For the Jacksonville Music Scene, Little Alley Shows Offer Intimacy and Discovery

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Proprietor Emily Moody is already a key figure in local music history, in her own right–not as a performer, but as a facilitator. “Jacksonville has a long history of great music,“ she says. ”It has always been a mission of mine to highlight and celebrate music created right in our city.” She’s done just that, for almost every notable local …

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10 Jax Artists To Watch in 2023

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In 2022, with fans thirsty for music after a two-year dry spell, artists seemed inclined to open the firehose. Pandemic era projects, and projects shelved during the touring halt, were released at a dizzying clip. And the only thing more disorienting was the onslaught of new tour announcements.  Trends in the Jacksonville music scene ran parallel to those underway internationally. …

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Yes, Local Artists are Still Making Music Videos. And They’re Worth Watching

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It’s been several decades now since MTV’s programming consisted primarily of music videos (and occasionally imbecilic cartoon characters watching music videos). Though the art of — and money devoted to — music videos may have peaked long ago, artists continue to view visual representations of their work as both an extension of their creative pursuit and a worthwhile promotional vehicle …

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Go | Best Concerts in Jax this Week

Reggae star Kabaka Pyramid, guitar wizard Joe Satriani and more visit Jax this week

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Each week the JME team looks long and hard at the concert calendar to identify the best live music in Jacksonville. Our weekly Go concert recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org. For the comprehensive list of this week’s concerts, go to our live music calendar page. Country/Rock  Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers – Tuesday, November 8 Jack Rabbits …

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