Name: Cara
Rad Gig: Blue Jay Listening Room
Location: Jax Beach

JAX IS RAD because of people like Cara of Blue Jay Listening Room ⚡️Blue Jay Listening Room is an intimate musical listening room based in Jacksonville Beach. Blue Jay has RAD musicians come through to play daily. It is a unique space and allow the audience to focus solely on musicians. You can can go most nights of the week and discover new musicians in our city. Cara has a passion for support music and creating more and more for our city. She has worked hard to build up a business and to keep operating it. 10 out of 10 would recommend grabbing a glass of wine and sit in the room and hear the musical vibes! Listen to the podcast and learn about how Cara started her business and all the inspiration that comes along with being a BOSS. Blue Jay Listening Room is RAD.

Where can you find BLUE JAY LISTENING ROOM at?

Website: bluejayjax.com
Instagram: @bluejayjax
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bluejayjax

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Name: Varick Rote
Rad Gig: Designer and Shop Owner
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of people like Varick Rosete, who is a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, and art director at Designer TigerLily. Varick is also a co-owner of Wolf in Cub shop based in downtown JAX with his wife Emily. Varick has played a big part in growing our community. Check out his interview on our podcast and see why he thinks JAX IS RAD.

Where can you find Varick at?
Instagram - @vasinvulture @wolfandcubjax
Website - varickrosete.com/shop

JAX IS RAD because of people like Tess Guidi. Tess is a Graphic Designer who specializes in lettering of all different mediums. She also is on the board of AIGA which is a chapter that helps connect creatives in our city. We got to sit down with Tess and learn about how she has taught herself hand lettering and where she wants to take it. Let’s just say you should hire her! Stoked to have an incredible designer like Jess represent our city.

Name: Luna Cruise
Rad Gig: Rock Band

JAX IS RAD because of bands like Luna Cruse. A psychedelic rock band from Jax who is one to be watching. The band is made up of Kris Heironimus (Vocals), Jerry Mansell (Bass), Zach Vannoy (Drums/Guitar), Sean Harris (Guitar), Marcus Herdon (Keys). They have been fine tuning their 70’s nostalgia music and have just released their full EP. Listen to their new EP that is out now and groove along. Support local musicians and buy their merch!

Where can you find THE ART OF FAMILY at?

Website: Lunacruise.com/music
Instagram: @luna_cruise_music
Facebook: facebook.com/LunaCruiseMusic/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7xi9Nal9QnWdqFORjvmpZi

Pam Bernkrant

Name: Pam Bernkrant
Rad Gig: Singer/songwriter, Owner of Songbook Jax and Bold City Circuit
Location: San Marco

JAX IS RAD because of people Pam Bernkrant ⚡️Pam is not only a folk singer / songwriter she has created platforms for other musicians to be heard, encouraged, and seen. (Which we are all about!!). Songbook Jax was developed to create community with the female singer songwriters and to encourage one another. Not only that, she is apart of Bold City Circuit! At Bold City Circuit they create intimate house shows for musicians to be given a chance to play a from someones living room! Pam is RAD because she is paving the way for other creatives to be encouraged and making JAX more and more a music town! Yes, there are things to do in JAX thanks to Pam and her crew for helping with that! We got to interview this local native to our city and hear her journey, what’s next for her, and why she things JAX IS RAD.

Where can you find Pam at?

Pam’s Info
Website: pamelaelainemusic.com
Instagram: @pamela_elaine_music
Facebook: facebook.com/pamelaelainemusic/
Email: pamelaelainemusic@gmail.com
Bold City Circuit:
Website: boldcitycircuit.com
Instagram: @boldcitycircuit
Facebook: facebook.com/boldcitycircuit/
Email: info@boldcitycircuit.com
Song Book Jax:
Website: songbookjax.com
Instagram: @songbookjax
Facebook: facebook.com/pg/HerSongBook
Email: songbookjax@gmail.com

Name: Connor Connealy
Rad Gig: Ceramics
Location: Jacksonville

JAX IS RAD because of people like Connor Connealy. Connor is a Ceramics major at UNF. Connor was pointed out to us by his friends who said we have to interview him and hear about his RAD pottery. Seeing his portfolio pieces we wanted to hear his story and how he got into these beautiful pieces he creates. Connor talks about starting out as a Criminal Justice major and why he changed his major to ceramics. He loves the Jacksonville community and loves to go to shows. His work speaks for itself, and he is a creatives that needs to be known. We are thankful for people like Connor, he is why our city is SO RAD. Contact Connor for a commissioned piece!

Where can you find Connor at:
Email: kohlqez@gmail.com
Instagram: @connorconnealy

Name: Ryan Tempro
Rad Gig: M.C. Pressure
Location: St. Augustine

JAX IS RAD because of people like Ryan Tempro of M.C. Pressure ⚡️M.C. Pressure is a letterpress print shop in St. Augustine, FL. Now working as a two person team with Dani Simmons, and one RAD dog Winston they work on combining traditional printmaking and graphic design. M.C. Pressure has been featured on Buzzfeed, Girl Boss, and more! Not only do they create and print RAD printed goods…Ryan has found another creative outlet by making homemade Pizza’s in his studio. (Which are amazing!). Listen to the podcast and learn about his process of printing and pizza! M.C. Pressure is RAD.

Where can you find M.C. Pressure at?

Website: mcpressure.com
Instagram: @mc_pressure
Facebook: facebook.com/mcpressure201/
Pinterest: pinterest.com/mc_pressure/

Name: Don Morgan
Rad Gig: Art of Family
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of people like Don Morgan ⚡️Don works at the Beaches Resource center as a behavior Interventionist. He is also an artist himself because of that has figured out a way to bring more art in school. Don created THE ART OF FAMILY which brings families together in schools to work together on art and try new and different art forms out! This was started 3 years ago and continues to grow with different creatives coming together to teach children and showcase their art in a different way. Don is RAD!

Where can you find THE ART OF FAMILY at?

Website: dmorganiii.wixsite.com/aofjax
Instagram: @art_of_family
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/779026525772818/

Name: Kat Tarbet
Rad Gig: Photographer / Artist
Location: Riverside

JAX IS RAD because of creatives like Kat Tarbet ⚡️Kat is in school at UNF as a photography major. Inspired by pop-art, Kat creates staged photoshoots filled with portraits, fashion, colors, set design, and makeup. Kat’s photography is an art piece! She also loves to connect with other creatives with support ⚡️⚡️ Kat is RAD!

Where can you find Kat at?
Website: kat-tarbet.format.com
Email: n01177269@unf.edu
Instagram: @kat.culture

Name: Hensley - Kendall Mason - Vocals, Lee Khun - Guitar, Mack Tolbert - Guitar, Jake Knoechel - Bass, Noah Stauch - Drummer
Rad Gig: Alternative/Indie Rock Band
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of bands like Hensley ⚡️Members of this band include Kendall Mason, Lee Khun, Mack Tolbert, Jake Knoechel, Noah Stauch. We got to sit down with the whole band and hear about their new EP coming out, how they have built themselves up and work as band, why they think JAX IS RAD! These locals who are born and raised at the beach were hilarious to talk to and had a lot to encouraging things to say! Check out their new SINGLE on Spotify today!

Where can you find Hensley at?
Website Spotify Instagram  Facebook

Photo credit: Leighton Hoey

Name: Miles From London - Christian Pittman - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Ian Poland - Bass, Keys, Mitch Fountain - Lead Guitar, Daniel Po - Drums
Rad Gig: Alternative/Indie rock
Location: Jacksonville

JAX IS RAD because of bands like Miles From London ⚡️Members of this band include Christian Pittman, Ian Poland, Daniel Po, and Mitch Fountain. We got to sit down with band members Christian and Ian and hear about their musical journey, if they have ever been to London, and why they think JAX IS RAD!. They are inspired by Hippo Campus, Young the Giant, and Death Cab for Cutie. These musicians love to give the audience a high-energy performance. Listen to the podcast and subscribe. Thanks for letting us interview you Miles From London.⚡️⚡️

Where can you find Miles From London at?
Website: milesfromlondon.com
Email: milesfromlondon@gmail.com
Instagram: @milesfromlondon
Facebook: facebook.com/milesfromlondon/

Name: Maiya Elaine
Rad Gig: Visual artist
Location: Riverside

JAX IS RAD because of people like artist Maiya Elaine ⚡️Maiya is a graduate of Douglas Anderson School where she studied Techincal Theatre and Scenic Painting. She is now studying Digital Media at Florida State College Jacksonville. Maiya specializes in oil paintings that explore themes between the conscious and subconscious. Maiya is involved in TEDxFSCJ and is cohosting the most recent event Feb 13. We got to sit down with Maiya and hear about her journey as a freelance artist. Listen to the podcast and subscribe. Thanks for letting us interview you Maiya.⚡️⚡️

Where can you find Maiya at?
Instagram: @maiyaelaine

Name: Lane Pittman
Rad Gig: Musician and Hurricane Slayer
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of people like musician Lane Pittman ⚡️Lane is a musician in the Jacksonville band KSICK which just posted their newest single. Lane is also an internet famous Hurricane Slayer and Florida Man. We got to sit down with Lane and hear about his journey as a musician, protecting us from hurricanes,, and how he keeps his hair so nice!. Listen to the podcast and subscribe. Thanks for letting us interview you Lane.⚡️⚡️

Where can you find Rain at?
Instagram: @thebigguy904

Name: Rain Henerson
Rad Gig: Designer
Location: Riverside

JAX IS RAD because of people like freelance designer Rain Henderson ⚡️Rain is a UNF graduate from the graphic design program. She is inspired by punk music and makes sick design and incredibly detailed zines. She is a unique individual and is proudly a JAX designer. Rain has worked with Edible Magazine, Native Sun and has interviewed some RAD musicians a long the way. We got to sit down with Rain and hear about her journey as a freelance designer. Listen to the podcast and subscribe. Thanks for letting us interview you Rain.⚡️⚡️

Where can you find Rain at?
Website: rainhendo.com
Instagram: @bumbeeb

Name: Sandro Young - Dusty Nomad
Rad Gig: Design and Podcaster
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of people like designer Sandro Young who started the brand Dusty Nomad ⚡️As well as having his own brand he started a podcasted called - “The Road Less Traveled”. We got to sit down with Dusty and hear about his journey having a brand and a podcast. Listen to the podcast and subscribe. Thanks for letting us interview you Dusty.⚡️⚡️

Where can you find Dusty at?
Website: shopdustynomad.com
Instagram: @dustynomad_

Name: Josh Ivey
Rad Gig: Musican
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of people like Josh Ivey ⚡️ Josh is a musician who plays in a variety of bands including Sidereal and he is also a UNF grad. We were able to sit down with Josh and here his impressive story and new music opportunities. Listen to the podcast and subscribe. Thanks for letting us interview you Josh Ivey and thanks for always rocking our shirts.⚡️⚡️

Where can you find Josh at?
Instagram: Josh Ivey

Name: Jacob Cummings
Rad Gig: Musican, Party Planner, Video
Location: San Marco

JAX IS RAD because of people like Jacob Cummings. Jacob started Sofar Jax, films music videos,and plans events out for with Dsco Club and he is also a very talented musician⚡️Jacob has these out of the box, highly creative ideas that have built up the a lot of the music and art scene in JAX. He is even helped a lot with JAX IS RAD events and is a big reason of how far we have come today. Check out his podcast and hear what he has been up to.

Where can you find Jacob at?
Instagram: @jcup.c / @dsco.club
Website: www.dsco.club

Name: Tenny Rudolph
Rad Gig: Musican, photographer, style
Location: San Marco

JAX IS RAD because of people like Tenny Rudolph. Tenny is an amazing Musican, photographer, and stylist. He loves our city and we were able to sit down with Tenny and hear about his journey of creativity, what inspires him, and some RAD events he has plan out!

Where can you find Tenny at?
Instagram: @tennyrudoplh
Website: tenny-rudolph.com

Name: Ansley Randall
Rad Gig: Designer, Artist, and Owner of JAX IS RAD
Location: Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of people like Ansley Randall. Ansley is a Graphic Designer, pattern designer, makes handmade products and started and owns JAX IS RAD.

Where can you find Ansley Randall at?
Instagram: @ansleyrandall
Facebook: facebook.com/ansleyrandall/?ref=bookmarks
Website: ansleyrandall.com

Name: Carl Rosen
Rad Gig: Director
Location: Murray Hill

JAX IS RAD because of people like Carl Rosen. Carl is a director specializing in a cinematography feel. It was Rad sitting down with Carl hearing about his creative process and why he thinks JAX IS RAD.

Where can you find Carl Rosen at?
Instagram: @carlitorosen
Films: https://vimeo.com/carlrosen

Name: Amy Tran and Kat Slayton
Rad Gig: DJ / Community Events
Location: Jax Beaches

JAX IS RAD because of DJ's like Amy Tran and Kat Slayton who plan monthly house music parties. They are connecting and bringing awareness to the scene of DJs thoughtout our city. 

Where can you find InGud Company at?
Instagram - @ingudcompany @djamytran

Name: Sarah Boyce
Rad Gig: Florist / Owner of The Wild Thistle
Location: Murray Hill

JAX IS RAD because of artists like Sarah Boyce who is a Florist based in Murray Hill. Her beautitful floral creation are a work of art! The vision of The Wild Thistle is to wildly create arrangements that are unique, meaningful and timeless. 

Where can you find The Wild Thistle at?
Instagram - @thewildthistle.co
Facebook - facebook.com/thewildthistle.co/
Website - thewildthistle.org
Email - hello@thewildthistle.org

Victoria Crawford aka Alicia Fox is a WWE pro-wrestler JAX, FLA.
We got to sit down and talk to her has a her career, being the first and only African American to win WWE DIVAS, and why she
thinks JAX IS RAD.