Concerts

2025 Fall Chapel Concert Series Tickets

The Beaches Museum is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Chapel Concert Series with a fresh lineup of new and returning talent!

Shows include:

EG Kight Trio: Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m.

When she talks, the endearing southern drawl draws people in like a magnet. And when she sings, there’s no doubt that EG Kight means business. With her rich vocals, captivating guitar style, and hefty catalog of well-crafted original songs, she has entertained audiences around the globe in true southern style. An indisputable triple threat – as singer, songwriter, and guitar player – Kight’s high-energy shows, with her own unique blend of “country flavored southern fried blues”, appeal to fans across the genres.

As she celebrates over 25 years as a blues artist, Kight’s long and successful career is more proof that the blues is alive and well, and that all ages relate to the music. “The blues is about capturing a genuine feeling and being real, rather than trying to get a lyric or phrase right,” the artist explains about her gritty-over-pretty style.

TICKETS: EG KIGHT SEASON PASS

Walter Parks and the Unlawful Assembly: Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.

The Unlawful Assembly reimagines and tributes historic spirituals and hymns which universally inspire, empower and unite. Leader/guitarist/singer Walter Parks, longtime sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, is joined by featured artists drummer/producer Steven Williams, Ada Dyer on vocals who’s currently touring worldwide with Bruce Springsteen and/or Andrae Murchison on trombone.

In one live-concert experience The Unlawful Assembly entertains and informs while successfully melding roots music of divergent origins. The soundtrack to American black history – old-school spirituals, gospel, blues, and prison work chants intertwine with swamp hollers, shaped-note hymns and Appalachian reels of white homesteader origin. Parks’ native northeast Florida swampy feel borrows from southern rock, jazz, early 70’s soul and few gospel interpretations that rest joyfully upon a foundation of modern electronic loops.

TICKETS: WALTER PARKS SEASON PASS

David Julia Band: Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m.

David Julia is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and entertainer from Central Florida. He began his professional career playing at his hometown Italian restaurant at only ten years old. By 13, David was playing his music all over the state of Florida. From regionally touring to competing and performing in the Memphis-based Blues Foundations International Blues Challenge four years in a row, David Julia is an up and coming force in the country’s Blues scene.

David released his EP, Simple Things, in 2016, consisting of four original works and one cover. His first album, Inspired, produced by Mike Zito and released on the VizzTone Record label, debuted in 2018. The title “Inspired” is paying tribute to the Blues masters whose recordings he has learned from.

TICKETS: DAVID JULIA SEASON PASS

Backtrack Blues Band: Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The Backtrack Blues Band hails from the Tampa Bay region of Florida and has been performing original blues music since 1980. As one of Florida’s longest running blues acts, Backtrack has performed with many blues legends – Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman, Koko Taylor, Johnny Winter, John Lee Hooker, and Robert Cray, just to mention a few.

This five-piece unit has an upbeat, electric blues sound reminiscent of the early Chicago blues scene. Sonny Charles supplies great amplified harmonica and vocals. Kid Royal adds blistering lead guitar and vocals. The solid rhythm section consists of Little Johnny Walter on rhythm guitar, Joe Bencomo on drums, and Steve Vitale on bass. The band delivers its brand of original electric blues with the passion and integrity of a group that has spent decades refining its craft.

TICKETS: BACKTRACK BLUES SEASON PASS

Individual concert tickets are $30 and a season pass for all 4 is $100

Tickets include light refreshments and a donation bar in the historic Oesterreicher-McCormick Cabin.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.

2025 Spring Chapel Concert Series Tickets

The Beaches Museum is pleased to announce the 2025 Spring Chapel Concert Series with a fresh lineup of incredible talent!

Shows include:

Verlon Thompson: Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Mike Younger Trio: Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Yates McKendree: Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m.

MillaJohn’s BlueSoul: Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Individual concert tickets are $30 and a season pass for all 4 is $100

Tickets include light refreshments and a donation bar in the historic Oesterreicher-McCormick Cabin.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.

Beaches Museum Chapel Spring Concert Series is Taking Shape!

The Beaches Museum is excited to announce the Beaches Museum Chapel Spring Concert Series! Come join us once a month for a delightful musical evening in a historic concert setting at the Beaches Museum Chapel.

  • Noel Freidline, Monday, January 23
  • Tim and Myles Thompson, Monday, February 20
  • Col. Bruce Hampton (Ret.), Monday, March 13
  • Two additional artists to be announced!

Full Concert Series (5 concerts) tickets are available for $80 until January 23rd!
Individual concert tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Tickets are available,  click here to purchase.

The Beaches Museum Chapel Concert series is generously sponsored by the Gasper & Irene Lazzara Charitable Foundation and Entertainment and Productions.

For additional details please call 904 241 5657.

Concert Series – Jim Suhler

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Jim SuhlerThe Beaches Museum announces Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat will play in the Beaches Museum Chapel on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. as part of the ongoing Concert Series. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show.

Keep in mind there is only 120 seats available, so you have less than two weeks to see if this sells out like the others.

Need to check out Jim’s sound? Bones in your Closet,” “Ain’t Comin’ Home Tonight,” and “Devils Hand will remind you of that Texas guitar sound.

There’s a bit of S.R.V. left in Texas after all.

Share an image on Facebook, send this to a friend, but whatever you do, don’t forget what is at risk. Do you want to hear about it or do you want to be there?

About Jim Suhler

Jim Suhler is an American Texas Blues guitarist playing professionally since the 1980s, and has performed with a variety of Blues legends that include George Thorogood, Johnny Winter, AC/DC, Buddy Whittington, Billy F. Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Elvin Bishop, and Buddy Guy along with many other notable musicians.

Growing up around Dallas, Texas, Jim had lots of opportunities to see many great guitar performances, including the likes of Anson Funderburgh, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Bugs Henderson, and Rocky Hill. These early inspirations has helped produce an outstanding blues guitarist.

Jim plays with his band Monkey Beat. Since 1999, Jim has also been the lead guitarist for George Thorogood and the Destroyers, appearing on every release since then. We are lucky to have Jim Suhler stop by to play for us at the Beaches Museum Chapel.

Ticket Details

Scheduled for Monday, February 9, from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Tickets for the event are available at www.BeachesMuseum.org/tickets. Concert at 7 P.M.

For information about the event, please visit BeachesMuseum.org or call 904-241-5657.

Join us for a night of wonderful and unique music and the most inviting and intimate atmosphere in Jacksonville, the Beaches Museum Chapel.

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About The Beaches Museum & History Park

Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society at Pablo Historical Park, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

The mission of the Beaches Area Historical Society is to nurture civic pride for the distinct history of the Beaches, while providing education, information and entertainment for those who live, work and vacation in our communities.

The Beaches Museum & History Park is located at 381 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. To Learn more about the Beaches Museum & History Park, please visit our website at www.BeachesMuseum.org

Contact:

Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Beaches Museum And History Park

Beaches Museum & History Park
381 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville Beach, FL. 32250

904.241.5657 BeachesMuseum@gmail.com

This mailing is partially funded by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville.

Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Corporation Registration # CH1597. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

The Beaches Museum & History Park | 381 Beach Boulevard | Jacksonville Beach | FL | 32250

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Ritz Chamber Players Concert at Chapel

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Ritz Chamber Players Concert at Chapel Ritz Chamber Players

The Beaches Museum and History Park is pleased to announce an upcoming concert to be performed by The Ritz Chamber Players.

Those unfamiliar with the ensemble will be pleased to learn of the existence of this group whose members have performed at such prestigious organizations as the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony, Carnegie Hall and others. The group’s international radio debut made via the BBC World Service and WYCN in New York reached more than 40 countries.

The Chamber Players are perhaps unique in their focus on exceedingly artistic and informed interpretation of the works of African American composers.

The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Beaches Chapel. Doors open at 6:00 PM and seating is limited. Admission is free, although a $10 donation is encouraged to promote future events.

Join us for a night of wonderful and unique music and the most inviting and intimate atmosphere in Jacksonville.

For information about the event, please visit BeachesMuseum.org or call 904-241-5657.

Ritz Chamber Players Ritz Chamber Players Group Interior Exterior

About The Beaches Museum & History Park

Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society at Pablo Historical Park, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

The mission of the Beaches Area Historical Society is to nurture civic pride for the distinct history of the Beaches, while providing education, information and entertainment for those who live, work and vacation in our communities.

The Beaches Museum & History Park is located at 381 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. To Learn more about the Beaches Museum & History Park, please visit our website at www.BeachesMuseum.org

Contact:

Beaches Museum And History Park Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

Beaches Museum & History Park
381 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville Beach, FL. 32250

904.241.5657 BeachesMuseum@gmail.com

This mailing is partially funded by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville.

Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Corporation Registration # CH1597. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

The Beaches Museum & History Park | 381 Beach Boulevard | Jacksonville Beach | FL | 32250

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Concert Series – Tim and Myles Thompson

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 Tim And Myles ThompsonThe Beaches Museum proudly brings back for a return performance the music act that started the sell-outs. Tim & Myles Thompson will perform live at the Beaches Museum Chapel on Thursday, March 19th, 2015

from 7:00 to 9:30 P.M.

Tim Thompson … 2008 INTERNATIONAL FREESTYLE GUITARIST OF THE YEAR … playing with his gifted son Myles on the violin. This duo sings and plays everything from swamp blues to jazz to rock to even classical. This group sold out their Chapel Concert in 2014 and began a series of unique and very successful Chapel Concerts.

With only 120 seats available, the Beaches Museum Chapel provides an intimate musical experience in a historic setting. In anticipation of good weather, a dinner and social hour will occur prior to the concert with food from MoJo’s Southern Soul BBQ Kitchen in the park surrounding the Chapel.

A suggested donation of $10 for a MoJo’s Kitchen BBQ Dinner. Dinner and Social at 6 P.M., concert starts at 7 P.M.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show. This performance is part of the Beaches Museum & History Park’s continuing effort to provide a wide variety of activities of interest to the residents of the beaches and greater Jacksonville.

Tickets for the event are available at www.BeachesMuseum.org/tickets.
For information about the event, please visit BeachesMuseum.org or call 904-241-5657.

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About The Beaches Museum & History Park

Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society at Pablo Historical Park, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

The mission of the Beaches Area Historical Society is to nurture civic pride for the distinct history of the Beaches, while providing education, information and entertainment for those who live, work and vacation in our communities.

The Beaches Museum & History Park is located at 381 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. To Learn more about the Beaches Museum & History Park, please visit our website at www.BeachesMuseum.org

Contact:

Beaches Museum & History Park
381 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville Beach, FL. 32250

904.241.5657 BeachesMuseum@gmail.com

Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Beaches Museum And History Park

This mailing is partially funded by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville.

Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Corporation Registration # CH1597. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

The Beaches Museum & History Park | 381 Beach Boulevard | Jacksonville Beach | FL | 32250

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Beaches Museum
381 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250