge to reach the same destination. In the Guthrie family, musical lineage is one of those lines traceable through the generations. “There seems to be a thread running through the generations of this family that links us musically. It’s not defined by any particular genre,” says Guthrie. “Sometimes, it’s humor or pathos that seeps into the family identity and emerges as individual expression. As for me, I especially love that we enjoy making music together.” Arlo Guthrie retraces the path through his catalog of …

WHAT: Welcome to Rockville 2017 WHERE: Metropolitan Park WHEN: April 29 & 30th TICKETS: available at welcometorockvillefestival.com It’s almost that time of year when rockers from all over town meet up at to throw their hands up, let their hair down, and rock out with 40 of the best artists in rock and metal at this years ! The lineup is spectacular, there are fun musical and energetic experiences to enjoy, delicious food to eat, along with tasty whiskey and cold beer to cool us off. Get ready Jacksonville! This is going to be one hell of a rock festival! …

Iconic country music superstar is coming to the Thrasher-Horne this January! I’ve seen several amazing performances at the , but this one has me giddy with excitement. The last time that I saw Kenny Rogers perform was at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, and I was so far away from the stage that I did not feel a connection with the 3 time Grammy winning artist. Having Kenny Rogers perform in a venue where every seat is a great seat with amazing acoustics has me counting down the days until the performance. Kenny Rogers is not only an inspiration in his …

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Jackrabbits 12/26/2016 8:00pm I had such a blast talking all things with guitarist a couple of months ago! We sat down over some iced coffee and talked about where Red Jumpsuit got their big start, “bad press” over the small things, and now looking forward to bringing us back to where it all began December 26th at Jackrabbits with a live performance of their platinum debut album “Don’t You Fake It!” “This year has been about celebrating the album that kicked down the door for us 10 years ago.” Not only is the very talented The …

When some of hear “Winter Formal” our minds immediately flashback to the days when it was associated with a school dance surrounded by chaperones & awkward slow dancing. Leave it to X102.9 to make over the “Winter Formal” image by shaking things up! They said to hell with the ball gowns and typical DJ playing non-stop bubblegum or rap by creating a musical celebration with no dress code and some of today’s greatest bands! So we left corsages at the gate, laced up our chucks, and thanks to The 1975, Silversun Pickups, Phantogram, Glass Animals, and Coin we danced the …

Life on the road as a traveling musician is good for the soul. It can open windows to new experiences, create lasting connections and inspire discovery right at the fingertips. As one half of the acoustic folk duo , is fortunate to share it all with her partner in marriage and music, . Together, the pair travel the country, playing intimate venues and house concerts, leaving a piece of their hearts in every city.   Handplayed Handmade is the jewelry collection crafted by Jackson using upcycled guitar strings with beads and semi-precious stones gathered along the journey. It allows her …