Freebird Live

Named for local band Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic song, this medium-sized (it holds 700) concert venue is owned by Judy Van Zant-Jenness (widow of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant). While it draws some complaints about its standing-room-only tickets and slow bar service, it also gets raves for the chance to see great blues, rock, funk, rockabilly, and jam bands in an intimate setting. However, the...

Posted on December 02, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

This two-story salute to Lynyrd Skynyrd serves Southern fare with a twist; rock, blues and reggae straight up.

The Scene Adorning this restaurant are hundreds of Lynyrd Skynyrd photos, albums and posters (including a Confederate-colored Freebird poster.) The place is run and owned by Ronnie Van Zant's widow and daughter, who book notable…

Posted by Contributor on January 31, 2005. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Yelp

I've gone to half a dozen shows here over the years. I love the venue. It's intimate without being suffocating. I have to say though the drinks are overpriced and the bartenders do a horrible job.…

Posted by by Jennifer P. on November 07, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Freebird Live is the most commercial venue for rock concerts in Jacksonville. The interior reminds me of the Hard Rock Live or something, which isn't necessarily good. I'm not saying that Freebird…

Posted by by Orrie H. on May 29, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Freebird Live, in my mind, is the best music venue in Jacksonville. Just big enough to entice some really great national acts, but small enough that you are up close to the action. The result is very…

Posted by by Hilary L. on May 16, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Freebird is a kick-butt live music venue out at the beach. It's just about the perfect size for seeing a live show - not too big, not too small. If you can snag a spot at on the banister upstairs on…

Posted by by Cari S. on May 14, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Not a bad Venue. Dinks were just 'okay'. We went and saw Papercut play. They were very entertaining and really worked the crowd. Parking is an issue - but good location. Friendly door staff. 4 Star -…

Posted by by Jay R. on April 18, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

This two-level establishment, built in memoriam to legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie VanZant, carries on his love for good music. Both regional and national musicians take the stage, encouraging late-nighters and great times, so plan on staying and dancing the night away. Past performers include Blues Traveler, Edwin McCain, WIllie Nelson, Little Feat, Delbert McClinton, Johnny Winter,...

Posted on July 21, 2012. Brought to you by 10best.

Freebird Live honors Lynyrd Skynyrd, America's favorite southern rock band with good old Southern cooking and live entertainment. Great musicians from all over the world stop by to play and satisfy their appetites at the same time. Seafood, steaks and Southern fare are the house specialties. Fried green tomatoes and cornmeal-encrusted trout, snow crab, and peel-and-eat shrimp straight from the...

Posted on August 19, 2011. Brought to you by wcities.