Suwannee Music Park – Folio 2.0 / EU Jacksonville

What’s Next for Scotty Briggs’ Art? Show Up, Create, & Savor the Whole Human Experience

Amanda Holloway February 17, 2020 Atlantic Beach, Feature, Local Artists, The Beaches, The Elbow, Visual Art 1,828

It’s not hard to understand why ’ paintings are in such high demand. With subject matter as diverse as neon dive-bar brands, Hindu deities and Catholic saints, run-on catch phrase sentences, pop culture portraits, and under-water vignettes, Briggs has created a niche for himself that defies all definitions of the word ‘niche’. His style extends beyond the reach of any singular mode of painting because he is continually experimenting with his craft, and has become quite comfortable in the all-encompassing art land of what next? Over the past three years, Briggs has made his presence known more so as a …

Catching Up – Tedeschi Trucks Band: A Family Circus on the Road

Liza Mitchell October 10, 2015 Local Musicians, Music, Music News, Music Venues, Musician Interviews 243

Derek Trucks is all about making magic in the moment. Whether he’s making music with his wife of 14 years, blues siren , sharing a stage with generations of legendary artists or cheering on his beloved Jaguars, Trucks does what it takes to make it happen. He celebrated the Jaguars’ first win of the season over the Miami Dolphins despite waking up on the opposite coast. “We played in San Rafael right outside San Francisco and took the 6am flight home, so I could land in time for the game. We landed at 4:05, and I hopped in a cab …

Aura Music & Arts Fest Interview with Chuck Garvey, the guitarist of Moe.

Steve Prendergast February 10, 2015 Festivals, Music, Music News, Musician Interviews 436

Moe. will be performing two sets at the 6th annual in Live Oak at the Spirit of the March 6-8th. recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, no small feat for a musical group. Moe formed in the early 1990s, and then in 1999 percussionist Jim Loughlin join the group. They’ve been together ever since. What is the secret to keep a band together so long? Guitarist Chuck Garvey elaborates on this and other elements of crafting a successful band and life. “The whole thing started with a core group of people from SUNY Buffalo. We have known each other for years, …

HULAWEEN – SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK

Sherrie Prendergast November 6, 2014 Events, Festivals, Music, Music News, Music Venues, Photos 147

, a music and art festival at the in Live Oak, Fl, takes you to another world of exploding colors, sounds, lights, shapes, exotic costumes, encompassed with friendly faces. Creativity and imagination held no bars this year. Artists of all genres of music, art, landscape, dance, flow, yoga, electronic and science collectively expressed themselves taking the mind, body and soul experience to a new level of ecstasy. The thousands of people who came to the second annual event were offered an experience at the with a creative light show that moved over the water as if making it alive with …