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 to finish. I kept going up there and week after week it was many of the same songs, and ALL of the same people, but every week they all sang along! If you go see Spade don’t be shy about offering to buy him a drink! – Mike Kaufmann

What part of First Coast do you reside now?

When did you know you had an interest in music?

Did you start with any specific instrument and migrate to other instruments?

Are you currently in a band (or bands)?

Who is your favorite musician or what musician influenced you the most?

Are there any specific memories or highlights of your career that you would like to tell us about?!

What area bands or musicians are at the top of your list to go out to hear?

Do you have a favorite venue that you enjoy playing locally?

Flys Tie… Lynch’s Irish Pub

Do you have any gigs coming up to tell our readers about?

What is the best way for musicians to network?

Are there any local venue owners/managers that you would like to rave about?!

If you had a question you would like to ask another musician what would it be?

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Mike Kaufmann

Mike is a native First Coaster and was a leading figure in surfing and skateboarding for most of his life. After promoting music for many years on the local music scene, Mike now brings a unique perspective to FirstCoast.Life as a contributing writer.

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