The Basics The beginning of the Groove Orient all started two years ago at a festival on the Rollins College campus. A few of the members hosted their own radio shows on WPRK 91.5FM and decided on a whim they […]
The Basics: Beginnings and Independence The soul was brought to High Dive on by Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics, a group with a history that is strongly connected to Gainesville. The lead vocalist, Ruby Velle, graduated from the journalism school […]
As the name would suggest, Grit is passionate and brings a dedicated energy to the local music scene. The Nitty-Gritty Details The Tampa-based, southern styled rock n’ roll band is the brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Ricky Cagno. Originally a country band […]
Prior to the release of their 13th studio album, “Aureate Gloom,” the indescribable band, of Montreal, will make a pit stop in little ol’ Gainesville as a part of their trek through the South. The eclectic indie-pop band, composed of lead […]
Duppies Details Duppies is a seven-piece ensemble that has established themselves as major proponents of Gainesville’s ska scene. Original bass player and founding member, UF alumni Juan Cardenas, created the group with the the idea of starting a (trad)itional ska […]
Flat Land’s Foundation Flat Land is a creative conglomerate with Gainesville culture at its core. Starting out two and a half years ago as a blues trio, Flat Land has since transformed into a tight-knit group of great friends. When […]
Details of DYNOHUNTER DYNOHUNTER is a progressive and electronic house trio made up of their DJ Clark Smith, who also plays tenor sax and keys, Justin Ehmer on drums and electronic percussion and Fred “Freddy” Reisen on bass and synth. […]
Primary Pets: The Heavy Pets is a rock ‘n’ roll band comprised of Jeff Lloyd and Mike Garulli on vocals and guitar, Jim Wuest on keyboard, Jamie Newitt on the drums and Tony D’Amato on the bass. Although they remain […]
Fundamentals of Fatty: Morning Fatty started out in 2004 as an 12-piece ska band, complete with a horn section, at Santaluces High School in Lantana, FL. Today, the band is headquartered in Gainesville and is comprised of four members: Andrew […]
