Local indie musician and UF alum Thomas Allain recorded nine songs over the course of five days for his debut album.
Hosted by UF Student Government Productions, The Driver Era made a stop in Gainesville Monday night as a part of their Obsession Tour.
For a tour described as the “easiest yes” by each one of its musicians, The Wooly made for a venue filled with passionate fans and fluid movement on Sunday.
The terrifying prospect of coming out in a faith-based environment made it seem nearly impossible for her to carry on with her music career. Yet, after realizing real faith knows no boundaries, she let go of the mold she so desperately once tried to fit into.
With an angelic voice and heart-wrenchingly beautiful lyrics, singer-songwriter Kevin Atwater released his latest album, “Achilles” on March 7.
Two years after releasing its first album, flipturn is back with “Burnout Days,” a product of its first tour and an examination of the band’s past and present.
Jonah Marais has navigated the complexities of fame and identity since his time in the boy band Why Don’t We. Since then, Marais embarked on a solo career, using music as a means of rediscovery.
Right in the middle of downtown Gainesville lies The Wooly, a venue characterized by warm lighting, comfortable seating and, on March 8, energetic French house music.
With its saxophone-wielding frontwoman and distinct jazz influences, it’s not always easy for Prizilla to fit in with the existing music scene in Gainesville.
Between three music venues — How Bazar, The Bull and Loosey’s — MusicGNV kicked off the AM/FM Festival on Sunday.
Growing up in Tampa, Mitchell won talent shows left and right, but in 1957, he recorded his first record on the same original tape as rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry. It was shortly after in 1961 when he led his then-band the Fabulous Blenders to be the first Black performers at UF’s Gator Growl in front of 60,000 people.
Whether it sparks nostalgia, romance or grief, music has the ability to connect people with memories and feelings through the power of listening.
The distinct smell of tomato sauce and the swirling colors of the decor mingle with the music of the monthly open mic night, a tradition outdating the building itself, as well as every other open mic night in the city.
If one followed the warmly lit stone path right off the corner of Southeast Sixth Ave and South Main Street Friday, they’d find Heartwood Soundstage’s spacious outside venue full of fans wearing vintage clothing. But if they ventured past the crowds and merchant tables, a dark doorway would lead them into a small indoor stage where local musicians Jordan Burchel, The Nancys and Hotel Fiction performed.
18-year-old country singer Mason Ramsey performed at Gainesville's Heartwood Soundstage Thursday.
The 24-year-old identical twins are the founding members of the Athens, Georgia, based indie-folk duo Lighthearted, and they released their single “Borrowed” Jan. 3. Although they formed the band in 2019, the two have been playing music together since childhood.
With a deafening bass and hues of neon colors dancing across the walls, Gainesville locals celebrated the end of syllabus week with a bang.
Respite Events hosted a concert Wednesday at How Bazar, located at 60 SW 2nd St., aiming to showcase three punk rock bands and a performance from drag artists, “The Boheme Coven.” In downtown Gainesville, where energetic nightclubs and lavish restaurants meet, lies a passion for punk rock not only as a genre, but as a way of life.
Grant released her most recent album, “Church,” in October and performed at the United Church of Gainesville 一 1624 NW Fifth Ave. 一 as a part of her No More Drama tour Tuesday night. Grant described her new album as truly her own.
From Oct. 16 to Oct. 27, the UF School of Theatre and Dance put on a nine-show run of the musical, which follows traveling conman Harold Hill, played by Ethan Garrepy, who goes from town to town persuading citizens of his “plan” to form a boys marching band. After collecting payments for instruments and uniforms, he skips town, starting his pursuit of his next victims. But this time, it’s a little different.
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