February 25 Old 97’ s and Special Guests Bottle Rockets at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Old 97’ s emerged from Dallas 20 years ago at the forefront of a musical movement blending rootsy, country-influenced songwriting with punk rock energy and delivery. Back in a time when the critical language and resulting idioms for mixing underground rock with country was in its infancy, the Bottle Rockets were fearlessly – and quite loudly – playing rootsy weepers alongside howling rave ups. Doors open at 7 p. m.; performance at 8 p. m. Admission is $ 43.50 and $ 38.50. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com
February 25-26 St. Augustine Art and Craft Festival The St. Augustine Art and Craft Festival features some of the nation’ s best artists and crafters and offers jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, photography, handmade soaps and much more. All crafts are made in the USA. The event is Saturday 10 a. m.-5 p. m. and Sunday 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. at the St. Johns County Pier Park. Admission is free. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 352-344-0657 www. tnteventsinc. com
February 26 Florida Chamber Music Project Performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Florida Chamber Music Project and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division present a season of performances at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. This performance features Quintet in E Flat Major and Opus 44 by Schumann. The concert begins at 3 p. m. Admission is $ 25. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com
February 26 Agent Orange, Guttermouth, The Queers and The Atom Age at the Backyard Stage Agent Orange is one of only a handful of bands that has been continually active since the earliest days of the West Coast Punk Scene. Guttermouth has released nine full-length studio albums and two live albums and toured extensively. The Queers are pop-punk legends, channeling the best parts of the Ramones and Beach Boys. The Atom Age finds inspiration from the dust-covered collections of unhinged 60’ s Punk and R & B. Doors open at 5 p. m.; performance at 6 p. m. Admission is $ 27 and $ 22. The event is at the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www. staugamphitheatre. com
February 27 Justin Hayward at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly welcomes vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for Moody Blues, Justin Hayward. Hayward brings his The Wind of Heaven Tour to Ponte Vedra Beach in support of his latest album release, All The Way. Hayward will be performing new songs from the album as well as Moody Blues favorites. Doors open at 6 p. m.; performance at 7 p. m. Admission is $ 73 and $ 63. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com