ORLANDO – The Pacifico Tailgate Concert Series at UCF football games is returning for the 2021 season, beginning with Thursday's season opener against Boise State.
The acts for the first three home games have been scheduled with each concert beginning approximately two hours prior to kickoff. All other activities at IOA Plaza begin four hours prior to kickoff.
Jill's Cashbox will open up the 2021 season on Sept. 2, the following week G.W. Southern will be on the stage for the Sept. 11 game against Bethune-Cookman, while Bailey Callahan will be the act for the third home game of the season, an Oct. 9 contest against ECU.
Jill's Cashbox
Jill's Cashbox emerged in 2011 when singer/guitarist Hunter Smith, drummer Shannon Fetherman, guitarist Jeff Sweat, keyboardist Rob Gundling, bassist Joey Antrum and guitarist Greg Martin came together to form a high intensity country music group that is now affectionately referred to by their fans as JCB. With music being downloaded worldwide, Jill's Cashbox has supported some of the largest acts in country music and headlined many a show, as well.
G.W. Souther
Describing G.W. Souther is depicting a modern-day representation of the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and Earth Wind & Fire. They are a 4 piece melting pot of artists based out of Orlando,FL blending the likes of Pop, Rock, and Soul with their incredible vocal abilities and musicianship together. Yes, they play and sing their instruments the entire show! Singles such as "All Back", "Dr. Bad Girl", and "Groupie" have become fan favorites and have led to a unique vibe between the stage and the audience every night they play.
The members individually have performed at various festivals including but not limited to Sister Hazel's "The Rock Boat", 2019 Florida Strawberry Festival, The Tropical Heatwave Festival, The Great Outdoors Jam, The Lexington BBQ Cookoff, The Disc Jam, SXSW, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Osheaga, Outside Lands, and Corona Capital just to name a few. They have also worked with artist such as Cloves, Trae Pierce & the T-Stones, Ty$, Hayley Warner, Christina Milian, G Eazy, Jeremih, and Snoop Dogg as session performers, producers, and engineers. Keep your eyes open and your ears to the music from G.W. Souther. They set out only to bring good vibes to a city near you with their jaw dropping singles featuring awesome authentic lyrics and impressive delivery.
Bailey Callahan
Bailey Callahan reigns from sunny Florida and now makes Nashville her home - a vibrant young woman who lives in the moment but most definitely has a plan for the future.
While most certainly characterized by her fun-loving, carefree personality, what lies beneath Bailey's effervescence is a tenacity and determination that makes her a force to be reckoned with. In the last two years, she has played more than 300 dates sharing stages with some of country music's hottest names and selling out shows of her own.
Her highly anticipated album, "The A & B Sides" released earlier this summer helped put Callahan on the music industry's radar. Getting recognition from Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and Spotify to name a few
"It's no?surprise?with influences like Jason Isbell, Eric Church, and Bonnie Raitt that Callahan would have an affinity?for the power of evocative?songwriting." - Delia Rowland American Songwriter?
Bailey's bubbly outlook, vivacious spirit and "go big or go home" mantra led to deals with Jeep, American Bonfire sunglasses and Taylor Guitars. She is a savvy, no-nonsense, get down to brass tacks woman. At the end of the day, her proven sensibility combined with her undeniable talents is launching Bailey Callahan on the path to making her sky's-the-limit dreams come true.