April 2 & 6
The Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant at Jacksonville Beach will offer a special courtyard menu and live music by the Johnston Duo every Wednesday from 6-9 pm in the oceanfront courtyard. Live music will be performed every Sunday by local musicians such as Billy Bowers and Mike Shackelford on the oceanfront deck of the Penthouse Lounge from 2-5 pm. The Penthouse Lounge opens at 4 pm each day and features martinis, rooftop dining, and a majestic ocean view. The Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach. Info: (904) 270-0025
April 4 -5
Rockapella will be the special guests of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. This group of five fabulous vocalists brings soul, rock and R&B harmonies full-force into an a cappella sound for the 21st century. Celebrate the ‘60s and ‘70s with coming-of-age hits like “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Rock the Boat,” plus the sounds of Elton John, the Temptations and more. Jacoby Symphony Hall -8 pm, (904) 354-5547
April 4 to April 6
Celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts at the largest free outdoor blues festival in the Southeast! This annual event is a "must-see" for blues enthusiasts. You'll find a number of renowned blues performers, including Tinsley Ellis, Cephas & Wiggins, Conrad Oberg, Michael Burks, The Legendary J.C.’s, Woody and the Peckers and many, many more, as well as numerous family friendly displays and activities. Sea Walk Pavilion, (904) 249-3972 or springingtheblues.com
Saturday, April 5, 2008
This powerhouse band, string quartet, and two phenomenal vocalists bring the towering emotion and timeless musicality of opera into the 21st century. Performed at full length and in the original languages, EVOC presents inventive arrangements of the music's greatest hits, leaving audiences impressed by the transformation of the familiar into a whole new sound. Florida Theatre - 8:00 pm, Info: (904) 355-2787
April 6
George Strait’s latest album, It Just Comes Natural, marks his 25th anniversary as a recording artist and coincides with the announcement that he is the most recent addition to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The legendary Texas troubadour is out in support of that new record and is sure to bring the house down with his long list of country hits. Tickets: $54.50-$64.50. Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 11
One of the premiere roots stylist of the century, Tab has paid his dues as a road troubadour, playing 250 nights a year, performing at venues across North America, honing his guitar chops and becoming part of Louisiana folklore and legend. Mojos Blues Bar, Jacksonville Beach, 10 pm. (904) 247- 6636
April 11 to April 13
This year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival will begin with the The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on Friday night at the Florida Theatre. On Saturday and Sunday local entertainers as well as national acts such as Lynne Arriale Trio, Terence Blanchard, Cassandra Wilson, Norman Brown, Dave Koz will play at Metropolitan Park. There will also be a juried art show and wine tasting. Tickets: $10 per day. Metropolitan Park, (904) 355-2787
April 12
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy is a five-time Grammy award winning blues and rock guitarist. He has been creating music since the 1960's and is one of the most respected blues musicians of all time. Performing with Guy is a superstar in his own right, Robert Cray, who is known for his soothing modern blues sound. Tickets are $30-40. St. Augustine Amphitheatre -7:30 pm, (904) 209-3752
April 13
When soft became the new loud in indie circles a few years ago, Iron & Wine quickly stepped ahead of the pack as the most arresting of the whispery new-folk artists. Sam Beam, the man behind The Wine, makes morose and mysterious music, with impressively layered harmonies and the barest instrumentation. Tickets: $22/advance, $24/day of show. Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
Monday, April 14
Hitmakers, Lifehouse have been playing to sold-out crowds since starting the Disarray Tour in February. Opening the show will be Matt Nathanson and honeyhoney. Tickets: $20/advance, $25/day of show. Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
April 15
Best known for their lush, lyrically and musically profound psychedelic-era albums and singles, the Moody Blues helped invent and shape progressive rock. Even after over 40 years in the industry, the Moodies have continued to thrive and produce new albums. See them live on April 15 when they stop by the Florida Theatre to share their new tunes and old hits. Tickets: $61-$71. Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
April 17
Canada has given us many great things and one of those is rock royalty Rush. As a group, the band possesses 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records. These statistics place Rush fifth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Kiss and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold and platinum albums by a rock band. Tickets: $45-$75. Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 17
Jake Shimabukuro, one of the world’s top ukulele musicians, is renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques. He teams up with Futureman, percussionist and member of the jazz quartet Béla Fleck. You may get to see Futureman play his Drumitar, a novel electronic instrument of his own invention or his newest electronic instrument called the RoyEl, based on the Periodic Table of Elements and the Golden Ratio. Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
April 19
Despite racking up 16 million in sales, 22 top 10 singles, numerous CMA and ACM awards and a slew of national television appearances in her illustrious 15-year career, Martina McBride continues to scale new artistic heights. Producer, writer, and country music icon, McBride is a true Renaissance woman who commands not only the stage but every facet of her career. Tickets: $48.75-$58.75. Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 21
Middleburg boys Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have recently been in the studio creating the follow-up to their hugely successful debut album Don't You Fake It. The guys will be taking a break from recording to play a series of intimate, acoustic shows and Jack Rabbits is of course one of the stops on their schedule. Amaru will also perform. Tickets: $11/advance, $14/day of show. Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 24
Grammy-nominated San Diego five-piece Switchfoot found success after their music was featured prominently in 2002’s A Walk to Remember. Since then, the band’s recorded three albums, all of which have topped alternative and modern rock charts. Switchfoot will be at the Murray Hill on April 24th with Emery and Athlete. Tickets: $20/advance, $25/day of show. Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
April 25
Dutch violinist, conductor and composer Andre Rieu has set himself apart from other entertainers due to his melodramatic stage presence and rock star-like persona. Dubbed "The King of Waltz," Rieu has won fans of all ages and nationalities with his innovative and highly successful entertainment formula. See why on April 25th when he brings his one-of-a-kind show to the Arena. Tickets: $50-$75. Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 27
Sheryl Crow's fresh, updated spin on classic roots rock have made her one of the most popular mainstream rockers today. Crow's sunny, good-time rockers and world-weary ballads are radio staples and perennial favorites at Grammy time. She will be in town in support of her latest hit album, Detours. Times-Union Center, (904) 633-6110
April 29
Raven-Symoné has come a long way since her stint on The Cosby Show. From starring in her own Disney Channel original series to singing in one of the hottest tween girl groups ever, The Cheetah Girls, to developing her own clothing line to producing movies and TV shows, Raven is conquering the world and showing no signs of slowing down. Her latest solo album will be released on April 29th and she’ll be at the Arena to celebrate. Tickets: $ $28.50-$48.50. Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 30
It has been estimated that blues great B.B. King has played more than 10,000 shows in a career spanning nearly 60 years. Whenever the King of the Blues has carried his venerable guitar Lucille onto any stage at any time, the performance has become an unforgettable classic. Experience it for yourself when King takes to the Florida Theatre stage on April 30th. Tickets: $56-$73. Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
April 1
Terry Concert Hall, (904) 256-7345
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 3
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
European Street Listening Room, (904) 399-1740
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
9th & Main, (904) 353-6002
April 4
Friday Musicale, (904) 355-7584
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
The Pit, (904) 223-9850
9th & Main, (904) 353-6002
TSI, (904) 424-3531
April 4 and April 5
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
April 4 to April 6
Sea Walk Pavilion, (904) 249-3972
Mojos Blues Bar, Jacksonville Beach, (904) 247- 6636
April 5
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
The Pit, (904) 223-9850
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Metropolitan Park, (904) 630-3900
Genesis Café, (904) 448-8434
April 6
Thrasher-Horne Center, (904) 276-6750
The Pit, (904) 223-9850
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 7
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 8
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
Terry Concert Hall, (904) 256-7345
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
April 9
JU Studio Theatre, (904) 256-7345
April 10 to April 12
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
April 10
Main Library, (904) 630-2665
European Street Listening Room, (904) 399-1740
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
April 11 to April 13
Metropolitan Park, (904) 355-2787
April 11
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
Grace Episcopal Church, Orange Park, (904) 264-0711
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
Mojos Blues Bar, Jacksonville Beach, (904) 247- 6636
April 12
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, (904) 209-3752
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, (904) 264-0711
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 13
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
Terry Concert Hall, (904) 256-7345
Main Library, (904) 630-2665
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra Beach, (904) 264-0711
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
The Pit, (904) 223-9850
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
April 14
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
April 15
TSI, (904) 424-3531
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
April 16
Southside United Methodist Church, (904) 396-2676
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 17
JU Swisher Gymnasium, (904) 256-7345
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
European Street Listening Room, (904) 399-1740
Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 18
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
Friday Musicale, (904) 355-7584
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425 3835
Church of the Good Shepherd, (904) 387-5691
Mojos Blues Bar, Jacksonville Beach, (904) 247- 6636
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 19
The Pit, (904) 223-9850
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 20
Latham Plaza (across from Sea Walk Pavilion), (904) 247-6100
Terry Concert Hall, (904) 256-7345
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
The Pit, (904) 223-9850
April 21
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 22
Thrasher-Horne Center, (904) 276-6750
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Café Eleven, (904) 469-9311
April 23
Café Eleven, (904) 469-9311
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
April 24
European Street Listening Room, (904) 399-1740
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
April 25 and April 26
Times-Union Center, (904) 353-3900
April 25
Terry Concert Hall, (904) 256-7345
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 26
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, (904) 829-3295
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
Café Eleven, (904) 469-9311
Murray Hill Theatre, (904) 388-7807
April 27
Times-Union Center, (904) 633-6110
Flagler College Auditorium, (904) 819-6400
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
April 28
Fuel Coffeehouse, (904) 425-FUEL
Freebird Live, (904) 246-2473
April 29
Jack Rabbits, (904) 398-7496
Jacksonville Arena, (904) 353-3309
April 29
Florida Theatre, (904) 355-2787
Article Published in the April 2008 Issue of EU Jacksonville
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