UpStage with The Guy Mintus Trio

Guy Mintus brings the expertise of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a showman, and a jazz musician’s sense of adventure. Coming from a heritage of Iraqi, Moroccan, and Polish Jews, he is unafraid to throw into the mix his native Middle Eastern scales and rhythms. The Guy Mintus...

Blues on the Patio with Sheba the Mississippi Queen, Dr. Jules and Little David Thornton

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience soulful sounds from Sheba the Mississippi Queen with Dr. Jules, and harmonica player Little David Thornton. The North Central Florida Blues Society features local and regional artists at the Blues on the Patio concert series at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center. This series provides a network of...

Free

Rock with mssv, Room 13, and Ironing

Loosey's Downtown 120 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Pulp Arts for Night of Rock, Pop and Dance Beats with mssv, Room 13 and Ironing at Loosey's Downtown. mssv, composed of guitarist Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges on drums and mike watt on bass, creates music that is a heretofore unimagined hybrid of a punk power-trio, noir-tinged adventure music...

$15

Classic Rock with Couch Messiah’s at Sweet Berries 5th Ave

SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard 619 NW 5th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Local band Couch Messiah's will be performing live at Sweet Berries! The show will be on Wednesday April 2nd from 5-7pm. Custard, food, and beer will be available for purchase during the show.

Free

Country Artist Lily Rose with Payton Smith

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join breakthrough modern country artist Lily Rose for a high-energy outdoor concert. GLAAD Outstanding Breakthrough Artist Award-winner, Lily Rose, performs her authentic and modern country music on the outdoor stage at Heartwood Soundstage. The Atlanta native burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain,” instantly propelling her into the...

$22
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Free Fridays Concert Series: R&B with D.R. Band and Soul Fire

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy music under the stars at the Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza.  The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series brings diverse local and regional musical talent to downtown Gainesville. The first concert of the 2025 season features R&B,...

Rock with Rehash and 0 Miles Per Hour at Heartwood Soundstage

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Indoor Show-Standing Room with limited seating, All Ages ⚡Rehash⚡ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/jjIer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rehash.ok TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rehash.ok Rehash is a rock band out of south Florida that started as two high schoolers making music in a bedroom. ⚡0 Miles Per Hour⚡ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/bWwMb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0milesperhourband TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@0milesperhourband 0 Miles Per Hour is...

$15 – $20

Amaryn Olmeda

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a commanding performance with violin prodigy Amaryn Olmeda. Winner of first prize and the audience choice award at the 24th Annual Sphinx Competition, violinist Amaryn Olmeda is a rising star sought after for her bold and expressive performances as a soloist and collaborator. She won her first competition at...

Gainesville’s John Prine Music Matinee

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the life and music of a legendary songwriter at the first annual John Prine Music Matinee. Heartwood Soundstage hosts this special event, featuring an incredible lineup of local and regional artists performing exclusively John Prine songs. Musical acts include Mike Amish, Shiloh, Michael Claytor, Barry Sides, Ric Kaestner, Kyle...

Sliding Scale

Karaoke on the Soundstage at Community Nights

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Sing on the soundstage! Heartwood is hosting Karaoke on the Indoor Soundstage, Wednesday April 9th from 7-9pm! Walk-ins, groups and duets are welcome. Karaoke participants also get a discount at the Heartwood bar!

Free

UpStage with Las Guaracheras

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Las Guaracheras is a salsa band hailing from the city of Cali, Colombia, that is lifting female voices in the Afro-Latin music scene. Their music is about joy, memory, and transformation backed by vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano, and vocals. Good luck sitting still when this irresistible Latina band takes the...

Wombash 25 at First Magnitude Brewing Company

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Wombash 25 is the birthday celebration for local radio station WMBT 90.1FM. The event will take place at First Magnitude on Friday April 11th starting at 6pm. The night starts with an acoustic set with Ricky, Michael and Maggie. Music continues with Ceramicats, Trustfall, Harber Wynn and Madwoman. Sooza will...

Free

UpStage with Birth of the Cool

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Follow these ambassadors of jazz on a toe-tapping expedition through the iconic era of jazz in an exploration of the late Miles Davis and trumpet greats like Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Clark Terry. Kick back while these top-shelf musicians serve as your guides, bringing to life the sophisticated sounds...

Roots Music with The Jasper Smitty Band at Heartwood Soundstage

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Jasper Smitty, Florida native returning home after almost two decades in the Crescent City of New Orleans is bringing along his band to give you all the feels while recording a live album at Heartwood Soundstage. Come enjoy a sweet southern mix of Soul, Blues, Jazz, New Orleans Funk and...

$18 – $25