Classical, prog punk or salsa: Take your pick
Each and every week the Jacksonville Music Experience team identifies the best concerts in Northeast Florida. This week’s calendar is chocked full of top-notch shows.
Here’s what the JME team wants to see and hear.
Americana
The Wood Brothers – Wednesday, December 1
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall | Ponte Vedra
With a new record grounded in improvisation, Grammy Award-nominated Americana trio the Wood Brothers visit the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Wednesday. Proof of a negative COVID test (or proof of vaccine) is required. Read our interview with founding Wood Brother Chris Wood here. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Prog/Punk
DigDog – Friday, December 3
1904 Music Hall | DT Jax
Jax-based prog punkers DigDog celebrate the release of their new record (due out December 10), opening for Zeta at 1904 Music Hall in Downtown Jacksonville on Friday. Doors at 7 p.m.
Salsa
LPT – Friday, December 3
Fly’s Tie Irish Pub | Atlantic Beach
Jax’s favorite (and only) ten-piece Afro-Cuban salsa orchestra LPT returns to the intimate-yet-raucous environs of Atlantic Beach dive bar, the Fly’s Tie, performing cuts from their award-winning Sin Parar, as well as tracks from their newest full-length album Se Quema El Mundo. Read our review of the new record here. Show starts at 10 p.m.
Tickets available at the door | Map
Classical
Mozart’s Dream: Piano Concerto No. 21- Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4
Jacoby Symphony Hall | DT Jax
New York Times-lauded pianist Alessio Bax joins Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony for two performances celebrating Mozart’s vibrant and comedic Piano Concerto No. 21 on Friday and Saturday at Jacoby Symphony Hall. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Indie Rock/Electronic
Lost Club – Saturday, December 4
Jack Rabbits | San Marco
Indie-electronic multi-instrumentalist Nick Garcia, aka Lost Club, celebrates the release of his debut EP, Saudade, at San Marco’s Jack Rabbits on Saturday night. Fellow local and one-man synth lord Animal Clinic opens the show. Read our review of Lost Club’s single “Alone” here. Doors at 8 p.m.
Jan. 28, 2025
Lucy Dacus, Babe Rainbow, Pigeon Pit and 7 New Songs to Stream
Jan. 27, 2025
Three New and Notable Jazz Releases to Usher in the New Year
Jan. 25, 2025
Khruangbin to Bring ‘A LA SALA’ Tour to St. Augustine in April
Jan. 23, 2025
New Playlist | Robert Glasper, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Terrace Martin on the latest episode of the Neighborhood
Jan. 20, 2025
Dweezil Zappa Returns to Northeast Florida to Celebrate Two Early-Seventies Landmark Frank Zappa Albums
Jan. 17, 2025
My Morning Jacket, Ringo Starr, Blondshell & 7 New Songs to Stream Right Now
Jan. 16, 2025
Shannon & The Clams, Rahill, Levitation Room, Ghost Funk Orchestra to Headline JME Soundstage Series in 2025
Jan. 16, 2025
Chicago Alt-Country Faves Wilco Return to St. Augustine with Indie-Folk Great Waxahatchee
Jan. 16, 2025
The Tiny Desk Contest is Back for 2025! Here’s How to Enter
Jan. 10, 2025
Local Darkwave Duo Limo Scene Set Their GPS for ‘80s Dancefloor Gloom with Latest Single, “Angelic Three”
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JME Live Music Calendar
The Bunny The Bear
with Dancing With Ghosts, Kill Tactik and Monday Afternoon
Jack Rabbits
Thu. 01/30 @ 7:00 PM
Rock the Dock Music and Beer Festival
with Inspection 12, Idle Acres, Ticker Tapeworm Parade, Friendly Fire, Tides and more
Grace Note Brewing
Sat. 02/1 @ 1:00 PM
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