Category: Florida

Aura Music & Arts Festival 2015 with The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, Snarky Puppy & More

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From AuraMusicFestival.com
“AURA Music Events has announced the phase one line-up for the sixth annual AURA Music & Arts Festival 2015 featuring two full sets by The Disco Biscuits, two nights of Papadosio, Snarky Puppy, Kung Fu, Dopapod, RAQ, Jimkata, Consider the Source, American Babies, The Mantras, The Mike Dillon Band, Ghost Owl, Fusik, Ketchy Shuby and Uproot Hootenanny.

Returning to their home at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida March 6 – 8, 2015, AURA is a much-loved celebratory weekend of music, art, yoga and workshops attracting fans from around the country. The grounds are also home to one of the most beautiful natural amphitheaters in the US made only more awe-inspiring by AURA’s strong attention to sound and lighting production.

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 festivalgoers that wish to arrive a day early and settle in at the park, AURA is hosting a Thursday night pre-party featuring Kung Fu and Dopapod.

A very limited number of Early Bird tickets go on sale July 1. Early Bird tickets are $135 for a 3-day Weekend Pass or $165 for a 4-day Weekend Pass which includes the Thursday pre-party (all taxes, fees and camping included). General on-sale and VIP Program will be announced and made available on August 1st.”

Websites & Links: AuraMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter | MusicLivesHere.com

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Purple Hatter’s Ball Announce Artist Additions: The Motet, The Floozies & More

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From PurpleHattersBall.com

“Purple Hatter’s Ball has added several new artists to the line-up including: Colorado’s dance-funk seven-piece The Motet; electronic producer/guitar player and drummer duo, The Floozies who are performing at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park for their first time; the infectious soul-funk of The Fritz; and the inspiring soulful sounds of Avis Berry & Scott Campbell Band, as well as Yankee Slickers, Famato and Universal Green.
Taking place May 9 – 11, 2014 at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, the three-day music festival honors the memory of longtime friend of SOSMP and music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman. The 2014 event also features a diverse line-up of artists including: experimental world fusion performers Beats Antique; Emancipator Ensemble, a four-piece live band that builds on Emancipator’s original trip-hop downtempo production; England’s funky four-piece The New Mastersounds; dynamic genre-bending rock band The Heavy Pets; soul-music super group The Nth Power; the conscious world-reggae of DubConscious; Space Capone’s retro disco-funk; multi-instrumentalist sisters Rising Appalachia; bass-driven live electronic trio Greenhouse Lounge, and more.
For the first time, Purple Hatter’s Ball will also offer more scheduled activities including healing and arts workshops, yoga, massage, hula hooping, painting and more, as well as a Silent Disco. Taking place during the springtime, the venue itself is a virtual playground with endless fun and activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf and biking. The park also offers guest comforts including cabins, general store, full service restaurant, showers and water stations.
Advance tickets are currently available for $85 at www.PurpleHattersBall.com and include three days of music, primitive camping and all taxes and fees. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is also generously offering a deeply discounted cabin and golf cart rental package to Purple Hatter’s guests. Cabins are limited, so jump on this deal quickly by calling 386.364.1683.”

Websites & Links: PurpleHattersBall.com | Facebook

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The Purple Hatter’s Ball Releases 2014 Dates and Initial Lineup: Beats Antique, Emancipator & More

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From PurpleHattersBall.com

“Purple Hat Productions has unveiled the initial line-up for the seventh annual Purple Hatter’s Ball at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Taking place May 9 – 11, 2014, the three-day music festival honors the memory of longtime friend of SOSMP and music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman.

The 2014 event features a diverse line-up of artists including: experimental world fusion performers Beats Antique; Emancipator Ensemble, a four-piece live band that builds on Emancipator’s original trip-hop downtempo production; England’s funky four-piece The New Mastersounds; dynamic genre-bending rock band The Heavy Pets; soul-music super group The Nth Power; the conscious world-reggae of DubConscious; Space Capone’s retro disco-funk; multi-instrumentalist sisters Rising Appalachia; bass-driven live electronic trio Greenhouse Lounge, and more.

For the first time, Purple Hatter’s Ball will also offer more scheduled activities including healing and arts workshops, yoga, massage, hula hooping, painting and more, as well as a Silent Disco. Taking place during the springtime, the venue itself is a virtual playground with endless fun and activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf and biking. The park also offers guest comforts including cabins, general store, full service restaurant, showers and water stations.
Advance tickets are currently available for $65 at www.PurpleHattersBall.com and include three days of music, primitive camping and all taxes and fees. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is also generously offering a deeply discounted cabin and golf cart rental package to Purple Hatter’s guests. Cabins are limited, so jump on this deal quickly by calling 386.364.1683. Stayed tuned for additional artist announcements.”

Websites & Links: PurpleHattersBall.com | Facebook

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Suwannee Springfest Release 2014 Dates and Initial Lineup: Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers & More

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From SuwanneeSpringfest.com

“Suwannee Springfest will celebrate its 18th year at the magnificent Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL March 20 – 23, 2014. Festivalgoers can enjoy four days of camping and live Americana music including Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush Band, Southern Soul Assembly with JJ Grey, Anders Obourne, Luther Dickenson and Marc Broussard, Jason Isbell, Donna the Buffalo, Greensky Bluegrass x2, Steep Cannon Rangers x2 and many more, at one of the most beautiful music venues in the country.

Suwannee Springfest consistently features some of the world’s finest performers in New & Traditional Folk, Roots Rock, Bluegrass & Newgrass, Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, and other forms of American Roots music. Those musical sub-genres are now collectively referred to as Americana music, a style growing rapidly which incorporates respect for and recognition of traditional music forms presented through a contemporary framework and approach.

This energetic and family friendly musical celebration is a gem of a festival with a great lineup, spring weather and a stunning natural setting. Tickets for Suwannee Springfest go on sale today for $140 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 $300. For RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals, please call SOSMP at 386.364.1683. Stay tuned for additional artist announcements! For more information and tickets visit SuwanneeSpringfest.com.”

Websites & Links: SuwanneeSpringfest.com | Facebook

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Video ~ 2014 Virginia Key GrassRoots Preview

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From VirginiaKeyGrassRoots.com
“Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music, Art & Dance has unveiled this year’s line up! The GrassRoots Festival will be returning to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida, February 20th – 23rd, 2014. The festival will be celebrating its third anniversary with the most impressive and diverse lineup to date.
The Festival will also feature a Sustainability Fair, Yoga, Tai Chi, Live Art, Music Workshops, Dance Workshops, and Children’s Activities . 4 days, 4 stages, and over 50 bands. Onsite camping is available. A limited number of tickets are available now for $90. See website for camping options.”

Websites & Links: VirginiaKeyGrassRoots.com | Facebook | Twitter

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SCI Suwannee Hulaween Add Emancipator, Conspirator, Steve Kimock & More

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From Hulaween

“Silver Wrapper and Purple Hat Productions are thrilled to announce several artist additions to Suwannee Hulaween, hosted by The String Cheese Incident over Halloween weekend October 31 – November 1, 2013 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Joining Cheese and electronic heavy hitters STS9 and Big Gigantic is an eclectic variety of artists from bluegrass and Americana to organic electronic and experimental rock including Emancipator, Conspirator, Steve Kimock & Friends, Suwannee Bluegrass Surprise, Brock Butler, Future Rock, Moon Taxi, Van Ghost, Jennifer Hartswick and Applebutter Express. Fans will also be treated to three nights of Cheese, including a special three-set show on Halloween night.
Set in the midst of 800 acres of Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress along the Suwannee River, SOSMP is one of the most beautiful live music venues in the country. During Suwanee Hulaween the space will transform into the first rendition of the Spirit Lake Promenade, a visual arts extravaganza never before seen at SOSMP. Fans can expect an epic fusion of dazzling lights, art installations and performance art that morphs the Spirit Lake waterfront and adjacent forest into a vivid dream-like space that fully engages the senses. Working with some of the Southeast’s most talented sculptors, fire/metal workers, painters, performance artists and lighting designers, the Spirit Lake Promenade will also host a Silent Disco and other astonishing Hulaween creations. “I’m extremely thrilled and honored to have been brought on as the Art Director for the Spirit Lake Promenade 2013! It’s a very exciting project on a remarkable chunk of land. My intention is to bring the local art community together in a way that unifies us all creatively while blowing people’s minds,” said Andrew Carroll.
Tickets are currently available or $163 including all taxes and fees but prices will go up soon. Stay tuned for info on Ultimate Incident VIP Packages and additional details. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact SOSMP at 386.364.1683. For tickets and more information please visit the new Hulaween website, SuwanneeHulaween.com.”

Suwannee Hulaween Lineup:

The String Cheese Incident (3 nights)STS9 (late night)
Big Gigantic (late night)
Emancipator
Conspirator
Steve Kimock & Friends
Suwannee Bluegrass Surprise
Brock Butler
Future Rock
Moon Taxi
Van Ghost
Jennifer Hartswick
Applebutter Express

Websites & Links: StringCheeseIncident.com | Hulaween

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