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On Tuesday, June 23, 2015, The Charleston Pour House and members of the Charleston music community hosted a gathering to heal with the power of music. "Don't Tell Me This Town Ain't Got No Heart" was a benefit concert to raise money to help cover the funeral costs of those killed in the June 17th tragedy at the Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston, SC. The name of the event is a reference to a line in the well-known tune "Shakedown Street" by Grateful Dead. The purpose of the event was to provide a place for the Charleston community to gather, restore faith and raise money for the shooting victims' funerals, their families and the church through the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund, established by Charleston's Mayor Joe Riley.

Over $30,000 was raised through ticket and alcohol sales, cash donations, and the live auction, which included over 200 donated items, including a rare, signed Widespread Panic poster that went for $4,000. With 80 all-star Charleston musicians and 20+ businesses gathered together, the event turned into a mini day festival, which sold out in 3 hours to 800 people. After the event sold out so quickly, The Charleston Pour House found a way to stream the event live, for free, to the general public. 1800 people tuned in around the world to the live stream. Widespread Panic used the live stream as their house music between sets at their show in Jones Beach, NY. All Pour House staff worked for free; many musicians cancelled paying gigs to participate in the event. Area businesses quickly joined together to sponsor the event, including Lee Distributors, Terrapin Beer Company, Lagunitas, Southern Eagle, Snyders Event Rentals, Holy City Brewing, Sweetwater Brewing, Charleston Distillery, Get Rigged Lighting, Miller, Coors, Home Team BBQ, The Windjammer, Diageo, PBR, Brooklyn Beer and Constellations.

The vibe on and off the stage was heart-felt and electric. The lineup included bands Dangermuffin, Sol Driven Train, Gaslight Street, Josh Roberts & The Hinges, Dead 27s, Manny Praise Team, The Reckoning/ Rodeo Clown, Travelin' Kine, The Lowhills, Guilt Ridden Troubadour, HoneySmoke, and many more on two stages, often calling up members of other bands to sit in in the spirit of camaraderie. The music was uplifting, including songs "Shine a Light" by Rolling Stones, "Live Forever" by Billy Joe Shaver, and even a song written for the victims by Dead 27s. The mission of the shooter was to divide Charleston and create a race war, but exactly the opposite happened at The Charleston Pour House. Instead, the community united to create a music fellowship. Charleston music heals.

About The Charleston Pour House
The Charleston Pour House is Charleston, SC's premier music venue located at 1977 Maybank Highway on James Island. The venue hosts more than 300 concerts per year on the main stage, as well as daily, free performances on the outside covered deck. Every Sunday from May through July, the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market is held at The Charleston Pour House with kids' activities, food trucks and local produce and crafts stands.

The Pour House and the adjacent restaurant, The Lot, recycle all glass, plastic, paper and metal. All food waste is composted by Charleston County. The two venues divert over 5 tons of recyclables and compost a week!  The venue is also a former winner of Home Grown Music Network's "Venue of the Year" award!

This full weekend, music and camping festival will showcase 30 eclectic musical acts across three stages, along with numerous workshops and scheduled activities. 2015 lineup features: OZRIC TENTACLES, ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD, Skerik's Bandalabra, Head for the Hills, The Big Dirty, Polyrhythmics, Deaf Scene, Dirty Streets, Genome, Formula 5, and many more notable acts. $75 presale tickets, which includes weekend camping, are on-sale now through www.jibberjazz.com.

The festival takes place on a beautiful 60-acre rustic fairground, featuring outdoor and indoor stages, plenty of camping space, permanent restrooms and showers, nature trails, trout fishing waters, and electricity access for RV's. A plethora of both food and craft vendors will be on-site for the weekend. Additionally, a full slate of festival activities is scheduled for both adults and children.

As always, Jibberjazz will unleash a vast array of musical styles including: Jam, Funk, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana, Rock & Roll, Blues, World, Reggae, and more. Jibberjazz artists are drawn from various pockets of the USA.

Additional Jibberjazz festivals are scheduled for June 2015.

MEETING OF THE MINDS 8 Lineup:

OZRIC TENTACLES

ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD

SKERIK'S BANDALABRA

HEAD FOR THE HILLS

THE BIG DIRTY

POLYRHYTHMICS

DEAF SCENE

DIRTY STREETS

GENOME

FORMULA 5

THE UNDERWATER SOUNDS

BIG LAZY

BUMPER JACKSONS

MASON PORTER

CHESTNUT GROVE

EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS

LANEY JONES & THE SPIRITS

HAEWA

THE HEADLOCKS

JACOB'S FERRY STRAGGLERS

DISPLACED PEOPLES

COACH N' COMMANDO

CONCEPTUAL CONTINUITY

WEATHERVANE

SEAN FARLEY

A.D. CHANDLER

ELISE BRIANNE

ELOISE SHARKEY

DAVE FRY

KNITEBITCH

http://www.jibberjazz.com

The tour kicks off with a hometown show at Satellite Bar in Wilmington, NC on June 12, followed by visits to Chapel Hill, Lexington, Raleigh, Greensboro, Kinston, and several other NC cities, including a two-night run at Gaffer's Sports Pub in Ocracoke Island on August 14-15.

Outside of NC, The Odyssey will be heading south to Augusta and Savannah Georgia, as well as Charleston, South Carolina in August.  A Labor Day weekend celebration at Palm Room in Wrightsville Beach, NC will close out the band's summer schedule, with fellow HGMN band Mac and Juice Quartet.

The new RTO line-up consists of front woman Rebekah Todd, original bassist William Seymour, along with brothers Tom Shaw (formerly of Dubtown Cosmonauts) on lead guitar and Pete Shaw on drums.

Stream/download Rebekah's album "Roots Bury Deep" here and keep up with the band's happenings on their Facebook Page.

Rebekah Todd and The Odyssey Tour Dates:

6/12 - Wilmington, NC @ Satellite Bar
6/13 - Morehead City, NC @ Floyd's 1921
6/27 - Wilmington, NC @ Reel Cafe Rooftop
7/16 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
7/17 - Lexington, NC @ Uptown Lexington Summer Stroll Music Series
7/18 - Lexington, NC @ High Rock Outfitters
7/24 - Raleigh, NC @ Southland Ballroom
8/6 - Wilmington, NC @ The Whiskey
8/7 - Augusta, GA @ Surrey Tavern
8/8 - Savannah, GA @ Barrelhouse South
8/14 - Ocracoke, NC @ Gaffer's Sports Pub
8/15 - Ocracoke, NC @ Gaffer's Sports Pub
8/28 - Charleston, SC @ The Mill
8/30 - Greensboro, NC @ East West BBQ Fest
9/2 - Emerald Isle, NC @ Rucker John's
9/3 - Kinston, NC @ The Red Room
9/4 - Wrightsville Beach, NC @ Palm Room

The 19th Annual Magnolia Fest 2015 Initial Lineup IncludesTedeschi Trucks Band, The Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Keller Williams Grateful Gospel, Steep Canyon Rangers,  Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Col Bruce Hampton and more!

October 15-18, 2015 at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL

Tickets are on sale now with early bird rates.
More information is here: www.magnoliafest.com/tickets/

ASHEVILLE, NC --  Magnolia Fest celebrates its 19th year at the magnificent Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL on October 15-18, 2015 and is thrilled to welcome to the 2015 stages Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Keller Williams Grateful Gospel, Steep Canyon Rangers, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Col Bruce Hampton, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Lee Boys, The Corbitt Brothers,  Sloppy Joe, Quartermoon, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Quebe Sisters, The Frontier Needs Heroes, Jackson Vegas, and many more will be announced. Tickets are on sale in advance and at the gate.

Festivalgoers enjoy four days of camping and live music, arts and crafts, and a selection of great foods. Magnolia Fest consistently features some of the world’s finest performers in Americana, Roots Rock, Acoustic Blues, Singer/Songwriter, Bluegrass & Newgrass, Cajun/Zydeco, New & Traditional Folk and other forms of American Roots music.

This energetic and family friendly musical celebration is a gem of a festival with a great lineup, beautiful fall weather and a stunning natural setting. The Live Oak Music And Arts Foundation (LOMAF) will have a booth with raffles to raise money for the local music and art programs in the area.

Get your tickets early and save! Tickets for Magnolia Fest are on sale now in advance for $160 until the price increase to $175 on May 25th through July 19th; $185 until August 20th; $200 until October 14th; and  $210 at gate. All weekend tickets are inclusive of all taxes and fees, and include 4 days of primitive camping and music. Kids under 12 are invited to join for free. Fans can also upgrade their experience with VIP tickets for $350 through 8/30 ($400 after that) which includes dinner, discounts, VIP Lounge, festival poster, & other perks.  For RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals, please call SOSMP at (386)-364-1683. For further information and tickets, please visit www.MagnoliaFest.com.

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, located just north of Live Oak, FL, is a one-of-a-kind music park and premier 500+ acre campground nestled on the shady banks of the historic, tea-colored Suwannee River in North Florida. Along with the camping, there are nearly 12 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature exploring. Bring along a fishing pole and wet a line from the dock on Rees Lake. Canoe and bike rentals are available at the on-site canoe outpost. Or take a dip in the nearby Suwannee Springs. SOSMP is located between Jacksonville, Florida & Tallahassee, Florida about 30 minutes south of the Georgia State line, about 45 minutes north of Gainesville. Please visit the park's web site at www.musicliveshere.com or call them at 386-364-1683 for more information.

Magnolia Fest 2015 Initial Lineup
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Avett Brothers
Keller Williams Grateful Gospel
Lake Street Dive
Steep Canyon Rangers
Donna the Buffalo
Jim Lauderdale
Col. Bruce Hampton
The Lost Bayou Ramblers
The Lee Boys
Sloppy Joe
Quartermoon
Grandpas Cough Medicine
The Corbitt Brothers
Quebe Sisters
The Frontier Needs Heroes
JacksonVegas
Bryce Alastair Band

… and many more TBA!