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Suwannee Springfest 2016 Releases Initial Lineup: John Prine, The Del McCoury Band, Keller Williams Grateful Grass & More

Springfest 2016

From Suwannee Springfest 2016

“Suwannee Springfest celebrates 20 years of kicking off the spring festival season at the beautiful Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. It takes place March 17-20, 2016 and we are thrilled to announce that John Prine will be headlining the festival with his debut appearance at the event! A lot of return favorites from over the years will be joining in to help celebrate the anniversary including The Del McCoury Band, Keller Williams Grateful Grass, The Infamous Stringdusters, Jeff Austin Band, The Larry Keel Experience, Donna the Buffalo, and Jim Lauderdale. Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers and Dave & Dave (of Trampled By Turtles) make their debut appearance at the fest!

Other fun acts on the bill include Cabinet, Fruition, Jon Stickley Trio, Nora Jane Struthers, Mandolin Orange, Rumpke Mountain Boys and more. Stay tuned for additional artist announcements, workshops, and other activities! See the full lineup at suwanneespringfest.com.

Get your tickets for Suwannee Springfest now at the super early bird rate of $160 (GA) until midnight on Wednesday Dec 16th before they rise to the next tier of $175 through January 17th. Student / Military Ticket $175 advance through March 16th. Individual day tickets are also available. 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 from Thursday – Saturday evenings, a VIP Laminate, a swag bag with the festival poster, a cap, and other goodies for $300 until 1/17 when it goes up to $350. See all rates and tiers and get tickets at www.suwanneespringfest.com/tickets.

Suwannee Springfest is a gem of a festival with beautiful early spring weather in a stunning natural setting of moss-draped oak and cypress trees where festivalgoers experience four days of superb music in the midst of a friendly, family-style environment. Keep an ear out for some campground pickin’ and bring your acoustic instruments to join in on the fun!

Located just north of Live Oak, Fla, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is a one-of-a-kind music park and premier campground nestled in 800 acres on the shady banks of the historic, tea-colored Suwannee River in North Florida. With multiple stages, miles of trails and over 800 acres for camping, hiking, swimming, canoe and kayak rentals on the river, horseback riding, disc golf, and a restaurant and country store; the park offers a unique experience like no other, a true playground for all that attend.

Attendees can reserve RV hook ups, cabin rentals, and golf cart rentals by calling the park. 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. Please visit the park’s web site at www.musicliveshere.com or call them at 386-364-1683 for information.”

Suwannee Springfest Initial 2016 Lineup

John Prine
The Del McCoury Band
Keller Williams Grateful Grass
Infamous Stringdusters
Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers
Jeff Austin Band
The Larry Keel Experience
Donna the Buffalo
Dave & Dave (of Trampled By Turtles)
Jim Lauderdale
Cabinet
Fruition
Jon Stickley Trio
Nora Jane Struthers
Mandolin Orange
Rumpke Mountain Boys
The Broadcast
The Virginia Daredevils
Grits & Soul
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
Big Cosmo
Nikki Talley
Sloppy Joe
Quartermoon
Taylor Martin’s Engine
Two Foot Level
The Steppin Stones

Websites & Links: SuwanneeSpringfest.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Suwannee Springfest 2015 Dates and Initial Lineup Announced

Suwannee Springfest 2015

From Suwannee Springfest
“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 2015 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.”

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

Websites & Links: SuwanneeSpringfest.com | Facebook

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

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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Suwannee Springfest ~ March 24th-27th, 2011

The 15th Annual Suwannee Springfest

“Music festival Suwannee Springfest will mark its fifteenth anniversary in 2011. The festival has been continuously produced at North Florida’s Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park near the farming town of Live Oak. Well-known and highly-regarded among discerning fans & media, the event 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 in acceptance & popularity which generally incorporates respect for & recognition of traditional music forms presented through a completely contemporary framework & approach.”
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2011 Announced Artists
Avett Brothers * David Grisman Sextet * Jesse McReynolds * Donna The Buffalo * Emmitt-Nershi Band * Travelin McCourys * Jim Lauderdale * Mosier Brothers * Acoustic Syndicate * Cornmeal * Travelin McCourys with The Lee Boys * Danny Barnes * Scythian * Emmitt-Nershi and the Colorado Superjam * Trampled By Turtles * Greensky Bluegrass * Steep Canyon Rangers * Joe Craven * Michael Kang * Larry Keel and Natural Bridge * Verlon Thompson * The Motet * Surprise Me Mr. Davis * Nathan Moore * Tammerlin * Rowan Cunningham Band * Quartermoon * Dread Clampitt * Larkin Poe * Habanero Honeys with Annie Wenz, Marie Nofsinger & Cathy Lee * Big Cosmo’s Suwannee Sound Syndicate * Tornado Rider * The Mantras * Ralph Roddenbery Band * Sol Driven Train * Side Affects * Sloppy Joe * Galen Kipar Project * Josh Phillips Folk Festival * Holy Ghost Tent Revival * Andrew and Noah * The Honeycutters * Rick Loller Band * Two Foot Level * Futurebirds * The New 76ers * Mickey Abraham’s Traveling Acoustic Ensemble * Tennessee Firearms * Amy Hendrickson and Prime Directive * Saltwater Grass * Adelle Cotton * Grandpa’s Cough Medicine * The Whetherman * Me and the Devil * Roy Book Binder * New Familiars
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Websites & Links: SuwanneeSpringfest.com | Facebook

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Chronicle ~ March 2011 Festivals

March 4th-6th

Snow Ball
 March 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2011 – Vail Valley, Colorado
Lineup: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros • The Flaming Lips • Local Natives • Bassnectar • Pretty Lights • Portugal. The Man • Diplo • Miami Horror • Twin Shadow • Sam Adams • Porter Robinson • Zed’s Dead • Brother Ali • Baths • Big Gigantic • Lotus • 12th Planet • Eskmo • Classixx • Gauntlet Hair • Paper Diamond • Onra • EOTO • Savoy • The Chain Gang of 1974 • Lord Huron • Candy Claws • Mansions on the Moon • Michal Menert • Robotic Pirate Monkey • Afro Man • Superhumanoids • The Bones • Jesse Woods • American Royalty • Lazerdisk Party Sex • Sugarpill • Air Dubai • Emory Quinn • Rag • Mr. Anonymous • Steffi Graf • Bonfire Dub • Springdale Quartet • Mobogkin

Links: SnowBallMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter
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March 12th

9 Mile
Virginia Key Beach Park in Key Biscayne, FL
Lineup: Stephen Marley • Damian Marley • Julian Marley • Burning Spear • Capleton • Cocoa Tea • Tarrus Riley • Collie Buddz • Kevens • Kehv • WALE • Richie Spice

Links: 9 Mile Music Festival
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March 16th-20th

SXSW
Various Venues in Austin, Texas
Lineup: Duran Duran  •  B.o.B.  •  Wu-Tang Clan  •  Bright Eyes  •  Cee Lo Green  •  Queens of the Stone Age • And More

Links: SXSW.com | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Myspace
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March 24th-27th

Suwannee Springfest
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL

Lineup: The Avett Brothers • David Grisman Sextet • Jesse McReynolds • Donna The Buffalo • Emmitt-Nershi Band • Travelin’ McCourys with The Lee Boys • Jim Lauderdale • Mosier Brothers • Danny Barnes • Scythian • Trampled By Turtles • Steep Canyon Rangers • Joe Craven • Pangea with Michael Kang • Larry Keel and Natural Bridge • Surprise Me Mr. Davis • The Motet • Dread Clampitt • Rowan Cunningham • Tornado Rider • Ralph Roddenbery • Greensky Bluegrass • Galen Kipar Project • Holy Ghost Tent Revival • Larkin Poe • Two Foot Level • Sloppy Joe • New 76ers • Saltwater Grass • Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive • Grandpa’s Cough Medicine and The Whetherman

Links: SuwanneeSpringfest.com | Facebook
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March 24th-April 9th

Savannah Music Fest
Various Venues in Savannah, GA

Links: SavannahMusicFestival.org | Facebook | Twitter
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March 25th-27th

Snoe.down
Sparten Arena in Rutland, VT

Lineup: moe. • Keller Williams • Lotus • Ryan Montbleau Band • The Brew • Caravan of Thieves • Assembly of Dust • Dangermuffin • The London Souls • Twiddle • Timbre Coup • Lucid • Frank Viele & the Manhattan Project

Links: Snoe.down | Moe.org
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March 25th-27th

Ultra Music Fest
Bicentennial Park in Miami, FL

Lineup: Tiësto • Deadmau5 • The Chemical Brothers • David Guetta • Empire of the Sun • Carl Cox • Pendulum • Crystal Castles • Röyksopp • Cut Copy • Trentemøller • Erasure • Chromeo • MSTRKRFT • Boys Noize • Laurent Garnier • Ferry Corsten • Benny Benassi • Afrojack • Rusko • Steve Aoki • Wolfgang Gartner • STS9 • Simian Mobile Disco • CSS • Klaxons • Sander Kleinenberg • Roger Sanchez • !!! • Sub Focus • Skrillex • Nero • Holy Ghost! • Claude VonStroke • Hybrid • Martin Solveig • Chris Lake • Gui Boratto • Mr. Oizo • Tinie Tempah • Joris Voorn • Super Mash Bros. • Funkagenda, Alex Gaudino • Daedalus • Afrobeta

Links: UltraMusicFestival.com | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Myspace
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March 26th

Squarefest
Various Venues in Charleston, IL

Lineup: The Coop • Strange Arrangement • Moon Dogs • Indigo Sun • Funk Biscuit • And More

Links: Facebook
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March 3st-April 2nd

Sweetwater Shakedown
Lutsen Mountians in Minnesota

Lineup: Railroad Earth • Emmitt-Nershi Band • The Travelin’ McCoury’s • The Lee Boys • The Absynth Quintet • And More

Links: Lutsen.com/SWShakedown
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