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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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Save the Date: All Good Festival Reveals 2015 Return to West Virginia July 9 -12

Walther Productions announces today that the All Good Music Festival & Campout will be held July 9 – 12, 2015. The 18th incarnation of the event is taking place at Berry Hill Farm in Summit Point, West Virginia (near Charles Town and Harper’s Ferry, WV). The new site, located in the Eastern panhandle of West Virginia, is approximately 90 minutes from Baltimore and 75 minutes from Washington D.C., and marks the festival’s return to Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. The festival lineup and further details will be announced in the coming months. 

Fans are encouraged to visit the official event website at www.AllGoodFestival.com to sign up for the latest announcements via the festival email list and to sound off on social media at www.facebook.com/AllGoodMusicFestival and  www.twitter.com/allgoodfestival.

Music, Magic, and Fire on the Mountain

For many longstanding summer music festivals, finding new and exciting ways to draw fans back for another season can prove challenging — but not for FloydFest. At Across-the-Way-Productions, the fires of creativity are burning brighter than ever. With its “Fire on the Mountain” theme, FloydFest is roaring into its 14th year with a fully streamlined reinvention of its roots, celebrating the authenticity of the music, people and setting that have sparked a music festival revolution. From July 22 to July 26, 2015, FloydFest is bringing a full five days of music and magic in the mountains, filled with endless opportunities to enjoy incredible music, healing arts, outdoor activities and more. 

Located on a pristine, 80-acre plateau in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, FloydFest has created a limited-capacity event with an authentic atmosphere where fans can experience an unparalleled intermingling of music, scenery, community and self-discovery. Following a renewed focus on logistics for 2014, FloydFest is turning inward for inspiration in 2015, going back to early roots and embracing a family-centric vibe coveted by fans who have been with FloydFest since its humble beginnings. 

“We aim to be a boutique festival that continually exceeds the standards of our patrons, and that begins and ends with listening to our fans,” FloydFest Co-Founder and CEO Kris Hodges said. “Our fans said they loved being able to park on-site, so we’re providing more on-site parking. They like to jam to Bluegrass, Americana and Rock n’ Roll, so we’re adjusting our line-up to reflect that. Our fans are our family, and we’re going to give them the best FloydFest has to offer.” 

The November artist line-up announcement hints at a healthy dose of FloydFest fan favorites and suggestions for 2015.  Already on-board for FloydFest 14:

Drive-By Truckers ~ Leftover Salmon ~ Lord Huron ~ Shovels & Rope ~ Greensky Bluegrass ~ Sam Bush Band ~ Nikki Bluhm & The Gramblers ~ and many more TBA.

The re-invented musical line-up will pave the way for an increasingly down home, community-centered atmosphere, featuring patron-led panel discussions, group outdoor activities and evening s’mores sessions around campfires. Based on patron feedback, the Global Village will be completely revamped to offer patrons a full-fledged glamping experience with upgraded camping offerings, a cafe with continental breakfast and evening song and campfire sessions. The main field will bring an even greater diversity of offerings than in years past, bringing back the much-beloved circus trapeze and fire performances, added to the Healing Arts Village, extensive Children’s Universe, more than 100 unique artisans and crafters, gourmet regional food trucks and concessions and a wide variety of outdoor activities both on and off the festival site.

Now on sale for 2015, 5-Day, 4-Day and 3-Day Adult General Admission tickets can be purchased as a bundle with a General Admission Tent Tag. Coming with friends? Even better — this year, FloydFest is offering special HOV EZ Pass Bundles for groups of friends and family who travel to FloydFest together. The HOV EZ Pass Bundle include 4 Adult General Admission tickets, 2 Tent Tags and 1 Onsite Parking Pass. To learn more about ticket bundle options, visit www.floydfest.com/tickets.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.floydfest.com or call 1-888-VA-FESTS.  Find FloydFest on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FloydFestVA and Twitter at www.twitter.com/floydfest.

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL March 6 – 8, 2015

AURA Music & Arts Festival has added several new artists to the 2015 lineup including the debut of Break Science Live Band where the synergy and flow of electronic duo Borahm Lee and Adam Deitch will be joined by Lettuce’s Jesus Coomes on bass, Adam Smirnoff on guitar, Ryan Zoidis on sax and Eric Bloom on trumpet. Also joining the bill is Colorado’s funk and afrobeat seven-piece The Motet, the Sunshine State’s The Heavy Pets with their signature genre blending rock and roll, the heavy instrumental rock fusion of TAUK, and the progressive soul funk of The Fritz; along with Brother Bean, Funkin’ Grateful and two Heavy Pets side projects – Lather Up! and Fat Mannequin.
 
Due to a scheduling conflict, Snarky Puppy will no longer be performing at AURA 2015, but the phase three artists announced today will join The Disco Biscuits, moe., Papadosio, Kung Fu, Dopapod, RAQ, Jimkata, Consider the Source, and more March 6 – 8, 2015 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida.
 
AURA has also unveiled details on the Yoga & Healing Arts Program offering more than 20 classes and workshops throughout the weekend including: BoomYoga’s Shake Your Asana, Acro Yoga, Yin Yoga, Crystal Bowl and Song Sound Healing, Thai Massage, Dharmi Vortex of Energy Meditation, a variety of Flow Arts and many others.
 
Another scheduling conflict has a second set by The Motet replacing Kung Fu for the Thursday night pre-party which also features Dopapod and Ghost Owl. But don’t worry ninjas; Kung Fu will still perform their scheduled festival set. Fans who wish to arrive early can purchase tickets on the website.
 
Details on the VIP Experience with two options to take the AURA fan journey to the next level are now available. Perks of the program include a VIP Lounge in the concert area with a private bar, discounted beverages, massages, gift bag, daily meet & greet with select bands and delicious catered meals alongside AURA staff and artists.
 
Set in the midst of 800 acres of Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress trees along the Suwannee River, the venue is a playground for endless activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf and biking. The park also offers guest comforts including a general store, full-service restaurant, free showers, indoor bathrooms and water stations.
 
For ticket pricing, visit www.AURAMusicFestival.com. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact SOSMP at (386) 364-1683.
 
Stay tuned for the Silent Disco lineup and other announcements!
 
AURA Music & Arts Festival 2015 Line-Up:
The Disco Biscuits (two sets)
moe. (two sets)
Papadosio (two nights)
Break Science Live Band (ft. Jesus Coomes, Adam Smirnoff, Ryan Zoidis and Eric Bloom)
Kung Fu
Dopapod
The Heavy Pets
RAQ
Jimkata
Consider the Source
TAUK
The Main Squeeze x2 including a Tribute to Michael Jackson
American Babies
The Mike Dillon Band
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
The Mantras
The Fritz
McLovins
Ghost Owl
Cosby Sweater
Brother Bean
Fusik
Ketchy Shuby
Uproot Hootenanny
Funkin’ Grateful
Lather Up!
Fat Mannequin
Stinky Pockets
Artists at large: The Shady Horns
 
Videos from AURA 2013/14:
Papadosio “The Sum” http://bit.ly/QdKC2B
Lotus “Gilded Age” http://bit.ly/1taGU8S
Kung Fu Stevie Wonder Tribute w/ Nigel Hall “Too High” http://bit.ly/YVeJIS
 
AURA Music & Arts Festival Links:
www.AURAMusicFestival.com
www.facebook.com/AURAMusicFestival

JibberJazz launches 6th annual indoor camping & music extravaganza.

BOOGIE IN THE BUNGALOW 6, presented by Jibberjazz Productions, will take place December 13, 2014, in Hamburg, PA. This overnight, indoor music & camping festival will showcase 8 eclectic musical acts, along with food & craft vendors. 2014 Lineup features: Flux Capacitor, Hot Day at the Zoo, Chronicles of Sound, The Royal Noise, Chestnut Grove, Appalachian Gypsy Tribe, Knitebitch and Sean Farley.

 
$45 Presale tickets available now through www.jibberjazz.com

 
Additional  Jibberjazz festivals & events are scheduled for 2015.

 

BOOGIE IN THE BUNGALOW 6 Lineup:

FLUX CAPACITOR
HOT DAY AT THE ZOO
THE ROYAL NOISE
CHRONICLES OF SOUND
CHESTNUT GROVE
APPALACHIAN GYPSY TRIBE
KNITEBITCH
SEAN FARLEY

 

http://www.jibberjazz.com

Phases of the Moon 2014 Festival Photos by Robbi Cohn

Posted by: admin | November 10th, 2014

Phases of the Moon 2014 Festival Photos by Robbi Cohn
Pics of Grace Potter, Leftover Salmon, Widespread Panic and many more.

In its inaugural year, Phases of the Moon Music and Arts Festival had everything thrown at them but the kitchen sink. A huge front brought heavy rains and flooding to the central Illinois/Indiana site and the going was a little rough at first. But the people came and the musicians played and we all made merry in the wake of nasty weather.  The Dead Images gallery was semi-adjacent to Zane Kesey and Furthur, as well as all your favorite festival vendors.

Lockn' 2014 Festival Photos by Robbi Cohn

Posted by: admin | November 10th, 2014

Lockn' 2014 Festival Photos by Robbi Cohn
Pics of Phil and Friends, Umphrey’s McGee, SCI, Willie Nelson and many more. So enjoy and stay tuned for what should be an amazing lineup next year!

Even with the absence of Ratdog and Furthur, Lockn 2014 was easily the equal of Lockn 2013 musically speaking. Sadly...due to weather that never blew in...timing became skewed Saturday night, so I missed pit access for the WSP Collaboration with Steve Winwood. I DID hear the set, tho, and it was everything I had hoped for and more. They covered Blind Faith, Traffic and Steve’s solo stuff, new and old, and you could tell EVERYONE had their minds blown.

Words & Photos by Robbi Cohn (website)

SeepeopleS are back on stage and in the studio!

SeepeopleS are happy to announce that the band's fourth and most recent album release, 2009's "Apocalypse Cow Volume 2," is finally available on iTunes and most major online music retailers.  The album, only originally available for download for a brief time on the band's website, has been out of print for several years. Now, for the first time ever, the band's entire catalog is available online. SeepeopleS recently played their first show since 2011 and are back in the studio finishing a double album (already entitled Dead Souls Sessions) with Producer Will Holland (Pixies, Dead Can Dance) due for release this spring 2015 on RascalZ RecordZ.  More at www.seepeoples.com

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