The Glow - Jesse Magnum

Thanks to Adrienne Moore for this story on The Glow. I know, I know. Josh from Inertia beat us to the punch Sunday with his Interview with Jesse Mangum of The Glow studio. Jerk. And he used the cool photo! I kid, I kid. Adrienne is a new contributor for Urban Jacksonville. Look for more about Adrienne later today. And Josh, will you promise not to scoop any more of our story ideas?

Jacksonville has a new glow, and it’s not coming from the stadium.

The Glow studio is the most recent edition to Jacksonville’s ubiquitous music scene.

“There has been no better time in the history of this city to make positive contributions,” said Glow owner Jesse Mangum, 24, of Riverside.

Mangum’s contribution comes in the form of a recording studio and live music venue innocuously situated above Antique Lily on Park Street.

“A local artist friend of mine had been using the space as an art studio for quite some time. When she moved out I snatched the place up because I thought it would be an ideal practice space,” said Mangum.

Mangum quickly realized the space had potential to become a recording studio and decided to begin the transformation by inviting local band Black Kids to record a song.

The Glow - Studio

The recording process was successful and Black Kids returned to lay down their first EP. The Yusge and The Kettles will also be recording at the Glow in the coming weeks, according to Mangum.

“Right now I’m trying to work with artists and bands that I really believe in. It’s so much more enjoyable when you can appreciate what the artist is trying to do artistically,” said Mangum.

In addition to being a recording studio, the Glow is also used as a live music venue. Previously, Black Kids and Lazerstar have performed at the Glow.

This Sunday, May 13, the Glow will host a benefit show for the Humane Society. A show is also in the works to raise money for the Tomato Festival, according to Mangum.

“I’ve already exceeded my own expectations of what the space could be used for. The fact that I can use the place to benefit aspects of the community that I truly care about is an added bonus,” said Mangum.

This Sunday’s lineup includes Shawn Lightfoot, The Kettles, Anastasia and Chase Capo. The show is 5 dollars and begins at 8 p.m.

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