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Why Gasparilla Music Festival Is A Must

Gasparilla Music Festival is returning to its historic home of Tampa at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Kiley Gardens Park this October 1st - 3rd for their 10th Annual Anniveserary!

The Gasparilla Music Foundation is a Florida 501(c)-3 non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting music and education in the Tampa Bay area. Gasparilla continuously involves themselves throughout the year in several initiatives including providing scholarships and instruments to music students.

Now it’s time to experience their annual festival with a variety of genres on several stages, local art installations, the top cuisine from the region, and so much more the first weekend of October. See heavy hitting artists like Nas, Gov’t Mule, Sylvan Esso, Sofi Tukker, Matt & Kim, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the lineup in its entirety below.

With all the ups and downs throughout the last two years, now is the time to treat yourself in a safe manner and enjoy quality time with your friends and family at Gasparilla Music Festival. Find all of your necessary General Admission, VIP, and Covid-19 Policies HERE.

Why You're Going To Fool's Paradise 2017

Fool's Paradise, a funky vacation for the soul, is coming your way next weekend for a two night run Friday March 31st - Saturday April 1st at the notorious St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Fool's Paradise is a uniquely curated event where Silver Wrapper, Purple Hat Productions, and Live For Live Music all come together for the ultimate Spring party. 

Funk lords, Lettuce, will be throwing down two whopping sets while surrounded with legendary acts including Joe Russo's Almost Dead feat. Jeff Chimenti of Grateful Dead, The Floozies, The Motet, Manic Science (Manic Focus + Break Science), The Main Squeeze, Organ Freeman, and so many more.

Lettuce - Suwannee Hulaween 2016 Photo by Chris Jardines

Fool's Paradise has two artists at large, Oteil Burbridge and Antwaun Stanley, who will be featured in many sets throughout the weekend. Late Night parties have also been made available with your favorite Fool's Paradise artists and surprise guests at the Elk's Lodge.

 Peep the daily schedule below!

Make sure to dive into the exclusive Artist Excursions which include a private DJ at sea set, mini golf with Jesus Coomes (Lettuce), Antwaun Stanley (Vulfpeck), and Lyle Divinsky (The Motet), as well as a ping pong tournament with Adam Deitch and Adam Smirnoff of Lettuce.

You can make this weekend last a lifetime with the number of excursions available in the oldest city founded by the Spanish in 1565. Feel the salt water in the air and join us for an intimate yet powerful weekend of music.

Lucky for you, single day tickets are as low as $65. Find all of your ticketing options including General Admission, VIP, Late Night, and Hotel Packages HERE. 

For now, take a peek into the world of Fool's Paradise and see why this is exactly where you need to be!

Fool's Paradise Extends Epic 2017 Lineup

Fool's Paradise will be embarking on their second annual music celebration March 31st - April 1st at the historical St. Augustine Amphitheatre on the east coast of Florida. Silver Wrapper, Live For Live Music, and Purple Hat Productions come together to bring yet another legendary event to our home state with epic plans for their 2017 extravaganza.

It's refreshing to see such influential music hit the nation's oldest city founded by the Spanish in 1565. St. Augustine brings a sense of warmth and comfort to your heart and is the perfect destination to bring your loved ones for a true getaway.

Artists we are super stoked on seeing at this year's Fool's Paradise include The Main Squeeze, Manic Science (Manic Focus + Break Science), The Motet, The Floozies, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and of course two insane nights with ultimate funk lords, Lettuce.

Fool's has also included TWO Late Night After Parties hosted at the Elk's Lodge. Experience an infinity jam on night one featuring Erik Krasno, Oteil Burbridge, Jaw Gems, and the Erik Krasno Band. Move your tails on over to an the lodge on night two for a wild night with Dumpstaphunk and members of Lettuce.

Tickets are officially ON SALE NOW! You can find all of your General Admission, VIP, Single Day, Late Night, and Hotel packages HERE! Join us this year to make Fool's Paradise the true Holiday of Music of the St. Augustine area.