Janna Pelle’s “Hit and Run” Video Released, Tributes Her Fallen Friend

Apr 22, 2018 | Politics | 0 Comments

by Gargs Allard On July 31, 2015, Patrick Wanninkhof lost his life to a texting driver while biking for charity. Among many things, Patrick was the lifelong friend, former boyfriend and bassist for musician Janna Pelle. “Hit and Run,” released on April 21,... read more

Cold Hard Cash Pays a Visit to High Dive Tonight

Mar 9, 2018 | Previews | 0 Comments

by Gargs Allard Billed as the world’s greatest tribute to legendary country and rockabilly star Johnny Cash, the Cold Hard Cash Show makes its way to the High Dive in Gainesville tonight. Doors open at 8 PM with Carey Mathews and the Rick Ryan Band leading off... read more

First Sofar Sounds in Gainesville an Unqualified Triumph

Mar 7, 2018 | Concert Reviews | 0 Comments

by Gargs Allard (w/ Brandon Telg contributing writer) Photos by Lindsy Carrasquillo (instagram and twitter) The first ever Sofar Sounds took place in Gainesville on February 26 at the Actor’s Warehouse to a sellout crowd, with people sitting in the chairs and on... read more

Heartwood Music Festival in Pictures

Mar 6, 2018 | Concert Reviews | 0 Comments

Photos by Japa Magyer and Gargs Allard The 2nd Annual Heartwood Music Festival took place on Saturday, February 24, 2018                                    In Tom Petty we trust – by Gargs Allard Gathering Crowd (by Gargs Allard) Pearl & the Oysters (photo... read more

Rebirth Brass Band Comes Up Gold at the High Dive

Mar 6, 2018 | Reviews, Rock | 0 Comments

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SoFar Sounds Comes to Gainesville Monday

Feb 25, 2018 | Previews | 0 Comments

Sofar Sounds is like being set up on a blind musical date by a very good matchmaker by Gargs Allard The concept is intriguing yet simple: A secret but high quality music artist is hosted at an unknown and sometimes private venue in town. They perform for the crowd at... read more

Rebirth Brass Band to Play High Dive Tonight

Feb 23, 2018 | Previews | 0 Comments

by Gargs Allard photo by infrogmation Grammy winning band, The Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans blujafunk group that combines the second-line New Orleans brass band tradition with soul, funk, jazz and hip hop, will play the High Dive in Gainesville tonight. Formed in... read more

Gargsville Radio Hour Previews 2nd Annual Heartwood Music Fest

Feb 22, 2018 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Interviews with Dave Melosh and Rob Thorne  The fourth episode of the Gargsville Radio Hour this week features an interview with record producer and owner of both the Heartwood Soundstage and Medusa Productions, Dave Melosh. Together, they preview the 2nd Annual... read more

Gainesville Grooves Debuts on WGOT

Feb 18, 2018 | Previews | 0 Comments

Gainesville Grooves, the weekly hour radio show that will play only Gainesville, Fla. area related music debuted tonight on WGOT LP FM 100.1 at 9 PM. The episode is now available here via the MixCloud page of Gainesville Groove. Creator and host, Gargs Allard, said he... read more

StrongerTwogether Fest This Saturday at Depot Park to Benefit Abuse Victims

Feb 16, 2018 | Previews | 0 Comments

A conversation with Robert Maha Ferry, festival organizer. How did the festival start? I ran into Autmun (owner of K9CARES) at an art market at High Dive in the middle of last year. She told me her passion and 501(c) nonprofit business plan. She has victims of child... read more

Changeville Rocks Gainesville

Feb 12, 2018 | Concert Reviews | 1 Comment

Story by Gargs Allard Photos by Japa Magyer, Glani Lima, and Gargs Allard The Changeville Music and Arts Festival drew large crowds in various venues throughout downtown Gainesville on February 8 and 9, invigorating both musicians and concert goers. The fest headlined... read more

Truth is Heavy: An Evening With Benjamin Booker

Feb 11, 2018 | Concert Reviews | 0 Comments

Musician Returns to Gainesville to Headline the Changeville Fest By Tyler Francischine “The primary distinction of the artist is that he must actively cultivate that state which most men, necessarily, must avoid; the state of being alone.”                             ... read more

Gargs Hosts Shawna Potter of War On Women

Feb 8, 2018 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Changeville Fest Previewed on the Latest Gargsville Episode by Gargs Allard Shawna Potter, lead vocalist for War on Women was Gargs’s guest on Gargsville Radio Hour originally aired on February 7, 2018 on WGOT  LP FM 100.1 Gainesville, Fla. Gargs also revealed... read more

Interview with Cracker Guitarist Johnny Hickman

Feb 4, 2018 | Interviews | 0 Comments

Alt Rockers Cracker to Perform at Changeville Music and Arts Festival in Gainesville at the High Dive at approximately 9:45 PM on Friday, February 9. by Gargs Allard photo by Arielle Haze Photography We got a chance to chat with Cracker co-founder and guitarist Johnny... read more

Belle & Sebastian Drops Second of Three ‘How to Solve Human Problems’ EPs

Feb 3, 2018 | Music Reviews | 0 Comments

by Gargs Allard How to Solve Human Problems Part 2/Belle and Sebastian (released January 19, 2018 by Rough Trade Records in England and Matador Records in the US) In reference to Glasgow’s Belle and Sebastian releasing three EP’s over three months time,... read more

Gainesville and Florida Area Music Calendar for February 2018

Feb 2, 2018 | Gainesville Area Shows, Previews | 0 Comments

compiled by Gargs Allard (photo of Chuck Prophet by Masao Nakagami under creative commons license) Gainesville Area Thursday, February 1 – The Detours – Bally Ho Grill 6:30 – 9:30 PM Metal Meltdown – The Atlantic Propaganjah/Ellameno/Burn Everything (local and... read more

Gargsville Radio Show Features Upcoming Changeville Fest in Gainesville

Jan 31, 2018 | Interviews | 0 Comments

by Gregory C. Allard photo by Jester Jay Music under creative commons license The first Gargsville radio show aired on WGOT LP FM 100.1 today and featured guests participating in the Changeville Music and Art Fest, described as a festival for social change, which is... read more

Ruins by First Aid Kit is Ultimate Breakup Album

Jan 27, 2018 | Music Reviews | 0 Comments

Music Review: Ruins/First Aid Kit (released 18 January 2018) by Gargs Allard In more ways than one, Ruins by First Aid Kit is the aftermath of a breakup album. Perhaps that’s what makes it so compelling and moving to listen to. But it’s not just apropos... read more

‘The Royale’ Appears to be one of the Best Hipp Plays in Recent Years

Jan 23, 2018 | Film, Shows, Theater | 0 Comments

Play Review of  “The Royale” – written by Marco Ramirez/ Co-directed by Ryan George & Lauren Warhol Caldwell By Gargs Allard The first time I ever heard about Jack Johnson, not the blues or the folk-rock musicians, but the first black heavyweight... read more

Sylvana Joyce & The Moment’s Heavyhead Filled with Both Heavy and Heady Vibes

Jan 17, 2018 | Music Reviews, Rock | 0 Comments

Heavyhead – Sylvana Joyce & the Moment (released December 15, 2017) by Gargs Allard Sylvana Joyce starts Heavyhead off as if making a pact between herself and the listener, ”I’ve got a secret; tell me babe, can you keep it? A trusting soul is just so hard to... read more

Florida Event Calender for January 2018

Dec 30, 2017 | Music, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

compiled by Gargs Allard Gainesville THR 04 – After Funk/Rachel and the Alloys/Supamoon – High Dive 9 PM THR 04 – Bornhardt – Lightnin Salvage at Satchels THR 04 – Getting Dirty With Dusty Episode 12/Shawn Manley 7 – 9 PM – The Zone 99.7 Lake... read more

Interview with Charlotte Music Institution Lenny Federal

Dec 19, 2017 | Interviews | 0 Comments

originally published on the Local Honey Face Book page By Ti Tiksa Elaine Thorne The Charlotte live music scene has always woven a multi-layered tapestry of sound for music fans to wrap their lives and selves in, as well as punctuating their sometimes joyful,... read more

Wild Child Invades High Dive Tonight

Nov 8, 2017 | Previews | 0 Comments

by Gargs Allard photo by Glani Lima Wild Child, the award-winning indie rock band from Austin, Tx., was originally conceived in the backseat of a tour van when founding father and mother Alexander Beggins and Kelsey Wilson were touring as backup musicians for the... read more

Gargsville Radio Hour Features Amazing Career of Rob Thorne

Oct 30, 2017 | Interviews | 3 Comments

by Gargs Allard The Gargsville Radio Hour  #3 on WGOT LP 100.1 FM featured part one of Gargs’s interview with Rob Thorne, professional drummer for 62 years and a member of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. For the latest episode of Gargsville, Gargs... read more