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Jazz Discovery Series, Palomino Blond, The Grass Is Dead and more

Palomino Blond press photo
Miami's Palomino Blond brings their Iggy-Pop approved rock to Jack Rabbits on Friday | Credit: Courtesy of the artist

Our weekly Go concert recommendations are updated every Monday morning and are always available on jaxmusic.org.

For the comprehensive list of this week’s concerts, go to our live music calendar page.

Bayou Soul 

Marc Broussard – Tuesday, January 10

PV Concert Hall | Ponte Vedra 

An adult-contemporary-radio mainstay, Marc Broussard mixes funk, R&B, rock and pop for a fusion that’s been referred to as “Bayou soul.” Broussard plays PV Concert Hall on Tuesday. Soulful folkie Kristopher James opens the show.  

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Bluegrass

The Grass Is Dead – Wednesday, January 11 

Café Eleven | St. Augustine 

The Grass Is Dead covers the Grateful Dead — a band famous for their own live covers — but bluegrass style. Fun! Locals Grandpa’s Cough Medicine joins the bill at St. Aug’s Café Eleven on Wednesday. 

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Indie Rock 

Bobby Kid – Thursday, January 12 

The Walrus | Murray Hill

A stalwart of the local scene, popular Jax indie rock act Bobby Kid performs at The Walrus with Anna Kellem and Brooke Garwood. 

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Jazz

Michael Feinberg – Friday, January 13

The Jessie | Downtown Jacksonville

Celebrated upright bassist hosts a free workshop and performance as part of the Jazz Discovery Series on Friday at the Jessie Ball duPont nonprofit Center in Downtown Jax. Registration is required. 

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Indie Rock 

Palomino Blond – Friday, January 13

Jack Rabbits | San Marco 

Shoegaze-y Miami rock outfit Palomino Blond brings their brutal, and Iggy Pop-approved, Sunshine State sound to San Marco’s Jack Rabbits on Friday. Smelter and Funeral Homes provide support.

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JME Live Music Calendar

156/Silence
156/Silence
with Vctms, Heavy//Hitter, Wiltwither and With All Disrespect
Underbelly
Sat. 01/18 @ 6:00 PM
Silly Goose
Silly Goose
Jack Rabbits
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
Swamptooth
Swamptooth
Blue Jay Listening Room
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
The Khemistry Band 229
The Khemistry Band 229
Breezy Jazz House
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
The Purple Xperience: The Premier Prince Tribute
The Purple Xperience: The Premier Prince Tribute
The Florida Theatre
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
Tray Wellington Band
Tray Wellington Band
Cafe Eleven
Sat. 01/18 @ 8:00 PM
Mozart Extravaganza
Mozart Extravaganza
Florida Chamber Music Project with guests
Beaches Museum
Sun. 01/19 @ 3:00 PM
Sharon Isbin with the Pacifica String Quartet
Sharon Isbin with the Pacifica String Quartet
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Plantation Chapel
Sun. 01/19 @ 5:00 PM
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
The Florida Theatre
Sun. 01/19 @ 7:00 PM
Serene Green
Serene Green
Blue Jay Listening Room
Sun. 01/19 @ 8:00 PM

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