Local songwriter Joe Senger of Amelia Island has finally brought a longtime dream to life with the release of a Christmas song he wrote nearly 20 years ago. After years of hoping a national artist would record it, he decided this was the year to make it a hometown project, moved by the recent loss of several musicians and supporters in the Fernandina music community. Senger teamed up with Je Spence at North Florida Recordings and assembled 19 Fernandina-area artists to record the track under the banner Joe Senger\u2019s \u201cSounds of Centre.\u201dThe project also doubles as a fundraiser for local causes. This year, proceeds support the Salvation Army\u2019s Hope House in Fernandina, with plans next year to press a vinyl release and expand it into a compilation featuring additional original music to benefit Joy to the Children, a nonprofit that helps provide local kids with a meaningful Christmas.Listeners can download the song and donate at www.fcfoffunk.com\/sounds-of-centre, with a suggested minimum donation of $2.99, though supporters are encouraged to give what they can. The track is also available on major streaming platforms, but downloads through the website provide the most direct support for the charities tied to the project.<\/p>\n
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Schools from across Jacksonville join parade to celebrate Raines High’s state title<\/p>\n
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Schools from across Jacksonville join parade to celebrate Raines High’s state titleCommunity celebrates Raines High’s state title with championship parade<\/p>\n
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Community celebrates Raines High’s state title with championship paradeTiny ‘Vette driver steals hearts during Raines championship parade<\/p>\n
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Tiny ‘Vette driver steals hearts during Raines championship paradeJacksonville man who lost home in fire moved to tears after Christmas deliver from News4JAX<\/p>\n
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Jacksonville man who lost home in fire moved to tears after Christmas deliver from News4JAXRichard’s Swing Makeover Pt. 17<\/p>\n
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Richard’s Swing Makeover Pt. 17Color the Weather: Clayton\u2019s Forecast \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udcda<\/p>\n
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Color the Weather: Clayton\u2019s Forecast \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udcdaMan arrested in connection with ‘road rage’ shooting<\/p>\n
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Man arrested in connection with ‘road rage’ shootingNeighbor describes scene of deadly double shooting in Orange Park<\/p>\n
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Neighbor describes scene of deadly double shooting in Orange ParkVoices of the 904 Ep. 8 – Her spin on placemaking calls people to fall back in love with downtown<\/p>\n
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Voices of the 904 Ep. 8 – Her spin on placemaking calls people to fall back in love with downtownPrime-time energy for a heavyweight matchup against Denver<\/p>\n
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Prime-time energy for a heavyweight matchup against DenverRichard’s Swing Makeover pt. 16<\/p>\n
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Richard’s Swing Makeover pt. 16Local advocacy groups deliver ‘coal for Christmas’ to JEA<\/p>\n
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Local advocacy groups deliver ‘coal for Christmas’ to JEARichard makes Brunswick Stew<\/p>\n
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Richard makes Brunswick StewWarming up after the cold snap<\/p>\n
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Warming up after the cold snapJSO gives update on officer involved shooting in Dinsmore area<\/p>\n
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JSO gives update on officer involved shooting in Dinsmore areaThe science behind wind chills<\/p>\n
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The science behind wind chillsDangerously cold temperatures trigger Freeze Warning, Cold Weather Advisory<\/p>\n
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Dangerously cold temperatures trigger Freeze Warning, Cold Weather AdvisoryRaines Vikings return to Jacksonville after winning 3A state title<\/p>\n
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Raines Vikings return to Jacksonville after winning 3A state titleThousands of kids smile big at 26th Children\u2019s Christmas Party of Jacksonville<\/p>\n
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Thousands of kids smile big at 26th Children\u2019s Christmas Party of JacksonvilleRaines QB TJ Cole got his chance to be legendary and delivered<\/p>\n
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Raines QB TJ Cole got his chance to be legendary and deliveredRaines head coach Donovan Masline celebrates his first state title<\/p>\n
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Raines head coach Donovan Masline celebrates his first state titleGeterius Brown said the revenge tour for Raines is complete after win over Miami Northwestern<\/p>\n
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Geterius Brown said the revenge tour for Raines is complete after win over Miami NorthwesternTadarius Washington on game-winning TD, completing the mission for Raines<\/p>\n
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Tadarius Washington on game-winning TD, completing the mission for RainesRaines sets sights on Class 3A state championship in Miami<\/p>\n
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Raines sets sights on Class 3A state championship in MiamiRaines is ready for its shot at redemption in the state championship game<\/p>\n
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