Music on the Mainstage

Live musicians hit the right notes on the Main Stage with sounds ranging from bluegrass to Cajun and blues to jazz and classical.

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

FOX AND THE BEAR

Fox and the Bear is an award-winning indie alternative sister duo based in Norfolk, VA. Their music is characterized by ethereal harmonies and resonating stories, and they use a variety of instruments, including a kick drum made from their great grandmother's suitcase. They have released a self-titled EP and a debut album, " Will Be Alright," and have opened for national touring acts such as Trevor Hall and Larkin Poe, and The Last Bison. Fans rave about their live performances and the purity and beauty of their voices.

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PAUL CHILDERS

Blending pop, R&B, and soul, Paul Childers is leading a new breed of singer/songwriters and guitarists. Hailing from Nashville, he finds a way to blur the lines cast between Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix styles of guitar playing, a Motown rhythm section, and pop vocal melodies. Childers was selected by Acmeville Records as the debut artist on their label, which features live recordings from the Nashville music hotspot. Touring nationally and internationally since 2017, Childers has opened for Vince Gill and Robert Cray, Leann Rimes, and has played the guitars of Chuck Berry, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix in tribute.

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PALAFOX QUARTET

Formed in 2023, the Palafox Quartet takes its name from the street where they all met and began playing music together. They play a mix of classical repertoire, contemporary favorites, and a healthy dose of stuff you haven’t heard yet but will love just as much as they do.

Renowned for their contributions to the world of classical music, violists Brian Brown, Will Jackson, Molly Hollingsworth, and cellist Aleksandra Pereverzeva each bring a wealth of experience and talent to their performances. Brown began his musical journey at five with piano and at seven with violin, later studying at the San Francisco Conservatory and Yale University. He has performed with the Boston and Cleveland Symphonies and was principal violist with the Mobile and Pensacola Symphonies for fifteen years. Currently, he performs with the Pensacola Symphony and teaches at First United Methodist Church. Will Jackson, who started violin at twelve as a self-taught musician, earned a performance degree from the University of South Florida and has played with orchestras in Ocala, Lakeland, Gainesville, and Florida Lakes. He is now a member of the Pensacola and Mobile Symphony Orchestras and works as a Financial Management Analyst for the US Navy. Violinist Molly Hollingsworth, who began studying music at three, holds degrees from the University of West Florida and the University of Maryland. She has performed with various symphonies and currently plays with the Pensacola and Mobile Symphony Orchestras. Aleksandra Pereverzeva, born in St. Petersburg, Russia, started cello at six, holds degrees from the St. Petersburg Conservatory and Florida State, and is the principal cellist with the Pensacola Symphony.

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TANYA GALLAGHER AND THE COVERALLS

Tanya Gallagher is Pensacola, Florida native who has been writing songs for nearly two decades, has self-released four albums, and has played shows across the US and Canada. She has recently been making music with local musician William Howell, leader of The Coveralls, which performs as the house band for WUWF’s RadioLive program. In January 2024, she took on a new role as the Host and Creative Director of WUWF's monthly flagship show RadioLive.

Website: TanyaGallagher.com

MAHARAJAH FLAMENCO TRIO

The Maharajah Flamenco Trio is a distinctive Nuevo flamenco group that merges flamenco with jazz, classical, and world music. Founded in Tallahassee, Florida, and composed of GRAMMY award-winning guitarist and founder Silviu Ciulei, soulful bassist David Cobb, and percussionist and didgeridoo virtuoso Ramin Yazdanpanah, the Trio has been performing together since 2011. All three members are graduates of Florida State University. Their dynamic performances connect audiences with the diverse music, cultures, and inspirations behind their creative blends, particularly Ciulei’s compositions.

In 2013, the Trio released their debut studio album, Encuentro, which explores various flamenco styles. Their second album, Felices Días (Happy Days), released in 2022, won a Bronze Medal at the Global Music® Awards for Nuevo flamenco. Over the years, the Trio has performed at numerous theatres, universities, museums, and festivals across North America. They also engage in guest speaking and musical workshops to promote Flamenco music nationwide.

 Website: MFTrio.com

LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS’ 

The Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, founded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, are renowned for pushing the boundaries of Cajun music. Over the past five years, they’ve been featured on Jack White’s American Epic, contributed to the Oscar-nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild, won a Grammy for their album Kalenda, and toured with Arcade Fire and the Violent Femmes. Known for blending ancient Cajun melodies with modern sounds, they stand at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, with World Café describing their style as a “revved-up version of Cajun music, shot through with punk energy and psychedelic fuzz.”

 Website: LostBayouRamblers.com

PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Now in its ninety-ninth year, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra continues to seek ways to fulfill its mission of promoting the well being of the Greater Pensacola community through excellence in live symphonic music and lifelong learning through engaging musical activities.

From the stage, PSO’s goal is to provide the Pensacola community with transformative musical experiences through performances with world-renowned artists.

In addition to enlivened performances, PSO’s “Beyond the Stage” program brings musical experiences to the Pensacola community in settings that include schools, retirement communities, healthcare facilities and galleries. From an introduction to music through an instrument petting zoo to the comfort of music in a healthcare setting, these recurring experiences, provided by small groups of PSO’s professional musicians foster encouragement, joy, and connections in key moments.

Our talented musicians come from the across the Southeast to experience music together with our community. For nearly a century, the Pensacola Symphony has enjoyed the support of the community and the privilege of sharing meaningful musical experiences.

Website: pensacolasymphony.com

THE LUBBEN BROTHERS

Triplets and high-energy acoustic musicians from the farmlands of Iowa, The Lubben Brothers specialize in tight vocal harmonies and an eclectic blend of folk instruments involving banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, accordion, hammered dulcimer, and fiddle. Diving into classical music at a young age, their modern songwriting style merges their folk roots with complex pop ideas. The Brothers have soloed at venues ranging from South Florida’s Meyer Amphitheater and Broward Center for the Performing Arts to The Gardens Hockey Arena of Northern Minnesota.

Their music has aired on radio stations across the United States, while they have developed a committed, grassroots following in their current state of Florida; as one reviewer put it: "The Lubben Brothers are to Florida as the Lumineers are to Denver, Colorado'' (Maritza Cosano, West Palm Beach Magazine). Music by the Lubben Brothers was chosen as an encore for NPR’s “Live from Here” with Chris Thile and featured in Netflix’s premiere film of the 2021 Christmas season, “Love Hard.” Composers, as well as musicians, the Lubben Brothers, have written multiple musicals and actively record, write, and release new music when not performing on the road.

Website: thelubbenbrothers.com