Category: Concert

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ocala. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Ocala Civic Theatre (The Marion Players, Inc.) under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Get your tickets now for this Saturday’s Candlelight concerts by Fever! These are magical hour-long concerts of a string quartet performing by the gentle glow of candlelight on the OCT stage. A TRIBUTE TO ADELE at 6 p.m. is almost sold out, and tickets for A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY at 8:30 p.m. are selling fast. Visit Feverup.com for tickets to light up your night.

Sizzzlin’ afternoon Beach Bash Concert featuring many guests singing the great music of the summer in Florida!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17: SIZZZLIN’ BEACH BASH {SUMMERTIME FINALE}
Summer is here! Welcome to some fine “sizzzlin hot” beach songs. Join us for your favorite songs and summer greats. Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney, The Beach Boys, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, LBT & more. Darell and Suzanne with many Special guests & of course backed by the FABULOUS JUNCTION BAND! DON’T MISS IT.

Make Morgan’s Music Junction your personal Summer Hang-out! You can wear your summer attire. Beach shorts and T-shirts! Bring your favorite beach towel. You got yourselves a Hot Summer Show. Popcorn, cool lemonade. Doing what we do. Fun for the whole family! Morgan’s Making Music. Doesn’t get any Better. Supporting “Live” Music!

Reservation Tickets: $15
Tickets @ Door: $20
Doors: 1 p.m. Showtime: 2 p.m.

Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. Kottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations; a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; and a Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone from the U of Texas at Brownsville with Texas Southmost College. He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies.

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians” (New Yorker), Julian Lage has spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association and a spirit of infinite possibility. The California-born New York-based musician boasts a prolific resume on his own accord in addition to collaborating with Gary Burton and John Zorn, as well as duo projects with Nels Cline, Chris Eldridge and Fred Hersch, among others.

Join us at the Reilly Arts Center on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Watkins Glen Summer Jam! Honoring the music of the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, and The Band with performances by Steeln’ Peaches, Unlimited Devotion, and Harber Wynn. Join us in celebrating the largest musical gathering ever, Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973

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British born and now US-based, Matt Schofield continues to push the frontiers and reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition. A multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader, after more than 30 years of performing, and 20 years into his solo career, Schofield’s impact as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable.

Along with a storied career that has taken him and his band to nearly 30 countries worldwide comes awards, industry and critical acclaim – three time “British Blues Guitarist of the Year”, “British Blues Album of the Year” and the first guitarist inducted into the “British Blues Awards Hall of Fame”. Mojo Magazine “Blues Album of the Year”and Guitar & Bass Magazines “Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time” alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green.

Schofield’s fluid and melodic playing and iconic tone has inspired legions of guitarists, and a sought after line of signature instruments and equipment including a Two-Rock Matt Schofield amplifier.

What remains ever impressive is Schofield live. From main stages at prestigious festivals such as Montreal and North Sea Jazz, to packed houses in legendary clubs like New York’s Iridium or London’s 100 Club, Schofield’s ability to connect with audiences immediately and profoundly is unforgettable. His authenticity, mastery of guitar, emotive vocals, and improvisational brilliance are brought to life within his innovative original compositions.

A renowned musical educator, in 2018 Matt released “Blues Speak”, his highly acclaimed TrueFire instructional series. As a clinician he has taught from Tokyo to Texas and all points in between.

Matt’s upcoming record reunites him with his original and much loved organ trio line-up, to mark the 20th anniversary of the album and band that launched his solo career.

Stairway To Zeppelin is becoming the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute in the world delivering Led Zeppelin’s to-the-note studio and live recordings by four incredible musicians.

Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin.

The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing the goose-bump-excitement to the audience musically and visually.

Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians

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Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter Chris O’Leary is among the blues and roots world’s most talented unsung heroes. The award-winning O’Leary—disciple and friend of both The Band’s legendary drummer/vocalist/songwriter Levon Helm and iconic blues harmonica giant James Cotton—has been playing professionally since the 1990s, with five previous solo albums to his credit.

The Marine veteran, ex-Federal police officer, former lead singer of The Barn Burners (featuring Levon Helm on drums) and loving father has walked a hard line from his upstate New York home to stages all over the world. Between his large, athletic frame and his military-style “high and tight” haircut, O’Leary commands attention, singing his indelible original songs with pure, unadulterated soul and playing harmonica with urgent locomotive power. His keenly written songs come directly from his colorful and sometimes harrowing life experiences

Growing up on sharecropper land in Camden Mississippi in 1945, inspired by his family’s deep devotion to spirituals and gospel on Sundays, and blues and R&B on Saturdays! John dreamed of one day playing with the Legendary Muddy Waters!

Moving to Chicago in 1963, he started on that path of becoming a great bluesman, wanting to meet and play with his idol. Getting his first steady gig in 1974 at the Legendary Theresa’s Lounge on the south-side of Chicago, he was taught by the BEST! Sammy Lawhorn, Jr. Wells, James Cotton, Buddy Guy, and many more! Then he joined forces and played in Willie Dixon’s band, where he became so good his dream came true when his idol, Muddy Waters called for him to lead his band in 1981! Here he learned priceless slide guitar lessons and how to be a band leader. He couldn’t believe that all his hard work took him all the way to the top!

After Muddy’s untimely death, he joined up with Magic Slim & The Teardrops for 13 years, traveling all over the world! While John played with Magic Slim they were awarded many W.C. Handy Awards for the best blues band in the world! They developed the “Chicago lump style” blues that is used by so many today!

John paid his dues and in 1995 he began leading his own band. He has recorded more than 15 independent record albums on more than 6 record labels including his own, Blues House Productions and has been recorded on more than 68 total recordings on countless record labels (see his website for a full discography). Earning 2 Grammy Nominations, given 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards, winning a Blues Music Award and countless other Nominations, John is a REAL DEAL Chicago Blues Legend!

When he plays he brings all the founding blues fathers back into his music! You can hear them! He is keeping them all ALIVE! They choose him to carry their music into the hearts of the next generation and John is fulfilling this promise to them every day. His Legendary Blues Status is recognized around the world!

Early inspiration came from his family steeped in spiritual, gospel, blues and R&B tradition. As a young boy John’s mother knew he would be a singer, “he came out singing” she would say. John first appeared on stage at the local Baptist church, in his hometown of Camden Mississippi. John was raised with blues records being played by his grandmother. He dreamed of one day playing his guitar on stage with his idol Muddy Water’s.

At the age of eighteen John followed the path of his mentors and migrated to Chicago in the fall of 1963. Once in Chicago, John quickly found the blues musicians and formed a band. After the success of his first band The Maintainers, in 1974 John replaced John Watkins in the house band at the world famous Theresa’s Lounge on the South Side of Chicago. Over the course of the next 7 years, John would play with such originators as Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Buddy Guy, and Lonnie Brooks, all innovators sculpting the sound of Chicago Blues.

Then in 1979, master songwriter and bassist Willie Dixon invited him to join his band The Chicago All Stars. Traveling through the US, Mexico and Europe, John developed his skills as a rhythm guitarist, a lead-guitar, slide player, and a powerful singer. Another blues master who believed in John Primer was none other than the “Hoochie Coochie Man” himself, Muddy Waters. Muddy recruited John not only as a guitarist, but also as an opening act and bandleader. John stayed loyal to Muddy until his untimely death in 1983.

Fresh off the heels of his success with the Muddy Waters Band, John signed on with the legendary Magic Slim. For the next 14 years, he toured with Magic Slim & The Teardrops, bringing tight, house rocking sounds to every corner of the planet. While John was the bandleader of Magic Slim & The Teardrops, they were voted the best blues band in the world year after year and are still today thought of as the inventors of “the lump”, a style of playing backup rhythm.

In 1995 the veteran blues man released his major label debut “The Real Deal”, on Atlantic Records. Deciding to make it out on his own, he began touring extensively in support of his fourteen solo albums to date, including two CD’s on Blues House Productions, John’s independent record label. John has recorded on several other record labels including: Wolf, Earwig, Telarc, Atlantic, Delta Groove and Raisin Music. He is a songwriter, producer and has taught many other blues musicians.

John Primer has been awarded many awards. He was given 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2013 for Keeping the Blues Alive from the Pennsylvania Blues Society as well as from the Mississippi Valley Blues Society, he has been nominated for a Grammy Award by the Recording Academy in 2010 for Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year, and has been given many nominations year after year by the National Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards for the Best Traditional Blues of the Year as well as Best Traditional Blues Musician of the Year. John is one of the last Legendary Traditional Blues Musicians alive today with his roots in Mississippi. He is a living legend and a true master of the blues!

Frontiers is the world’s number one tribute to Journey. These five talented, skilled, renowned NYC area musicians recreate the music of Journey to perfection, note for note – every nuance, every iconic riff, all the feels.

Frontiers covers all the greatest hits of Journey, taking you back to the late 70’s during Journey’s magical inception with Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, and to the 80’s with Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, when Journey’s timeless, chart topping hits such as Open Arms, Separate Ways, Send Her My Love, Faithfully, Stone in Love, Don’t Stop Believing, Who’s Crying Now, Anyway You Want It, and many others ruled the airwaves.

When both Steve Perry and Neal Schon proclaim to the world via Twitter that Frontiers is their favorite Journey tribute band, you know you’re in for an authentic, unmatched, amazing experience.nc

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⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ocala. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Ocala Civic Theatre (The Marion Players, Inc.) under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Get your tickets now for this Saturday’s Candlelight concerts by Fever! These are magical hour-long concerts of a string quartet performing by the gentle glow of candlelight on the OCT stage. A TRIBUTE TO ADELE at 6 p.m. is almost sold out, and tickets for A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY at 8:30 p.m. are selling fast. Visit Feverup.com for tickets to light up your night.

In conjunction with the release of their newest album on August 30th, “Love & Hate In Desperate Places”, The Boxmasters will also be kicking off a tour of the United States and Canada. This marks their 17th release as the ever-prolific J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton tweak their sound for this album and add longtime road musicians Kirk McKim and Raymond Hardy to the recordings.

Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star.

Since forming The Boxmasters, several long-time friends have contributed to the sound of the band, but the core of The Boxmasters has always been Andrew and Thornton. As primary songwriters, the sound of the Boxmasters has been an evolution as the duo constantly strive to find new inspiration, new sounds and new ways of expressing what is in their hearts and on their minds. But at the core, there is a backbeat, a lyric with meaning and music played with emotion.

As a touring band, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States and Canada. Opening for the likes of ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood and Kid Rock The Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”, Springfield, Illinois at “Boondocks” and “Merrimack Hall” in Huntsville, Alabama have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. Two appearances at Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock, New York were highlight performances for the band, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” that Levon hosted in 2008. The Boxmasters performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, another in a growing resume of must-play venues