Tune into the First Coast’s pulsating music scene with our Musicians’ spotlight. From up-and-coming local talents to established acts, we’re your backstage pass to the diverse sounds, intimate venues, and electrifying performances that make Jacksonville’s music landscape truly unforgettable.
Tune into the First Coast’s pulsating music scene with our Musicians’ spotlight. From up-and-coming local talents to established acts, we’re your backstage pass to the diverse sounds, intimate venues, and electrifying performances that make Jacksonville’s music landscape truly unforgettable.
John “Johnny The Claw” Piantadosi Living The “Clawsome” Life Born into a musically rich family in New Jersey, I still have such wonderful memories of growing up listening to Dad jamming on the ol’ upright bass, Mom singing, or my
Kristen Lee Allred Songstress brings the peace love and happiness with a new record Kristen Lee is a soul vocalist and songwriter who has recently returned from California where she was finishing her record entitled Peace Love and Happiness. Kristen
Steve Gard – Old School Drummer I’m a Charlie Watts style old school drummer who loves the Blues What part of First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there? Clay County 15 years When did
Brian McElrath “…Workin’ like a workin’ man do” Born here, raised everywhere; a local man’s process we’re living his dream. What part of First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there? I am a
It’s been said to me that I live my life as if I’m in a movie and I can honestly say that’s because I’m constantly taking my experiences and turning them into a song. Any kind of drama or world
…. a five decade journey. Born on the northwest portion of the lower peninsula of Michigan, Brian’s musical journey started in his pre-teens. Winding his way through junior high, high school, some secondary schooling while working in a factory, a
Debbie (Debra) Rider Debra Rider-Singer-Songwriter-Linda Ronstadt Tribute Artist Debra (Debbie) Rider was born in St. Augustine, Florida. Her passion for music and versatility as a vocalist began as she grew up listening to gospel radio on her Aunt’s farm in
Rick DoeschlerGuitarist in Jacksonville, Florida I grew up in during the British Invasion, my favorite period of music. Was lucky enough to have seen the Beatles in Jacksonville, Florida September 11, 1964. A life changing experience. What part of First
I first met Spade McQuade at Fly’s Tie in Atlantic Beach when he had a weekly show there. All of the fans in the room would sing along to every song they played and it was just absolute fun from start
How long have you lived at the First Coast? I am a 14-year resident of the FC!Moved here to get out of the winter weather in PA, which can run from October to April. Even with a beach house in
How long have you lived at the First Coast? Moved here from the San Francisco, CA Bay Area 5 years ago. What part of First Coast do you reside now? Atlantic Beach When did you know you had an interest
Meet Local Musician Fran Pitre How long have you lived at the First Coast? We left Northern Virginia (just outside of Washington DC) in 1995, and moved to Gainesville, FL. We arrived in Jacksonville in 1997. I’m a native upstate
