The Sal Ronci Swing Band, featuring vocalist Linda Cole, will be in concert at the Bandshell,

Guitarist Matthew Perryman of the band Electric Church says Dylan or Hendrix would make for great dinner conversation.

Composer Eric Whitacre cites the Beatles and electronic music as influences. Just don't expect to hear "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in the song "A Boy and a Girl" from Whitacre's new album, "Choral Music."

So, you high school grads, getting that MBA to improve your marketable job skills may be a dicey proposition. Have you thought about a career in rap?

The New Smyrna Beach Summer Concert Series will bring country. jazz and more to downtown.

Original rock, a tribute to rock legends, world fusion and vintage pop -- from "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" to songs by Eric Clapton and Pearl Jam -- will be featured at Bandshell concerts.

Jazz singer Stephanie Jordan didn't get her initial inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday or Nancy Wilson -- it was Lena.

Daytona Beach singer-guitarist Alex Kinsey was inspired by Jason Mraz.

When Bettye LaVette sang "Love Reign O'er Me" during a Who tribute last year,most people responded by saying "Wow!" and then "Who is that?" her new album answers that question.

Flagler Palm Coast High School student and musician Molly Snow would love to have dinner with Bob Marley.

Moe Jackson, who is battling prostate cancer, plans to play his beloved blues when area musicians gather to perform at a fund-raiser for him.

Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley find they have "Distant Relatives" in common.

Janelle Monáe, a little known, Kansas-bred, neo-Cher diva, is back with "The ArchAndroid."

Hip-hop artist Prote-J has a college degree, and something to say.

Former members of the local rock band RainLord will share the stage at the Bandshell on May 21 -- but it won't be a RainLord reunion.

Maurice Starr, the DeLand native behind New Edition and New Kids on the Block, has found some new kids on his block.

A "low-key, relaxed" beach gathering will honor the memory of Daytona Beach musician Rick Simpson.

Inspirare, a new women's choir, will present its inaugural concert next week.

SuperStars of Central Florida, a talent competition open to all Florida students ages 12-18, has rescheduled auditions for fall.

Sarah McLachlan has been busy recording her first studio album in seven years, "Laws of Illusion."