by Tracy Jones, Skirt! Jacksonville Local Jacksonville Music Scene Jacksonville covers more area than any other city in the continental U.S. In the 2010 census the metro area had over one million people. The most legendary band from Jacksonville has been Lynyrd Skynyrd and their affiliated bands, .38 Special, The Rossington-Collins Band and Molly Hatchet. Other artists from the area include Limp Bizkit, Lee Ann Womack, Blackfoot, Quad City DJs, Ryan Adams, Shinedown and Yellowcard. Nightclubs showcasing local music include Freebird Live, Jack Rabbits, Plush and Endo Exo. The annual Jacksonville Jazz Festival is one of the biggest jazz events in America. The local music scene is covered by The Florida Times-Union and Folio Weekly. Campuses include University of North Florida and Jacksonville University. Al Stone * Anca * Angie Kay * Ben Robinson * Big Engine * Black Lightning * Blake Dawson * Bobaloos * Bruce Hamilton * Cheryl Watson and Watertown * Connor Blackley * Cruxshadows * Crimson City Romance * David Lee * DeeDee Laux * Earth Empire * Elisha "Atlas" Parris * Greenhouse Lounge * Henry Westberry and Flyte DeVille * J. Collins * Jazz Police * John Earle Band * Jordyn Stoddard * Katriahna Karam * Lauren Elise * Lefty Blues Band * Lissajou * Mark Romero * Pete Valentine * Rebel One * Red Afternoon * Rocco Blu * Ron & Mary * Shawn Eager * Skreech * Toots Lorraine and the Traffic * Will Pearsall * Zack Gibs * Jazz Police * © Playlist Research. All rights reserved. |