Down by the Riverside
In the song “Take Me Down to Funky Riverside,” an anthem penned by local artist Mondo Mike celebrating that traditional Jacksonville neighborhood known for its diverse architecture and culture, there is the line “Music seeps up from the ground, grab the record, spin it around.”
Parlour: San Marco’s Perfect Cocktail of Measure and Music
A city’s music scene is often defined by the vitality of that art found in its districts or neighborhoods. Over the past few years Jacksonville’s districts have begun to show a pulse.
The Crazy Daysies: Taking Root Country Style
While Jacksonville may not be as steeped in southern culture as Charleston, Savannah or Mobile, it still has the geography that evokes a languid way of life: cypress-filled rivers and lowlands and humid afternoons with the sun languishing through the oaks and pines.