Conrad Tao with the Symphony, L.O.V.E. Culture listening party 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.
Cold Wave/Synth
LOVATARAXX – Wednesday, January 3
The Walrus | Murray Hill
Lyon, France-based minimalist duo LOVETARAXX brings their cold-wave sound to the Walrus in Murray Hill. Orlando’s Earth Fault, locals Severed+Said and Limo Scene open the show.
Roots/Fusion
Donna the Buffalo – Thursday, January 4
PV Concert Hall | Ponte Vedra
Enduring New York-founded group Donna the Buffalo brings their singular fusion of American roots, mountain music, reggae, zydeco and more to the PV Concert Hall on Thursday.
Hip Hop
L.O.V.E. Culture Vol. 3 Listening Party – Friday, January 5
The Walrus | Murray Hill
Popular Duval-based hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture celebrates the release of the group’s latest EP, Vol. 3, with a listening party at the Walrus in Murray Hill on Friday.
Pop-Rock
Edwin McCain – Friday, January 5
PV Concert Hall | Ponte Vedra
Billboard-charting singer and guitarist Edwin McCain – author of late-’90s soft-rock hits “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” – plays the PV Concert Hall on Friday.
Classical
Conrad Tao with the Jacksonville Symphony – Friday & Saturday, January 5 & 6
Jacoby Symphony Hall | Downtown Jacksonville
Renowned pianist Conrad Tao once again joins the Jacksonville Symphony, this time to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Gershwin’s jazzy masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue. Two performances – Friday and Saturday.
Punk/Garage/Rock
Shehehe – Saturday, January 6
The Walrus | Murray Hill
Athens punk trio Shehehe plays the Walrus with local garage rockers Mercy Mercy and riffy-rock group Majestic Mother on Saturday.
Rock
38 Special – Saturday, January 6
Florida Theatre | Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville-founded classic-rock standouts 38 Special will have the Florida Theatre “Rockin’ Into the Night” on Friday.