The Gainesville Music Scene in the 1970s

513 East University Avenue,Gainesville FL 32601

24 February, 2023

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On February 24th Jim Forsman, Jeffrey Meldon, John Moran, and Albert Teebagy, with moderator Bill DeYoung, will share their stories about the Great Southern Music Hall. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share their memories and stories, as well as view the piano played by Ray Charles at the Great Southern Music Hall. Between 1974 and 1978, the top concert venue in Gainesville was the Great Southern Music Hall, located inside the historic Florida Theatre at 233 West University Avenue. Jeffrey Meldon and Jim Forsman purchased the venue and transformed it into a state-of-the-art concert hall spotlighting national artists of legendary status, those who had cult followings – and others they just plain liked. The Matheson’s current exhibition “Return to Forever: Gainesville’s Great Southern Music Hall,” presented by Meldon Law, showcases dozens of John Moran‘s performance photos from his two years as the Great Southern Music Hall house photographer. If you cannot join us in person, you can register for Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PFz-JuiISDy8azM9sTa3_w. This event is sponsored in part by Meldon Law, Visit Gainesville/Alachua County, FL and by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of the Arts and Culture, and the State of Florida.