If you missed the production of the Broadway hit show “Legally Blonde the Musical” at the Thrasher-Horne Center in
Orange Park - you really missed a treat.
It might have been inconvenient for a Tuesday night out on the town, but
the unwieldiness of the date did not affect the entertainment for that
evening. The show was fabulous! If the performance comes to a location near you, make sure
you get your tickets today.
Kudos go out to Sound Design engineer Steve Rogers, for finding and correcting
the audio mishap at the beginning of the second act. Instead of trying to troubleshoot the problem
while the audience sat in the dark, the staff tastefully made an announcement,
turned the lights up and made the corrections very quickly.
The stunning Live Music was Conducted by Andrew Smithson and Associate Director
and Keyboardist - Eddie Carney. The magnificent
sounds were enhanced also by: Reeds - Henry Hernandez, Trumpet - Melinda Ho,
Trombone - Eric Spencer, Bass - Tim O’Hara, Drums - Brad Bailey and Guitar by
Meghan Doyle. The live music gave depth
to the visuals and assistance to the magnificent vocals and dance numbers.
The Set designed, by Randel Wright, moved across the stage with the ease of so
many cast members (some of whom play multiple roles). The gorgeous Video Design of Jon Infante,
that changed continually in the background, was a real treat for the eyes and an
addendum to the storyline. If you like bling-bling
and sparkles, then you’ll appreciate the work done by Costume Designed - Derek
Lockwood. Elle Woods and her sorority
sisters really stood out in both song and dance. Bravo to the two dogs in the cast: Bruiser
and Rufus - they almost stole it.
The 2019 National Tour of Legally
Blonde is produced by Daniel Sher of Big League
Productions, Inc. The musical is
directed by Jeff Moss, with choreography by Bob Richard and it is a “must see”.
“It's clear, funny, naturalistic. It's
also opaque, terrifying, surrealistic. If that sounds contradictory, you're on to one
aspect of Shepard's winning genius; the ability to make you think you're
watching one thing while at the same time he's presenting another,” so says
the San Francisco Chronicle about “True West”, the play that’s up
next at Players by the Sea Theatre in Jacksonville Beach.
Sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer have chosen
extremely different lives. Their sibling
rivalry violently erupts as they compete for the attention of a Hollywood
producer, each trying to sell him a story for a new motion picture. “True West” is unsettling and intense. This American-Classic tackles identity, family
and self-doubt.
Director Brian Niece says “The theatre
should be a safe place to do the dangerous work of facing ourselves - what's
true and what's real about ourselves - and this play, in particular, gives us
an opportunity to do that.” Niece’s
process of working with the powerhouse four-actor cast revolves around
uncovering that truth and pushing further into the words of Sam Shepard.
“With
all material, what’s most important to me is the honesty of what you’re doing.
I think as an audience member, that’s what is most important as well -- is
really believing what’s happening in front of you and the fact that it’s
happening for the first time in front of you. For me, being honest through the
choices of the character and the given circumstances of the play -- that’s
paramount to a spectacular performance, not just a mediocre one,” says Josh Andrews, playing Austin.
All four actors are making their Players by the
Sea debuts in True West! The cast is Josh Andrews, Tyler Hammond, Tyrone
Thornhill and Brooklyn Murphy. Each actor brings a diverse set of rich
theatrical and film experience to the production. True West is directed
by Brian Niece in his Players by the Sea debut, with stage management by
Kristin Livingston.
The process of bringing this story to life
further exemplifies Players by the Sea’s mission of enriching the community
through excellence in theatre. The
Jacksonville Beach community theatre hopes to create and spark discussion and
profound thought. Suzanne Hudson-Smith, Executive Director, says that “Let’s have a conversation! Though the play written in the late 1970s,
the conversation for generations has been about the mixed messages our culture
sends to men, and the way these continue to shape male identity. Sam Shepard is
a master in exposing relationships of rawness.”
“True West”
DATES: TIMES:
Fri., March 15, 2019 8 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 16 8 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 21 8 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 22 8 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 23 8 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 24 2 p.m.
Thurs., Mar. 28 8 p.m.
Fri., Mar. 29 8 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 30 8 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 31 2 p.m.
TICKETS:
Regular tickets are $28, with a discounted price of $25 for
Senior/Student/Military. Thursday night
performances are special Student Nights, wherein students can receive half
price tickets with a valid student I.D.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. from Thursday – Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on
Sundays. Advance ticket purchases are
strongly encouraged. Tickets are
available online,
or by calling the Box Office at 904.249.0289.
LOCATION:
Players By The Sea Theatre
106 6th Street North
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 249-0289
The Art Guild of Orange Park presents “Fin, Feather &
Fur” an exhibit of work by member-artists who represent a variety of
ideas, images and interpretations through Fine Art. The creators of these works reflect unique
work; a collaboration of interests, techniques, media applications, and
experiences. The juried show will
contain the finest examples of photography, pottery, drawings, paintings,
collage, or mixed media - 2 D and 3 D works: Art at its Best.
The Art Guild of Orange Park was established in 1973 to celebrate the fine arts
and to promote the creation of art by the many talented artists living in the
Clay County area. The Guild is a strong
supporter of its members encouraging artists to express their own
individuality, talents, and skills. Throughout
the years, both professional and non-professional members have stated that the
Art Guild of Orange Park was a crucial stepping stone to the betterment of both
careers and interests.
Also, celebrate art in Clay County on Thursday, March 14th
from 5:30 – 8 p.m. This is a free event offering a fun-filled
evening of artistic exploration, including question and answer sessions with
The Art Guild of Orange Park, multiple creative vendors in the lobby, food,
music and giveaways!
“Fin, Feather &
Fur”
DATES: Fri.,
Mar. 1, 2019 – Sat., June 15, 2019
Thurs., Mar. 14th
from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
LOCATION: The Thasher-Horne Ctr.
St. Johns River State College
283 College Drive
Orange Park, FL 32065
The Thrasher-Horne Center is a not-for profit performing arts venue and
conference center owned and operated by St. Johns River State College. The Thrasher-Horne Center is located on the Orange
Park campus.
In partnership with Avant Arts, join the Cummer
Museum of Art and Gardens for a concert with “Hear In Now”, featuring: Mazz Swift, Tomeka Reid, and
Silvia Bolognesi. This world-class
collective is a string trio that composes and improvises fluidly among free
jazz and contemporary classical, folk music, and avant-garde. Be prepared to be engaged by their signature
weaving of song, melody, and improvisation in a rich, unique, and diverse
musical experience that speaks directly to your soul. Expect to be transported.
The Garden Concert series takes place in the beautiful and historic Cummer
Gardens overlooking the St. Johns River. Guests are invited to bring chairs, picnics,
and beverages to enjoy an evening of music under the stars. Reservations are required. See below for further information.
General
Admission: Guests may bring blankets, chairs, food and alcoholic
beverages. Cummer Café can prepare your meal; to pre-order call (904).899-6022
or email by
3 p.m. Friday, March 8. Your meal will
be ready for you to pick up in the Loggia when you arrive at the concert. Beer, wine, sodas, and light snacks will also
be available for purchase that evening.
Reserved
Tables: Includes concert reservation and seating for 10 only. The purchase of a table must be made by one
person or group for the entire table via one payment by check or credit card. The museum is unable to accept checks or
credit cards for individual seats at tables. There are a limited number of tables
available.
The Cummer Museum is a non-smoking facility and do not permit candles or live
flames to be used at the Cummer Museum. Battery-operated candles are
permissible. *In the case of inclement weather, this concert will be moved indoors.
Garden Concert
“Hear In Now”
Date: Sat., Mar 9, 2019
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Concert from 7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: Members $20, Non-Members $25, Reserved table
with seating for 10 $400
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829
Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours
of Operation & Admission
The Tony nominated musical “WAITRESS”, which
opens at the Times-Union Center on March 12, 2019, has cast two young area
actresses to take on the role of “Lulu” during the Jacksonville 7 show engagement. The JAX performances will showcase 2 young
local artists.
Whitney Shillingford, 4, of Jacksonville, and Bailey Dorman, 5, of Orange Park
will alternate the role of “Lulu,” the daughter of the production’s main
character, Jenna. WAITRESS tells
the story of “Jenna,” an expert pie baker working at a local diner and stuck in
a loveless marriage. Her salvation comes
in the form of her daughter, “Lulu.”
Both girls were chosen via an audition process held at the Times-Union Center on January
31, 2019. More than 40 girls
participated in the auditions, which were presided over by members of the WAITRESS
company. The character of “Lulu” is
cast locally in each tour market and two girls are chosen to share the role. Each five-year-old girl chosen will perform in
four performances each during the engagement.
For Bailey, a student at Andromeda Preschool, this is her first audition and
acting experience. "It was fun. I liked
playing with Whitney," she said happily. “This
has been a completely new experience for our family,” remarked Chris
Dorman, Bailey’s father. “We're so excited for Bailey. She will always be able to look back on this
whole process and feel proud." While
Whitney has never acted before, she participates in a children’s drama program
called “Shining Star,” plays soccer and tennis, and takes ballet and
gymnastics. She is a student at
Southside United Methodist preschool and loves going to the park and the beach.
“Being able to audition for Lulu was such
an amazing opportunity for Whitney,” her mom Cindy told us. “We
really saw her confidence and independence shine in the process. We are so proud that she had the courage and
interest in being part of a Broadway show, and we are so honored she was
chosen! We can’t wait to see her share
the stage with such talented stars - we know this is an experience that she
will cherish forever.”
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, WAITRESS is
an irresistible new hit featuring original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy
nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love
Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (“I Am Sam”) and
direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland, Pippin, Hair).
Inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s beloved film, the musical tells the story of
Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small
town and loveless marriage. A baking
contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at
a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness.
But Jenna must summon the strength and
courage to rebuild her own life.
“It’s an empowering musical of the
highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune. “WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment
Weekly and “a monumental contribution to
Broadway!” according to Marie Claire. Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating
friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
“WAITRESS”
DATES: TIMES:
Tues. Mar. 12, 2019 7:30 p.m.
Wed. Mar. 13 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 14 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Mar 15 8 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 16 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 17 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: (Vary) and start at $42. They may be purchased at the box office from
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7. Discounts
for groups of 10+ may be available by calling (904) 632-5050. Performance schedule, prices and cast are
subject to change without notice.
“Rain: A Tribute
To The Beatles” presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! In celebration of the anniversary of the
release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life
in addition to all your early favorites. The celebration begins March 9, 2019 at 8 p.m.
for one performance only at The Times-Union Center!
This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary
foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!”
(Associated Press). Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and
come celebrate The Best of Abbey Road Live with Rain – A Tribute To
The Beatles. In addition to the updated sets that include
state of the art LED, high-definition screens and multimedia content, RAIN
will bring the Abbey Road album to life with the launch of the 2019
Tour.
Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has
mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a
totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is
transporting. Let RAIN take you
back with all of the greatest hits along with all of your other Beatles
favorites! This adoring tribute will
take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from
your friends! Like The Beatles, the
onstage members of RAIN are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying
performers in their own right!
Join the conversation with RAIN on Facebook,
follow Rain on Twitter @raintribute, Instagram: @RainTribute and YouTube.
“RAIN”
A Tribute to the Beatles presents
The Nest of Abbey Road LIVE!
DATE: Saturday Mar. 9, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center
Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: range from $44 – $106
for adults, plus applicable fees, and may be purchased at their box office, by calling (904) 632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5
p.m., Monday – Friday, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org.
There
is so much coming to JAX in the month of March and the Cummer Museum and their
restored Gardens want to welcome you inside and outside their
establishment. Bring the family, grab
your co-worker, gather your friends and come to the Cummer for an enjoyable
day.
Florida Blue Free Tuesday - Each Tuesday Evening from
4 to 9 p.m. | Free | No registration required.
Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its
historic gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can
enjoy free admission to the galleries.
Tapas Tuesday - Tap into Tapas
Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Reservations recommended! Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Cummer
Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to local musicians with beer,
wine, or artfully inspired tapas for sale at the Café. Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022.
Weaver First Saturday Free for All - Sat., Mar. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Free | No
registration required. The first
Saturday of each month at the Cummer Museum is FREE FOR ALL, thanks to the
generous support of J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver. Guests can enjoy free
admission, as well as art-making activities for all ages in the Cummer Gardens,
live music, and a Docent-led tour at 2 p.m. For further information, please
call 904.899.6038.
Bank Of America And
Merrill Lynch Museums On Us - Sun, Mar.3 | Noon to 4 p.m. | Free to
cardholders | No registration required.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers free admission on the
first Sunday of the first full weekend of the month to all Bank of America or
Merrill Lynch cardholders through the Museums On Us program. Each cardholder
receives one free general admission to the Museum. For further information,
please call 904.899.6038.
Spring Celebration & Plant Sale - Sat, Mar. 2 | 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. | Free | No Registration required.
Welcome Spring with a free family event and plant sale! Celebrate the coming of the season by
purchasing plants and flowers from local vendors on the front lawn of the
Museum. Enjoy live music, a hands-on
family art activity, watch plein air painters create in our gardens, and join
garden tours throughout the day. For
further information, please call 904.899.6038.
Art For Two: Floating Flower Gardens - Sat, Mar. 9 | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | Members $15 per pair, Non-Members $20
per pair | Registration required. Ages 4
& 5 with an adult. Make art with
your little one and enjoy gallery and garden visits on the second Saturday of
each month. In this class students will look at the flowers in the gardens and
the sculptures of Carlos Rolón in the sculpture garden. In the studio they will
create mobiles using colors and shapes of nature. Class size is limited. For
further information, please email or
call 904.355.0630.
Garden Concert: Hear
In Now - Sat, Mar. 9 | Doors Open at 6 p.m., Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. | Members
$20, Non-Members $25, Reserved Table and Seating for 10 $400 | Registration
required. In partnership with Avant
Arts, join us for a concert with HEAR in NOW, featuring Mazz Swift, Tomeka Reid, and Silvia
Bolognesi. This world-class collective
is a string trio that composes and improvises fluidly between free jazz and
contemporary classical, folk music, and avant-garde. Be prepared to be engaged by their signature
weaving of song, melody, and improvisation in a rich, unique, and diverse
musical experience that speaks directly to your soul. Expect to be transported. The Garden Concert series takes place in the
beautiful and historic Cummer Gardens overlooking the St. Johns River. Guests
are invited to bring chairs, picnics, and beverages to enjoy an evening of
music under the stars. Reservations are required. See the following for further
information. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.
History Of Western Art: American Art - Tues.,
Mar. 12 | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | Members Free, Non-Members $10 | Registration
required. Explore art history through
this monthly series of lectures that includes time in the galleries. Brush up on your art history for personal
enjoyment as Museum staff leads you through the history of Western Art. Space
is limited. For further information, please
email
or call 904.355.0630.
Art Adventures: Cummer Museum Gardens - Sat,
Mar. 16 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 |
Registration required. Ages 6 through 12. This class is for children ages 6 through 12.
Join the museum on the third Saturday of
each month for studio classes. In honor
of the Museum’s historic gardens, this class will focus on the natural beauty
of the gardens. Students will first
visit the galleries to view nature-inspired works before working from direct
observation in the gardens en plein air.
Class size is limited. For further information, please email or
call 904.355.0630.
Family Open Studio - Legacy Of Augusta
Savage: Renaissance Woman - Sun., Mar. 17 | Free | No registration required. Free art-making activity in the Art
Connections studios for all ages! For
further information, please email
or call 904.355.0630.
Panel Discussion: A Closer Look At
Gender And Legacy - Tues., Mar. 19 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Free | Registration
required. Join
the Cummer Museum, MOSH, and Generation W for
a panel discussion elevating women’s stories and achievements. Take a closer look at the impact of gender on
legacy and career through the stories of two local women: artist Augusta
Savage, and architect Henrietta Dozier. For
further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.
TALKS & TEA: CUMMER GARDENS - Wed., Mar 20 | 1:30 to
2:30 p.m. | Members Free, Non-Members $10 | Registration required. You
are invited to the Museum to enjoy an insightful talk on the Cummer Gardens led
by Museum Educator, Karl Boecklen, over a cup of tea and a sweet treat. For further information or to
register, please call 904.899.6038.
Cummer Beaches Adventures In The Arts:
Creating Access – Disability, Inclusion, And The Arts - Thurs., Mar. 21 | 2
p.m. | Free | No registration required. Ponte
Vedra Beach Branch Library. Join
Danielle Garcia, Museum Educator, for an informative lecture regarding the
Cummer Museum’s access programs. The
Museum aims to offer a welcoming environment where each visitor has the
opportunity to feel inspired and connected with compelling artwork and
intellectual experiences. This lecture
will inspire and inform, and we invite everyone to come listen. For further information, please contact Brittany Nazario
at or 904.899.6007.
Classical Concert With The Jacksonville
Symphony - Sun., Mar. 24 | 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.| Free to Members,
Non-Members $10 | Registration required.
Semmes Gallery. Join the Museum
for a classical concert performed by an ensemble from the Jacksonville
Symphony. The ensemble will perform
pieces inspired by the Baroque works of art in the Semmes Gallery. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a concert
in one of our galleries! For further
information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.
A Legacy Of Service: Honoring The
Contributions Of Women Who Impacted The First Coast - Tues., Mar. 26 | 7
p.m. | Free | Registration required. Ritz
Museum and Theatre. Augusta Savage was a remarkable change agent in
her Harlem community. Join the Ritz
Theatre & Museum and UNF for an informative evening highlighting local
women who have made an impact within the greater Jacksonville community, and
how their legacies are being preserved for future generations. For further information or to register, email
Adonnica Toler or call 904.807.2014.
History Of Western Gardens: The 19th-Century
English Garden - Tues., Mar. 26 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Members Free, Non-Members $10 |
Registration required. Explore garden
history through this four-part lecture series. Join Museum staff for a trip through some of
the world’s great gardens as they trace the connections between art and
gardens. Space is limited. For further information, please email
or call 904.355.0630.
Cummer Amelia An Afternoon Of Art: Caravaggio And The Drama Of Baroque Art -
Thurs., Mar. 28 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Free | No registration required. Fernandina Beach Branch Library. Although he died in 1610, Michelangelo Merisi
da Caravaggio, the bad boy of Baroque art, cast a long shadow over most of the
17th century. Numerous artists were
influenced by him while others rejected his dramatic and realistic approach. Selections from the Museum’s impressive
Baroque collection, including an early work by Peter Paul Rubens, will be
discussed in the context of Caravaggio’s contributions and challenges to
artistic norms. For further information,
please email
Brittany Nazario or call 904.899.6007.
Adult Garden Workshop: Herbal Teas - Thurs.,
Mar. 28 | Doors open at 5:45 p.m., workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. | Members $30,
Non-Members $40 | Registration required.
Armstrong
Farms is hosting an Herbal Tea Workshop at the Cummer Museum. Participants will learn about easy-to-grow and
easy-to-brew herbal teas and will make five to seven different herbal teas to
sample and discuss. All supplies will be provided, along with beer, wine, and
cheese. For further information or to register, please call
904.899.6038.
Cummer Beaches Bus Tour - Fri., Mar.
29 | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Members $100 Non-members $125 | Registration
required. Bus will depart at 8 a.m. from
the Books-A-Million parking lot located at 738 Marsh Landing Parkway. Join members and guests of Cummer Beaches and
the Beaches Museum to venture by bus to St. Augustine. A full day’s schedule will include guided
tours of Flagler College, including its beautiful Solarium, and The
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum in the morning, followed by lunch and the Lightner
Museum in the afternoon. During lunch at
Old City House we will hear an informal talk on the “St. Augustine Art Scene”
by Julie Dickover, Director of the Crisp-Ellert Museum. For further information, visit
or contact
Brittany Nazario or call 904.899.6007.
Art For Tots: Just Dance - Sat., Mar.
30 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Members $10, Non-Members $15 per pair | Registration
required. Ages 2 & 3 with an adult. In this class children will visit the Lane
Gallery to view a bronze sculpture depicting three young girls dancing. In the gallery they will explore movement
inspired by different music genres, and in the studio, they will create art
that continues to move with them. Entry
is through Art Connections. Class size is limited. For further information, please email or
call 904.355.0630.
Open Days Garden Tours - Members and Non-Members $30 OR $10 per person at each
private garden | Registration required. Join
the Museum as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program. Make the Cummer Gardens the first stop on your
tour of a number of private riverfront gardens in the historic San Marco
neighborhood. Knowledgeable volunteers
will be on hand in each garden throughout the day to answer your questions. All gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Start your day at the Museum to
receive your day passes and maps. Day
passes and maps will also be available at The Wardroom LTD, 1969 San Marco
Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cummer Museum of Art &
Gardens
829
Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours
of Operation & Admission
From his team members on The Voice to veteran country artists, Blake
Shelton has a history of demonstrating his support for the people in whom
he believes; when he realized that fans across the country needed to hear music
from his friends and heroes, he decided to bring them all out on the road.
“Friends & Heroes 2019” will kick off on February 14 in Oklahoma City, OK
and will span 18 dates across the country.
Very special guest Lauren Alaina
joins Shelton for the run along with special appearances by country icons the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson and Trace
Adkins. “I’m really excited about my tour because it’s
taking where I came from and the music I listened to growing up, and actually
introducing it to a whole new audience,” Shelton said. “I feel
like a lot of people might know the Bellamy Brothers’ and John Anderson’s
music, but maybe they’re not familiar with who they are as artists. I think that this is going to be a great
opportunity for the country music fan base to be re-introduced to these guys
and, selfishly, I’m just excited to share the stage with them! It’ll be great
to have Trace back out on the road with us, and I can’t wait for one of my
newer friends and heroes, Lauren Alaina, to blow these crowds away.”
Fans can hear Shelton on country radio with his Top 15 and climbing single
“Turnin’ Me On.” The “smoldering, mid-tempo number about a seductive flame” (Rolling
Stone) follows smash hits “I Lived It” and “I’ll Name The Dogs,” the latter
of which notched him the 25th No. 1 single of his career and recently earned
its RIAA Gold certification. Shelton has
already taken the single to major television stages on Late Night with Seth
Meyers, TODAY, the 2018 CMT Awards and more. He is also back as a coach for his 15th season
on NBC’s The Voice.
About Blake Shelton: Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of
the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner and GRAMMY nominee Blake
Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. “Turnin’ Me On” hails from Shelton’s
chart-topping Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville album Texoma Shore. In the week following album launch, he became
the first artist in Country Aircheck / Mediabase history to have six songs
chart simultaneously. It became his
sixth record to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and
marked his 11th all-genre Top 10.
About Lauren Alaina: Georgia native Lauren Alaina captured America’s
hearts when she competed on Season 10 of American Idol. In 2017, Lauren
followed up her No. 1 debuting first album, Wildflower, with the release of the
critically-acclaimed Road Less Traveled.
About Bellamy Brothers: Howard and David continue to prove that the trail
they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is
now celebrating more than 40 years of success. The road that started on the pop music charts
in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the
way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big &
Rich and The Judds.
About John Anderson: His memorable hits from that musical era include: “Wild and Blue,” “I'm Just An Old Chunk Of
Coal,” “1959,” “I Just Came Home To Count The Memories,” “Black Sheep,” Swingin',”
“Straight Tequila Night,” “Money In The Bank,” “I’ve Got It Made,” “I Wish I
Could Have Been There,” “Let Go Of The Stone,” “Bend It ‘Til It Breaks,” “Mississippi
Moon” and “Somebody Slap Me.”
About Trace Adkins: Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11
million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a
remarkable run for one of country music’s most easily identifiable stars. The Louisiana native recently released his 12th
studio album, Something’s Going On, on BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse
Records.
Other Blake Shelton “Friends & Heroes 2019”
Dates: HERE
“Blake Shelton”
Friends & Heroes 2019
DATE: Thursday, March 7, 2019
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: range from $27 —
$140. All seats are reserved, and
tickets are available online, by calling
(800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box
Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
VIP experiences will be available throughout the 2019 tour with premium
perks ranging from a great seat on the floor to exclusive merchandise. The BS'ers VIP Lounge will also return,
including the opportunity to pose in Shelton’s chair from The Voice,
plus he will play a private acoustic set in select cities. Blake Shelton VIP Experience details are
available HERE.
LOCATION: JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-3900
The “Experience Hendrix Tour”, the critically
acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius, returns
the historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre.
This latest edition of the much-anticipated tour once again emphasizes
the influence Hendrix has made on a diverse group of artists. The concerts will bring together artists as
disparate as guitar wizard Joe Satriani, blues great Taj Mahal, Ernie
Isley and Dweezil Zappa. Megadeath's
Dave Mustaine will make his Experience Hendrix Tour debut while
mainstays such as Billy Cox, Jonny Lang, and Eric Johnson
will also be on board for the expedition. The Experience Hendrix Tour offers fans a rare
opportunity to see many highly regarded players performing together in a unique
setting.
15-time Grammy Award nominee Joe Satriani will make his long-awaited return
when the tour kicks off March 3 kickoff in Pompano Beach, FL. Notable for being the biggest-selling
instrumental rock guitarist of all time, Satriani came to the forefront with
the release of his 1987 solo album Surfing with the Alien. He has worked with Mick Jagger, Deep Purple,
Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster Cult and the fabled Spinal Tap and is a member of
rock super group Chickenfoot. In keeping
with the spirit of the Experience Hendrix Tour, Satriani has formed an all-
star trio especially for the occasion, calling upon bassist and vocalist dUg
Pinnick from King's X, and prolific sideman Kenny Aronoff on drums to serve as
his rhythm section.
Satriani commented, "The Experience
Hendrix Tours are always so much fun. The
camaraderie between all the musicians on the show is magical. I'm so excited to play some deep Hendrix
tracks in a power trio setting with dUg Pinnick and Kenny Aronoff!!!"
Originally the lead guitarist for Metallica, Dave Mustaine next founded
Megadeth in 1983 and the group has earned a loyal, worldwide following. The Southern California native can be
considered an architect of the speed metal movement, which is one of many
branches on the family tree of heavy, guitar-based music that can be traced
back to Jimi Hendrix. With five platinum
albums and one multi-platinum album under his belt, Mustaine and his sound are
institutions in the rock world. The 2019
Experience Hendrix Tour will be his first.
Also hitting the road this time around will be Billy Cox, bassist for both Jimi
Hendrix's Band of Gypsys and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Cox has been the backbone of the tour since
its inception, providing a spiritual connection between the past and present. Two other artists who enjoyed friendships with
Hendrix will also take part. Blues
legend Taj Mahal and guitar Ernie Isley each make a welcome return to the tour,
as does the dynamic guitar and vocalist Jonny Lang, the legendary Eric Johnson,
Cesar Rosas & David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame inductee Chris Layton of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble fame as
well as Calvin Cooke and Chuck Campbell, the "Sacred Steel" slide
guitar masters known as The Slide Brothers, Mato Nanji of Indigenous and Henri
Brown.
The 2019 Experience Hendrix tour dovetails with the release last November 9th
release of the Deluxe Edition box set of Electric Ladyland from
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Legacy Recordings in celebration of the 50th
anniversary of Hendrix's masterpiece. It
will be available as either a 3CD/1 Blu-ray set or a 6LP/1 Blu-ray set,
remastered by Bernie Grundman and including Electric Ladyland: The Early
Takes, which presents demos and studio outtakes from this period in
Hendrix's career, plus a new 5.1 surround sound mix of the entire original
album by Hendrix's original engineer Eddie Kramer. Also included is Jimi Hendrix Experience:
Live At the Hollywood Bowl 9/14/68 well as the feature length documentary At
Last? The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland.
“Experience
Hendrix Tour”
DATE: Wed. March 6, 2019
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: range
from $63 — $103. Everyone is invited to
purchase their tickets by calling the box office at (904) 355-2787(ARTS), or at
floridatheatre.com, the
official site for Florida Theatre event tickets.
LOCATION: Florida
Theatre
128 E.
Forsyth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-2787 (ARTS)
