Leo Kottke at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents Leo Kottke in concert on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Active since 1966 and celebrated for songs like "Vaseline Machine," "Sweet Emotion," and "Snorkel," renowned rock and Americana artist Leo Kottke is known for his distinctive fingerpicking style and music that captures the raw beauty and spirit of the American South. His expressive, free-flowing technique invites listeners on a smooth yet rugged musical journey unlike any other.

Born in Georgia, Kottke drew early inspiration from Delta blues and folk legends, shaping a sound that would become uniquely his own. He released his debut album in 1969 and later signed with Capitol Records in 1971. Over the years, Kottke has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Jack Nitzsche and Stephen Paulus, continually expanding his musical reach.

Kottke's many awards include the coveted "Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone" from the University of Texas at Brownville. 

His extensive discography includes Mudlark, My Feet Are Smiling, Dreams and All That Stuff, 6- and 12-String Guitar, Chewing Pine, A Shout Toward Noon, My Father’s Face, Leo Live, Great Big Boy, Peculiaroso, Standing in My Shoes, One Guitar, No Vocals, Try and Stop Me, Sixty Six Steps, and his most recent release, Noon.

Admission: Tickets range from $51.66 to $85.68.

Purchase tickets online or at the box office.

Local Box Office: As of August 1, 2025, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, and they sell tickets to performances at PVCH and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. You can also purchase tickets for shows at both venues at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre box office on Anastasia Island, 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine, Florida 32080. AXS is the ticketing partner for Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. You can purchase tickets online for both venues at AXS.com.  

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Where: The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082

Parking Information: Free parking is available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. For events not produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, parking fees are at the discretion of the event producer.