Most festivals bring the music to a stage. We bring it to the beach. 🌊 Did you know there’s only one blues festival in the USA that takes place steps from the beach, and Springing the Blues is it? There’s nothing quite like hearing live blues with waves rolling in beside you. 📅 Be there April 10-12, 2026. | Springing the Blues Festival

🔥 Smokestack is BACK! 🔥 From Jacksonville’s vibrant music scene to stages across Northeast Florida, Smokestack has become a local favorite for its soulful blend of blues, New Orleans groove, old-school rock, and Southern flair. Each show delivers a mix that keeps every crowd on its feet. Catch Derek Maines, Bryan Spradlin, Kenny Nasta, Dylan Adams, Jack Corcoran, and sound engineer Pat Shoemaker live at Springing the Blues 2026 on Sunday, April 12, from 12 to 12:45 PM at the Seawalk Pavilion i

Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brothers are bringing Southern rock soul to Jax Beach! 🎶 A powerhouse percussionist and vocalist, Melody Trucks has graced stages from The Peach Music Festival to Hulaween, carrying on her family’s Allman Brothers legacy with energy that lights up every crowd. Joining her are the Fitzkee Brothers, two electrifying performers known for their soulful vocals, funky rhythm, and jam-band groove that has been called “Foo Fighters meets Allman Brothers.” Catch their high-en

Dennis Jones is gearing up to bring serious blues fire to Springing the Blues 2026. 🔥 🎶 Known for scorching guitar work, smooth vocals, and a stage presence that never slows down, the Dennis Jones Band has toured across the US, Canada, and Europe and earned a reputation for delivering shows that hit hard from start to finish. Jones blends classic roots with a modern edge, writing songs that reflect real life and push the genre forward. With multiple releases on his own Blue Rock Records label

One weekend a year, the blues take over Jacksonville Beach. 🌊🎶 Springing the Blues brings thousands together for three days of live music, ocean views, incredible vendors, and family fun at the Seawalk Pavilion. It’s the most anticipated weekend of spring and the perfect chance for brands to connect with an engaged, high-energy crowd. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of it. (Sponsor spots are limited, so secure yours now.) 📩 Interested in sponsoring? Email info@springingtheblues.com to

JJ from the Archives... this one goes WAY back to when we were just "Mofro"... Springing the Blues Festival 2003 on the beach at home in Jacksonville. That’s one of them I’ll always remember! | JJ Grey & Mofro