Folio Vol. 38, Issue 17 by Folio Weekly

20229.01 YOUR GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT IN JACKSONVILLE

3 VOL. 36, ISSUE 17 Behind the cover: Friday Night Draw with artist William McMahan, photo by Ambar Ramirez 4LISTINGS HOROSCOPES 6 THEATRE/DANCE 8 TRIVIA, ETC. 10 COMEDY 12 ART 19 CONCERTS 30 NIGHTLIFE CONTENTS 14FEATURES Past, Present, Future Rain Henderson 16 Night at the (Cummer) Museum Ambar Ramirez 22 Jackson Dean Review Rob Nicholson 24 Film Reviews Harry Moore 29 Collective Soul Interview Rob Nicholson 32 Pickleball Proves Great Minds Dink Alike Kerry Speckman 34 One Of The Greatest Nerd Adventures Ever Invented? Or Fun For The Whole Family? Teresa Spencer 37 Poetry Submissions Steve Who 38 Sing Out Loud Vincent Dalessio 40 NFL Predictions Quinn Gray TERESA SPENCER general manager ROB NICHOLSON sales director RAIN HENDERSON creative director VINCENT DALESSIO staff writer/photographer CASEY ALIXANDRA account executive/contributor MOLLY BRITT account executive/contributor AMBAR RAMIREZ multi-media creative CARMEN MACRI intern DREW ARNETT illustrator HARRY MOORE contributor KALE BOUCHER contributor QUINN GRAY contributor JOHN M. PHILLIPS, ESQ. publisher KERRY SPECKMAN copy editor FOLIO FAMILY

Words by Kale Boucher

SCORPIO Love isn’t a game to win. Find a middle ground without compromising your needs. You’ll experience growing pains this September, but if you turn inward and foster your self-awareness, you can set yourself up for long term success.

TAURUS While your stubbornness is often a positive trait, make sure to find a balance this month. Hear out other perspectives, refraining from judgment, before you jump to conclusions. You’ll feel quick to anger in the coming weeks, so taking some time to yourself may be a good idea.

SAGITTARIUS Instinct tells you to drop everything and run at the first sign of danger. It’s OK to need stability. Instead of avoidance, confront issues head on. Develop deeper connections and don’t treat those around you as fleeting side characters. Give and take freely with empathy in mind.

CANCER You’re learning to be more forthcoming with your inner thoughts and emotions. This is a huge move toward growth. In not letting others tell you what to think or feel, you’ll be encouraging a strong sense of self.

VIRGO This Virgo season is all about connection for you. Heal and grow your relationships, including with yourself. In making sure you’re in a good place with everyone important to you, you’ll retain a solid foundation in facing scary changes.

LEO Don’t get caught up in the details this September. Keep a big picture view and remember some things take time. While the immediate gratification of certain decisions may make them seem “right,” consider how they play a role in the trajectory of long-term goals.

GEMINI Frustration is impermanent. If you feel stuck, remember, change is often the only constant. Don’t use that to avoid the feelings, though. Pushing down the experience waiting for something else will only prolong the hurt. Sit in the feelings.

AQUARIUS Things are going good! Don’t get in your head to feed anxieties. Your energy is best spent working on remaining present. Focus on taking care of yourself and fully experiencing your feelings without thought spirals.

CAPRICORN Your energy this month will be dramatic with huge emotions. While this can fuel action you’ve been needing to take, don’t make any rash decisions you’ll regret. Channel your impassioned mood into distinguishing who is good for you.

With heightened confidence, you’ll have the power to bring your visions into reality. Just because someone doesn’t agree with your passion, doesn’t make it wrong. Keep rooted in what will make you happy.

PISCES

LIBRA It’s OK to indulge in nostalgia once in a while. Keep in mind, just because you’re feeling sentimental, doesn’t mean those around you are in the same headspace. Don’t be hurt if your connections aren’t wanting to gush about the past.

ARIES It’s time to confront any feelings you’ve been repressing. I know it’s scary, but the growth you’ll achieve in facing your fears is long overdue. Make sure not to broadcast this inner work just yet. You don’t want any outside insights persuading you before you have a chance to come to your own conclusions.

Through Sept. 4 Parade Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org Through Sept. 25 Grumpy Old Men Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Sept. 9-11 Amelia Island Dance Festival Amelia Community Theater, Fernandina ameliaislanddancefestival.orgBeach Dastardly Deeds at Harmony House Amelia Musical Playhouse, Fernandina Beach ameliamusicalplayhouse.com Sept. 9-18 Fences Orange Park Community Theatre opct.info Sept. 9 Broadway Karaoke The Island theislandtheater.comTheater Sept. 10 Broadway Game Show The Island theislandtheater.comTheater

Sept. 15 Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands screening and talk back with filmmaker Rita Coburn Jacksonville University–Swisher Theater ju.edu/cfa Sept. 16-25 Something Rotten! The Island theislandtheater.comTheater Sept. 16-Oct. 2 Bright Star Players by The Sea Theatre abetjax.com Private Lives Theatre theatrejax.comJacksonville Sept. 21 Broadway Bash Fall Musical Revue Amelia Musical Playhouse, Amelia Island ameliamusicalplayhouse.com Sept. 22 Cocomelon Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com

Give Delight and Hurt Not: The Practicalities of Decolonizing Shakespeare Flagler College–Lewis Auditorium, St. flagler.eduAugustine Sept. 23 Larry Yazzie & The Native Pride Dancers Museum of Science and History themosh.org Sept. 29 Blue's Clue & You! Live Florida floridatheatre.comTheatre Sept. 29-Nov. 6

Ghost: The Musical Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com Sept. 30 Swing Dance Night Murray Hill murrayhilltheatre.comTheatre Sept. 30-Oct. 30 Big Fish Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org

06 THEATER/DANCE

• Mellow Mushroom–Tinseltown, 7 p.m.

• King Maker Brewing (Name That Tune), 7:30 p.m.

• Lynch’s Irish Pub (music bingo), 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS

• Harps American Grill, 7 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m.

• Mellow Mushroom–Jacksonville Beach, 7 p.m.

• Sahara Cafe, 7 p.m.

• Xtreme Wings Sports Bar and Grille, St. Johns, 7 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–Mandarin, 7 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–San Pablo, 7 p.m.

• Time Out Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m

• Time Out Sports Bar, 7:30 p.m.

• Whiskey Jax–Baymeadows, 7 p.m.

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

• King Maker Brewing, 7:30 p.m.

• Raindogs, 7 p.m.

• Hurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek, 7 p.m.

• Hamburger Mary’s (HamBingo), 2 p.m.

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• Flask & Cannon / V Pizza (pop culture), 7:30 p.m.

• The Beacon, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.

• Ann O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 8 p.m. (first and third Sunday)

• The Brix Taphouse (music bingo), 7 p.m.

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

• Hoptinger–5 Points, 7:30 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.

• Donovan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.

• Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Fleming Island (music bingo), 6:30 p.m.

• Hurricane Grill & Wings–Atlantic Boulevard (music bingo), 7 p.m.

• Hurricane Grill & Wings–Neptune Beach, 7 p.m.

• Hoptinger–Jacksonville Beach, 9 p.m.

• Mellow Mushroom–Fleming Island, 7 p.m.

• Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Ponte Vedra, 7 p.m.

• Cruisers Grill, 7 p.m.

• The Brix Taphouse (pop culture trivia), 8 p.m.

• Scarlett O’ Hara’s, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.

• Hoptinger–Jax Beach (music bingo), 9 p.m.

TRIVIA, ETC.

• Hurricane Grill & Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–St Augustine, 7:30 p.m.

• Flask & Cannon / V Pizza, 7:30 p.m.

• Hurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek (music bingo), 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

• Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Ponte Vedra (music bingo), 6:30 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–Nocatee, 7 p.m.

• Hoptinger–5 Points (music bingo), 7 p.m.

• Southern Grill, 7 p.m.

• Firefly Bay, 7 p.m.

• Mellow Mushroom–Durbin Pavilion Drive, 7 p.m.

• Mellow Mushroom–River City/Northside, 7 p.m.

• V Pizza–Fleming Island (music bingo), 7 p.m. • Treylor Park (pop culture trivia), 9 p.m.

• V Pizza–Fleming Island (pop culture trivia), 7 p.m.

• Harps American Grill (pop culture), 7:30 p.m.

• Island Wing Company–Southside Boulevard (music bingo), 7 p.m.

• Hurricane Grill–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m.

• Surfer the Bar (pop culture trivia), 9:30 p.m.

• Hamburger Mary’s (drag bingo, 21+), 8 p.m.

• Mellow Mushroom–Avondale, 7 p.m.

• Island Wing Company–Southside, 7 p.m. • Jax Craft Beer, 7 p.m. • Jerry’s Sports Grille, 7 p.m.

• Veterans United Craft Brewery, 7 p.m.

• V Pizza–Mandarin (pop culture), 6:30 p.m.

• Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.

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COMEDY 10

SEPT. 16 Full Disclosure: Comedy Inspired by True Stories First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy

SEPT. 16-17 Phatt Katz Comedy presents Lav Luv, Dontaeé Ray and David Emanuel 2111 Restaurant & Comedy Lounge phattkatz.com First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy SEPT. 16-18 Arnez J Comedy comedyzone.comZone SEPT. 17 The Hodgetwins Thrasher-Horne Center thcenter.org

Improv Night with First Coast Comedy Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augus thecolonialoakmusicpark.comtine SEPT. 8-10 Jim Gaffigan Florida floridatheatre.comTheatre Dusty Slay Comedy comedyzone.comZone

First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy SEPT. 28 Navv Greene Comedy comedyzone.comZone

Improv Night with First Coast Comedy Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augus thecolonialoakmusicpark.comtine SEPT. 29 Scott Orbany Jackie Night’s Comedy Club, St. jackieknightscomedyclub.comAugustine SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 Luenell Comedy comedyzone.comZone

First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show (adults only) First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 Phatt Katz Comedy presents TK Kirkland 2111 Restaurant & Comedy Lounge phattkatz.com First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy

Comedy in the Tap Room, third Thursday of the month vubrew.com

SEPT. Improv21Night with First Coast Comedy Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augus thecolonialoakmusicpark.comtine SEPT. 22-24 Tom Coverly Comedy comedyzone.comZone SEPT. 23 First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show (adults only) First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy SEPT. 23-24 Phatt Katz Comedy presents Tight Mike, Riva K and Nick Harvey 2111 Restaurant & Comedy Lounge phattkatz.com

JaxON-GOINGCraftBeer

The Walrus Magical Mystery Mic hosted by Daisy Tackett, thewalrusjax.comWednesdays

SEPT. 30 First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy

Tap That Comedy Night, fourth Wednesday of the month jaxcraftbeer.com The Justice Pub Bombs Away! Comedy Open Mic, facebook.com/TheJusticePubWednesdays Raindogs Hot Potato Comedy Night, instagram.com/raindogs5pointsMondays

SEPT. 9-10 Phatt Katz Comedy presents JJ Williamson, Terry Harris and Cortez Brooks 2111 Restaurant & Comedy Lounge phattkatz.com First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy SEPT. 14 Ryan Long Comedy comedyzone.comZone Improv Night with First Coast Comedy Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augus thecolonialoakmusicpark.comtine SEPT. 15 Kevin James Thornton Comedy comedyzone.comZone Carmen Ciricillo Jackie Night’s Comedy Club, St. jackieknightscomedyclub.comAugustine

SEPT. 9 First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show (adults only) First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy

SEPT. 7 River City Comedy Showcase Comedy comedyzone.comZone

First Coast Comedy: The Blue Show (adults only) First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy

11 SEPT. 1-3 Julie Scoggins Comedy comedyzone.comZone SEPT. 2 Kevin Alderman Sadler sadlerranchlive.comRanch Labor Day Weekend Comedy Explosion 2111 Restaurant & Comedy Lounge phattkatz.com SEPT. 2-3 First Coast Comedy: The Main Event First Coast firstcoastcomedy.comComedy

Veterans United Craft Brewery

The Corner Gallery at The Jessie • “Past, Present, Future: Rivers, Threads, Pockets and Bubbles” featuring works by Dustin Hare wood, Malcolm Jackson, Toni Smailagić and Jordan Walter, through Nov. 2 movingthemargins.org Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens • “Deborah Robert: I’m,” Sept. 15–Dec. 4 • “Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Master works From the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society,” through Sept. 18 • “Revolve: Spotlight on the Permanent Collec tion,” through Nov. 13 • “Frieseke in Florida: Memories of Jacksonville in the 1880s,” through Jan. 1, 2023 • “Jacksonville’s Norman Studios,” through Jan. 30, 2023 • “Buddhist Compassion: Guanyin As Icon of Transformation,” a lecture by Sarah Mattice, Sept. cummermuseum.org2 Florida Mining Gallery floridamininggallery.com Gallery 725 • “Thomas Kinkade Studios: Generations,” Sept. 2-11 • “Burner: A Group Exhibition of International Street Artists” including Banksy, Zero Gradient, Dalek and Pure Evil, Sept. 14-Oct. 12 gallery725.com Immersive Art Space • Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Sept. 16-Nov. vangoghjacksonville.com6 Jacksonville Main Library • "Laurence Walden: From One Extreme to Anoth er,” Sept. 7-Oct. 10, Betty Francis Art Gallery • “Our Florida,” through Sept. 24, The Gallery At jaxpubliclibrary.orgMain Jacksonville University • “Martha Underriner: Never Done,” Sept. 1-Oct. 10, Alexander Brest Gallery • “Neil Daigle Orians: we all have to make conces sions,” Sept. 1-Oct. 10, Alexander Brest Gallery • ”Bill Davis: No Dark in Sight,” virtual exhibition “Kristin Skees: Close Knit,” virtual exhibition ju.edu/cfa JCA Vandroff Art Gallery Fem Art, Sept. 1-Oct. 24 jcajax.org Lightner Museum • “Tom Schifanella: Faces of the Alcazar,” through Sept. 21 • “Picturing a Nation: American Art from the Lightner Museum,” through Sept. 30 • “Bouke de Vries: War and Pieces,” through Dec. lightnermuseum.org31 MOCA Jacksonville • “Shervone Neckles: Bless This House,” Sept. 3-March 5 • “Art With a Heart: What Lifts You Up,” Sept. 11Jan. 8, 2023 • “Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick,” through Sept. 25 • “Maud Cotter: What Was Never Ours to Keep,” a Project Atrium exhibition, through Nov. 1 “Express Your UNF Pride,” through Nov. 13 “FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition,” through Feb. 12, 2023 Black Art Matters Series: Valerie Cassel Oliver on Kara Walker, virtual lecture, Sept. 20 mocajacksonville.unf.edu Museum of Science and History Arts Infusion ImagiNclusion, MOSH Lobby • Works by Princess Simpson Rashid, MOSH Creation themosh.orgStation Ritz Theatre & Museum • “Through Our Eyes: Female Led Legacies,” Sept. 9-Jan. ritzjacksonville.com9 Stellers Gallery • Works by Eileen Corse, Jim Draper, Fallon Pepper, C. Ford Riley, Alice Williams, MacTruque and Jeff Foxwothy (yes, that Jeff Foxworthy) stellersgallery.com University of North Florida • Works by UNF Art, Art History and Design Faculty, Sept. 29-Nov. 11, UNF Gallery of Art “Celebrating the ’70s: Select Artwork from the UNF Collection,” through Sept. 8, UNF Gallery of Art • “Forms of Knowing: Cultural Documents Considering Alzheimer's Research,” through Nov. 11, Lufrano Intercultural Gallery unf.edu/gallery Yellow House • “Sit in Stand Up,” virtual exhibition • “Still Not About a Hotdog and a Coke,” virtual exhibition • “Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood,” virtual exhibition yellowhouseart.org ArtOngoingWalk: Sept. 7 Downtown Jacksonville lights up the first Wednes day of the month with art by local artists at hubs in James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie and Vagabond Flea at VyStar Tower from 5–9 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food trucks, street performers, free admission to MOCA and complimentary rides on JTA’s Skyway. dtjax.org/artwalk Fernandina Beach Arts Market: Sept.10 and 24 Amelia Island's premier arts and crafts market comes alive the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–1 fernandinabeachartsmarket.comp.m.

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Riverside Arts Market: Sept. 3,10, 17 and 24 Artists, artisans and makers display their original paintings, jewelry, photographs, prints and other handcrafted items every Saturday—rain or shine— from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Riverside Avenue under neath the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. riversideartsmarket.com St. Augustine First Friday Artwalk: Sept. 2 The first Friday of every month (hence the clever name) more than 30 galleries around the Oldest City open their doors from 5–9 p.m. for visitors to browse exhibits and interact with artists. A compli mentary trolley service provides transportation between downtown artgalleriesofstaugustine.comvenues.

The Art Center Cooperative Gallery • “Masks,” through Sept. 17 tacjacksonville.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery • Featuringm works by photographer Per Hans butterfieldgarage.comRomnes

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Past, Present, Future

The Bold New City of The South street sign, built for the photo featuruing Nicole Hamm and BeBe Deluxe, hangs on the outward facing wall behind the glass of the gallery, viewable to all passing people. The photo is a remake of a photo of then-Jacksonville Mayor Hans Tanzler and actress Lee Meredith dating back to 1968. Photographer Toni Smailagic, reimagined six historical Jacksonville images using humans currently shaping the future of the city. Read more about his process contemporarywhitethePassinginterpretation).https://www.tonismailagic.com/pastpresentfuture/originals-vs-modern-herebyDustinHarewood’sprolificreefstudypaintings,youenterexhibit,the“CornerStore.”Thewallsarepaintedcobaltblueandcontrastingthemixofblackandwhiteimagery,streetwearandportraits.Harwood’sreefstudiesarepaintedonskateboard

decks and hung next to Smailagic’s Kona remake photo across from a pedestal holding a random set of musical icons who performed in Jacksonville on vinyl (which are available for purchase). The exhibit is so well thought out that a candle was even produced—and guess the scent: the iconic smell of Maxwell Coffee House. This detail really did it for me.

Words & photos by Rain Henderson

Malcolm Jackson’s and Jordan Walter’s black and white photos of Jacksonville hang next to racks of shirts designed to pay homage to local businesses and institutions, The Sheik Sandwich Shop and Ichiban Japanese Steak House. Among the knick-knacks, you’ll find a lot of historical sports references, a huge halftone photo of an unknown (to me) football player makes a stark contrast on the cobalt wall, t-shirts of the first elected black sheriff in Florida, Sheriff Glover, in his football uniform and olympic gold medalist, Bob Hayes. Inside a glass case, a signed football, a huge collection of old Florida patches, old Jaguars magazines, football cards, a hat and photos make a memorable viewing experience. Everything seems more precious when it’s locked behind glass, it feels as though you are looking at Jacksonville’s Grandpa’s most prized possessions. The exhibit is really impressive and immersive and maybe one of the best to date. These arisist never fail to inspire when they’re together. Congrats boys! The exhibit is open until November 2, get over there!

Four local artists seek to answer three questions—Where has Jacksonville been? Where are we now? And where are we heading?—for JAXNext100, a week of creativity and collaboration envisioning Jacksonville’s next 100 years. The collaborative exhibition, “Past, Present, Future,” on display at The Corner Gallery at the Jessie DuPont Ball Center, showcases the minds and talents of artists Dustin Harewood, Malcolm Jackson, Toni Smailagic and Jordan Walter.

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez

Thankfully I didn’t run into anyone who looked like they were from 2100 B.C., but this trip to the museum and McMahan’s class were anything but asleep. In fact, the energy from seeing artists happy to have created and learned something new, left me feeling more alive than ever.

17 Night at (Cummer)theMuseum

McMahan teaches an all-levels drawing class at the Cummer twice a month, and at $35 a class ($25 for museum members), it’s well worth it to not just to learn how to capture facial features and silhouettes but also the beauty of art itself. Whether you have never picked up a pencil or paintbrush in your life or are a more seasoned artist, this class is for you.

I didn’t know what to expect when walking through the double doors of the Cummer Museum, the sun beginning to set behind me. Would the paintings come to life? Would I need to save the outside world from angry statues that are tired of living a life in stone and marble? I watched Night at the Museum the day before and took some notes, just in Insteadcase. of statues dancing through the lively kids section, I found a peaceful studio full of easels and eager artists getting ready to draw with artist William McMahan. For the first 30 minutes of the class, McMahan sat in the middle of the room sketching the live models who sat in front of him.

Students watched with furrowed brows, taking in everything the artist had to say and noting how he lightly stroked the paper with pencil. Once finished with the demonstration portion of the class, it was time for the other artists in the room to get to work. The rest of the two-hour class consisted of McMahan walking around the space, offering advice and appreciating the work being put in. The energy was anything but critical as McMahan encourages mistakes, for art is about the Asjourney.themellow music played, the only other things audible were the pencil strokes and whispers of encouragement. By the end of the session, McMahan offered some last minute advice and tips on technique, urging those who came to the class to continue working on their pieces.

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CONCERTS

Photo by @supersoniccowboy

Someday Honey Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com Suffering Overload Jack jaxlive.comRabbits SEPT. Dispatch4 & O.A.R. with special guest G. Love St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com OneRepublic Daily’s dailysplace.comPlace

SEPT. 11 Walter Park Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com SEPT. 12 Bay Kings Band Showcase Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com River City Rhythm Kings Mudville Music themudvillegrill.comRoom SEPT. Switchfoot13 Florida floridatheatre.comTheatre

Noche de Verano Sin Ti: Celebración de Bad Bunny underbellyjax.comUnderbelly SEPT. 10 The Music of Ashford & Simpson Ritz Theatre & Museum jaxevents.com Conrad Oberg Mudville Music themudvillegrill.comRoom Majic Dust Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Jacksonville University–Terry Concert ju.edu/cfaHall SEPT. 17 The Fixx Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthallcom Jazz at the Ritz with Noel Friedline: The Music of Chicago Ritz Theatre and ritzjacksonville.comMuseum Lamb of God: The Omens Tour Daily’s dailysplace.comPlace

Sweet Lizzy Project, Bad Madonna and Everything to Me Jack jaxlive.comRabbits Sing Out Loud Festival Colonial Oak Music thecolonialoakmusicpark.comPark

The Backyard Stage at St. Augustine theamp.comAmphitheatre Greg Koch underbellyjax.comUnderbelly Music Faculty Showcase

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Thrasher-Horne Center thcenter.org Guardians of the Jukebox Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Blue Jay Jazz Jam Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com SEPT. Matisyahu9

Blue Jay Jazz Jam Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com

Silent Planet, Spirit Breaker and more underbellyjax.comUnderbelly SEPT. 14 Built to Spill Jack jaxlive.comRabbits SEPT. 15 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Bat: The Official Meat Loaf Celebration Florida floridatheatre.comTheatre SEPT. 16 Judy Collins Florida floridatheatre.comTheatre Sing Out Loud Festival Colonial Oak Music thecolonialoakmusicpark.comPark Sing Out Loud: Snail Mail

SEPT. $uicideboy$:1 Grey Day Tour 2022 Daily’s dailysplace.comPlace SEPT. 2 Rod Stewart Daily’s dailysplace.comPlace

9.04 Day Block Party featuring The Fritz, Nightcrawler and more underbellyjax.comUnderbelly Darude Myth mythexperience.comNightclub Dragged Under, Rivals, Aryia and The Seafloor Cinema archetypejax.comArchetype

Mersive, Smoakland and Superave underbellyjax.comUnderbelly Serene Green Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com SEPT. 3 Fulci archetypejax.comArchetype

An Evening With Spaceface and Friends The thewalrusjax.comWalrus SEPT. NASCAR5 Aloe and special guests Jack jaxlive.comRabbits TBA Big Band Mudville Music themudvillegrill.comRoom SEPT. 6 Alpha Wolf, Bodysnatcher and Vatican archetypejax.comArchetype

The Backyard Stage at St. Augustine theamp.comAmphitheatre Sing Out Loud Festival Colonial Oak Music thecolonialoakmusicpark.comPark Shayne The Prophet with JYXD3N and Mr. C.H.U.R.C.H, Amahd and Magnify Worship Murray Hill murrayhilltheatre.comTheatre Solar Fake, Matte Blvck archetypejax.comArchetype

The Secateurs w/ Rainbow Park, Soap Bar & Rory's Glory Murray Hill murrayhilltheatre.comTheatre

The Garage 10-Year Reunion Party 1904 Music 1904musichall.comHall Medal Militia, Forever Ozzy and more underbellyjax.comUnderbelly

SEPT. Songwriters23-25Festival Colonial Oak Music thecolonialoakmusicpark.comPark SEPT. Bishop24Hackworth Presents The Release Party Murray Hill murrayhilltheatre.comTheatre C-Kan, MC Davo and Dharius underbellyjax.comUnderbelly

SEPT. 18 Conan Gray St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com The Acacia Sanguisugabogg,Strain,Year of the Knife and Bodybox underbellyjax.comUnderbelly

SEPT. 19 Jack White: The Supply Chain Issues Tour with special guest Cat Power St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com TBA Big Band Mudville Music themudvillegrill.comRoom SEPT. 20 Andy McKee with special guest Calum Graham Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com

The Bier Hall Intuition Aleworks intuitionaleworks.com Myles Brandon, Seagate and The Citrus Trees Murray Hill murrayhilltheatre.comTheatre Wilderado Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Sam Burchfield Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com SEPT. 25 Sing Out Loud: Shovels & Rope The Backyard Stage at St. Augustine theamp.comAmphitheatre No Resolve Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Sitting on Stacy and Jakob Nowell archetypejax.comArchetype

SEPT. 29 Dead Poet Society, BRKN LOVE and guests Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

JU Wind Ensemble Midcentury Masters Fall Concert Jacksonville University–Terry Concert Hall ju.edu/cfa Oakk archetypejax.comArchetype

SEPTEMBER 17-18 Florida Fin Fest featuring John Oates & the Good Road Band, Moon Taxi and Honey Hounds Seawalk Flfinfest.comPavilion

JU Jazz Faculty in Concert Jacksonville University–Swisher Theater ju.edu/cfa SEPT. 22 Raven Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Forbidden Thoughts: Nothing Left Unsung Fall Choral Concert Jacksonville University–Terry Concert Hall ju.edu/cfa

Jacksonville Center for the Performing jaxsymphony.orgArts Sing Out Loud: Lucius St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Barns Courtney, Yonaka and Creeping Jean Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Ordinary Boys: A Tribute to The Music of The Smiths and Morrissey 1904 Music 1904musichall.comHall Whitey Morgan and The 78's underbellyjax.comUnderbelly Widow, Well Being, Clyde Avery and Tantra archetypejax.comArchetype

SEPT. 27 Earth, Wind & Fire St. Augustine Amphitheatre theamp.com Blue Jay Jazz Jam Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com SEPT. 28 Wax & ¡Mayday! Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Jacksonville No.Tchaikovsky'sSymphony:PianoConcerto1

Palehound and The OBGMs

Exodus, Death Angel and Rhythm of Fear underbellyjax.comUnderbelly

The Birthday Massacre with special guests Dead Posey and Korine underbellyjax.comUnderbelly Movements, Angel Du$t, One Step Closer and Snarls 1904 Music 1904musichall.comHall Robbie Litt Colonial Oak Music thecolonialoakmusicpark.comPark

JU Percussion Ensemble Jacksonville University–Terry Concert Hall ju.edu/cfa Stick To Your Guns, Kublai Khan, Belmont, Koyo, Foreign Hands underbellyjax.comUnderbelly SEPT. Jacksonville23 Symphony Community Concert Jacksonville Center for the Performing jaxsymphony.orgArts Bradford Loomis Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Fallen Prodigy, Backslide, Nameless Anonymous & Guests Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

WoR and guests Jack jaxlive.comRabbits

Bluegrass, Beer & BBQ featuring Firewater Tent Revival and Uproot Hootenanny James Weldon Johnson jamesweldonjohnsonpark.orgPark

PUP with special guests

SEPT. Maxwell:30The Night Tour VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Molly Hatchet with special guest Strayin' Anchors

JACKSON DEAN BY ROB NICHOLSON To follow up on last month’s (August – Folio Go-To-Entertainment Guide) interview with Lee Brice, I went to the show at the famed St. Augustine AMP excited to see the show. But, besides Brice, I also really wanted to see Jackson Dean. He’s made a big debut splash in the country music radio pond with his hit “Don’t Come Lookin”. A song inspired by a phrase he used to tell his mother back in Odenton, Maryland. It also didn’t hurt that Paramount Plus had the song featured in it’s MONSTER hit show Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner and the spin off 1883 with labelmate Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill. Lee Brice was right when he described Jackson as an “old sole”. Dean left home for Nashville when he was 18, signed with Big Machine Records in 2021 and so far, doesn’t seem to be looking back.

Before Nashville, Jackson Dean lived (by his choice) in the tack barn on his family’s farm in Odenton, a room that many of his family lived in before him. No a/c, no heat, just him, black walls and his music. It was his father who asked him repeatedly to prepare a song that he could take to an open mic night to try out his stuff. Finally, Jackson did, and it was with “What You Can’t Have” by Drake White. It was the sight of his father, crying in the back of the bar that made him realize…we may have something here. His father’s emotions inspired him to keep on going down the road. On these massive arena shows like Lee Brice’s, the opening act is there for a first review by the audience, an introduction, and to get the audience excited. All the showy elements of the stage show are for the headliner. However, without all the lights and pyrotechnics, Jackson held on to the huge stage in St. Augustine. His voice is

He has also become pretty close with the country music legend Clay Walker. About two years ago, Walker (Folio’s VERY FIRST Country video interview in the digital Go-To-Entertainment Guide) shared some wisdom with the young singer that was previously given to him by another legend in the business. “We were sitting on a store bus in South Carolina,” Dean explained. “He goes, ‘George Strait gave me this talk when I was about your age and now, I’m giving it to you. ‘No matter what, you have to put this first, cause if you don’t, your family doesn’t eat. Whatever you have to do to keep yourself running, do it. Whoever has to go, whoever has to step in, make it happen. And just make sure that you keep your sh*t straight,’ is what he said to me.”

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Something tells me that this isn’t the last we’ll see of Jackson Dean. I have this feeling that he’ll be back through the area again only this time, he’ll be the headliner. And, If you loved “Don’t Come Lookin’” give “Trailor Park” a listen. You’ll be glad you did.

This year, Dean has served as an opening act for stars like Brooks and Dunn as well as Lee Brice, who he’s shot with, drank with, and even rode four wheelers with. “Every time I see him it’s nothing but good vibes,” Dean said about Brice.

23 gritty and grainy and brings an air of authenticity that is wonderful to hear. Another thing you’ll hear is a voice that doesn’t sound like it belongs to a 20-year-old. With a Stapleton-esque vibe, the young singer/songwriter delivers on his debut album “Greenbroke”. The record embraces the mindset that things will turn out okay, but there might be a few bumps in the road along the way. In an interview with Madeliene O’Connell at Music Mayhem Magazine, Dean said, “Time only moves forward, it doesn’t go backwards and neither can we. A lot of the driving motion of the tunes and the running comes from that. A good bit is just like, time only flows one way, and it’s just like riding a river. You put your feet up and go. No matter what, you just keep your feet out in front of you, keep your feet on the ground.” Growing up around musical influences such as Waylon Jennings, Aretha Franklin, David Allen Coe, Led Zeppelin, ACDC, and Bruce Springsteen led Dean to create what he calls, “musical fusion.” He brought this term back from the School of Rock series.

I think making records is like bringing a lot of different worlds into one place to meet, in terms of sounds, writing, styles, breakdowns and turnarounds,” he explained. “That’s why I use musical fusion, because you literally just fuse ’em all together.”

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The film’s plot is filled with double crosses and revelations that makes it nearly impossible to describe the events in an efficient manner, but the film is saved by some of the performances in the sprawling ensemble cast, as well as a string of exciting and inventive action sequences. Pitt is clearly having a great time with the followup to his Oscar win for the excellent Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, giving his best rendition of The Dude from The Big Lebowski and does a serviceable job of holding together the film’s many threads. Elsewhere on the train we see bickering British brothers Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry) and Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), the silent but deadly Wolf (Bad Bunny), the poison specialist Hornet (Zazie Beetz) and The Prince (Joey King), a mercenary posing as an innocent British schoolgirl. For the most part, these actors are able to bring these characters to life with a flourish, though King fails to live up to the task of making her villainous character threatening in the slightest and is unsuccessful in giving a convincing English accent—the young actress has a lot of work to do in order to keep up with her contemporaries in this incredibly talented generation of female performers working today. I predict that she will lose out on many roles to the likes of Florence Pugh and Saoirse Ronan. TaylorJohnson steals many of the scenes he is in as the comic relief, while Henry—who as anyone who has seen in FX’s Atlanta would know is one of the best actors working today—is strong in his role, in spite of also having an unconvincing British accent. While Bullet Train is entertaining and features several laugh out loud sequences, it crumbles somewhat under the weight of its overly convoluted plot and the burden of being one of the few big budget, original movies released this summer. Though if you’re a fan of the action genre, it is worth checking out.

Novak is arguably the weak link of the film’s cast; he is able to deliver the deadpan dialogue when called for but struggles to differentiate his performance as Ben from Ryan in The Office and doesn’t have the range to his all of the necessary notes needed for this character.

Words by Harry Moore BULLET TRAIN

After being unable to talk his way out of attending the funeral, Ben flies out to rural Texas and soon learns of Ty’s theory that his sister was, in fact, murdered, and he needs Ben’s help to find vengeance.

Bodies Bodies Bodies plays out like the Generation Z answer to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, with the majority of the characters being picked off one by one through various circumstances. The cast are all good in their parts, playing obnoxious and privileged young people incredibly believably; even Pete Davidson (David) gives a solid performance as the party host, and it is hard to take your eyes off of Rachel Sennott (Alice) when she is on Thescreen.filmbuilds to some moments of nail-biting tension as bodies start hitting the floor and the characters get at each other’s throats.

A group of disparate and colorful assassins are placed on a speeding bullet train traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto in order to complete a job from a mysterious benefactor. Brad Pitt stars as the perennially unlucky retired hitman, Ladybug, in this entertaining but overly convoluted action comedy from director David Leitch, one of the minds behind the John Wick series and several other major action films from the past decade.

Novak’s script has some high aspirations, tackling some of the big issues that pervade this generation; ranging from the opioid epidemic to hookup culture, the general incompetence of law enforcement and the pursuit of fame and notoriety that has become a mainstay of social media and ties it in with the usual fish out of water tropes you’d expect to see from a story about a coastal elite making his way through flyover country. Novak is able to coax strong performances out of the majority of the sprawling cast, with Holbrook showing a natural comedic sense and timing and Ashton Kutcher giving what is probably the best performance of his career as a local country music mogul who appears to be far wiser than the other members of this rural community but may also have a hidden sinister side to him.

Unfortunately, however, the ending moments undo a lot of the good work that came before and left me wondering what the point was in the events that had just taken place. Overall, the film left me feeling rather cold despite the strong performances and good tension building sequences.

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VENGEANCE B.J. “Ryan from The Office” Novak makes his directorial debut with this comedic thriller about a disconnected would-be podcaster who heads to the Texas heartland in search of a career-making story about our time. Novak writes, directs and stars as Ben, a selfish New York-based journalist who enjoys having casual relationships with a range of women. When Ben receives an unexpected phone call from a Texan named Ty Shaw (Boyd Holbrook), he is mistaken for a former boyfriend of his sister, who has seemingly died of an opioid overdose, when in actuality she was just one of Ben’s many hookups.

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Vengeance is a funny and entertaining mystery tale that has a lot of ideas on its mind, but it maybe doesn’t reach the heights that it sets out for. But it is still well worth your time and will likely leave you craving Whataburger “because it’s right there!”

A group of former childhood friends reunite at the mansion of one of the group member’s parents for a hurricane party to see out the big storm sweeping through the area. But when one of the friends turns up dead, the group quickly turns on each other with distrust and simmering tensions from their past.

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All the energy the crowd harbored from the opening acts (and fancy wine) was unleashed during Acid Dad’s set, quickly erupting into a mosh pit. The ’90s neo-psych, modern post-punk and ’70s rock-n-roll paired with visual stimulation from Momo’s Show Palace and Tachyons+ painted an otherworldly experience for all concert goers, the only thing that made sense was to just be there. Follow Winterland Presents on Instagram (@winterlandpresents) for more Earth-breaking music.

The Dewars, a bunch of surfish-psychedelic rockers from St. Augustine, played next, and you could tell they really knew what they were doing. Five shaggy-haired men, all with resting faces that could bring you to tears, made the crowd swoon with their highly technical instrument playing. In fact, they could’ve been the headliners (don’t tell Acid Dad I said that).

Always working to bring cool music to Jacksonville, Winterland Presents teamed up with JAXNext100 and The Jessie DuPont Ball Center to host a night of music, kicking off with a sound bath meditation in the Great Hall, The Jessie’s alleyway. Where there’s good music, there are good outfits, and this crowd did not disappoint with some of Jacksonville’s most electric creatures making an appearance.

Dirty sludge-rockers, Florida Smash Hits, opened the show with a grueling one-song set. The trio has been playing music together for years, changing their band name on a show-by-show basis, this could’ve been the first and last show for the Smash Hits. Meticulously heavy, droning sounds blasted through the alleyway bringing the attention away from the vendors and into the music, capturing the audience and passing them off to Bad Madonna. The local indie sweethearts have been making their rounds, doing shows almost weekly, never tiring, always putting on a great performance. Their songs are almost irresistible to sing along to and the lead guitarist blows your hair back with lightning fast fingers. Admittedly, the night started to blur at this point; there was much fun to be had and so many familiar faces to be talked to!

ACID DAD/THE DEWARS/BAD MADONNA/FLORIDA SMASH HITS BY RAIN HENDERSON

COLLECTIVE SOUL Words by Rob Nicholson

Recently, the folks at the historic Florida Theatre reached out to me to see if I had any interest in talking to Collective Soul. I hadn’t talked to Collective Soul singer/songwriter Ed Roland in almost 30 years, so I leapt at the opportunity.

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As of publication, Collective Soul’s 18th and latest release Vibrations is at No. 4 on Billboard’s Alternative Album chart and No. 5 on the Rock Album chart.

Collective Soul performs at the Florida Theatre Sept. 13 with good friends Switchfoot. CS will be showcasing their latest release Vibrations as well as the hits we know and love. Tickets are available at floridatheatre.com.

After finishing high school, Roland studied songwriting and guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston, then served as the lead engineer and producer at Real 2 Reel Studios in Stockbridge, Georgia. In 1985, he joined a band called Ed-E and another in the late 1980s/early 1990s called Marching Two-Step, which is how we first met. After using the name Brothers & Brides briefly, Roland changed the name of his band to Collective Soul. Not finding success, however, he became frustrated and almost gave up on the music industry. He had been active in the local Georgia music scene since the early 1980s. Despite the initial rejections, Collective Soul independently released Hints, Allegations & Things Left Unsaid in 1993 on an independent label called Rising Storm. It was a compilation of some of Roland’s songwriting demos created when he worked at Real 2 Reel Studios.

Collective Soul features Ed Roland on vocals and guitar (he’s also the band’s primary songwriter), his brother Dean Roland on rhythm guitar, Jesse Triplett on lead guitar and background vocals, Will Turpin on bass and background vocals, and Johnny Rabb on drums and background vocals.

This collection eventually caught the attention of college radio stations including WRAS Atlanta 88.5’s Kevin Howard (my replacement host), who began to play “Shine” on the Georgia Music Show, and it became an underground hit. The popularity of the song convinced Atlantic Records to sign Collective Soul to a long-term contract. Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid was re-released worldwide in early 1994, and the band experienced a sudden rise from obscurity to international fame.

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Palm Valley Outdoors Bar and Grill Live music, palmvalleyoutdoors.comFriday–Sunday

The Shim Sham Room Burlesque shows, Wednesdays; DJs and dancing, shimshamroom.comFriday–Sunday Surfer The Bar DJs and dancing, Friday–Sunday surferthebar.com MythDOWNTOWNNightclub Electronic Thursdays, Thursday; Thrive Friday: September 2; Various DJs, Sep tember 3, 4, Mythexperience.com8

Cheers Park Avenue Live music, cheersparkave.comFriday–Sunday

Lemon Bar & Grille Live music throughout the week lemonbarjax.com

Mavi’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Live music, mavijax.comFriday–Sunday

Locals Pub Karaoke, Tuesday, Wednesday and Satur day; DJs, Friday and Sunday localspub.co Tom and Betty’s Live music, Friday and most Saturdays tomandbettys.net BirdiesRIVERSIDE/AVONDALE Various DJs throughout the facebook.com/birdiesfivepointsweek

The Loft Karaoke, Tuesday; DJ Robbie P, Thursday; DJ Brooks, Friday; DJ Robbie P, Saturday loftjax.com

The Garage Live music, Friday and Saturday; Reggae with DJ Brooks, Sunday garagejax.com Jazzy’s Restaurant & Lounge Spoken word poetry and DJ Swagg, Tuesday; live music, Friday and Saturday jazzysrestaurant.net Keg & Coin Arcade bar and daily events kegandcoinjax.com

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Monkey’s Uncle Tavern DJ, Tuesdays; live music, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; karaoke Wednesday, Satur day and monkeysuncletavern.comSunday

Lynch’s Irish Pub Live music all lynchsirishpub.comweek Mango’s Karaoke, Sunday and mangosjaxbeach.comWednesday

The Volstead Swing dance night, Sept. 4 and 18 thevolsteadjax.com Fleming Island Mr. Chubby’s Wings Live music, mrchubbyswings.comFriday

Whitey’s Fish Camp Live music, Saturday and Sunday whiteysfishcamp.com Mercury Moon Live music, Monday and facebook.com/Mercury-MoonWednesday

The Walrus Daily events except for Mondays thewalrusjax.com ORANGE PARK 57 Heaven DJs, facebook.com/57HeavenOPWednesday–Friday

Sunset Tiki Bar Live music the-sunset-tiki-bar.business.siteFriday–Sunday Enza’sMANDARIN Live piano music, every day except enzas.netMonday MURRAY HILL Buchner’s Bierhalle Live music, buchnersbierhalle.comWednesday

The Stout Snug Sept. 2: The 5 O’Clock Shadow; Sept. 3: Last 2 Leave; Sept. 9: Julia Gulia; Sept. 10: Spade McQuade; Sept. 16: Mr. Bill Show; Sept. 17: The Party Cartel; Sept. 23: Jig to a Milestone; Sept. 24: Bedrock; Sept. 30: Beau and The thestoutsnug.comBurners

The Daq Shack Karaoke, Wednesday; live music, Sunday thedaqshack904.com Dee’s Music Bar and Grill Live music, Friday and facebook.com/musicbarandgrillSaturday

The Ritz Lounge DJs and dancing, theritzlounge.comFriday–Sunday

Big Dawgs Sports Restaurant Karaoke/live music, bigdawgsrestaurant.comWednesday

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31 Rain Dogs Live music throughout the instagram.com/raindogs5pointsweek

Fore Score Golf Tavern Live music, Thursday and Saturday forescoregolf.com

Acoustic music, Wednesday; karaoke, Thursday; live music, Friday and Saturday; acoustic open mic night, arnoldslounge.comSunday

Cellar Upstairs Bar at San Sebastian Winery Sept. 1: Ian Kelly; Sept. 2: Gary Douglas Campbell and Bread & Butter; Sept. 3: Caleb Joye and The Carpetbaggers; Sept. 4: Vinny Jacobs; Sept. 5: Tony Scozzaro; Sept. 9: Jolie and The Committee Band; Sept. 11: Vinny Jacobs; Sept. 15: Ian Kelly; Sept. 16: Caleb Joye and Bread & Butter; Sept. 17: Vibe RW and Tony & Friends; Sept. 18:Vinny Jacobs; Sept. 22: Caleb Joye; Sept. 23: Tony Scozzaro and Pili Pili; Sept. 24: TJ Brown and Vegas Gray; Sept. 25: Vinny Jacobs; Sept. 29: TJ Brown; Sept 30: Gary Douglas Campbell and Yael & sansebastianwinery.comGabriel

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Café Eleven Sept. 16: Victor Wainwright; Sept. 27: Popa originalcafe11.comChubby

River & Post Sept. 2: Dexter Jones; Sept. 3: Katherine Kincaid and Eric Charlton; Sept. 9: Eric Charlton; Sept. 16: Ryan Campbell; Sept. 17: Katherine Kincaid and Eric Charlton; Sept. 23: Dexter Jones; Sept. 30: Ryan riverandpostjax.comCampbell Root Down Silent disco, facebook.com/RootDownJaxFriday–Sunday

Breezy Jazz House DJ, Wednesday; live jazz, Friday and Saturday breezyjazzhouse.com Cuba Libre Ultra Lounge Throwback Thursday with DJs, Thursday; DJ Alekz Vibration, Friday and Saturday cubalibrebar.com

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Sept. 1: Brady Clampitt; Sept. 2: Laiken Love and Cortnie Frazier; Sept. 3: Ginger Beard; Sept. 4: Matt Wilson; Sept. 5: Sam Pacetti; Sept. 6: Ace Winn; Sept. 7: Jazz Jam; Sept. 8: Ramona; Sept. 9: The Band Draucker and Esh x Shief; Sept. 10: Ramona and The Raisin Cake Orchestra; Sept. 12: Jim Johnston; Sept. 16: Whim and Cortnie Frazier; Sept. 17: Paper City Hustlers and Amy Hendrickson; Sept. 19: Micah Gilliam; Sept. 20: Colton McKenna; Sept. 21: Jazz Night; Sept. 22: William King; Sept. 23: Chillula, St. Augustine Songwriters and Randy Mcquay; Sept. 24: Cover Boy and St. Augustine Songwriters; Sept. 26: Clayton Bush; Sept. 27: Jim Johnston; Sept. 28: Jazz Night; Sept. 29: Ramona Duo; Sept. 30: The Band Be pkstaug.comEasy Tradewinds Lounge Live music throughout the week tradewindslounge.com

The Mudville Grill First and third Monday: TBA Big Band; second Monday: River City Rhythm Kings themudvillegrill.com Culhane’sSOUTHSIDE Karaoke, culhanesirishpub.comSaturday

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Suffice it to say, pickleball is a pretty big dill.

Perhaps the best example of pickleball’s growing popularity in Jacksonville, not to mention the obsessiveness of its players, is Andy AfterZarka.giving up running (because bad knees) and cycling (because boring), he discovered pickleball in 2019 and found it the perfect way to stay active, feed his competitive spirit and rekindle the sense of camaraderie he found playing pick-up basketball in high school and college. But playing locally four times a week wasn’t enough to satisfy his craving.

Zarka, who also owns European Street Cafe, opened Jax Pickleball in San Marco in 2020. The sports boutique is the only store in North Florida dedicated specifically to pickleball carrying everything from equipment and apparel to bumper stickers and nutritional supplements (Pickleball Cocktail, anyone?). Go Pro Tennis in Mandarin and St. Johns Bluff have gotten into the game, too, adding pickleball gear to their inventory, as have national retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Academy Sports.

“There are so many benefits to [playing] pickleball. It’s a multigenerational game. We have players from 8 to 96,” Griffin said. “It has health benefits because any kind of movement is so important.”

This article was previously published in Folio in February 2021 and has been updated to include additional resources.

Verna Griffin became acquainted with the sport more than a decade ago in South Florida, and it was, ahem, lob at first sight (heads up: picklers love wordplay). Unfortunately, pickleball hadn’t yet caught on in Northeast Florida, so she had to buy the equipment, as well as learn the rules, lingo and netiquette all online. She also had to find a place to play. The Neptune Beach resident was undeterred, however, and made a pact with three friends to meet at a nearby city park and bring a friend. Within a month, 45 people were playing pickleball every Saturday at the Isle of Palms Park in San Pablo, even more impressive considering there were no actual pickleball courts there. Since then, she has become a certified pickleball instructor, a USA Pickleball ambassador and the de facto Godmother of Pickleball in Jacksonville.

One player, she said, has lost 60 pounds playing. And then there’s the social aspect.

As further evidence that pickleball is here to stay on the First Coast is the creation of The First Dink Foundation (FYI, a dink is a shot in pickleball). Similar in philosophy to First Tee, First Dink is a nonprofit, youth development organization that aims to teach kids and teens about leadership, character, dedication, self-confidence and resilience—both on the court and off. In fact, First Dink held its inaugural event, a Pickleball 101 youth clinic, last month on National Pickleball Day. (Yes, it even has its own holiday.)

To the uninitiated, “pickleball” might sound like some weird appetizer your grandmother brings to family picnics. Or a gala for gherkin Whatlovers.it actually is, however, is a sport. And not just any sport but one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the U.S. with almost 4.8 million regular players, a 40% increase since 2019.

Words by Kerry Speckman

So how is it that a game made up in the ‘60s by a couple of dads to entertain their bored kids become the biggest thing in sports in years, yet so many people have never heard of it? Often described as a combination of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, pickleball is played on a hard, flat surface that resembles a minitennis court using solid paddles, typically made of wood, composite or graphite, to hit plastic perforated balls (think Wiffle balls) across a net. Sure, it might not sound like the most exciting sport in the world, but what makes pickleball so popular is its accessibility—and Withinclusivity.only

1,500 square feet of total playing space—compared to a 2,808-square-foot tennis court—the game is inherently more appealing to individuals who aren’t exactly in their athletic prime and/ or those with physical limitations (having at least one bum knee is practically a requirement for taking up the sport). It’s easy to learn for beginners but can also be fast-paced and highlycompetitive for more experienced players. The financial investment is minimal with paddles starting around $30 (be advised: you get what you pay for), a couple of bucks for balls and some court shoes. And no fancy club membership required.

“On a caffeine-filled, sleepless night, I decided I was going to open a pickleball store,” he recalled. “So I texted a friend [in the business] and asked him if it was the worst idea he ever heard. He agreed but said I should do it anyway.” A self-admitted pickleball addict, he said he just wants to see the game grow. “I see its benefit socially and healthwise,” he said.

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ONE OF THE GREATEST NERD ADVENTURES EVER INVENTED? OR FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY?

Words by Teresa spencer

Video games stemmed from electro-mechanical gaming, which combines mechanical engineering technology and electrical components. One of the most popular examples of electromechanical gaming is Skee-Ball, patented in 1908 by Joseph Fourestier Simpson. The popularity of this new electro game gradually and steadily grew and was available to play in over 5,000 arcade alleys by 1936. Some believe that is where it all started, the world’s obsession with gaming that is. We kind of Fastagree.forward to the 1930s and pinball came into play. The first pinball machines were actually only mechanical. They had coin slots and cost one penny to play. They were set up on table tops and eventually advanced to standing versions that included tilt mechanisms in 1934. Apparently, folks were physically lifting and shaking the games so that problem was solved with the good old tilt mechanism. Flipper advancement, bumpers, sounds, lights, music and other features were added as the technologies advanced and then by 1942 pinball was banned in New York City along with several other major US cities as the machines evolved into gambling devices. Meaning, they would pay the player for certain outcomes. They remained illegal in New York City until 1976 once the game of pinball was proven to be a game of skill in court. WHO KNEW? With the invention of circuit board technology and modern computers, the new technology allowed for sound effects, more complex rules and immersive themes in gaming to develop. By 1962 the first ever video game was developed. “Spacewar” was in action. It is a space combat video game where two players can battle “DOG FIGHT” it out in their spaceships. This game was one of the most important and influential games in the early history of electronic video games. Oh yeah, of course, an MIT brought this gem to life. Next came Arcade Video Games in the 1970s. Pong was the first commercially successful game. Pacman, Donkey Kong, Galaga, space invaders, Grand Prix and Tetris all adorned the arcades as the popularity of electronic gaming began its journey to being one of fun things to do when one got out of the house. I can remember going to Aladdin’s castle at the mall to play games all day long. And the only break was grabbing a slice in the food Incourt.1977

smartphones, so this rolls back to the old stigma of being a nerd if you game. That stigma is over, it went away with malls and analog phones it seems. And yes, electronic games are indeed one of the greatest adventures ever invented.

35 Kids aren’t the only ones who think video games (aka electronic games) are one of the greatest inventions of all time. College students, teens, adults, even grandparents enjoy Candy Crushing and Wordle battles with friends. In fact, the NDP Group reports 76% of Americans have played video games this year alone proving they aren’t “just for nerds” anymore. In 2022 the average American spends an average of 16.5 hours a week gaming according to marketingcharts.com. Of course, it’s no surprise that Generations Y and Z and millennials enjoy video games on the regular. But it may surprise you to know Gen Xers and Baby Boomers account for 9% of the playing action. (The bigger surprise is how they find the time.)

the first Atari console was released and this sparked a new era … home gaming systems. Arcades were still as popular as ever, but now people could enjoy this pastime pleasure in the comfort of home. The options for home systems like Intellivision came to life in 1980, ColecoVision and the good ole Commodore 64 all were options by 1982. They ranged in cost from $175$269. That was a fortune at that time. Atari stayed ahead of the others as they had the most market share for many years. They had some of the best games too. The first Nintendo Entertainment system was release in 1983 followed by Sega in 1985. Then by 1994 Sega and PlayStation joined the pack of home play systems. Microsoft entered the frey in the early 2000’s with the ever so popular Xbox. The games available for pay were in the hundreds. Mortal combat was one of my favorites. No one can beat me still. Wii jumped into the game by 2006. It was the first device to take the industry by storm as it abandoned its predecessors focus on precision jumping and emphasized simultaneous cooperative play. What does that mean? Basically, Wii introduced wireless technology with motion sensors allowing gameplay that incorporated physical movements by the player to control action within the game. It finally simmered down in 2013 and the focus within the industry became game engines that create a heightened sense of realism. Fast forward 10 more years and now “Virtual Reality Gaming” is the latest rage. Meta & Oculous Quest HTC Vive, just to name a few. The options for play are all over the board. Nerf Ultimate Championship is a fun one, Cities VR, Jurassic World: Aftermath, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Falcon Age, Vader Immortal: A Star War VR Series and Beat Saber are a few I recommend.

What’s Next? The trends will lead to more clould gaming, mobile gaming advancements and more game diversity. As the metaverse continues to evolve the future seems to be leaning toward a focus on mobile. This means that mobile games will be played on a number of different devices. Obviously, this means that our smartphones will be getting some more action when it comes to a platform that can be used for fun. The gap is diminishing every single day and 5G is making it possible to be able to play anywhere at any time without relying on a hardwired Weconsole.allcarry

Two Thousand Sixteen Then there was the time I walked around a whole year w/ a knife in my heart I worked a job Picked up a flight jacket at the pool hall walked out, & insidiously alone barefoot for hours to write poems & coffee in the winter sun All the while a Knife lodged gently in my chest I pet dogs on the sidewalk Occasionally smelled the flowers (her bouquet of black) & bussed to farmers markets on weekend I got used to it. Paid no attention to it. Then one day Like babies teeth It fell out A void appeared, an aperture I got bored I walked around all day looking for any way To get fixed up w/ a knife in my heart.

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Tiny lights of existence; the waters edge an ancient siren the sailors only fear Yet men die soundless in the deep & I w/ you on the shore of a home I hardly know already dead in the deep w/ the ghosts of everybody I ever knew Yet I couldnt tell a soul

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Concerts are held every week of September across a multitude of venues around the area like The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Colonial Oak Music Park. Backyard Stage at The Amp features headliners Snail Mail on Sept. 16, Shovels and Rope on Sept. 25 and Lucious on Sept. 30.

From Sept. 23-25, Sing Out Loud hosts the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. This event offers a rare glimpse into the music production process and gives the public a chance to connect with famous songwriters, like Mac McAnally of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band and Casey Beathard, who wrote for Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, among others. MacAnally and Beathard will play short sets at Colonial Music Park, St. Augustine Distillery, Prohibition Kitchen and Tradewinds Lounge and give attendees a glimpse behind the scenes of their music writing

Inprocess.addition to these performances, the event includes the Local Artist Showcase, highlighting local musicians handpicked by festival curators; a music business panel, where music industry executives answer your questions; and the St. Augustine Record Festival. Visit singoutloudflorida.com for a schedule of events and more information.

Sing Out Loud has grown to become more than just a way to bring free music to the people of Northeast Florida. Since its inception, the festival has brought hundreds of musicians from around the country to St Augustine, catered to more than 50,000 music fans and raised over $300,000 for local charities. This year the festival boasts even more ways for people to connect with professionals in the music industry, famed musicians and up-and-coming artists from around the area.

SING OUT LOUD Words by Vincent Dalessio

Back for its sixth year, the Sing Out Loud festival kicks off Sept. 9 with more to offer than ever before. September is the month of music, and there's no better way to celebrate than with free music, huge headliners, local artist spotlights and even a chance for your band to perform in a professional venue.

^CINCINNATI BENGALS 2021 record: 10-7 (lost super bowl) Projected 2022 record: 11-6 Notable additions: OT La’el Collins, IOL Alex Cappa, S Dax Hill [R], TE Hayden Hurst Notable departures: TE C.J. Uzomah, DT Larry Ogunjobi, OT Riley Reiff

CLEVELAND BROWNS 2021 record: 8-9 Projected 2022 record: 6-11

The Ravens were ravaged by injuries last year, losing key starters on offense and defense. The team possessed the No. 1 seed in the AFC until QB Lamar Jackson suffered a season-ending injury, and following his loss, the team fell out of the playoffs. Although the Ravens’ WR room has gotten worse, the offensive line has significantly improved, which will provide a needed boost to the Ravens’ run game. The defense is also set to have another great year with the return of Marcus Peters as well as the revamping of their safety room.

The Browns had all kinds of hype for 2021 (even I was sold on them) but failed to meet expectations after an injuryinduced regression from Baker Mayfield. The team chose to move on from Mayfield, their first overall pick in the 2018 draft, and make a trade for disgraced quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson will be suspended for 11 games, including many key games against multiple playoff contenders, in which the team will likely start Jacoby Brissett. The Browns will be a decent team, but without Watson, they will not be able to contend.

After a surprising run to the Super Bowl where the Bengals narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Rams, it’s time for the Bengals to pick things up where they left off. With their improved offensive line, the offense can only keep getting better, as Joe Burrow’s and Joe Mixon’s lives will get much easier. The truth is, the Bengals were very lucky to be in the Super Bowl. It took a lot of surprising breakout seasons from multiple key players. If their key players can recreate or improve from their production, the Bengals have a good chance to do better than the prediction. This team will be good no matter what.

By Quinn Gray [R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

Notable departures: WR Marquise Brown, WR Sammy Watkins, OT Alejandro Villanueva, IOL Bradley Bozeman

Notable departures: QB Baker Mayfield, TE Austin Hooper, WR Jarvis Landry, CB Troy Hill, LB Mack Wilson

The Big Ben era is over in Pittsburgh. To fill the gap that he left, the Steelers brought in veteran Mitch Trubisky and drafted Kenny Pickett in the first round to hopefully become their franchise quarterback. The offensive line was an area of huge weakness, and the Steelers took steps to improve it this season in order to build around the run game with sophomore RB Najee Harris. The defense will stay around the same level, but the addition of former Jaguar Myles Jack will be a huge boost to the linebacker corps. The team is solid but will not be able to compete with their formidable AFC opponents.

2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 12-5 Notable additions: S Marcus Williams, S Kyle Hamilton [R], C Tyler Linderbaum [R], OT Morgan Moses, NT Michael Pierce

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40 AFC

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

2021 record: 9-7-1 Projected 2022 record: 7-10 Notable additions: LB Myles Jack, QB Kenny Pickett [R], WR George Pickens [R], QB Mitchell Trubisky, OG James Daniels Notable departures: QB Ben Roethlisberger, OG Trai Turner, DE Stephon Tuitt, LB Joe Schobert

NFL 2021 Season Record Predictions

Notable additions: QB Deshaun Watson, WR Amari Cooper, QB Jacoby Brissett, EDGE Chase Winovich

^GREEN BAY PACKERS

2021 record: 13-4 Projected 2022 record: 11-6 Notable additions: DT Jarran Reed, WR Sammy Watkins, DT Devonte Wyatt [R], LB Quay Walker [R]

The Lions are making significant steps toward becoming a legitimate contender in the NFC. Hutchinson and Williams will be key pieces for years to come on the team. With a revitalized and much improved skill position group including Williams, Chark, sophomore sensation Amon-Ra St. Brown, TE T.J. Hockenson, and the RB duo of D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, quarterback Jared Goff’s job will be much easier. That being said, the defense will still need to take steps if the team is to truly compete. The Lions’ time is near, but it’s not now.

DETROIT LIONS 2021 record: 3-13-1 Projected 2022 record: 5-12 Notable additions: EDGE Aidan Hutchinson [R], WR Jameson Williams [R], WR D.J. Chark, CB Mike Hughes

Notable departures: EDGE Trey Flowers

The Vikings’ usually solid defense took a step back last season, prompting the team to fire long-time head coach Mike Zimmer and bring in Kevin O’Connell, the Rams OC who helped Cooper Kupp turn in one of the best WR seasons in NFL history. Justin Jefferson will look to build further off of his first two elite seasons in the Vikings’ new scheme. With the boost to the pass rush brought by Smith, edge rusher Danielle Hunter is primed to have a much better season than he has with the team hoping he will return to 2019 form after two seasons lost to injury. With the regression of the Packers, the Vikings are in a prime spot to take the NFC North.

2021 record: 8-9

Matt Nagy is out after a disastrous last few years as the Bears head coach. With the entrance of the new regime, the Bears chose to let many star veterans go, trading away Khalil Mack and letting Allen Robinson sign away with the Rams.

[R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

NFC *MINNESOTANorthVIKINGS

Notable departures: WR Davante Adams, EDGE Za’Darius Smith, OG Billy Turner, LB Whitney Mercilus, WR Marquez DavanteValdes-ScantlingAdams, Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target, is gone. The Packers worked to rebuild the group for Rodgers, but the truth is, unless something crazy happens, the impact Adams had on the team will not be replaceable. The defense will significantly improve with the additions the team made in the first round of the draft. The Packers are still contenders, but with the losses the team has suffered and the improvement of the Vikings and Lions, the Packers will lose their division title this year.

CHICAGO BEARS 2021 record: 6-11 Projected 2022 record: 4-13

Notable departures: LB Khalil Mack, WR Allen Robinson II, IOL James Daniels, DT Bilal Nichols, DT Eddie Goldman, QB Nick Foles

Projected 2022 record: 11-6 (win by tiebreaker)

QB Justin Fields is entering his second season after a brutal rookie season where he endured lots of sacks (Fields was sacked on 11.8% of his pass attempts) and had bad passing statistics (7 TDs, 10 INTs). If Fields improves, the team will improve. Unfortunately, due to the lack of star power around him, it will be difficult, and the Bears will be one of the worst teams in the league.

Notable additions: EDGE Za’Darius Smith, S Lewis Cine [R], LB Jordan Hicks Notable departures: LB Anthony Barr, NT Michael Pierce, TE Tyler Conklin

Notable additions: EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT Justin Jones, WR N’Keal Harry, S Jaquan Brisker [R], OT Riley Reiff

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 2021 record: 10-7 Projected 2022 record: 7-10

After a surprise appearance in the playoffs, the Patriots lost many key pieces on both sides of the ball. Star corner J.C. Jackson, a master of making plays on defense, departed for the Chargers. Although the team made some decent free agent signings, it’s not enough to keep up with their AFC opponents and to fill the holes on their team with better players. The Patriots will remain a decent team but not good enough to compete in the AFC.

Notable additions: OG Cole Strange [R], WR DeVante Parker, CB Terrance Mitchell, LB Mack Wilson, S Jabrill Peppers

Notable departures: DB Jason McCourty, WR DeVante Parker, OT Jesse Davis, WR Will Fuller V The Dolphins had a horrible start to the season. They started out 1-7 and looked like one of the worst teams in the league. However, something clicked, and the team won seven straight games, splitting their last two to finish with a winning record and barely missing the playoffs. The team made lots of moves during the offseason to help QB Tua Tagovailoa have a better season. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will form one of the fastest WR corps in the league and help create the “Legion of Zoom” that the Fins are trying to form. The AFC is difficult, but the Dolphins will be able to compete and make the wild card.

Notable departures: CB J.C. Jackson, OG Shaq Mason, IOL Ted Karras, LB Kyle Van Noy, WR N’Keal Harry, RB James White, EDGE Chase Winovich

NEW YORK JETS 2021 record: 4-13 Projected 2022 record: 6-11 Notable additions: OT Duane Brown, CB “Sauce” Gardner [R], OG Laken Tomlinson, WR Garrett Wilson [R], EDGE Jermaine Johnson [R], TE C.J. Uzomah, DB D.J. Reed

2021 record: 11-6 Projected 2022 record: 13-4 Notable additions: EDGE Von Miller, OG Rodger Saffold, DT Tim Settle, TE O.J. Howard, WR Jameson Crowder, CB Kaiir Elam [R]

Notable departures: WR Cole Beasley, OT Daryl Williams, CB Levi Wallace, WR Emmanuel Sanders, DT Harrison Phillips

^MIAMI DOLPHINS 2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 11-6 Notable additions: WR Tyreek Hill, RB Chase Edmonds, EDGE Melvin Ingram, OT Terron Armstead, WR Cedrick Wilson, LB Channing Tindall [R], IOL Connor Williams, RB Raheem Mostert, RB Sony Michel

Notable departures: OT Morgan Moses, S Marcus Maye, DT Foley Fatukasi, WR Keelan Cole, IOL Greg Van Roten

42 AFC *BUFFALOEastBILLS

The Bills narrowly lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in one of the greatest playoff games of all time during the AFC Divisional round. The Bills knew they would need to make some major additions if they wanted to make it over the hump and chase the Super Bowl they have been so close to for the last two years. To do this, the Bills made a huge play for future Hall of Famer Von Miller, bringing him in to add a boost to their pass rush and improve their already powerful defense. QB Josh Allen is one of the best in the league and is my preseason favorite to win MVP. It will be surprising if this team is not in the Super Bowl this season.

The Jets absolutely killed the draft. They managed to get the best corner in the draft, the best receiver in the draft and the third best edge rusher in the draft, all in round 1, not to mention Breece Hall, the best running back in the draft in round 2. This injection of talent will greatly help the Jets get closer to competing. QB Zach Wilson must improve off of his rookie season if this team is to be good in the future. The team will still be at the bottom of the AFC East, but trending in the right direction. [R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

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NFC *PHILADELPHIAEastEAGLES

2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 10-7 Notable additions: WR A.J. Brown, CB James Bradberry IV, EDGE Haason Reddick, LB Kyzir White, DT Jordan Davis [R], WR Zach Pascal Notable departures: CB Steven Nelson, OG Brandon Brooks, LB Alex Singleton After a season full of ups and downs, the Eagles narrowly made the playoffs, only to be destroyed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team needed a true No. 1 wideout for third year QB Jalen Hurts, so the team traded away one of its first round picks for Brown to form a powerful receiving duo along with DeVonta Smith. The defense looks to make huge strides with high profile free agent signings as well as the drafting of the massive Jordan Davis from Georgia. The Eagles have made significant improvements across the board and figure to be a force in the NFC.

2021 record: 7-10 Projected 2022 record: 7-10 Notable additions: QB Carson Wentz, OG Andrew Norwell, OG Trai Turner, WR Jahan Dotson [R]

45 [R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

Notable departures: OG Brandon Scherff, OG Ereck Flowers, DE Matthew Ioannidis, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, DT Tim Settle New name, same record. The Commanders traded for former Eagles and Colts quarterback Carson Wentz, a player whose career the team hopes to revive, if it’s even possible to.

NEW YORK GIANTS

2021 record: 4-13 Projected 2022 record: 4-13 Notable additions: EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux [R], OT Evan Neal [R], OG Mark Glowinski, QB Tyrod Taylor, WR Wan’Dale Robinson [R] Notable departures: CB James Bradberry IV, OG Will Hernandez, DT Austin Johnson, EDGE Lorenzo Carter, TE Evan Engram, S Jabrill Peppers, CB/S Logan Ryan

After a disappointing season last year, the team knew the WR corps needed a boost and drafted Jahan Dotson to give WR Terry McLaurin a solid counterpart. This team’s success is very based on the defense, which must improve off of last season. The offense is not strong enough to be able to compete, and the Commanders will remain a weak team in the NFC.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

The good news: The Giants now have a competent head coach in Brian Daboll. The bad news: Daniel Jones is their QB, and the team lost lots of talent in free agency. Thankfully, the Giants had a great draft, adding two of the best rookies in the draft in the first round in Thibodeaux and Neal, as well as getting a new WR3 in Robinson, who should start. Tyrod Taylor is a veteran presence who will either push Jones to be better or take his job once Jones plays as he usually does. The Giants are far from competing in the NFC, and it will not be surprising if we see a QB end up going their way in the 2023 draft.

DALLAS COWBOYS 2021 record: 12-5 Projected 2022 record: 9-8 Notable additions: LB Anthony Barr, EDGE Dante Fowler Jr., WR Jalen Tolbert [R], OT Tyler Smith [R], WR James Washington Notable departures: WR Amari Cooper, OL Connor Williams, WR Cedrick Wilson, EDGE Randy Gregory, OT La’el Collins, S/ LB Keanu Neal, TE Blake Jarwin The Cowboys lost in the NFC Wild Card round after forgetting how short 13 seconds are. Unfortunately for them, many key players left in free agency, and the team had to trade Amari Cooper due to contract reasons. They signed some cheap free agents to boost their team, but the loss to their receiving corps and offensive line will prove to be impactful. The Cowboys are still a good team, but the improvement of other teams and their loss of talent will prevent them from winning the NFC East this year.

TENNESSEE TITANS 2021 record: 12-5 Projected 2022 record: 10-7 Notable additions: WR Treylon Burks [R], WR Robert Woods, TE Austin Hooper

46 [R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

AFC *INDIANAPOLISSouthCOLTS

Notable additions: LB Devin Lloyd [R], EDGE Travon Walker [R], LB Foye Oluokun, OG Brandon Scherff, WR Christian Kirk, CB Darious Williams, DT Foley Fatukasi, DE Arden Key, WR Zay Jones, TE Evan Engram

The Colts tried (and failed) to revive Carson Wentz’s career, and after trading him away, acquired former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan should provide much more stability at the position than Wentz, whose sometimes baffling plays cost the Colts many games. Rushing yards leader Jonathan Taylor will look to lead the Colts offense on the ground once again. With key additions to their defense and a weakening of the Titans, look for the Colts to finally make it over the hump this year. Luckily for them, they don’t play the Jaguars in Week 18.

Notable additions: QB Matt Ryan, EDGE Yannick Ngakoue, CB Stephon Gilmore, S Rodney McLeod, WR Alec Pierce [R]

Notable departures: LB Myles Jack, C Brandon Linder, WR D.J. Chark, OG Andrew Norwell, DT Malcom Brown, OG A.J.

AfterCann a lost 2021 season due to former head coach Urban Meyer’s inept coaching, the Jaguars went on a free agency spending spree to fill the extreme holes on the team. Doug Pederson, the Super Bowl-winning head coach formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, looks to bring not only a fresh new system into town but also a good culture, something Meyer failed to do. QB Trevor Lawrence is entering his sophomore season, and with a head coach who knows what he’s doing, will undoubtedly improve off of his rookie season. RB Travis Etienne will finally be able to play in the regular season, after suffering a Lisfranc injury last season that caused him to miss the year. His contributions, as well as the improvement in the pass catching department, should help Lawrence out greatly this season. The defense has clearly improved by leaps and bounds, as is clear in preseason games. The Jaguars are trending upward, and don’t be surprised if their final record is even higher than my prediction.

The Texans were able to unload the beleaguered quarterback Deshaun Watson onto the Browns in exchange for a bounty of draft picks, exactly what they needed to begin their extensive rebuild. The team has not made many significant improvements and will in no way be competitive this season. QB Davis Mills enters a pivotal year, as a solid performance will likely grant him the starting job for the next few years. An uninspiring performance will result in his successor being drafted in the deep 2023 QB class. It’s a long, but promising road ahead for the Texans.

Notable departures: QB Deshaun Watson, S Justin Reid, OT Marcus Cannon, CB Terrance Mitchell

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Notable departures: QB Carson Wentz, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, CB Rock Ya-Sin, TE Jack Doyle, RB Marlon Mack

2021 record: 3-14 Projected 2022 record: 7-10

2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 10-7 (win by tiebreaker)

HOUSTON TEXANS 2021 record: 4-13 Projected 2022 record: 4-13 Notable additions: CB Derek Stingley Jr. [R], OL Kenyon Green [R], EDGE Jerry Hughes, CB Steven Nelson, RB Marlon Mack, OG A.J. Cann

Notable departures: WR A.J. Brown, OG Rodger Saffold, LB Rashaan Evans, WR Julio Jones A.J. Brown, one of the many notable wide receivers from the 2019 draft, is out of Tennessee after making it clear that he needed a new contract, which the Titans could not pay, prompting a trade to the Eagles. To replace him, the Titans drafted Burks and traded for Woods, who will be solid replacements for Brown. QB Ryan Tannehill is more of a game manager than a playmaker, and the decline that we saw in his production will likely continue into this season. The offense runs off of Derrick Henry, who is returning from a foot injury that cost him most of his season. The Titans remain a good team, but like other teams in the AFC, they have not done enough to keep up with the competition.

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2021 record: 13-4 Projected 2022 record: 12-5 Notable additions: OG Shaq Mason, WR Russell Gage, DB Logan Ryan, LB/S Keanu Neal, DL Logan Hall [R], OL Luke Goedeke [R], TE Kyle Rudolph, WR Julio Jones Notable departures: OG Ali Marpet, OG Alex Cappa, TE Rob Gronkowski, EDGE Jason Pierre-Paul, S Jordan Whitehead, DT Ndamukong Suh, QB Tom Brady Legendary quarterback Tom Brady finally retired, ending a 22-year career with seven super bowl wins, three MVP awards and 15 pro bowls…then he changed his mind after a few weeks, returning to the Bucs for one last ride. The Bucs know this may be their last year in contention for a Super Bowl, as once Brady re-retires, the QB position becomes up in the air with promising, yet unproven second year QB Kyle Trask. Other than that, the rest of the team has undergone some changes with the WR corps becoming even more of a nightmare with Gage and the aging Julio Jones joining Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The O-line has taken some serious hits with Marpet retiring and Cappa signing away with the Bengals in free agency, as well as starting center Ryan Jensen suffering a most likely season-ending injury and starting guard Aaron Stinnie suffering a torn ACL. The defense will likely continue to be elite, and will no doubt be a major part of the Bucs’ Super Bowl run. The Buccaneers should be a favorite to win the NFC in Brady’s (likely) final year.

NFC South *TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

^NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 10-7 Notable additions: S Tyrann Mathieu, WR Chris Olave [R], WR Jarvis Landry, OT Trevor Penning [R], S Marcus Maye Notable departures: S Marcus Williams, OT Terron Armstead, S Malcolm Jenkins, LB Kwon Alexander The Saints were very close to the playoffs last season but barely missed. And that was with a depleted WR corps and Jameis Winston out for the season. Now, WR Michael Thomas is returning, with Landry and Olave joining him to create a top-10 WR corps in the league. Mathieu and Maye are a cheaper, yet more talented safety group than Williams and Jenkins. The only major place of regression on the team is the left tackle position with the stalwart Armstead being replaced with the rookie Penning, who can’t pass-block to save his life. If Winston continues the performance that he showed last season before injury, this team will go places.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 2021 record: 5-12 Projected 2022 record: 7-10 Notable additions: QB Baker Mayfield, OT Ikem Ekwonu [R], DL Matthew Ioannidis, LB Cory Littleton, OL Bradley Bozeman, OL Austin Corbett Notable departures: EDGE Haason Reddick, CB Stephon Gilmore, C Matt Paradis, CB A.J. Bouye Disgruntled former Browns QB Baker Mayfield is now a Panther, looking to revitalize his career after a brutal season with the Browns in 2021 involving injury and poor play. Reddick and Gilmore will be hard to replace on defense, but the unit will remain decent. The offensive line will likely improve, a place of weakness last season that contributed greatly to their poor performance. The Panthers are a decent team but are miles behind the Bucs and Saints and clearly in the bottom half of the NFC.

ATLANTA FALCONS 2021 record: 7-10 Projected 2022 record: 3-14 Notable additions: QB Marcus Mariota, WR Drake London [R], WR Bryan Edwards, CB Casey Hayward, EDGE Lorenzo Carter, LB Rashaan Evans Notable departures: QB Matt Ryan, LB Foye Oluokun, WR Russell Gage, RB Mike Davis, EDGE Dante Fowler Jr., CB Fabian Moreau (WR Calvin Ridley is also suspended for the season due to gambling)

The Falcons have officially begun a major rebuild after realizing it was finally time to move on from Matt Ryan. To replace his loss, the team signed Marcus Mariota to either prove himself as a starter or mentor rookie QB Desmond Ridder, depending on Mariota’s performance. The WR corps have taken a huge hit, as has the linebacker corps with the departure of Oluokun. The Falcons are in a major transition period, and it appears the only thing they will be contending for is the first overall pick.

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50 [R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

The Broncos were a QB away from being a better team, so they pulled the plug on a trade for future Hall of Famer Russell Wilson. The defense is improving, but a full season without Von Miller will be new territory (he was traded at midseason). If Randy Gregory can stay on the field all season, he will be a major boost to the pass rush. The linebacker corps will receive a small boost with the signings the team made for depth. The team is good enough to challenge the rest of the division, but unfortunately for the Broncos, they did not do enough to make it out of the dangerous AFC West.

The Chargers were so close to the playoffs last season and would have made it if not for an ill-timed timeout. It was clear to the front office that if they were to finally make it over the hump and become the contender that they have the potential to be, led by star QB Justin Herbert, they had to elevate the defense. And that they did, bringing in countless top players, especially Jackson and Mack, to provide a huge boost to the secondary and the pass rush. The Chargers are a clear Super Bowl contender this year, and out of all the stacked AFC West teams, it seems they have done the most to be a top AFC team.

2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 12-5 Notable additions: CB J.C. Jackson, EDGE Khalil Mack, OL Zion Johnson [R], CB Bryce Callahan, LB Kyle Van Noy, TE Gerald Everett, DT Austin Johnson, DT Sebastian Joseph-Day

AFC West *LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Notable departures: OT Bryan Bulaga, CB Chris Harris Jr., TE Jared Cook, LB Kyler Fackrell, DT Linval Joseph, LB Uchenna Nwosu, DT Justin Jones

^KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 2021 record: 10-7 Projected 2022 record: 9-8 Notable additions: WR Davante Adams, EDGE Chandler Jones, CB Rock Ya-Sin, DT Bilal Nichols, OG Dylan Parham [R] Notable departures: EDGE Yannick Ngakoue, CB Casey Hayward, WR Zay Jones, LB K.J. Wright, LB Cory Littleton QB Derek Carr and his best friend from Fresno State, Davante Adams, are reunited at last. Adams is the best WR in the league and will join WR Hunter Renfrow and TE Darren Waller to form a very strong group of pass catchers for Carr. The offensive line has made minor improvements but remains a huge question mark for the team. Chandler Jones will team up with DE Maxx Crosby and form a powerful pass rush. The linebacker corps is underrated, led by Denzel Perryman, as well as the secondary, with the up-and-coming Tre’von Moehrig and Nate Hobbs looking to build off their rookie seasons. Like many teams in the AFC, the Raiders have improved, but due to the high amount of talent on teams around them, Las Vegas will not be able to advance to the postseason.

Notable departures: TE Noah Fant, DT Shelby Harris, CB Kyle Fuller, QB Drew Lock, CB Bryce Callahan

2021 record: 12-5 Projected 2022 record: 10-7 Notable additions: CB Trent McDuffie [R], EDGE George Karlaftis [R], S Justin Reid, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling Notable departures: WR Tyreek Hill, S Tyrann Mathieu, CB Charvarius Ward, DT Jarran Reed, LB Anthony Hitchens, EDGE Melvin Ingram Even without speedster Tyreek Hill, it’s hard to bet against superstar QB Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs were forced to trade the receiver to the Dolphins after being unable to meet contract demands. The Chiefs replaced him with SmithSchuster and Valdes-Scantling, who will pair with Travis Kelce and Mecole Hardman to form Mahomes’ new pass catching group. The defense should continue to be solid, and Karlaftis has looked good so far in preseason. The Chiefs will remain strong, but the improvements of rivals around them will undoubtedly result in a worse record than years prior.

DENVER BRONCOS 2021 record: 7-10 Projected 2022 record: 9-8 Notable additions: QB Russell Wilson, EDGE Randy Gregory, DT D.J. Jones, LB Joe Schobert, LB Alex Singleton, LB Nik Bonitto [R]

The Rams defeated the Bengals to bring home the Lombardi for Super Bowl LVI. The team lost many key players over the offseason but were able to bring in future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner to provide a huge boost to the linebacker corps, and Allen Robinson to pair up with WR Cooper Kupp and provide QB Matt Stafford with a powerful pass catching duo. The Rams might not be as powerful as they were last season but will still be a top team in the NFC to beat.

^SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 2021 record: 10-7 Projected 2022 record: 10-7 Notable additions: CB Charvarius Ward, DE Drake Jackson [R], S George Odum, CB Samuel Womack [R] Notable departures: OG Laken Tomlinson, C Alex Mack, DE Arden Key, DT D.J. Jones, EDGE Dee Ford, S Jaquiski Tartt

The “Trey Area” is ready for sophomore QB Trey Lance to take the reins from QB Jimmy Garoppolo and become the new starting quarterback of the 49ers. The team thankfully kept star WR Deebo Samuel, who wanted a trade for most of the offseason until he was re-signed by the Niners. Samuel and Lance will provide a dangerous combo, as their speed and versatility will be tough to scheme around for opposing offenses. The defense will remain a top unit in the league and be a major part of their success. The 49ers will undoubtedly be a fun team to watch this season.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

NFC West *LOS ANGELES RAMS

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

2021 record: 11-6 Projected 2022 record: 9-8 Notable additions: WR Marquise Brown, TE Trey McBride [R], OG Will Hernandez, RB Darrel Williams Notable departures: EDGE Chandler Jones, WR Christian Kirk, LB Jordan Hicks, RB Chase Edmonds Kyler Murray’s interesting offseason ended with a fat, $230 million contract to calm the star quarterback and keep him around in the valley for five more years. Superstar WR DeAndre Hopkins will be suspended for the first six games of the season for supposed PED use, which will be a huge hit to the team. Marquise Brown and Murray were college teammates and should have an immediate connection to help alleviate the loss of Hopkins in the early season. The team will greatly miss Chandler Jones, although they doubledipped on edge rushers in round three of the draft in Myjai Sanders and Cameron Thomas to attempt to replace the perennial Pro Bowler. The Cardinals remain a good team, but they are behind the rest of the competition and will barely miss out on the playoffs after a still solid season.

2021 record: 12-5 (won Super Bowl) Projected 2022 record: 12-5 Notable additions: WR Allen Robinson II, LB Bobby Wagner, CB Troy Hill, CB Decobie Durant [R] Notable departures: OT Andrew Whitworth, LB Von Miller, CB Darious Williams, WR Robert Woods, DT Sebastian Joseph-Day, RB Sony Michel, OG Austin Corbett

52 [R] denotes rookie * denotes division winner ^ denotes wild card For those who don’t know, the NFL has moved to a 17-game schedule.

2021 record: 7-10 Projected 2022 record: 4-13 Notable additions: OT Charles Cross [R], TE Noah Fant, DT Shelby Harris, QB Drew Lock, LB Uchenna Nwosu Notable departures: QB Russell Wilson, LB Bobby Wagner, RB Chris Carson, DE Kerry Hyder, TE Gerald Everett, CB D.J. It’sReedtime for a rebuild in Seattle as two of the team’s greatest players of all time are gone in Wilson and Wagner. The Seahawks are not expected to go anywhere this season except for to the top of the drafting order, as the losses they have suffered are major. Thankfully, the team is armed with draft picks to target a top quarterback in the upcoming draft class in order to restore top QB play in Seattle. The offensive line, once a huge weakness, is beginning to become an area of strength with the addition of Cross and strong play from fellow rookie Abe Lucas, not to mention the return of guards Damien Lewis and Gabe Jackson. The Seahawks are hoping for a quick turnaround, but this will be a difficult year for them.

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