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live music.” It is another opportunity to study the national touring artists up really close and/or talk to resident musicians, the Rachel Warfield Band members, after the show. Ask the guitar player and sound guy anything about equipment used, or setup and breakdown. One of the best kept secrets of the Jacksonville music scene, and from a musicians POV, “it’s the place you always wanted to play at! https://www.boldcitybrewery.com
6. Brewster’s is now part of Live Nation. We are waiting for grand re-opening. In the past this was a very approachable gig if there ever was one in Jax. Sporting 4 Live Venues it just sings with good times. Located in the vicinity of the Town and Country Mall in Arlington area east of downtown. Go Big Entertainment book the Vans Warped Tour here. If you ever thought that you want to play the Warped Tour in Jax this is for you. Go there to get a feel for what is expected of your band. Most local bands will show up and play after competing in early rounds, a few great live bands play the finals, and the excitement is in the air every July on the stage. Both Ernie Ball and the Entertainment Workshop sponsor the event, and beginning and
intermediate Guitarists will benefit big time from the Workshops.
http://www.livenation.com/ www.vanswarpedtour.com www.ernieball.com
7. Blue Jays Listening
Room is a wonderful place
to see a band work their
set. They are re- opening
to 50% capacity. Says the
owner Cara : “I cannot
thank you enough, my Blue
Jay family, for hanging in
there and supporting us through this whole mess. We are insanely grateful to be a part of such an incredible community. Thank you. Thank you from each and every one of us at Blue Jay. We wouldn’t be reopening if it wasn’t for you. We are absolutely over the moon to be back and cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces. Long live live music, y’all!” http://www.bluejayjax.com/
Guitar Players in Jacksonville will find a mix of new and established sounds and genres, heavily influenced by Southern and Country Rock, and live performance. There are many opportunities for local talent, and Southern hospitality is alive and well in Jacksonville, FL. It’s awesome.
Many notable bands hail from Jacksonville, FL. Established Jax bands include: Limp Bizkit, Lynyrd Skynryd, The Outlaws, 38 Special, the Bellamy Brothers, Molly Hatchett, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and the Allman Brothers Band, who formed in Jacksonville. Greg Allman says: “We used to setup in the Willow Branch Park in Jacksonville and play for free on Sundays and ask fans
for a really long extension cord so we could plug in. (smiles)” It worked.
Also notable is Country Rocker Gram Parsons, who was simultaneously in The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. He taught The Rolling Stones Keith Richards how to play country rock style music on the Guitar. And the new Golden Era is not yet over in 2015 thanks to artists like Susan Tedeschi, and her husband, Derek Trucks, both of Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Derek Trucks was a member of the Allman Brothers for a few years while serving an apprenticeship with the Allmans, and Eric Clapton.
Local startup heroes like Outside Edge Band use Within Studios Recording Studio, whose goal is to help novice artists and professionals with “polishing dreams and to build a greater music community here in Jacksonville, FL. “ Outer Edge Guitarist/ founder Collin Edge and Singer Jason Pulley cite Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The Beatles, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains as influences.
North Florida Booking Agent and band Manager Lulu Bennett introduces new artists and helps them by inviting them to her home-style family BBQ jam sessions, and invites them to observe and play at regional outdoor concerts. This is a comfortable way tofitin,andnotabadway to begin your career.
It’s a good idea to make the rounds and connect with other like-minded
musicians so you improve your playing. And Jax will encourage you to do that in that down to earth way. People are not as judgmental about skill level here. I found that the kind of people I meet in Jax are full of energy to play, and socializing with them gives me a place I feel at home. I haven’t met anyone I didn’t like or who wouldn’t share knowledge. Live music is a way of life. It is easier to be inspired to study music in Jacksonville due to the fact that you are surrounded by music makers who have been where you are now, and hold out their hand in friendship. And that’s what it’s all about.
You can also hire a wonderful PR Company to get the word out by going to this web site: https://tieronemedia. interdependence.com/pr-firm/Fast Company and others like the New York Times like them.
Don’t forget this is a Beach community - you free to relax in Ponte Vedra spas. Fun is happening every week during Spring Break. Musicians are welcome and loved. And the Allman Betts Band now play here too while on tour in Florida. The Legacy of Southern Rock continues.
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