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George’s Music Springing The Blues

April 2, 2014

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Ready for a weekend of sun, sun and great music? All for free! The is April 4-6 at the . In 1990, and a handful of friends held the first Springing the Blues Festival in a small pergola near the old Jacksonville Beach Flag Pavilion. The event featured six acts and lasted one day. Twenty-four years later, Springing the Blues

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Springing the Blues – 25th Anniversary

For many blues performers and their audiences, the relationship between the musical performance and storytelling is definitive of the genre and central to the blues tradition. These stories are rich in history, building a legacy of perseverance and success from the early days of field hollers and slave spirituals to

Sprinkle a Dash of Salt in Your Life!

Salt Life is more than just a slogan; it’s a lifestyle that’s

Sharing the Blues: Belk Presents Springing the Blues, April 1-3

This year celebrates the 26-year tradition of sun, fun, and music. Exciting

Past and Present is Alive at Springing the Blues, Happening in Jacksonville Beach April 5-7

March 6, 2019

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When you think of the rich landscape of blues history, palm trees and sandy beaches might not be the first place that springs to mind. is a distant cultural cousin of the birthplace of the blues, far removed by geography and tradition. Yet, there’s an inextricable current connecting the past

Taking You There! JTA’s TryTransit Initiative

April 16, 2017

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The is changing the way we look at public transportation. TryTransit is a new campaign designed to encourage new ridership with a series of upgrades to boost service of the fixed route buses, the downtown Skyway system, the St. Johns River Ferry, the Paratransit system for handicapped customers, and trolleys.

Grant Nielsen Continuing to Pave Ways for Jacksonville Music Scene

July 7, 2016

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Growing up, it was no surprise that was destined for a career in music. The tow-headed toddler would slip on his shades and into character as Ray Charles, playing along at the piano to the soundtrack of The Big Chill. “I would wear my sunglasses, and no one knew why

Sittin’ Pretty: VIP season pass from Jax Beach Festivals

January 7, 2016

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With the holiday season behind us, the 2016 festival season is right around the corner. This year, a new VIP season pass from offers premium seating and other amenities good for all four music festivals held at the in Jacksonville Beach. For just $99, festival patrons can get up close

Community First Seawalk Music Fest: A Local Blend of Music, Fun, & Food

June 15, 2015

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The vibrancy of our local music, art and food scene will be on full display June 20 at the 3rd annual . The free festival spotlights local food vendors, artists, and culture with an eclectic collection of the area’s top musicians including , , , , , , and .

2nd Annual Community First Seawalk Music Festival

June 12, 2014

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There are so many reasons to love where we live, and the 2nd Annual celebrates them in abundance. The event is held from noon to 10pm on June 14th at the in Jacksonville Beach. The free festival spotlights local food vendors, artists and culture with an eclectic collection of the