Upcoming Events
Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist New Jazz Underground
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesFeel the pulse of hard-bop jazz brought to life by the New Jazz Underground. Deeply rooted in traditional jazz, they add their lively spirit to a classic style by infusing elements like hip-hop and Afro-Latin rhythms — without losing the music’s authentic swing and soul. These talented young artists have captivated audiences with their viral […]
Vam and E.T. York Promising Artist New Jazz Underground
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesFeel the pulse of hard-bop jazz brought to life by the New Jazz Underground. Deeply rooted in traditional jazz, they add their lively spirit to a classic style by infusing elements like hip-hop and Afro-Latin rhythms — without losing the music’s authentic swing and soul. These talented young artists have captivated audiences with their viral […]
Joseph Keckler
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoseph Keckler invites you into his enchanting world for a special Halloween-themed set of stories and songs. A cutting-edge artist who defies convention, Keckler pivots from humor to heartbreak, from the everyday to the ethereal, and from the intimate to the operatic. With a powerful, shapeshifting voice, he delivers haunting ballads, spooky grooves, and wild […]
Joseph Keckler
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoseph Keckler invites you into his enchanting world for a special Halloween-themed set of stories and songs. A cutting-edge artist who defies convention, Keckler pivots from humor to heartbreak, from the everyday to the ethereal, and from the intimate to the operatic. With a powerful, shapeshifting voice, he delivers haunting ballads, spooky grooves, and wild […]
The Arcadian Wild
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesWith mesmerizing vocal harmonies and intricate instrumentals, this genre-bending trio from Nashville brings something beautifully crafted and delightfully unexpected. Their music spans Americana, folk, bluegrass, and indie-pop, creating a sound that’s wonderfully hard to categorize. You’ll feel like you‘re part of a close-knit circle, as The Arcadian Wild believes music isn’t just about listening but […]
The Arcadian Wild
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesWith mesmerizing vocal harmonies and intricate instrumentals, this genre-bending trio from Nashville brings something beautifully crafted and delightfully unexpected. Their music spans Americana, folk, bluegrass, and indie-pop, creating a sound that’s wonderfully hard to categorize. You’ll feel like you‘re part of a close-knit circle, as The Arcadian Wild believes music isn’t just about listening but […]
The Jacob Jolliff Band
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe Jacob Jolliff Band stands at the forefront of newgrass with their progressive style and eclectic influences. Led by Jacob Jolliff, one of the world’s premier mandolin players, the band combines traditional bluegrass with pop, jazz, and even Celtic influences. Their performances are a journey to amazing harmonic and improvisation skills. UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style […]
The Jacob Jolliff Band
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe Jacob Jolliff Band stands at the forefront of newgrass with their progressive style and eclectic influences. Led by Jacob Jolliff, one of the world’s premier mandolin players, the band combines traditional bluegrass with pop, jazz, and even Celtic influences. Their performances are a journey to amazing harmonic and improvisation skills. UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style […]
Tyreek McDole
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesTyreek McDole brings his deep, bluesy vocals and a seriously swinging jazz band to UpStage. A Florida native, he has taken the New York and international music scenes by storm, being recognized as only the second male winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. McDole breathes life into beloved jazz standards with […]
Tyreek McDole
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesTyreek McDole brings his deep, bluesy vocals and a seriously swinging jazz band to UpStage. A Florida native, he has taken the New York and international music scenes by storm, being recognized as only the second male winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. McDole breathes life into beloved jazz standards with […]
UFPA Arts Engagement Event with KHUMARIYAAN
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesWith its propulsive, furious sound, Khumariyaan, “The Intoxicators,” has reawakened the live music scene in Peshawar, the ancient crossroads through the Khyber Pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. The lute-like Pashto rubab is the meeting point for this transfixing, hyper-folk quintet that intertwines the djembe-like zerbaghali (clay or wooden goblet drum), sehtar (long-necked lute), and […]
Birth of the Cool Featuring Dominick Farinacci and the Christian Tamburr Quartet
UpStage at the Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesFollow 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 that shaped bebop and hard […]
