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Old 01-27-2013, 03:55 PM
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+1 for Jacksonville. The city is crawling with great bands and talented musicians. Orlando's nice but you have to weed through a lot.
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Old 01-27-2013, 03:57 PM
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Location: I been everywhere, man...
South Florida has a lot of singles and duos still working, but they have NO interest in hiring bass players.
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Old 03-02-2013, 05:21 PM
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Jacksonville FL turns out some of the best musicians PERIOD. This dude right here on bass is a beast! Rick Benjamin. I think he's one of the best around. Jon Reshard is also from jax

And drummers....get out! Jimmy hill jr. (Fantasia), bim Owens (Christian mcbride), Padget nanton, Jamison Ross (2012 thelonious monk award winner) just to name a few.

I play with jimmy in another band....BEAST!


This is from last night....Rick Benjamin on bass....him and the sax player (Darren Escar) both play with fantasia. I also play with Darren in another band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBEePqRdo78

Here's jimmy hill and his brother Jevon (keys/fantasia musical direct.) with my band: http://youtu.be/tiqpjyQaXJw

Here's Padget nanton: http://youtu.be/GlduG_2ZknA

Jon Reshard!!!!! http://youtu.be/2XVAME9qUxw


There are soooooo many freaking awesome players that I play with on a regular basis. I'm truly spoiled!
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Old 03-20-2013, 09:02 PM
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No doubt there are lots of great musicians in Jacksonville.
Many more musicians than gigs.
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:00 PM
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Daytona Beach....

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I know you're in the sunshine state. Looks like I'm going to be moving to FL shortly. I have no idea what part or where I should be looking. Just want to know where the best live music scenes are. I'm a well seasoned pro in classic rock blues and jazz. I'm not looking to make a living playing bass just looking for opportunities to join a good band and play a few gigs.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Daytona Beach...
With all the events we have especially the twice a year motorcycle events, all the big band come here to perform.
Without a doubt the best place I've seen.
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:14 PM
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I wouldn't suggest the Miami area for working musicians. Very dull scene down here. I don't know North FL is, but North Broward/Palm beach is decent from what I know.
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