Thousands of Swifties swarmed movie theaters for the three-day showing of “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.”
From metal tributes to EDM dance parties, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in town this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening this week.
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” reveals the artist’s most sparkling — and, paradoxically, most grounded — self yet.
It’s been 25 years since Wheatus released its debut self-titled album. Two decades, a One Direction cover and several social media trends later, the New York City-based pop-rock band best known for the track “Teenage Dirtbag” is witnessing a rebirth of its teenage angst anthems.
From teenage dirtbags to jam bands, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in the city this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening this week.
After hearing “Burn, Burn, Burn” by Zach Bryan on his way home from work, Dylan Cotrone posted his cover on TikTok, not expecting much out of it. The 23-year-old singer had wanted a career in music for his whole life, but was unsure of how far he could go.
From smooth jazz trios to an indie-sleaze takeover at Gainesville’s only gay club, every music lover — and player — can find an event to enjoy in the city this week. Check out a roundup of some of the top concerts and music events happening from Tuesday through Sunday.
The boy may be mine, but the tickets aren’t for many Ariana Grande fans this week.
The stage is set, the guitars are amped and an eager crowd is ready to hear its favorite local band. With affordable tickets and a short drive from campus, the live performance is by students, for students.
With more Hawaiian shirts and margaritas than a tropical resort, and fresh cheeseburgers grilled in paradise, the first annual Jimmy Buffett Fest welcomed local Gainesville bands and artists to Heartwood Soundstage Aug. 31.
In “Man’s Best Friend,” Carpenter delivers 12 new tracks that lean into the confident, provocative energy that’s become a focal point of her brand. The songs are often brash and cheeky, but they’re also threaded with moments of vulnerability that remind listeners she’s still writing from lived experiences.
News of the pop star's engagement quickly made its way to Gainesville, sparking excitement among her fans on UF’s campus — including those in the Taylor Swift Society club.
With the Fall semester in full swing, Swamp Records and Indie Live will host Back to School Fest Aug. 23 at Heartwood Soundstage. The open air concert will feature a mix of local Gainesville acts and out-of-towners.
Sixty-eight-year-old Peeples is often accused of writing protest songs, but the feedback doesn’t discourage him. He doesn’t hesitate to tell people exactly what he’s passionate about, he said,
From playing original songs with her loved ones on her pontoon boat at Smith Mountain Lake to covering traditional folk hits in marinas, Helena Boling saw firsthand how music can unite hundreds of strangers.
After a four-year wait, Lorde released her fourth studio album, “Virgin,” on June 27. She reintroduces herself in the release with a stark tonal shift from the warm wistfulness of her last album, “Solar Power,” to something colder, heavier and confrontational.
Cynthia Erivo released her second solo album titled “I Forgive You” June 6. Between the star’s success in the film “Wicked” and the start of Pride Month, Erivo didn’t pull any punches with this soulful album.
After she decided no one was going to invite her to be in a rock ‘n’ roll band, Shuri Pass formed Gainesville-based Crooked Counsel 31 years ago, covering familiar classic rock hits on stage.
Heartwood Soundstage’s listening room housed about 15 jazz fans eager to listen to jazz-fusion band Dionysus and the Michael Feinberg Trio for a night of creative and passionate music.
“Grad Bash,” a backyard show headlined by Good Neighbours, commemorated university graduates moving onto the next step of their lives.
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