Page 6 - January 2021 Issue 1

James Walsh Singer/songwriter
Playing Guitar
in in Jacksonville Florida
by James Walsh Radio Radio Presenter at Radiodowntown ca Jacksonville Florida
Florida
a a a a a a a a a beach town on on the the the Atlantic coast of of North Florida
Florida
is the the the Birthplace of of Southern Rock and a a a a a a a a a a a a a a great city to be a a a a a a a a a a a a a a guitar player Jacksonville or or or or “Jax” as as it it it is known locally has rich Music Music roots origins of Jam Band Culture and and and a a a a a a a a a a a diverse live downtown Music Music scene which includes local and and and national artists Southern Rock Rock Indie Underground Country Western/Cross-Over Rock Rock Rock Christian Rock Hip Hop and Punk Due in in part to Lynyrd Skynryd’s over 40-year Southern Rock legacy Jax natives encourage guitar playing and original songwriting regardless of age age or or or skill level For those who want to to to jam and get a a a a a a a a a a a a start in in in in in in town town the the Wild Wing Café in in in in in the the Tinseltown area has open mic night on Thursdays with a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a full backing band Garey Lucas who also works at Guitar
Center in in Orange Park runs this gig and and he he says “the goal is is to have fun hone your chops and and play play play play play play play!” For seasoned local talent Metro Jacksonville recommends the the the premier yet rootsy Surfer The Bar Live concert venue the the the popular popular 1904 Club the the the hipster locale Blue Jay Listening
Room popular popular dive bar Shantytown Pubz the the the intimate and and grungy Jack Rabbits and and the the the multi-faceted Brewster’s Discover these Jacksonville venues:
1 Surfer The Bar in Jacksonville Beach attracts national talent talent regional acts acts and and has local bands open for for them so it’s a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a great exposure for for young talent talent They boast food and and and bar born from Surfer Magazine and and and seeing how a a a a a a a a a a a a local band owns the “big stage” is a a a a a a a a a a a a huge benefit to to young musicians Surfer’s Event Director Megan Ramsey prides herself on quality food and and and sound Are you you forming a a a a a a a a a a a band? Come watch and and and learn This is is the place to to go to to get your start https://surferthebar com/jacksonville-beach-florida/ surfer-concerts/
2 Shantytown Pubz is “Your neighborhood Springfield pub ” Downtown and and open to to to 18+ crowds aspiring guitarists and and graffiti artists can get in in Intimate The real benefit to to us is is is that Saturdays are Record Label Label Night Regulars know it’s a a a a a a a a a a a a a chance to to hob nob with Label Label Owners and and Reps shop a a a a a a a a a demo and and get get tips on getting started in in in the the the music music industry Some musicians who met here formed their
their
own bands Artists and and their
their
dogs welcome Owner Russ is is cool with it it No URL available just drop in Everyone is welcome so your folky style set can be be be booked Says local regular Jenna Richey: “The best hole-in-the-wall you’ve ever ever been to to to The The first time I ever ever came to to to Shantytown it it was filled with smoke there’s country music playing and there there were kids in in in the the the corner doing ‘Shoe boats’ “Call (904) 798-8222
3 Jack Rabbits Live is an an an edgy experiment by the the the owners and and friends who recall the the the Burro Bar and and the the the old London Bridge Pub Music is is is on on on every night This is is is a a a a a a a a a cool place to see and and and meet new bands Young Guitar
Players will find craft beer and and and eclectic art by the gang of 9 friends who are Veteran Pub Owners Baristas and Clothing Designers collectively participating in in in this cool vibe Simply submit your music to to to be be accepted to to to the downtown fun and and and set up and and and play They have tech meets live music and and and and a a a a a a a a a a a a a a growing bunch of regulars – all aspiring artists are are networking here! Local bands are are encouraged to register www jackrabbitslive com
4 4 1904 Music Music Hall was voted one of the Top Music Music Venues in Florida
Guitar
players would do well to frequent this hot spot not far from the the beach Tedeshi Trucks played here and their
After Party is is is is famous for for extended jams If you you love music this is is is it! It’s for: “Finding those moments of magic magic that will stay with you you forever We sell magic magic in in in in all sizes Many bands had CD Release Party here and and and so so can you! If you you you think you’re ready it it is is also a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a chance to to observe get up and and and play jam with humble seasoned professional touring artists and and learn from them Guitarist Derek Trucks is is is is as as as soft spoken and and friendly as as as the the owner of of this venue They even have famous TV Comedians and and an an an an an Artist painting on canvas during shows from time time to time! Great atmosphere I love it https://www 1904musichall com/ 5 The Bold City Brewery is is is for national and and and local bands just just south of downtown This is is is a a a a a a a a a a a a small venue and and and bar located just just across the St John’s River from Willow Branch Park where The Allmans had played Sunday afternoons for free It doesn’t look like much on on the outside but inside its a-hoppin’! The The Bartender is is hilariously funny The The Staff are nice people the the sound system is is is is stellar and and and the the the beer beer is is is is not overpriced and and and is is is is good for Core beers and and and Specialty Beers Best of all the the stage is is is “roomy” so you you don’t feel cramped when playing live To get your licks in in on on guitar is is is not a a a a a a problem as this place is is is “built for 67