Norah Jones' musical journey began early. Encouraged by her mother and inheriting a love of music from her father, sitar legend Ravi Shankar, her natural talent began to flourish. Norah's journey led her to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas. Early recognition fueled her passion, leading her to the University of North Texas' renowned jazz program.

Founded right here in St. Augustine, Airtight is an alt-rock group that plays festivals, benefit shows, and beach gigs in Northeast Florida. They play local shows at venues like Colonial Oak Music Park, Cafe Eleven, and Spinster Abbotts, and also play often in Jacksonville.

Based in Jacksonville, Star Collar is a four-piece that specializes in unabashed fusion.

Since they started releasing originals in 2022, Star Collar has been growing in the Florida DIY scene. Along with the usual instruments one might see in a rock group (electric guitar, bass, drums, keys), this band also experiments with saxophones and the occasional synthesizer.

Bound by their love for musical craft, Low Ground is a five-person bluegrass ensemble from South Florida. They’ve become regulars on the folk music circuit, playing festivals all over the state.

Low Ground Line-up

The name “Low Ground” was coined when the band was formed in June of 2020. In contrast to other bluegrass band names (which usually highlight the mountains, ridges, and hollers of the genre’s birthplace), “Low Ground” is a nod to the Sunshine State, where musicians usually play at (or below) sea level.

You know those beach days? Those lazy, "sleep for too long on the sand" days? "Slow dips in the salty waves once you’re burnt" days? You know the kind.

Brett Staska makes music for those days. (And all the other types of beach days, too, really.)

Florida-Based Genre-Bender

Born and raised on the banks of the Loxahatchee, Brett Staska is a singer-songwriter who performs at music festivals, beach bars, and breweries throughout the Sunshine State.

Eshtemoh “Esh” Morgan and Chris “Schief” Schiefelbein grew up in vastly different parts of the United States. Esh comes from Brooklyn, where his fathers and uncles started the reggae band Morgan Heritage. Schief is a midwesterner who started his music career at a young age and toured as a guitar tech for Prince.

Despite their distinct backgrounds, these two young men have come together in perfect harmony as the musical duo Esh x Schief. They’re a hit at outdoor venues, sports bars, and concert halls across Florida.