SEBRING — J.P. Soars and the Red Hots will heat up the Music in the Park stage with rocking rhythm and blues in their fourth appearance at Highlands Hammock. The concert is set for April 19 and will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Their performance will close this season’s Music in the Park series.

Soars, who grew up in Arkansas and later moved to Florida, began playing guitar at the age of 11. Soars met B.B. King backstage and counts him has as a strong influence. After Soars won the 2009 Blues Challenge and the Albert King Guitarist Award in Memphis, he and his backup band, the Red Hots began playing across the country and abroad. They have played blues festivals from Belgium to Brazil and have shared the stage with Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa and others. Soars has also worked with Tab Benoit and Southern Hospitality. His recent 2024 release, Brick By Brick is a metaphor of how he built his career. Jazz, reggae, heavy metal, Latin, country, gospel, African, and Indian are elements of the band’s musical chemistry in addition to deep Delta Blues. J.P. Soars and the Red Hots are unmatched in originality, versatility and musical genres!

To learn more about J.P. Soars and the Red Hots go to: https://jpsoars.com.

Pets are not permitted. Food and refreshments will be provided by food trucks and the Hammock Inn concession. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights and enjoy a jazzy blues night under the stars. The Music in the Park concert series is sponsored by the Friends of Highlands Hammock State Park. Proceeds benefit park improvements. Highlands Hammock State Park is located at 5931 Hammock Road in Sebring.