Rod Wave, Jazz Jam at Blue Jay, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more
Our weekly Go concert recommendations are updated every Monday morning. For a comprehensive list of this week’s concerts, go to our live music calendar page.
Hip Hop
Rod Wave – Monday, December 18
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena | Downtown Jacksonville
St. Pete, FL-born rapper Rodarius Marcell Green, known professionally as Rod Wave, performs at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Monday night,
Jazz
Blue Jay Jazz Jam – Tuesday, December 19
Blue Jay Listening Room | Jacksonville Beach
One of the best jazz jams in a city stacked with topnotch jams, fun-sized Jax Beach venue, the Blue Jay Listening Room hosts some of the region’s premier improvisational players on Tuesday nights.
Rock
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Thursday, December 21
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena | Downtown Jacksonville
If a rockin’, theatrical and absurdly ear-worm-y holiday-music extravaganza is what you’re after, the famed Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on Thursday night.
Rock
Graves B’Mahala – Friday, December 22
Jack Rabbits | San Marco
Groove-focussed, Duval-based psychedelic-rock outfit Grave B’Mahala plays Jack Rabbits in San Marco on Friday.
Metallica Tribute
Medal Militia – Saturday, December 23
Jack Rabbits | San Marco
Exit light, enter night and head off to never-never land on the eve of Christmas eve with Metallica tribute act Medal Militia at Jack Rabbits.
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Archival Live Album from Jacksonville Native Charles Tolliver is an Outstanding Capture of Early ‘70s Jazz
Dec. 17, 2024
The Jacksonville Music Experience’s Favorite Local Songs of 2024
Dec. 16, 2024
Jax Dream-Pop Act Everything to Me Embrace Change on “Not the Same”
Dec. 16, 2024
New Downtown Jacksonville Music Venue Decca Live Celebrates Grand Opening in January with EDM Star Kaskade
Dec. 15, 2024
Macy Gray, Dinner Party, Snarky Puppy Highlight Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series’ Impressive February Lineup
Dec. 13, 2024
Sade, BAYNK, LA LOM and 6 New Songs Out Now
Dec. 11, 2024
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band to Perform Summer 2025 Show in St. Augustine
Dec. 06, 2024
New Music from Parcels, Patterson Hood, The Altons and 7 Songs to Stream Right Now
Dec. 04, 2024
On ‘Southern & Enlightened,’ Florida-Bred Multi-Instrumentalist Jacob Cummings Articulates His Coastal Sound and Tracks the Process of Processing
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JME Live Music Calendar
New Year’s Eve at Voo Swar
with Twin Suns, Robert Lester Folsom, Babe Honey and more
Voo Swar Restaurant and Lounge
Tue. 12/31 @ 6:00 PM
New Year’s Eve at Breezy Jazz House
with Eric Carter and Company
Breezy Jazz House
Tue. 12/31 @ 10:00 PM
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