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Living in Jacksonville => The Arts => Topic started by: CityLife on February 12, 2021, 08:54:43 AM

Title: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: CityLife on February 12, 2021, 08:54:43 AM
Looks like a good attempt by DVI to activate the old Landing site. Also should be a good test run to find out what does/doesn't work on the site and help guide the redesign of the space. Will be interested to see what kind of headliners they are able to get.

(https://downtownjacksonville.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/JRJ-Header.png)

"Coming this spring, enjoy a free, four-week concert series on Downtown Jacksonville's scenic riverfront. National headliners and local and regional openers to be announced. Browse the Small Business & Artist Market, enjoy onsite food trucks and bars with local craft beer and spirits."
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Captain Zissou on February 12, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
"onsite food trucks and bars"..... you mean like the restaurants and bars that were already there before the demolition?  We paid $25M for food trucks and beer tents.
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Chuckabear on February 12, 2021, 10:36:14 AM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 12, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
"onsite food trucks and bars"..... you mean like the restaurants and bars that were already there before the demolition?  We paid $25M for food trucks and beer tents.

So you are saying that wasn't $25M well spent? /s
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: BridgeTroll on February 12, 2021, 02:03:13 PM
Quote from: Chuckabear on February 12, 2021, 10:36:14 AM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 12, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
"onsite food trucks and bars"..... you mean like the restaurants and bars that were already there before the demolition?  We paid $25M for food trucks and beer tents.

So you are saying that wasn't $25M well spent? /s

Well... the food truck eats are much more palatable than what passed for food at the Landing
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Peter Griffin on February 12, 2021, 02:22:19 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on February 12, 2021, 02:03:13 PM
Quote from: Chuckabear on February 12, 2021, 10:36:14 AM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 12, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
"onsite food trucks and bars"..... you mean like the restaurants and bars that were already there before the demolition?  We paid $25M for food trucks and beer tents.

So you are saying that wasn't $25M well spent? /s

Well... the food truck eats are much more palatable than what passed for food at the Landing

;D
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Adam White on February 12, 2021, 04:20:00 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on February 12, 2021, 02:03:13 PM
Quote from: Chuckabear on February 12, 2021, 10:36:14 AM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 12, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
"onsite food trucks and bars"..... you mean like the restaurants and bars that were already there before the demolition?  We paid $25M for food trucks and beer tents.

So you are saying that wasn't $25M well spent? /s

Well... the food truck eats are much more palatable than what passed for food at the Landing

True story. And the sad part is, the food trucks wouldn't have to even be very good to accomplish that feat!
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: BridgeTroll on February 12, 2021, 06:28:23 PM
First thing my wife said... Oh great... portapotties.   ;D
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Charles Hunter on February 12, 2021, 11:04:04 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on February 12, 2021, 06:28:23 PM
First thing my wife said... Oh great... portapotties.   ;D

Just put them along the edge of the Riverwalk - no need to pump them out.  What?  Oh, we stopped doing that years ago? Never mind.
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: tufsu1 on February 13, 2021, 12:04:12 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on February 12, 2021, 02:03:13 PM
Quote from: Chuckabear on February 12, 2021, 10:36:14 AM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on February 12, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
"onsite food trucks and bars"..... you mean like the restaurants and bars that were already there before the demolition?  We paid $25M for food trucks and beer tents.

So you are saying that wasn't $25M well spent? /s

Well... the food truck eats are much more palatable than what passed for food at the Landing

except of course that the Landing regularly hosted food truck rallies

nvm that the Landing also had live music every week - and hosted concert series (often country)
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Snaketoz on February 13, 2021, 12:36:29 PM
There is something soothing about spreading a blanket on the ground after a solid week of rain.  Thanks Lenny!
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: CityLife on March 04, 2021, 11:26:07 AM
Quote from: CityLife on February 12, 2021, 08:54:43 AM
Looks like a good attempt by DVI to activate the old Landing site. Also should be a good test run to find out what does/doesn't work on the site and help guide the redesign of the space. Will be interested to see what kind of headliners they are able to get.

I retract my initial post. Performers announced:

April 8: Country Singer-Songwriter Chase Rice
With local opener Firewater Tent Revival

April 15: Punk Pop band New Found Glory
With local opener Universal Green

April 22: Hip Hop artists and Jacksonville natives Quad City DJ's
With local opener LPT

April 29: Rock band Sugar Ray
With local opener Honey Hounds
Title: Re: Jax River Jams-Concert Series In April
Post by: Florida Power And Light on March 04, 2021, 07:19:11 PM
Public Waterfront Property.

Highest and Best Use.

Demand.

Inclination.

Without Shad, on the heels of Lot J See Ya! Round One.

As innovative, and limited..... as the Model A Ford..... and perhaps as influential.

If not, many alternatives.....