Coastal Companion

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Rubben Studdard & Clay Aiken in Jacksonville

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The second American Idol competition in 2003, became a memorable race between two contestants – Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken.
Ruben, with his Luther Vandross smooth voice is a native of Birmingham.

Ruben won against Clay Aiken, but after the American Idol contest, Clay Aiken became the second best selling American Idol star.
Clay was also voted Favorite Reality Star of 2003 by TV Guide readers and “the most-loved reality star of all time” in a TV Guide poll in 2005. In addition, he was voted “Favorite American Idol” in 2006 People magazine readers. Now these two favorite “American Idols” are coming to Jacksonville, Florida for a concert. If you are a fan, you don’t want to miss this performance.

Saturday July 24, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. at the Florida Theatre

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Weird Al Yankovic

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“Weird Al” Yankovic is without doubt the most known modern song parodist. He entered the spotlight during the height of the MTV era. Who doesn’t remember his Michael Jackson music videos? Yankovic was a king in his genre with an extensive track record which found him making fun of everyone and everything from new wave to gangsta rap. Now Weird Al is coming to the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 8 PM

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St Augustine Amphitheatre in July 2010

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Two big names are coming to St. Augustine Amphitheatre in July – Ringo Starr and his All Star Band and Bad Company.

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Ringo Starr is in 2010 touring with the 11th versions of his All-Starr Band and the group is coming to St Augustine on July 17, 2010 at 7:30 pm. . The All-Starr Band is a concept that was created by producer David Fishof. The band has consistently toured for two decades, and, in similar fashion to Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, rotates its lineup. Usually at an All-Starr Band concert Ringo will perform some of his solo and Beatles songs, and each band member performing a hit from their own career. Participating this time Rick Derringer. Richard Page from Mr. Mister, Wally Palmer from the Romantics, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, and Greg Bissonette.
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Bad Company
Original members for the British Supergroup “Bad Company” reunite in the summer of 2010 for a tour and visit St Augustine Amphitheatre on Friday, July 23, 2010 at  08:00 PM.

Paul Rogers, Mick Ralphs, & Simon Kirke will be joined by Howard Leese from Heart on Guitar & Bassist Lynn Sorensen to a night to remember. Bad Company’s best known hits include “Can’t Get Enough”, “Feel Like Makin’ Love”, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy” & “ Bad Company”.

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Michael Bublé on “Crazy Love Tour”

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The immensely popular singer Michael Bublé is visiting Jacksonville, Florida, this summer. Michel is on a “Crazy Love Tour” and he is stopping by the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on July 11, 2010.

Grammy Award-winner Michael Bublé is heading out on tour in support of his number 1 selling release, “Crazy Love.” “I’m an entertainer.. It’s what I live for.. I can’t wait to get back on tour. The show will be bombastic, cinematic and at the same time a very intimate experience. And besides, I can’t wait to see my fans, I’ve missed them,” said Bublé about returning to performing.

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REO Speedwagon, Pat Benetar & Neil Girardo

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REO Speedwagon was part of the 80s rock era kings. Their album Hi Infidelity became one of 1981’s biggest albums — spawning one of the best-known power ballads of all time, “Keep on Loving You,” as well as such popular rock radio hits as “Don’t Let Him Go” and “Take It on the Run.” Hi Infidelity would eventually go on to sell more than nine million copies — catapulting REO to arena-headlining status.

REO Speedwagon continued to score further hit albums (1982’s Good Trouble, 1984’s Wheels Are Turnin’) and singles (“Keep the Fire Burnin’,” the number one hit power ballad “Can’t Fight This Feeling”.

REO Speedwagon performs at St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Friday July 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

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