Suwannee Roots Revival, the wonderful new fest ready to make its mark this weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak FL, is a star-studded gala of folk, roots, bluegrass, newgrass, and Americana musicians from all over the country (October 13-16). You’ve already seen the list of headliners, including Peter Rowan,…
Before we get started, let me say “Thank you, Mandolin Orange!” I confess I approached my Suwannee Springfest assignment with some trepidation: I was clearly out of my element. I’m funking rocker, or a rocking funkster, or something. I like folk, and bluegrass, and Americana, certainly. But how would I manage an entire festival of…
With so many outstanding musicians and bands performing at Springfest Music Festival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (March 17-20), you’re going to miss some stuff. Lots, actually, with all the overlapping sets. You know about the heavy hitters, of course: John Prine, Railroad Earth, Brandi Carlile, Del McCoury Band, Donna the Buffalo,…