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Don’t miss this once-in-a lifetime performance featuring not only the DA Guitar Orchestra, but including two world class guest artists. Started in 1993 as a fund raiser and performance venue, this event has become so popular it has graduated in size to Florida Theatre capacity!
The Florida Theatre; 128 East Forsyth Street, Ste. 300, Jacksonville
Call (904) 355-2787 or visit the Florida Theatre website for more information.
Admission: General Admission: $23.50; Student Admission: $13.50
Though he admits a certain discomfort with the moniker “King of Newgrass,†Sam Bush has more than earned it. As cofounder and leader of the seminal progressive bluegrass band New Grass Revival through 18 years during the 1970s and ‘80s, Bush may not be the only person responsible for newgrass, the wild bluegrass stepchild that features rock ‘n’ roll grooves and extended virtuosic jams, but since New Grass Revival’s dissolution in 1989, Bush has certainly been one of the most brilliant of newgrass’s many bright lights.
Charlie Pate will open this evening’s performance.
Ten time Grammy winners, TAKE 6 blends a little bit of jazz, a little bit of R&B and a whole lotta great gospel! Established by Claude McKnight their a capella harmonies, original scores and vocal pyrotechnics have earned them their place in the music world for their hard work, raw talent and Christian faith
University of North Florida Fine Arts Center; 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville
Call (904) 620-2878 or visit the website for more information.
Admission: Tickets: $38, $34, $30; Students: &10
Saxophonist, Anton Harris’ playing creates a historical dialogue with the past great jazz musicians. To listen to Harris play is to embrace a whirlwind of masterful sounds, surrounded by the styles of great musicians of the past yet hearing the distinct sound of the future.
Find out just how much fun it is to get the blues at Bluzfest 2008. Featuring some of the region’s best blues performers, Bluzfest events take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Hurricane Patty’s and 95 Cordova’s Cobalt Lounge. Headliners include The Falling Bones, The Willie Green Band, Bobby Radcliff, J.W. Gilmore and the Blues Authority, Little Mike, Jim Mckaba and the After Hours Band, and Tony O and Chum Click Nick. All performances are free of charge.
Call 904.540.1449 for more information or visit the website www.bluzcompany.com