Spring's Last Flings....

Hello all! 

Wow. Not really sure what happened since February. 

Guess we really have been working eight days a week! 

Apologies for the long delayed update.

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Tonight! 

Wednesday, May 13th

Jim Quine and Lis Williamson at Ze Corner Bar

next to Gypsy Cab in St. Augustine...

starting at 6:30.

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Saturday, May 16th

The Gatorbone Band

at Fodor's Grove, Orlando

Please call 407-923-0712 for your reservations and thanks for your support central Florida!

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Sunday, May 17th

The Driftwoods return to Creekside Dinery

Music starts at 5:30. 

Hope to see you at "the home of The Driftwoods".

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Thursday May 22nd - Monday, May 25th

The Florida Folk Festival

The mother of all Florida folk festivals. We are delighted to be returning after many many years. The Driftwoods will be there with special guest, Jason Thomas.

All the info you need is right here.

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Friday, May 29th - Sunday, May 31st

The Farm to Family Full Moon Show!

Lon and I will be appearing on Friday night around 5:00 pm with Jason Thomas. Can't wait!

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Saturday, May 30th

Riverside Arts Market

Lon and I are delighted to be returning to this great series. Our show starts at 1:00 pm. 

Our special guest will be Jason Thomas!

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Sunday, May 31st

The Driftwoods return to Creekside Dinery 

with special guest, Jason Thomas.

Please note: we will NOT be appearing on June 7th but will return on June 21st for a special Father's Day show starting at 5:30 pm.

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Save The Date:

Sam Pacetti CD Release Party!

July 18th
The Limelight Theatre
St. Augustine

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Happy Summer Sweet People! 

Thanks, as always, for supporting the arts in general and live music in particular. 

It is most appreciated by so many. 

Big Spring Doin's!!

Hello all! 

Hope you're staying warm and bundled this grey February day.

Lots going on in our little part of the world this week and beyond....

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Tuesday, March 10th

Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin
@The Mudville Grille

A divine duo of songwriting, singing and instrumentalism. 

You don't want to miss it my friends. Trust me. 

Here they are at the Grand Old Opry

Hope to see you there!

Mudville Grille Complex

3105 Beach Blvd & 3104 Atlantic Blvd. 

(where Atlantic & Beach Blvds. merge) in Jacksonville, Florida

 

Reservations (904)352-7008 

or email FlaMusic@bellsouth.net

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Wednesday, March 11th

Jim Quine and Lis Williamson

return to The Corner Bar for their "almost every Wednesday" gig. 

Music starts at 6:30 pm.

(Next to Gypsy Cab on the island!)

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Thursday, March 12th

Billy Shaddox and Wild Shiners

in concert at....

Jack Rabbits

1528 Hendricks Avenue

Jacksonville, Fla.

8:00 pm.

Billy Shaddox is blessed with the ability to blend the western dualities of coastal dreamer and high mountain drifter into his deep, easy flowing songs. This is modern American folk music with pop sensibilities. 

Rooted in stories of love and fortune lost, perspective and enlightenment gained, Shaddox captures the mystique of the West with indelible lyrical imagery and sharply original musicality: the displaced modern man weary of coping with vanishing ideals, the present-minded realist, the uncontrollable jealousy of the downtrodden miner, and the bright-eyed morning traveler setting out to make his mark on the world. 

The characters who inhabit Shaddox’ tales have a depth of personality and situational believability that leaves the listener feeling affected by their being long after their songs have woven their course. 

“Golden Fate”, Shaddox’ newest record, builds on a strong decade of songwriting and musical performance that has now seen two solo records that easily fit into the Americana genre, along with four releases by his powerful, unheralded San Diego-based country-rock band Billy Midnight. 

During his years as the front man and songwriter for Billy Midnight, Shaddox shared the stage with acts such as the Mother Hips, Dave Alvin, Los Lobos, Texas Tornados, Luke Bryan, and Roger Cline to name a few. He has been the recipient of the San Diego Music award for Best Americana multiple times, and his music has been featured in films by Dana Brown and Kenton Hoppas.

Please make plans to check out this special musical combo. Billy Shaddox brings a taste of California to the First Coast and those Wild Shiners, well we just luv em!!

HERE is a link for tickets and hope to see you there!!


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Thursday, March 12th

The Jewel Box Concert Series presents...

The Lonesome River Band

at

The Thomas Center

302 NE 6th Ave.

Gainesville, Fla. 

Doors open 6:30

Show starts at 7:30

$20.00 at the door. Cash and checks only please.

For over 30 years, The Lonesome River Band has continued to set the standard for bluegrass excellence. Don't miss this chance to see them in the oh-so-beautiful Thomas Center! Please remember that you can BYOB and also your own glasses. Delicious food fare from India will be available for purchase as well. YUM!

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Celebrating the Father of Florida Folk...

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

March 13, 14 and 15

Big doin's in the Florida folk world!!

Florida's sweetest festival celebrating the life, times and genius of Will McLean, The Father of Florida Folk. Come and see why! All you need to know is HERE.  Lon and I are honored to return this year on Saturday where we will be performing a couple of sets with Christian Ward, one of our favorite fiddlers. Hope you can make it!!

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Civic Media Center Spring Benefit Concert

Saturday Afternoon March 14th 2015

3:00 - 8:00 pm.

Akira Wood sound stage in the Baird Center

South Main St at Depot Avenue

Downtown Gainesville

Food Trucks, too!

$10-30 sliding scale requested

www.civicmediacenter.org 

for more details, questions, and further developments

The Lineup!

3:00 pm- Renee is A Zombie/Flossie & the Fox

3:30 pm-Thin Skins

4:00 pm-Company Many

5:00 pm-Wild Shiners

6:00 pm-Wax Wings

7:00 pm-The Shambles

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Sunday, March 15th

The Driftwoods are back.

photo by Liana Valla

This day we will have a special guest, Christian Ward, on the fiddle. Please plan to join us if you can. We would love to see you there. Music starts at 5:30 pm. 

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Saturday and Sunday

March 21 & 22, 2015

photo by Mick Marino

Hey! Lon and I are making our debut at this fine festival that we have always wanted to play. Hope you can be there too! Please check out all the details HERE.

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Coming Up Soon!

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Saturday, March 28th

The Gatorbone Trio

returns to the Sandhill Stage!!

We love playing this beautiful venue located in the rolling countryside near Gainesville. Please make plans to join us for a rare appearance of The Gatorbone Trio. 

Details are HERE.

Reservations: sandhillstage@gmail.com

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Friday, April 3rd

The Jewel Box Concert Series presents...

Caravan of Thieves

at

The Thomas Center

302 NE 6th Ave.

Gainesville, Fla. 

Doors open 6:30

Show starts at 7:30

$15.00 at the door. Cash and checks only please.

High energy show with gypsy style songwriting. These folks sure know how to entertain!One of the most festive groups anywhere. The picture says it all. Come and enjoy!

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It's back y'all!

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Can't wait! 

Gatorbone Band on Friday so far, other times TBA

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday

May 1, 2 and 3, 2015

The 20th Annual Gamble Rogers Festival!

www.gamblerogersfest.org

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May 22 - 24, 2015

The Mother of All Florida Festivals

CLICK HERE FOR THE LOWDOWN!

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That's all for now folks! Please visit 

www.elisabethwilliamson.com

to find out more. 

Welcome to 2015!

Hello good people and thanks for stopping by Ye Olde Music News. Been sending out the music news for about 15 years now and would like to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for supporting live music in this area. 

It is most appreciated and no small deal to a large group of people. 

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Saturday, January 17th

Lon, Lis and Rick

at

The Reef!

Please stop by if you can. Music starts at 6:30 pm.

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Sunday, January 18th

Creekside Dinery

Music starts at 5:30 pm.

The First and Third Sunday of every month

www.thedriftwoods.net 

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015

AS IT IS SUPERBOWL SUNDAY. 

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5th Annual Hot & Spicy Brings Hot Foods and Spicy Blues
to the Florida Ag Museum in February

 

The Sauce Boss will perform live at the Florida Agricultural Museum Hot & Spicy Festival

Palm Coast, Florida - January 14, 2015

 

The Florida Agricultural Museum announces the 5th Annual Hot Foods N' Spicy Blues Festival, Saturday, February 7th, at the museum facility, located at 7900 Old Kings Road North in Palm Coast. The one-day event features hot foods from area restaurants and retailers and live Blues performances, including the world famous Bill "Sauce Boss" Wharton, who returns with his Cajun gumbo and Florida Slide Guitar Blues. Admission is $5 per person, with proceeds helping to support museum programs and Feed Flagler. The event is being sponsored by Bright House Networks and Beach 92.7 fm. 

Hot & Spicy will also feature, pig racing, a children's Fun Zone, and trolley tours of the museum's farm and historic structures.  The gates will open at 11 am, with live music, trolley rides, farm tours, food and Fun Zone opening at noon.

"It's a great way t  o spend a day in the country," said Andrew Morrow, executive director of the Florida Agricultural Museum.

Bill Wharton entertains with his homegrown storytelling and natural-born guitar talent while making a show out of cooking up a giant pot of gumbo and sharing it with the crowd at the end of the performance.  Jimmy Buffet sings about the Sauce Boss in his "I Will Play for Gumbo" song. Wharton has played at festivals and performing arts centers throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. His songs "Let the Big Dog Eat" and "Great Big Fanny" appeared on the Jimmy Buffett compilation album "Margaritaville Café Late Night Menu".  

NPR's "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition" have both covered the Sauce Boss. CNN and EXTRA sent film crews to New York City Sauce Boss extravaganzas in 2000, The Food Network's series "Extreme Cuisine" visited the Sauce Boss on location in New York, and another Food Network series "Keith Famie's Adventures" filmed a Sauce Boss show in Miami. The Sauce Boss is the only personality that's been featured in "Living Blues," "GQ," and  "Gourmet Magazine".

Closed toed walking shoes are recommended for visitors to the event. The Florida Agricultural Museum regular tour of the park will not be available during the event. For more information, please visit floridaagmuseum.org or contact (386) 446-7630 or info@myagmuseum.com.

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Wednesday, January 28th

Jim Quine and Lis Williamson

starting at 6:30 pm.

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Thursdays at O.  C. White's

The Obscure Brothers

6:30 - 10:00 every Thursday!

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Saturday, February 7th

The Florida Theatre

Jacksonville, Fla. 

Yes, that's Vince Gill and Ranger Doug Green in that photo along with a plethora of Nashville greats. Read about them here.

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Saturday, February 14th

Jewel Box Concerts presents...

A romantic evening with 

Flagship Romance!

Doors open at 6:30 pm. 
Show starts at 7:30 pm.
$15.00 at the door

An incredible alternative harmonic folk duo!
We are planning on making this a very special evening!!
The Thomas Center
Gainesville, Fla.

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A Festive Season Indeed...

A very merry and festive season to you all. 

Here's what's coming up on The Big Wheel round here.

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The Madrigalz Season is here!!

Angela Christensen, Judy Bernhard and Lis Williamson carol traditional a cappella Christmas tunes for your listening pleasure. Here is our St. Augustine calendar.

12.13.14 - St. Francis Inn Bed & Breakfast tour 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

279 St George St., Tickets available at www.staugustinebandbtour.com

12.14.14 - Saltwater Cowboys, Dondanville Rd.  6:00 - 9:00 pm.

12.18.14 - Saltwater Cowboys, Dondanville Rd.  6:00 - 9:00 pm.

12.19.14 - Saltwater Cowboys, Dondanville Rd.  6:00 - 9:00 pm.

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Saturday, December 20th

Lon, Lis & Rick~!!

return to 

The Reef!!

6:30 - 10:00 pm. 

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Sunday, December 21st

Creekside Dinery

Music starts at 5:30 pm.

The First and Third Sunday of every month

www.thedriftwoods.net 

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015

AS IT IS SUPERBOWL SUNDAY. 

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www.jackwilliamsmusic.com

Hello Florida Friends!

We are headed your way! Jack Williams is bringing his original songs, stories, and amazing guitar work for a series of concerts all over Florida in December and January. We'd love to have you join us for at least one of them!

If you can't come, please tell your friends about the concerts. And thanks for making a reservation - it helps the hosts plan the evening.

As always, call or email to verify the details as change is always lurking, and please contact us if you are not able to reach the venue.

Here are the details:

Friday, Dec. 12     7:30 pm     Winter Haven FL

LAKESIDE MUSIC ROOM

(863) 293-1510

sandhd@verizon.net

Reservations required. Light snacks will be served.

Doors open at 6:45 pm

Saturday, Dec. 13    7:30 pm       Ft. Lauderdale FL

LABYRINTH CAFÉ

UU of Ft. Lauderdale, 3970 NW 21^st Ave.

Co-bill with ROD McDONALD!

(954) 478-8637

ozwoman321@aol.com

www.labyrinthcafe.com

Thursday, Dec. 18    7:30 pm     Ft. Myers FL

MyMusic4MeAndU HOUSE CONCERT

Mymusic4meandu@aol.com to RSVP

(239) 691-4069 for address and directions with receipt of RSVP

Munchies to share are welcome.

Doors open at 7 pm.

Saturday, Dec. 20    7:30 pm      Jacksonville FL

MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM

3104 Atlantic Blvd. and 3105 Beach Blvd. (where Atlantic and Beach Blvds. merge)

(904) 352-7008

FlaMusic@bellsouth.net

www.RayLewisPresents.com

Sunday, Dec. 21     Time TBA       Sarasota FL

HOUSE CONCERT

(941) 377-9256 (Jean) or (803) 479-1322 (Judy)

jvhewitt2@verizon.net or judysmith221@gmail.com

BYOB and finger food/munchies to share.

Reservations requested – please RSVP!

Friday, Jan. 9    7:30 pm                Tallahassee FL

FOLK FROM TALLAHASSEE

(850) 893-1217

gray_geo@yahoo.com

Reservations suggested.

Optional: BYOB, and bring a snack to share.

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Saturday, Jan. 10     8:00 pm      St. Petersburg FL

THE HIDEAWAY CAFÉ, 1756 Central Ave.

(727) 644-7895

john@johnkelly.biz

www.hideawaycafe.biz

With the Charlie Morris Band!

Sunday, Jan. 11     7:00 pm     Gainesville FL

RING IN THE NEW YEAR CONCERT!

Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39^th Ave.

(352) 373-1030

unityone@cox.net

Tuesday, Jan. 13      Time TBA       Ponte Vedra FL

HOUSE CONCERT

(803) 479-1322

judy@jackwilliamsmusic.com

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Save the date!

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 Saturday, February 14th 

Jewel Box Concerts presents...

        A ROMANTIC EVENING WITH     

      'FLAGSHIP ROMANCE' 

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM  

SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM  

$15 AT THE DOOR  

        AN INCREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE HARMONIC FOLK DUO
 WE ARE PLANNING ON MAKING THIS A VERY SPECIAL EVENING  !!

The Thomas Center

Gainesville, Fla.

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Thank you friends. We appreciate you so much.

Lis and Lon

xo xo

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Listen on Pandora!

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www.elisabethwilliamson.com

Listen on Pandora!

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Thanks, as always, 

for supporting the arts in general 

and live music in particular.