Musicians performing at local venues this weekend include Munn Park Saints, Jamie Floyd, The Petty Experience, Jon Corneal & Masked Compadres, Brett Foster, Ben Prestage, Roger Bartlett Band, TJ Eubanks, Running Reckless, Lubeck, Rick Graham Band, The Sound Machines, and Just Fun Band featuring Nat West. Keep scrolling for times and places. More
Robert Fleitz’s talent as a pianist has taken him from Lakeland to the rarified cultural air of New York City, where he studied at the famed Julliard School and is forging a career as a performing artist and composer. That career has now taken an important leap forward, with the recent announcement that he is the recipient of the 2021 Pro Musicis International Award, an annual prize that recognizes young artists on the basis of skill but also for their willingness to engage in music education and outreach. More
Musicians at local venues this weekend include Shawn Rahn, Rich Shelton, Alma Vertical, Hope Darling, Damon Fowler (album release), Jack Sprouse, Swan City Jazz, SG Wood, Peruba, Paul Mazzarella, Smokepoint, Spitfire, StoneGrey, Shawn Rahn, 32 Trees, and Toucan Jam. Keep scrolling for times and places. More
Kerry Falwell has big what-if questions on her mind these days: What if Lakeland focused resources to create a vibrant center for visual and performing arts? And what if the RP Funding Center became the official home of Lakeland’s arts scene? More
Local live listening in Lakeland this weekend includes Dan Pepin, LuBeck Duo, Neal & Prey Trio, Rich Mistretta, Raging Sun, Swan City Jazz Trio, Shawn Rahn & Brett Foster with band, Jame Floyd, Rover, MrENC, Sixx L. Sixx, The Detectives, Wikkid, and Live Hart. Keep scrolling for times and places. More
Performers in Lakeland this weekend include Shawn Rahn, Space Panda, Sweat Out the Devil, Brooke Cramer, Dan Signor, Missy Zenkee, Laurie & Rusty Wright, Micah Shane, Nick Rivera, Lesa Silvermore & The Growler, Swan City Jazz Trio, Mike Monts de Oca, Justin Grimes, Proper Wednesday, Rick Gold, Sofa Kings, and Coastal Acoustic Barefoot. Keep scrolling for times and places. More
Performers this weekend include John Frinzi, 7 Bridges: Eagles Tribute, Harrison Symphony Strings, The Show Ponies, Billy & Rich Duo, Micah Shane Trio, Silverback Rock n Roll Band, Swan City Jazz, Claire Vandiver, Bully 4 You, Dan Pepin, Frank Giovettti, Jeff Vitola & 1/4 Mile Rebels, Johnny Debt, Paul Mazzarella, Dan Signor, Stumble Fox, and Laura Thurston. Keep scrolling for times and places: More
“American Idol” contestant Zach D’Onofrio, a 20-year-old Florida Southern College student, could definitely carry a tune as a kid, even though his family could barely hear him. His parents, Darci and Bryan D’Onofrio of Wesley Chapel, would often catch him singing sotto voce in church or in the car, and they could tell his pitch was perfect. But it wasn’t until 2015 when he surprised the family with his booming voice. More
Performers at local venues this weekend include Chelsea Margaret, Noan Partly, “JR” Jack Sprouse, Shawn Rahn, Harrison Wind Orchestra, Dan Signor, Cristi Massey, Essence Duo, Keith Robinette, Sixx L Sixx, Swan City Jazz, Christi & John, SG Wood, DeekBeats, Brett Foster, Proper Wednesday, Reynolds & Lee Band, Skip & Nancy Frye, We Three Strings, 32 Trees, and Kat & Micah. Keep scrolling for times and places. More
When it comes to the world of classical music, the guitar, at best, has a history of playing second fiddle. There’s just not a wide reserve of music composed for the instrument, and that’s something Lakeland guitarist Robert Phillips was seeking to remedy when creating his newest recording. More
