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Purple Hatter's Ball Announces 2015 Dates May 8-10, 2015 At Spirit of The Suwannee Music Park In Live Oak, Fl.

 

Line-up announcement confirmed for Monday, February 9
 
Howling Wolves Present has announced dates for the eighth annual Purple Hatter’s Ball. Taking place at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida May 8 - 10, 2015, the three-day music festival benefits The Rachel Morningstar Foundation (a non-profit 501c3 organization) in honor of longtime SOSMP friend and music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman.
 
The line-up is set to be released on Monday, February 9, but past Purple Hatter’s Ball (PHB) performers include Beats Antique, Lettuce, Emancipator Ensemble, The New Mastersounds, The Motet, Floozies, The Nth Power, The Heavy Pets and many more, along with a mix of Florida’s most talented bands and DJs. PHB also features live art, yoga, workshops and more engaging activities. However, the most memorable moment of the weekend is when Rachel’s loving mother, Margie Weiss (aka Mama Margie), leads an emotional Mother’s Day Ceremony, celebrating her daughter’s memory.
 
Howling Wolves Present will also host an official onsite pre-party on Thursday, May 7 inviting fans to arrive at SOSMP a day early and providing the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the park’s endless activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking and disc golf. The park also offers guest comforts including cabins, golf carts, a general store, a full-service restaurant, showers and water stations.
 
A limited number of early bird tickets will go on sale Thursday, January 15 for $79 + taxes and fees. Tickets will include three days of music and primitive camping. Tickets for the pre-party are $40 + taxes and fees, and include camping. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park at (386) 364-1683.

Purple Hatter’s Ball Information:
www.PurpleHattersBall.com
www.facebook.com/PurpleHattersBall
Twitter + Instagram: @PurpleHatters (#PurpleHatters #PHB2015 #PurpAllDay #RachelHoffman)
 
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Information:
www.MusicLivesHere.com
www.facebook.com/MusicLivesHere
Twitter: @SOSMP (#Suwannee #SOSMP)

 

The 2015 Summer Camp: On The Road Tour, our first round of artists, how to win tickets and more!

The Summer Camp: On The Road Tour returns this February & March! Come out and support your favorite local bands as they compete for the chance to perform at the 15th Annual Summer Camp Music Festival this May.

February 6 at Hangar 9 in Carbondale, IL
February 7 at 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center in St Louis, MO
February 20 at Wooly’s in Des Moines, IA
February 21 at Iowa City Yacht Club in Iowa City, IA
February 27 at the Mousetrap in Indianapolis, IN
February 28 at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus, OH
March 5 at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO
March 6 at the Lafayette Theater in Lafayette, IN
March 11 at The Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO
March 20 at Rose Music Hall (formerly Mojo’s) in Columbia, MO
March 21 at Crusens on War Memorial in Peoria, IL
March 27 & March 28 at Cubby Bear in Chicago, IL

Each night of the tour will feature performances by several talented and hand-picked local acts, as well as Summer Camp 2015 ticket giveaways and more! To learn who’ll be performing at each stop of this year’s On The Road Tour, visit the tour’s Facebook page.

 

Join These 36 Artists at Summer Camp!

This year will feature 5 sets of moe., 5 sets of Umphrey's McGee, plus the Steve Miller Band, Widespread Panic, STS9, Big Gigantic, John Butler Trio, Paul Oakenfold and more! See our first round of artists here, and get your tickets to join them this May.

3-Day GA Passes and Thursday Pre-Party Tickets are on sale now! You can reserve your 3-Day Pass today for just $56.50 with our Payment Plan Ticket.

 

Volunteer or Join The Green Team

Volunteers play a vital role in the success of Summer Camp, and it would not be possible without them!

Are YOU interested in earning a 3-Day GA Pass and Thursday Pre-Party Ticket to Summer Camp 2015 in exchange for your time?

 

Current Contests & Giveaways

RSVP to our 2015 Facebook Event, or use our official 2015 hashtag (#SCamp15) anytime before May 19, and you'll automatically be entered to win festival merchandise, 3-Day Passes, VIP Upgrades, tickets for our Late Night Shows in the Red Barn and more.

Check SummerCampFestival.com often for more chances to win!

Wakarusa Music Festival is thrilled to announce round one of the artist lineup for the 2015 festival.

This year’s first round of artists includes The Roots, STS9, Rebelution, Young the Giant, The Devil Makes Three and many more. The 12th annual Wakarusa will take place on the majestic Mulberry Mountain June 4-7, 2015 near Ozark, Arkansas.
 
Wakarusa Music Festival is a grassroots festival nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas where the beauty of nature synchronizes with the euphoric sounds of live music. 2015 marks the 12th year of Wakarusa and the seventh year at the picturesque Mulberry Mountain near Ozark, Arkansas. Wakarusa has been graced by over one hundred world-class artists and continues to stir the musical interests of folks from all 50 states and beyond.

In addition to the first rounds of artists, Wakarusa recently revealed their Mulberry Mountain is My Muse, art grant program. The program promotes an artistic and creative community within the festival through funded art grants. Individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal via the Wakarusa website through March 20, 2015.
 
Full Event Passes, as well as VIP, Camping and RV Passes are now on sale. For lineup and ticketing information visit the official Wakarusa website: www.wakarusa.com.
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Round One Artist Lineup:
 
The Roots
STS9
Rebelution
Young the Giant
The Devil Makes Three
Paper Diamond
Galactic
Ozomatli
Quixotic
SAVOY
Thomas Jack
Trigger Hippy
The Expendables
Reptar
The Revivalists
Conspirator
Old 97’s
Split Lip Rayfield
Jamestown Revival
Minnesota
Nattali Rize & Notis
The Nth Power
Rising Appalachia
Trippy Turtle
Govinda
Jamie Janover & reSUNator
Johnny Stimson
Matthew Curry
Andy Frasco
Ben Miller Band
Mountain Sprout
Greenhouse Lounge
Natural Child
Gravity A
KOA
Henry + The Invisibles
Late Night Radio
The Mantras
Play Dead
 
Wakarusa presents, A Day in the Life, a short film produced by Navigate Films. A Day in the Life takes a new approach following groups of friends experiencing a day amidst great music, good vibes and extraordinary people at Wakarusa Music Festival. A Day In The Life Video: http://goo.gl/FmsKFR

 

2014 Video Recap: http://goo.gl/LGJ4HF

David Dixon - self-titled

With 10 tracks of spirited guitar, confident vocals, and an elusive, wistful approach to songwriting, David Dixon’s self-titled album features many differing moods and styles of presentation.

5 favorites from the Downtown River Jam

Posted by: admin | December 22nd, 2014

After my introduction to several fantastic Florida bands at Bear Creek Music Festival, I realized I didn’t know as much about the Florida scene as I thought. So when the time came to attend the Downtown River Jam in St. Petersburg, I was more than ready to get better acquainted.

On Friday and Saturday, December 5-6, four venues in the St. Pete area came together to showcase some amazing regional musicians. I live in Orlando, so I was only in town for Saturday, and a bit of unfortunate scheduling meant having to choose between some bands I wanted to see, but here are a few of my favorites from the day. 

Featuring Widespread Panic, Greg Allman, Gov't Mule & many more!

Bear Creek Brings The Funk On Down

Posted by: admin | December 1st, 2014

Bear Creek Brings The Funk On Down
For a musical gathering that is known for being funky, the 8th Annual Bear Creek Music & Art Festival, Nov. 13-16 2014, really outdid itself this year.

The “usual suspects” like Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, The New Mastersounds, Orgone, and Soulive were joined by lesser known outfits like Freddy’s Finest, Mingo Fishtrap, The Main Squeeze, Green Sunshine, Earphunk, Funky Knuckles, and The Heard to spread a thick layer of greasy funk across the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Throw in a helping of soul from St. Paul and The Broken Bones, The Nicholas Payton Trio, Curtis Harding, The Nth Power, and the Alecia Chakour Band, and you’ve got a good roue for some tasty gumbo.

Magnolia Festival 2014 - Photos by Robbi Cohn

Posted by: admin | December 1st, 2014

Magnolia Festival 2014 - Photos by Robbi Cohn
Always a favorite, this year’s Magnolia Festival was no exception.

The intimate vibe at Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park is what keeps this venue perpetually busy and what keeps the caliber of music a critical success. The amphitheatre, strewn with hammocks hung from Spanish moss festooned trees, was the principal venue this year, with secondary stages in the meadow and at the porch. 

Headliners were Lyle Lovett, Indigo Girls, Dr. John and Anders Osborne, but favorites like Donna the Buffalo, Honey Island Swamp Band, Grayson Capps and Marcia Ball appeared as well as newcomers like the Parker Urban Band and Bryce Alastair. 

Wood Brothers, Shovels and Rope, Infamous Stringdusters, Keller Williams & The Travelin’ McCourys, Blind Boys of Alabama

Announcing The 19th Suwannee Springfest Initial Lineup
~ March 19-22, 2015 at The Spirit of Suwannee in Live Oak, FL ~
Tickets on Sale Sat Nov 15th
www.suwanneespringfest.com/tickets

Wood Brothers, Shovels and Rope, Infamous Stringdusters,
Keller Williams & The Travelin’ McCourys, Blind Boys of Alabama, Larry Keel Experience,
Donna The Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Craven, Verlon Thompson

The Seth Walker Band, Fruition, Town Mountain, Dread Clampitt, Jon Stickley Trio,
Taylor Martin’s Acoustic Band, The Shook Twins, Shinyribs, Ralph Roddenbery Band, Cabinet,
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Grits & Soul, and more!


Live Oak, FL -- On March 19-22, 2015, the 19th annual Suwannee Springfest kicks off the spring festival season at The Spirit Of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. A gem of a festival with beautiful early spring weather in a stunning natural setting, Suwannee Springfest is excited to announce a stand-out initial lineup with the Wood Brothers, Shovels and Rope, Infamous Stringdusters, Keller Williams & The Travelin’ McCourys, Blind Boys of Alabama, Larry Keel Experience, Donna The Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Craven and Verlon Thompson. Tickets are on sale in advance starting Saturday, November 15th and will also be available gate.


Others on the initial lineup include The Seth Walker Band, Fruition, Town Mountain, Dread Clampitt, Jon Stickley Trio, Taylor Martin’s Acoustic Band, The Shook Twins, Shinyribs, Ralph Roddenbery Band, Cabinet, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Grits & Soul, Sloppy Joe, The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project, Steve Pruett's Back from the Brink, Quartermoon, Okay Hay, Nikki Talley, Short Straw Pickers, and the Sarah Mac Band. Stay tuned for additions to the lineup as the event draws nearer.


Festivalgoers experience four days of superb music in the midst of a friendly, family-style environment with good times including music from usual festival favorites, as well as lots of talented new faces in Bluegrass & Newgrass, Acoustic Blues, Roots Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Cajun/Zydeco, New & Traditional Folk and other forms of American Roots music.


Get your tickets for Magnolia Fest now and save for $145 until 1/11; $165 until 2/15; $180 until 3/18 ($200 at the gate). Student / Military Ticket $145 Advance. Tickets are inclusive of all taxes and fees, and include 4 days of primitive camping and music Thursday - Sunday nights. Kids under 12 are invited to join for free. Attendees can also upgrade for a VIP Experience which includes a four-day ticket with primitive camping, dinners Thursday - Saturday evenings, a VIP Laminate, a swag bag with the festival poster, a cap, and other goodies for $300.  If you purchase a VIP Ticket you will be entered into a drawing for a pair of upgraded All Access Passes.


Along with the camping, there are nearly 12 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature exploring. For RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals, please call SOSMP at (386)364-1683. SOSMP is located between Jacksonville, Florida & Tallahassee, Florida about 30 minutes south of the Georgia State line, about 45 minutes north of Gainesville and is host to  a variety of events including Wannee, Magnolia Fest, Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, Hulaween, and Aura Music Festival amongst others. Please visit the park's web site at www.musicliveshere.com or call them at 386-364-1683 for information.


Further information at suwanneespringfest.com. Also visit us on at facebook.com/suwanneespringfest, twitter.com/SuwanneeSpring and instagram.com/SuwanneeSpringfest.


Suwannee Springfest Initial 2015 Lineup
Wood Brothers
Shovels and Rope
Infamous Stringdusters
Keller Williams and The Travelin’ McCourys
Blind Boys of Alabama
Larry Keel Experience
Donna The Buffalo
Jim Lauderdale
Joe Craven
Verlon Thompson
The Seth Walker Band
Fruition
Town Mountain
Dread Clampitt
Jon Stickley Trio
Taylor Martin’s Acoustic Band
The Shook Twins
Shinyribs
Ralph Roddenbery Band
Cabinet
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
Grits & Soul
Sloppy Joe
The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project
Steve Pruett's Back from the Brink
Quartermoon
OKay Hay
Nikki Talley
Short Straw Pickers
Sarah Mac Band

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