Yellowcard releasing new music, playing two shows in Jacksonville this weekend
Yellowcard came roaring out of Jacksonville in the '00s, riding the wave of pop-punk that was dominating radio at the time, playing on the Warped Tour and selling millions of records.
Now they're in their 40s and on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their biggest album, "Ocean Avenue." The tour stops by Daily's Place for two concerts this weekend, with Mayday Parade, Story of the Year, This Wild Life and Emo Night Brooklyn opening the shows. A handful of tickets are still available.
Here's what you ought to know about them.
Is Yellowcard from Jacksonville?
Yes, they are. The band formed in the late '90s at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville and played many of its first shows in the city.
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What songs would I know from Yellowcard?
"Way Away," "Ocean Avenue," Light Up the Sky" and "Only One" are the band's biggest hits.
Does Yellowcard have any new music?
The band has put out a new single, "Childhood Eyes," and is releasing a new EP on Friday.
Will Yellowcard play the same songs both nights in Jacksonville?
Who knows? The band has been playing pretty much the same 19 songs every night on this tour, but this is a hometown gig and the first stop on the tour where they are playing two nights in a row, so anything could happen.
Didn't Yellowcard break up?
Yeah, but it didn't take. The band went on a two-year "hiatus" in 2008, at the peak of its popularity. They got back together for a while, then announced another break in 2016. The band reunited in 2022 for an Illinois festival date and announced the tour that's coming to town Friday and Saturday.
Who is in Yellowcard?
Ryan Key is the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist, Sean Mackin plays violin, Ryan Mendez is the lead guitarist and Josh Portman plays bass. Jimmy Brunkvist is not an official member of the band, but is playing drums on this tour. There are at least eight people who are former Yellowcard members.
Has Yellowcard played in Jacksonville before?
Certainly. The band played shows at the old Maverick's Live club at the Jacksonville Landing in 2011 and 2016, the old Plush club in Arlington in 2003 and 2006, UNF Arena in 2004, Metropolitan Park and the CD Connection in Jacksonville Beach in 2003 and Freebird Live and DV8 in 2002. They also played the Warped Tour in 2003 and 2004 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds and 2007 in Green Cove Springs.
Can I still get tickets to see Yellowcard in Jacksonville?
Maybe. Early this week, there were still some tickets available for Friday's show and a handful for Saturday.
What time do the Yellowcard shows start in Jacksonville?
Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Yellowcard playing concerts Friday and Saturday in Jacksonville
