In Florida, Hometeam refers to a collective of musicians, promoters, engineers and fans who have formed a truly remarkable family bond. That bond evidences itself at festivals such Hometeam New Year’s Rally, The Great Outdoors Jam, and Orange Blossom Jamboree. Geographically, it is centered around the Tampa Bay area, but musicians from all over the…
Locally and globally, our music scene has lost far too many performers and fans. That, they say, is life. No loss has had a more profound impact on the Tampa Bay area than the recent departure to another plane of our beloved Thomas ‘Purplebear’ Underhill. If you attended shows in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Clearwater…
OK, Jacksonville, you’re on notice. Tonight. You, too, Savannah, Asheville, and Evansville. Also, Saratoga Springs, New York City, Manchester Center, Burlington, and Buffalo. Perhaps you’re wondering why. That’s understandable. Allow me to explain. Two dynamite bands are on the road. Both will be in Jacksonville tonight at 1904 Music Hall along with a third equally…