Our culture

To showcase what it is that we feel we do best, I'd have to explain the culture surrounding us first. A lot of people in Jacksonville feel as if the city is without any sort of grandstanding cultural movement or achievement, but I feel this is false. I've personally met many people and friends who can speak for how talented our city is and showcase their own skills and art. I've met multiple musicians who blew me away just last year alone, and have collaborated with friends who are several times just as talented if not more so than anybody I can name off the top of my head. There's a lot to find here in Jacksonville, but it is very hidden, but visible and sometimes exists right in front of us unknowingly. It is unique too, I don't think there is really any other place like Jacksonville. Me and my friends alone have coined many unique cultural aspects of Jax that I feel only we could've have created. We find arts that interest us, whether it be from music that interests us to even simple things like video games or board games we play to pass the time. Our tastes develop in a sort of collective type way where we share things we found constantly and try to evolve our tastes overtime. We practice together, watch things together, and listen to each other's ideas. Working on music alone with my friends has taught me how to become a better musician and learn unique tips that only working with someone in person can bring. I have learn about many new bands, both local and not, from word of mouth and going to concerts with friends. Jacksonville really has an active and spirited community and culture that is all around us, you just need to dig through to find it. I hope with this blog, I can help accomplish that.