Music

Reunion Time

Perlman Music Program Suncoast Alum Randall Goosby Returns in Concert

The acclaimed young violinist performs Dec. 8 at the Sarasota Opera House. We talked with him about his PMP experiences and his career.

11/17/2022 By Kay Kipling

Where the Magic Happens

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Has Become an Incubator for Artists from Around the Country

More than 600 artists have found inspiration there, and the work they have done at the retreat has gone on to stages and museums around the world.

11/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

In the Key of Gifting

A Sarasota Grand Piano Finds a New Home in a Historic Mississippi Church

Anonymous donors gifted their mint-condition piano to the church, which hosted civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson.

10/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sountrack the Storm

Your Hurricane Ian Playlist

The music we are listening to to ride out the storm

09/27/2022 By Isaac Eger

Jam Out

Three Musical Acts We Love

Want to update your music catalog? Check out these three local acts.

09/12/2022 By Allison Forsyth and Chloé Cuyler

Buzz Bin

Yes, Sarasota Has a Rap Scene, and It's Loaded With Talent

The Suncoast has a vibrant, talented and varied community of rappers that might not be on the radar of most residents. Yet.

09/08/2022 By Kevin Coval

Preview

New Music New College Returns Live for 2022-23

A five-concert season brings together visiting artists and area musicians to explore new sounds.

09/02/2022 By Kay Kipling

Local Music

Ringling Underground Returns Sept. 1

The Tilt, Hovercar, and Roxx Revolt and The Velvets will perform at Ringling Underground's opening night on September 1.

08/31/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Preview

The Van Wezel Announces More of Its 2022-23 Season

Comedy, pop, rock and more are added to the already announced Broadway and dance season lineup.

08/29/2022 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Kicks Off Its Season in October

A combination of classical, jazz, pops and more will highlight the "Ever Onward" season.

07/29/2022 By Kay Kipling

Coming Soon

Key Chorale Announces 2022-23 Season

Season 38 will offer a mix of classical, Irish, holiday and folk music and more.

07/28/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sad News

Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey Has Died

The news is a shock—and a loss to the music world.

07/13/2022 By Kay Kipling

Plant Life

Sarasota Band Physical Plant Makes Psychedelic Rock Feel Brand New

The rock group will release its new album, "Hot Future," next month.

07/08/2022 By Allison Forsyth

All That Jazz

For Four Decades, Sarasota Has Been a Mecca for Jazz Musicians and Fans

Famous musicians began moving here in the 1980s and ’90s because of the Sarasota Jazz Club.

05/03/2021 By Jo Morello

Sarasota Magazine

Music

Perlman Music Program Suncoast Alum Randall Goosby Returns in Concert

The Hermitage Artist Retreat Has Become an Incubator for Artists from Around the Country

A Sarasota Grand Piano Finds a New Home in a Historic Mississippi Church

Your Hurricane Ian Playlist

Three Musical Acts We Love

Yes, Sarasota Has a Rap Scene, and It's Loaded With Talent

New Music New College Returns Live for 2022-23

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