For me, one of the most frustrating parts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been waiting for the return of live music. If you visit Pensacola this month, then you won't have to waste anymore time waiting! There are a variety of fun live music events planed in Pensacola throughout May.
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Seville Quarter is a huge venue with seven different themed rooms that feature dancing, pool, food, drinks, and more. It is also a hub of musical activity. There, karaoke takes place at 8 PM five days a week! When karaoke isn't going on, they have other (more in-tune) musical events. Each Monday at 7 PM, you can enjoy Monday Night Blues, and each Tuesday at 7:30 PM, you can enjoy Tuesday Night Jazz. Plan your perfect evening at Seville Quarter using the calendar of events on their website.
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Bands on the Beach started April 6, 2021 and runs through October 26, 2021. There are tons of great bands to check out at this event. The musical acts cross many genres and styles, so there is sure to be a band for every visitor to enjoy. As a bonus, the events comes with a view of the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico! Performances occur every Tuesday at 7 PM. Get there early with chairs and/or a picnic blanket so you can guarantee yourself a great spot in the audience!
Another great outdoors music city is Bands on the Blackwater. This concert series takes place in Milton on Fridays at 7 PM. Their complete lineup is on their facebook page.
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The 37th Annual Pensacola JazzFest will take place May 15 and 16th at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. This annual event normally draws huge crowds of spectators who are eager to enjoy national, regional, and local jazz performers. If you like jazz, you can't miss this event- headliners include one of the top tuba and acoustic/electric bass players in the United States, Joe Murphy, and his quartet; international jazz pianist Tony Viviano; and saxophonist Doug Horn.
What musical event are you looking forward attending this May?
