Local venues to host Jazz Fest After Dark
Several downtown venues will host free performances as part of Jazz Fest After Dark, it was announced Thursday.
In a release, Downtown Vision said the shows will take place in conjunction with the free Jacksonville Jazz Fest concert series that will take place May 22-25 at at Tailgaters Parking, located in Jacksonville's Sports & Entertainment District.
Created in 2013, Jazz Fest After Dark brings free, late-night entertainment to various downtown venues.
'We started Jazz Fest After Dark to give Jazz Fest attendees a reason to stay downtown after the last acts of the day wrapped up,' Jazz Fest After Dark founder Jason Huckleberry Lewis said in the release. 'Live music is such a big component of downtown's nightlife. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase local venues and extend the energy of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival well into the night.'
This year's event will feature more than a dozen acts across five host venues throughout several downtown districts, including many performances that will take place in The Elbow: Downtown's Nightlife District.
This year's lineup includes Amelia Crescendo Big Band, Few Fellas Brass Band, Groove Coalition, Raisin Cake Orchestra and more. Performances begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 1 a.m. each night.
Participating venues include:
Albatross (formerly Underbelly) at 113 E. Bay St.
Circuit Arcade Bar at 19 N. Ocean St.
De Real Ting Cafe at 128 W. Adams St.
Intuition Ale Works at 929 E. Bay St.
The Volstead at 115 W. Adams St.
'Jazz Fest After Dark highlights the depth and diversity of downtown Jacksonville's music and nightlife scene,' said Eduardo Santos, director of stakeholder support at Downtown Vision. 'From classic jazz to brass bands and modern fusion, each venue offers a distinct atmosphere and experience."
Partners include Downtown Vision and the Jacksonville Jazz Fest. Sponsors include Blue Buddha Specialty Foods and Moon River Pizza.
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