Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Keith Douglas) In a state that welcomes many genres, venues are busy night after night Florida is a unique market, so big that it’s impossible to pin down what genres are leading the way toward the ever-increasing attendance numbers that facilities are reporting.  Each corner has its own unique demographic. Miami and Orlando love hip-hop and electronic dance music. Tallahassee and Pensacola love country. Jacksonville is a rock paradise.  So, while you might find a different style of live music wafting from the smaller clubs and larger arenas in different parts of the state, what they all have in common is great weather and a market that’s thriving on every level. READ ON: The Circuit: Sweet spots in the Sunshine State during a big year at the gate Q&A: Jaime Kelsall, vice president of concerts, APA Scene: Tallahassee — Mark Hinson and Kati… Continue Reading Florida: Wide Awake

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