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April 24-26, 2026
The Pharaohs of Funk is led by Kirk Gavin and Aaron Watson, a dynamic duo with over a decade of experience captivating audiences across the U.S. and internationally as the acclaimed Tallahassee Horns. Renowned for their versatility and artistry, the Tallahassee Horns have performed alongside iconic legends such as George Clinton, Fred Wesley, Ricky Dillard, […]
The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. Forming in 2011, they spent 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs, playing roughly 150 shows a year. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging […]
Following a string of encounters too strange to be coincidence, Robbie Kingsley, Franco Solari, Dylan McCue, Andre Escobar and Zach Levy came together to form The Hails. Despite first playing in an insular Miami high school music scene, the band officially formed at the University of Florida in Gainesville, turning the tattered carpeting and beer […]
At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Jack […]
TJ Norris and The Wednesday Night Revival bring the unmistakable grooves of New Orleans funk and soul to life, blending the city’s rich musical traditions with a modern twist. Featuring the rhythm section of the Grammy-nominated band The Rumble, the group delivers electrifying performances full of deep grooves, tight rhythms, and soulful energy that captivate […]
Danny Bedrosian & Secret Army, led by Danny Bedrosian as lead vocalist, keyboardist, producer, chief songwriter, arranger, and publisher, is a patchwork of genres, sounds, and spiritual creeds under one unifying musical force. Their innovative fusion of Funk, Middle Eastern music, R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock, and proto-classical movements creates a compelling and distinctive vibe. The foundation […]
Named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in Florida Politics” by Influence Magazine, Attorney Sean Pittman is an advocate, philanthropist, and thought leader in the areas of policy, politics, education, and law. Florida Trend magazine named Sean “A Must Know Contact” in Florida’s Capital and a “Top 500 Business Leader in Florida.” Sean […]
Robert W. Fieseler is a journalist investigating marginalized groups and a scholar excavating forgotten histories. A National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association “Journalist of the Year” and recipient of the Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship, his debut book Tinderbox won seven awards, including the Edgar Award, and his reporting has appeared in Slate, Commonweal and River Teeth, […]
Rafael Gamero is from Belize, Central America and teaches fiction writing at Florida A&M University as an Assistant Professor of English. He completed his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and his fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The Caribbean Writer, Wasafiri, and Litro Magazine among others. Residing in […]
The Unpacking Paula books are collections of the author’s writings over the years. In her life, Paula Walborsky has been a local commentator for WFSU/NPR, a teacher of the deaf and a lawyer. She also was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a stepmother, a wife, a cook and gardener, a friend, a Democrat, and […]