LIVE FROM JACKSONVILLE! with Amadeus

Jacksonville can feel like a big city that still runs on personal connections, and that’s the thread tying this whole show together. We kick off with a rapid-fire guide to upcoming Northeast Florida concerts and summer events, including big nights at the St. Augustine Amphitheater and the Florida Theatre, so you can actually plan your next weekend instead of doom-scrolling for ideas. Then we sit d...

Dream Day is the kind of community event that makes you stop thinking about your to-do list and start thinking about what you’re here for. We’re sitting down with Randy Goodwin, owner and president of PRI Productions, to talk about bringing Dream Day back to Jacksonville after a five-year break, and why the return feels even bigger than before. This is a local charity event built with professional...

Your concert plans can change fast when a city’s calendar is packed, so we kick things off with a tight rundown of what’s newly announced and what’s coming next to Jacksonville and St. Augustine. We hit the key stops and the official ticket links, from major arena nights to the buzz around newer rooms like Duval Hall, so you can spend less time hunting and more time actually going to shows.  Then...

Jacksonville has no shortage of things to do, but picking the right night out can feel impossible when every venue is booking something big. We kick things off with a rapid, listener-friendly guide to May shows across Northeast Florida, including major concerts, comedy, family entertainment, and arena events, plus where to grab the details and tickets so you can actually plan your calendar with co...

Jacksonville’s live event scene isn’t just busy, it’s evolving, and the best nights are getting easier to find if you know where to look. We start with a rapid-fire rundown of newly announced shows across the region, then settle into two conversations that reveal what’s happening behind the curtain for touring artists and the venues that host them. Comedian Whitney Cummings joins us ahead of her J...

The lights are back on across Jacksonville, and the calendar is stacked. We kick off 2026 with a fast, story-rich tour of the city’s best stages: jam bands at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, country heroes and comedians at Thrasher Horne, and a Broadway run that brings Moulin Rouge and A Beautiful Noise with Nick Fradiani to town. Then we go deeper with two conversations that turn dates on a page...

Jacksonville is throwing down in style, and we’ve got your all-access pass. We kick off with can’t-miss updates—Jonas Brothers at Daily’s Place on December 30—and then step straight into the creative engine powering the city’s biggest moments: PRI Productions and the newly reimagined Citri San Marco. What used to be a restaurant is now an immersive venue where shipping containers become silent dis...

Big holiday energy meets honest storytelling as we map Jacksonville’s most festive concerts and sit down with two artists who know how to turn a December night into a memory. Charles Kelley of Lady A shares how their first Christmas tour finally came to life, why Beach Boys harmonies on Little Saint Nick became a crash course in arranging, and how a rolling banjo and duet feel reshaped Wonderful C...

Jacksonville’s stages are buzzing, and we’re riding the wave from stadium-size announcements to intimate, memory-soaked tributes. We kick off with a rapid tour of what’s on the books: country stars moving pre-sales, amphitheater nights waiting for cool weather, a packed Florida Theatre calendar, and a Broadway in Jacksonville launch that brings a rare straight play to town. It’s a season of choice...

A voice can carry a lifetime. We open with William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys sharing a moving look at farewells, four-part harmony, and the surprising ways music holds people together when life frays the edges. He reflects on Joe Bonsall’s goodbye, Richard Sterban’s fight, and why Duane Allen’s choral backbone keeps the Oaks steady. Then the conversation turns forward: younger singers addin...

Jacksonville's entertainment calendar is exploding with star power this fall as celebrities, musicians, and unique live experiences arrive in Northeast Florida. From legendary performers to reality TV favorites, the city is becoming a magnet for top-tier talent. The culinary world meets live entertainment when MasterChef All-Stars Live comes to the Thrasher-Horne Center on October 1st. Winner...

What happens when two world-class entertainers decide to bring Vegas-quality production to Jacksonville? You get Boot, Scoot and Bourbon—a revolutionary immersive country music experience that's about to transform how the city experiences live entertainment. Meet Russ and Ali Francis, the creative force behind this groundbreaking show. Their story reads like a Hollywood script: he's a Ja...

Dive into the heart of Jacksonville's vibrant music scene as we take you behind the velvet rope at the historic Florida Theatre with board member and marketing committee head Carolyn Klucha. What begins as a chance meeting at a Dave Koz concert blossoms into a revealing conversation about one of Jacksonville's most treasured cultural landmarks. Carolyn pulls back the curtain on the exclu...

Ever wondered what happens when a technical glitch sparks a philosophical revelation from one of science fiction's most iconic figures? That's exactly what unfolds in our conversation with William Shatner, where a simple audio feedback loop launches us into an exploration of existence itself. The legendary actor joins us to discuss his upcoming appearance at the Thrasher-Horne Center, wh...

Summer heat brings a sizzling concert lineup to Jacksonville! From legendary performers to rising stars, the city's music venues are packed with must-see shows across every genre imaginable. Dave Koz's Summer Horns 2025 tour kicks off at the Florida Theatre on July 19, promising what the jazz saxophone legend describes as "the ultimate summer party." Fresh from his annual cruis...

Fresh from a whirlwind June that included working a country music festival, coordinating a car giveaway, and catching Broadway shows in New York, Amadeus returns with a packed lineup of Jacksonville's hottest entertainment options for July and beyond. Despite the traditional summer slowdown, Jacksonville's venues are delivering quality events across genres. Tribute band lovers can catch...

Ready for a sun-soaked day of country music that won't cost you a dime? The Jax Beach Country Fest returns to the Seawalk Pavilion on Saturday, June 14th, bringing an impressive lineup of rising stars from Nashville, as well as talented local performers. After drawing nearly 7,000 fans to its inaugural event last year, this free festival has quickly established itself as a must-attend summer...

The stars align this month as Jacksonville welcomes an extraordinary lineup of musical legends, and I've secured exclusive conversations with two icons who changed the sound of popular music. First, I share a comprehensive guide to June's concert calendar—from Styx and Kevin Cronin (former lead singer of REO Speedwagon) to Luke Bryan and Avril Lavigne—offering a chronological roadmap to...

Ready to dive into Jacksonville's red-hot entertainment scene? Join host Amadeus as he unveils the most anticipated shows hitting Northeast Florida's premier venues.  The podcast kicks off with a comprehensive rundown of upcoming performances across Jacksonville's iconic venues. From Brit Floyd and Frankie Valli at the Florida Theater to Styx and Old Dominion at Daily's Place,...

Ready for an insider's tour of Jacksonville's hottest summer events? We've got exclusive conversations with the legends and leaders making it all happen! Rick Springfield joins us to chat about his return to St. Augustine Amphitheater on May 29th for the "I Want My 80s" tour. The rock legend shares stories about his friendship with fellow performers John Waite, Paul Young,...

The Jacksonville entertainment scene is absolutely buzzing this May with an incredible lineup of must-see performances across our premier venues. From legendary rock stars to cutting-edge comedians, this episode delivers your comprehensive guide to everything happening live in The River City. We kick things off with a complete rundown of the jam-packed calendar at St. Augustine Amphitheater. Meanw...

The Broadway in Jacksonville 2025-26 season is about to transform our city's cultural landscape with five spectacular premieres that will dazzle theater lovers and newcomers alike. From slapstick comedy to lavish spectacle, this lineup delivers unforgettable nights of entertainment that bring Broadway's finest directly to our doorstep. We kick off the episode chatting with Cecilia Petrus...

Jacksonville's vibrant entertainment scene comes alive as we explore two of the city's most fascinating live experiences. At the heart of our journey is an exclusive conversation with Yuri Pool, the visionary behind The McCartney Years – the longest-running Paul McCartney tribute production in the world. For 17 years, Poole has meticulously recreated McCartney's 1970s concert experi...

Grab your calendars because Jacksonville's entertainment scene is absolutely exploding with must-see shows and performances! From legendary rock stars to Broadway sensations, comedy headliners to musical icons, we've got the inside scoop on everything coming to The River City's finest venues. The biggest news? Sting is heading to Daily's Place, and tickets are vanishing fast! M...

The entertainment scene in Jacksonville is absolutely buzzing, and this episode brings you the complete rundown of must-see performances hitting our local venues over the next few weeks. From hip-hop royalty to country sensations, comedy icons to rock legends—we've got the insider details on everything worth marking your calendar for. Discover what's happening at Decca Live, Jacksonville...