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Tedeschi Trucks Band: Roots of Greatness

March 21, 2025

Words by Teresa Spencer Known for their unique fusion of Southern rock, blues, soul and jam band styles, the Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying live acts in contemporary music. Hailing from Jacksonville, the powerhouse ensemble led by renowned guitarist Derek Trucks and vocal powerhouse Susan Tedeschi has graced our

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What If Jacksonville Suddenly Woke Up?

Some say Jacksonville is a diamond that wants to remain coal. What would it be like if Jacksonville were a city that didn’t hate itself… led by people who acknowledged its achievements? Here are a few things that possibly would have happened in New York, Rome, London Paris, Seattle, or

Southbound: An Illustrated History of Southern Rock

A self-described music geek turned rock historian has captured the golden age

A Look Back at Lynyrd Skynyrd: Coming Home for Final Show in the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour

The early 70’s belonged to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a rowdy group of

38 Special: A Southern Rock TRADITION

March 26, 2025

Feature·Local Musicians·Music

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

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

Flirtin’ with Legends: The Unstoppable Ride of Molly Hatchet

March 24, 2025

Feature·Local Musicians·Music

Words by Carmen Macri In 1971, Jacksonville was the epicenter of Southern rock, with every local band eager to follow in the footsteps of the genre’s godfather, Lynyrd Skynyrd. One band that emerged victorious from this scene was Molly Hatchet. Dave Hlubek, founding member, recalled that a friend

Keeping the Music Alive: The Van Zants

March 19, 2025

Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews

Photo provided by Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Facebook Words by Carmen Macri Since 1987, Ronnie Van Zant’s younger brother Johnny Van Zant has taken the reins of the band, keeping their sound alive and well. Johnny’s kept the Skynyrd spirit going strong, honoring his brother’s legacy while making sure the band’s

Keeping the Music Alive: The Pyles

March 19, 2025

Feature·Music

Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez The Pyles Artimus, the last living member of the original (not founding) Lynyrd Skynyrd — a legacy that weighs on him daily — continues to honor the band’s memory. Whether through tribute songs performed with his band Artimus Pyle Band (APB) or

Homegrown Southern Rockers LYNYRD SKYNYRD Return Home

April 3, 2015

Downtown·Local Musicians·Music·Photos·Photos + Video

Lynyrd Skynyrd Live at the Florida Theatre, southern rock legends are back in their hometown – Jacksonville – filming two live concerts for an upcoming TV special and DVD. For this ultimate fan experience, Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform their first two albums, (pronounced ‘lĕh-’nérd ‘skin-’nérd) and Second Helping, in their

Songs of the St. Johns River

August 14, 2014

Community·Festivals·Lifestyle·Local Musicians·Music·On the River·Outdoors

What: Songwriting Contest When: Entries due online on Sept. 6th Where: Show at 8pm, Sept. 20th at Jack Rabbits Inspiration for new artistic material can come from anywhere. For the first time, the Annual Songwriting Contest will offer a songwriting category specific to the . The and are partnering with

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Roots of Greatness

What If Jacksonville Suddenly Woke Up?

Southbound: An Illustrated History of Southern Rock

A Look Back at Lynyrd Skynyrd: Coming Home for Final Show in the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour

38 Special: A Southern Rock TRADITION

Jacksonville: Birthplace of Southern Rock

Flirtin’ with Legends: The Unstoppable Ride of Molly Hatchet

Keeping the Music Alive: The Van Zants

Keeping the Music Alive: The Pyles

Homegrown Southern Rockers LYNYRD SKYNYRD Return Home

Songs of the St. Johns River

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