The Miami Jazz Fest™ is Jazz, pure Jazz! Scheduled for November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park adjacent to Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami, the event promises to be a line-up of quality Jazz performances that will capture the excitement of fans throughout South Florida and beyond.

"There are many music festivals that call themselves 'Jazz' events, but are all too often watered down with other types of music" says event founder and producer, Carmen J. Cartiglia. “The Miami Jazz Fest™ will be going back to the basics and will bring in some exceptional true jazz artists from around the world.”

Saturday night, November 17th will be dedicated to the exotic performances of Brazilian Jazz artists.  It will feature a star studded line up of international musicians to introduce you to the unique and varied styles of Brazilian Jazz.

Then Sunday’s focus, November 18th, including Jazz great Monty Alexander, will be an all-day event that will bring in some swinging, no nonsense, straight ahead Jazz performances by world renowned musicians from across the globe. This will be a REAL Jazz Festival with the very best musicians the Jazz world has to offer coming together to create an experience not to be missed!

In addition to Monty Alexander performing on Sunday night, among the artists currently scheduled to perform are: Saturday night, dedicated to the sound of Jazz in Brazil, Trio De Paz, Maucha Adnet, Patty Ascher, Antonio Adolfo, and Joe Carter; and the line up on Sunday includes Mike DiRubbo, Don Friedman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jack Wilkins, Jesse Jones, Warren Chaisson and Giacomo Gates.

"We're going 'Old School' for this event and bringing the people of Miami a true Jazz event that they can be proud of!"  Mr. Cartiglia goes on to say that "this is the start of an annual Jazz festival that will grow with each year and establish Miami as the home for 'True Jazz' and the revival Jazz is enjoying."

Tickets are on sale now for the Miami Jazz Fest™ November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park.  Advance two-day tickets are $130.00 for Reserved Seats and $110.00 for the Festival Lawn.  To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000.

A portion of each ticket sold will go to the American Society For Scleroderma Research, a grass roots non-profit organization founded in 2004. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting individuals of all age ranges, including children. To learn more about Scleroderma and A.S.F.S.R. please visit: www.ASFSR.org

Winner of four Blues Music Awards and a Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” the Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline the inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival in Florida, playing three dates in the state.  Featuring two stages of live bands, the Festival will make its debut at Centennial Park in Fort Myers, Friday, January 18, 2013, with music starting at 12:30PM.  Then, Saturday, January 19, 2013, with music starting at 11AM, it comes to Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and finally Sunday, January 20, 2013, with music starting at 10:45AM, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.

Tickets for what is destined to become a major annual event for the Sunshine State, the Sunshine Blues Festival, will go on sale Saturday, October 6^th at 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

“The Blues is where it all began for Modern Music in America,” says Neil Jacobsen, President – Live Nation Florida.  “Putting this show together has been a labor of love and we are very excited to bring a world class Blues Festival to Florida as an annual event.”

It has been an amazing year for the Tedeschi Trucks Band or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them.  In February their album Revelator won the Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album.”  Then in July they dominated the Blues Music Awards (formerly the WC Handy Awards) where they won not only Album of the Year, but also took home trophies for Band of the Year, Gibson Guitar Award (Derek Trucks) and Contemporary Blues Female Artist (Susan Tedeschi).  True to Truck's promise, the album delivered a collection of blues-dipped rockers and heart stirring ballads in which the echoes of so many great traditions flowed together naturally, blending with an entirely original, modern sensibility. Critically acclaimed as a 4 Star "masterpiece" by Rolling Stone magazine and simply "Outstanding" by USA Today, Revelator broke into the Billboard Top 200 chart at #12, bringing both artists to their highest first week sales and charting of their careers. Their second album, Everybody's Talkin' is a double live disc recorded on the band's fall tour last year.  Tedeschi Trucks Band is an 11-member ensemble overflowing with talent and musical familiarity.  In addition to Susan Tedeschi (a six time grammy nominee) and Derek Trucks (who is currently #16 on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time) the band includes harmony singers Mike Mattison and Mark Rivers, brothers Oteil Burbridge (long time bassist for the Allman Brothers Band) and Kofi Burbridge (longtime keyboardist/flutist with The Derek Trucks Band), a pair of drummers J. J. Johnson and Tyler Greenwell, as well as trumpeter Maurice Brown, tenor saxophonist Kebbi Williams, and trombonist Saunders Sermons.

"We are thrilled to be a part of these inaugural festivals in our home state of Florida, and share the stage with some great musicians and friends."-Derek Truck and Susan Tedeschi

Also highlighting the inaugural bill for the Festival are: contemporary guitar legend Walter Trout formerly with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers; Louisiana slide wizard Sonny Landreth; Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band; The Wood Brothers, featuring Chris from Modeski, Martin & Wood and his well-known singer/songwriter brother Oliver; award-winning British blues guitarist Matt Schofield; the driving force of urban funk, Big Sam’s Funky Nation; Florida guitar favorite Bobby Lee Rodgers; multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner Joe Louis Walker; the no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta blues of guitarist Sean Chambers; and the one and only New Orleans Blues Legend Dr. John (St. Petersburg and Boca Raton only).  At last a real Blues Festival that will become an annual event for the Sunshine State!

The inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes to Florida for three dates in 2013, Friday, January 18 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers; Saturday, January 19 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida; and Sunday, January 20 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.  Tickets for the all day event go on sale Saturday, October 6^th at 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Incredible performers The Civil Wars come to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 19^th / 10AM.  This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

In some ways, music doesn't get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of California-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her Alabaman partner, John Paul White. They travel without a backup band, and on their first full-length album, Barton Hollow, the bare-bones live arrangements that fans hear on the road are fleshed out with just the barest of acoustic accoutrements. Each song is an intimate conversation, and no third wheels or dinner-party chatter are going to interrupt that gorgeous, haunting hush.  On the other hand, there's been something distinctly loud about the duo's introduction to the world, even prior to the album's release. Their signature song "Poison & Wine" was heard on Grey's Anatomy—in the foreground, in its entirety, over a key climactic montage, prompting hundreds of thousands of viewers to Google the mystery music. And they got a wholly unsolicited endorsement when America's biggest pop star gave The Civil Wars a seal of approval. After first tweeting her love for the duo, fellow Nashvillian Taylor Swift included "Poison & Wine" as a selection in her official iTunes playlist, saying, "I think this is my favorite duet. It's exquisite."

General Admission tickets are $26.50 in advance and $28.00 day of show.  They go on sale Friday, October 19, 2012 at 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).  Some Special Mezzanine seating is also available. 

The highly popular 2013 Wanee Music Festival, held April 18th to 20th at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, is putting Early Bird Tickets on sale Monday, December 10th at 10AM.  3-Day General Admission Tickets, which include primitive camping, are just $175.00 (plus applicable fees) and will be available through waneefestival.com and Music Today.  They are only on sale through Saturday, December 15th however the supply is limited so get them quick because they will most likely sell out before the December 15th cut off!  Please note that the Early Bird sale is for General Admission 3-Day Tickets only!The Line-up for the 2013 Wanee Music Festival will be one of the most exciting yet!  The group of star-studded acts joining The Allman Brothers Band April 18th through the 20th will add energy and excitement to what is fast becoming one of the most popular festivals in the country.For more information go to www.waneefestival.com

Winner of four Blues Music Awards and a Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” and now nominated for four more Blues Music Awards for 2013 the Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline the inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival in Florida, playing three dates in the state.  Featuring two stages of live bands, the Festival will make its debut at Centennial Park in Fort Myers, Friday, January 18, 2013, with music starting at 12:30PM.  Then, Saturday, January 19, 2013, with music starting at 11AM, it comes to Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and finally Sunday, January 20, 2013, with music starting at 10:45AM, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.  The one and only New Orleans Blues Legend Dr. John also makes a features appearance on the bill (St. Petersburg and Boca Raton only).Also highlighting the inaugural bill for the Festival are: the one and only New Orleans Blues Legend Dr. John (St. Petersburg and Boca Raton only); contemporary guitar legend Walter Trout formerly with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers; Louisiana slide wizard Sonny Landreth; Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band; The Wood Brothers, featuring Chris from Modeski, Martin & Wood and his well-known singer/songwriter brother Oliver; award-winning British blues guitarist Matt Schofield; the driving force of urban funk, Big Sam’s Funky Nation; Florida guitar favorite Bobby Lee Rodgers; multiple Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner Joe Louis Walker; the no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta blues of guitarist Sean Chambers; and At last a real Blues Festival that will become an annual event for the Sunshine State!The inaugural Sunshine Blues Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes to Florida for three dates in 2013, Friday, January 18 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers; Saturday, January 19 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida; and Sunday, January 20 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.Tickets for the all day event are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000

Winner of four Blues Music Awards and a Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” and now nominated for four more Blues Music Awards for 2013 Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi with the Tedeschi/Trucks Band will headline the inaugural   Sunshine Blues Festival   in Florida, playing three dates in the state.  Featuring two stages of live bands, the Festival will make its debut at Centennial Park in Fort Myers, Friday, January 18, 2013.  Then, Saturday, January 19, 2013, it comes to Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and finally Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.  The one and only New Orleans Blues Legend Dr. John also makes a features appearance on the bill (St. Petersburg and Boca Raton only).

Tickets for the all day event are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000

  The Announced performance schedule is as follows:

The Allman Brothers Band along with Widespread Panic headline a great line-up of outstanding performers for what is fast becoming one of the most popular Festivals in the country, the 2013 Wanee Music Festival, Thursday April 18th through Saturday April 20th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Tickets for the Festival go on sale Saturday, January 26th at 10AM through Music Today.In addition to the The Allman Brothers Band and Widespread Panic playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leon Russell, Tower of Power, Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang, Electric Hot Tuna , Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galactic & Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars  Featuring: Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, Johnny Vidacovich, Dirty Dozen Braass Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists and Monophonics.Wanee is also excited to welcome back the traveling version of Jorma Kaukonen’s “Fur Peace Ranch.”  Sign up to experience musician/songwriter workshops and lessons all under the tutelage of world class musicians.  Immerse yourself in an intense and uplifting musical event.THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:$195 + Applicable Fees (From January 26th 10am EST – February 25th 10PM EST – Price will increase after this) includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday (April 18). Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday (April 19 & 20)VIP TICKETS:$495+Applicable Fees: Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2013 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2013 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2013 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks, Discounted beer, Access to Wanee 2013 VIP only Pre PartyTickets for the 2013 Wanee Music Festival go on sale Saturday, January 26th/10AM here.  The Festival will be held Thursday April 19th through Saturday April 21st at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

The Florida State Fair Authority and Live Nation have partnered together to host what may be the biggest festival that Tampa Bay has seen in years. The inaugural Rockin’ the Midway at the Funshine Music Festival presented by the Tampa Bay Times brings more than 30 acts spread over six stages and more than 60 thrill rides and attractions to the Florida State Fairgrounds, Friday, May 3rd through Sunday May 5th.  With a wide variety of top name musical acts and a huge array of other activities, this family friendly event is sure to provide something for everyone!Utilizing six stages including the Live Nation Amphitheatre and the Fairgrounds Expo Hall, the Festival has put together an all-star cast of performers along with the best local band.Friday Night May 3rd features: Train, Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick, Good Old War, Youngblood Hawke, Dead Confederate and Roadkill Ghost Choir.  Plus another not just special, but very, very special guest to be announced soon.Saturday, May 4th features: REO Speedwagon, Styx, Ted Nugent, New Found Glory, Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), We The Kings, Bad Books (featuring members of Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine), Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band, The Weeks, Pitbull Toddler, Hell’s Bells (AC/DC Tribute), and Tallhart.     Finally Sunday, May 5th enjoy: Gary Allan, Kix Brooks, The Wallflowers, Josh Thompson, The Lone Bellow, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Sticky Fingers (Rolling Stones Tribute), and Yesterday (Beatles Tribute).Make a day of it for the whole family and between the music be sure to catch all the other attractions.  There are more than 60 thrill rides and attractions including a Roller Coaster, Giant Slide, Ferris Wheel, helicopter ride, sky ride and zip line.  Try your hand at skill games or stroll through a Crafts Fair area.  Let the children frolic on the many kid friendly rides or be amazed at a magic show.And don’t forget the food.  There will be a wide variety from healthy alternative menus to specialty food trucks to open pit barbeques.  Whether an adventurous eater or not, you won’t go hung“With more than 30 bands on six stages and 60 plus thrill rides and attractions this Festival offers something special for everyone,” says Neil Jacobsen, President of Live Nation FL.  “Great music, great rides and great fun all at a price the entire Family can afford.”Advance General Admission tickets are just $20.00/day beginning Saturday, February 23rd / 10AM through Friday, April 26th / 10PM.  Tickets include general admission to all stages and the Festival Lawn at Live Nation Amphitheatre.  Reserved Seat tickets for the Amphitheatre shows are also available for an additional fee.  Kids 5 and under are free and 6-12 are just $10.00 at the gate.  To purchase tickets go to www.floridastatefair.com, www.funshinefestival.com, www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

Announcing the Performance Schedule for the 2013 Wanee Music Festival, Wednesday April 17th through Saturday April 20th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  The Allman Brothers Band along with Widespread Panic, playing both Friday and Saturday Nights,  headline a great line-up of outstanding performers for what is fast becoming one of the most popular Festivals in the country.- WANEE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULEWednesday (Early Bird Party)2:45-3:45pm - Groves4:15-5:15pm - Juke5:45-6:45pm - Beebs & Her Moneymakers7:15-8:30pm - Kettle Of Fish9:00-10:15pm - Cope10:45pm-1:00am - Ivan Neville's DumpstaphunkThursday (Mushroom Stage Only)12:45-1:30pm - Oli Brown2:00-3:00pm - Monophonics3:30-5:00pm – The Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio5:30-7:00pm - Voice Of The Wetlands Allstars7:30-900pm - Royal Southern Brotherhood9:30-11:00pm - Hot Tuna Electric11:30pm-1:30am - Greyboy AllstarsFriday - Peach Stage11:30am-12:00pm – The Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio12:30-2:00pm - Blackberry Smoke2:30-4:00pm - Robert Randolph4:30-6:00pm - Govt Mule6:30-8:30pm - Widespread Panic9:30pm-12:00am - Allman Brothers Band Friday - Mushroom Stage11:00-11:30am - Flannel Church12:00-1:00pm - The Revivalists1:30-2:30pm - Jaimoe's Jasssz Band3:00-4:30pm - Les Claypool's Duo De Twang5:00-6:30pm - N.Mississippi Allstars8:30-9:30pm - BoomBox12:00-2:00am - Steel Pulse Saturday - Peach Stage11:30am-12pm – The Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio12:30-2:00pm - Leon Russell2:30-4:00pm - Michael Franti & Spearhead4:30–6:00pm - Tedeschi Trucks Band6:30–8:30pm - Widespread Panic9:30pm-12am - Allman Brothers Band Saturday - Mushroom Stage11:00am-11:30am - Yeti Trio12:00-1:00pm - The Lee Boys1:30-2:30pm - Dirty Dozen Brass Band3:00-4:45pm - Maceo Parker5:15-6:30pm - Tower Of Power8:30-9:30pm - Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad12:00am-2:00am - Galactic & FriendsTHREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:$215 + Applicable Fees - Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday (April 18). Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday (April 19 & 20).Tickets for the 2013 Wanee Music Festival are on sale now at: http://www.waneefestival.tickets.musictoday.com/WaneeFestival/calendar.aspx.  The Festival will be held Thursday April 18th through Saturday April 20th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  A Special Early Bird Show is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th.  (VIP Tickets are sold out!)Last year with thousands in attendance, the festival saw its biggest and best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets NOW!Look for more upcoming announcements at: www.waneefestival.comAbout Live Nation Entertainment:Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally.  Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors. 

The AmericanaramA Tour has now added four packs of tickets for its Wednesday, June 26th show aty Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.  Festival Lawn 4-Packs are going for $75.00 and Reserved Seat 4-Packs are now just $125.00.  That’s 4 tickets to this fantastic concert all for one low price.  It’s a steal of a deal!  AmericanaramA Festival of Music features performances by Bob Dylan and His Band , Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Bob Weir (in an acoustic set).To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or online and the Cruzan Box Office.For more information go to: www.livenation.com.

COASTLINE FESTIVAL announces the lineup for the inaugural festival taking place Saturday, November 9th in Tampa and Sunday, November 10th in West Palm Beach.  With all-day music on 2 stages, 11 bands, a wide array of food trucks, over 25 craft beers with a heavy tilt toward Florida’s own wildly popular hand craft brewers, and regionally renowned artists, COASTLINE FESTIVAL will have something for all. Tickets for the Coastline Festival will be available on July 19th at 10am EST for purchase at www.coastlinefestival.com . Specially priced Early Bird tickets will be available for a limited time.  And whatever ticket you buy, the Second Stage location allows everyone to get up close and personal to the music!COASTLINE FESTIVAL was inspired by the desire to create satisfying full sensory experiences to complement the all day music festival.. “We looked at our stable of multi-day events in Florida including the Wanee Festival, South Beach Comedy Festival, Sunshine Music and Blues Festival and the Funshine Festival, and felt the timing was perfect to launch a completely new concept focused on exciting alternative acts on the rise, great craft beers, mouth-watering food trucks and creative local artists,” stated Neil Jacobsen, President of Live Nation Florida. Mike Childs of Ledge Entertainment, working together with Live Nation to bring the concept to life, added “It is an honor to be able to work together in order to achieve our collective vision of putting together a truly one-of-a-kind Musiculinary Experience.”Over the course of each day, the festival will feature an eclectic lineup of internationally established and emerging bands on two stages. The lineup features:Tampa:Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club, Matt & Kim, Fitz & The Tantrums, Blondfire, The Joy Formidable, The Mowgli’s, Surfer Blood, St. Lucia, The Royal Concept plus special guests to be addedWest Palm:Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club, Matt & Kim, Fitz & The Tantrums, Joy Formidable, Capital Cities, The Neighbourhood, The Mowgli’s, Surfer Blood, St. Lucia, The Royal ConceptCraft Beer CoveCruising into Coastline Festival's Craft Beer Cove is like floating into a beer lovers dream. Hopheads will enjoy a wonderland of authentic hand crafted brews featuring over 25 different selections from Florida’s elite craftsman and a sprinkling of some of the best craft beers from around the country. The Craft Beer Cove will feature both sampling and full glass servings.Food TrucktopiaRecipes are like songs and these top culinary artists take their creations and serve them up on the road everyday. The Food Trucktopia lineup features an eclectic mix from Mediterranean to Vegetarian and Argentinean cuisine. There will be something for everyone!Isle of ArtArt touches the soul of Coastline. Coastline will allow festival goers to actively engage with critically-acclaimed artists from around the region in Florida’s progressive art scene.

Advannce tickets are now available for the exciting inaugural COASTLINE FESTIVAL taking place Saturday, November 9th in Tampa and Sunday, November 10th in West Palm Beach.  With all-day music on 2 stages, 11 bands, a wide array of food trucks, over 25 craft beers with a heavy tilt toward Florida’s own wildly popular hand craft brewers, and regionally renowned artists, COASTLINE FESTIVAL will have something for all. Tickets are available for purchase at coastlinefestival.com. And whatever ticket you buy, the Second Stage location allows everyone to get up close and personal to the music!COASTLINE FESTIVAL was inspired by the desire to create satisfying full sensory experiences to complement the all day music festival.. “We looked at our stable of multi-day events in Florida including the Wanee Festival, South Beach Comedy Festival, Sunshine Music and Blues Festival and the Funshine Festival, and felt the timing was perfect to launch a completely new concept focused on exciting alternative acts on the rise, great craft beers, mouth-watering food trucks and creative local artists,” stated Neil Jacobsen, President of Live Nation Florida. Mike Childs of Ledge Entertainment, working together with Live Nation to bring the concept to life, added “It is an honor to be able to work together in order to achieve our collective vision of putting together a truly one-of-a-kind Musiculinary Experience.”Over the course of each day, the festival will feature an eclectic lineup of internationally established and emerging bands on two stages. The lineup features:Tampa:Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club, Matt & Kim, Fitz & The Tantrums, Blondfire, The Joy Formidable, The Mowgli’s, Surfer Blood, St. Lucia, The Royal Concept plus special guests to be addedWest Palm:Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club, Matt & Kim, Fitz & The Tantrums, Blondfire, Joy Formidable, Capital Cities, The Neighbourhood, The Mowgli’s, Surfer Blood, St. Lucia, The Royal ConceptCraft Beer CoveCruising into Coastline Festival's Craft Beer Cove is like floating into a beer lovers dream. Hopheads will enjoy a wonderland of authentic hand crafted brews featuring over 25 different selections from Florida’s elite craftsman and a sprinkling of some of the best craft beers from around the country. The Craft Beer Cove will feature both sampling and full glass servings..Food TrucktopiaRecipes are like songs and these top culinary artists take their creations and serve them up on the road everyday. The Food Trucktopia lineup features an eclectic mix from Mediterranean to Vegetarian and Argentinean cuisine. There will be something for everyone!Isle of ArtArt touches the soul of Coastline. Coastline will allow festival goers to actively engage with critically-acclaimed artists from around the region in Florida’s progressive art scene.Full lineups of craft beers, food trucks and local artists for each city to be announced soon!Advanced Tickets for the Coastline Festival aew available now at coastlinefestival.com.

Winner of multiple Blues Music Awards and a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” the Tedeschi Trucks Band will once again headline the Second Annual Sunshine Music & Blues Festival in Florida, playing two dates in the state.  Featuring two stages of live bands, a wide array of refreshing craft beers and delectable menus from a wide variety of food vendors, the Festival will kick off Saturday, January 18, 2014, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and then Sunday, January 19, 2013, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay AreaEarly Bird tickets for what has become a major annual event for the Sunshine State, the Sunshine Music & Blues Festival, will go on sale Wednesday, October 2nd at 10AM through Friday, October 4th at 10PM at www.livenation.com.  No password is needed. General on sale is scheduled for Monday, October 7th at 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  Early Bird General Admission tickets are $39.50 while regular General Admission tickets for the all day event are $49.50.  Special Reserved Tickets are available for $99.50 and some VIP packages are also availableAll dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.While last year was an amazing year for the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal prefer to call them, this year has been another strong showing as well.  They have just released their second studio album, Made Up Mind.  AllMusic.com remarks that: "Made Up Mind is tight; it maintains the gritty, steamy, Southern heart displayed on Revelator, but the growth in songwriting, arrangement, and production is immeasurable."  Since Revelator had won the Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album” in 2012 the comparison is awesome.  Now, with the release of Made Up Mind there isn’t a shred of doubt that Susan Tedeschi, her husband and creative collaborator, Derek Trucks, and their superb bandmates are on to something -- something very big.  For Derek and Susan, TTB’s strength in numbers -- the band presently comprises 10 members -- virtually guaranteed that a wide range of influences would steer the music to new, previously unexplored places. That diversity is evident throughout Made Up Mind. “I felt that with the personnel in this band, it was just a matter of time before all of these ideas started leaking out,” says Trucks. “But we had a lot of confidence that it was going to be really good right out of the gate.” Today, as the result of carefully building it from scratch, Tedeschi Trucks Band is nothing less than one big happy family, a traveling roots music circus of sorts, roving from town to town and pulling out all the stops along the way, never knowing just what will be the highlight of tonight’s show or which band member will be the one to shine in the next moment. Each member of TTB is a strong enough force to be a bandleader in his own right, but the chemical reaction that takes place when they all come together results in a mighty sound that’s even greater than the sum of its considerable parts.Also appearing on this year’s bill for the Festival are: New Orleans’ favorites Galactic; legendary Leon Russell; the great acoustic blues of Hot Tuna with Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady; the incredible jazz bassist Stanley Clarke; The Ringers featuring Jimmy Herring (from Widespread Panic), Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, Keith Carlock and Etienne Mbappe; New Orleans’ guitarist, singer and songwriter Tab Benoit (Boca date only); guitar virtuoso Bobby Lee Rogers; British blues guitarist and singer Oli Brown (who blew everyone away last year at his FL debut at Wanee Fest); plus a special guest to be announced shortlyWith Great Music, Great Craft Beers and Great Food, the Second Annual Sunshine Music & Blues Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates in 2014, Saturday, January 18 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida; and Sunday, January 19 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.  Early Bird tickets for the all day event go on sale Wednesday, October 2nd at 10AM through Friday, October 4th at 10PM at www.livenation.com. No password is needed. General on sale is scheduled for Monday, October 7th at 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.For more information go to www.sunshinemusicandblues.com or www.livenation.com.

HUKA Entertainment proudly announces the return of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, taking place Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2014 on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.A limited quantity of Early Bird Presale tickets for the 2014 festival will be available online only at www.tortugamusicfestival.com this Friday, October 18 at 10:00am EDT.  This public presale allows early supporters of the festival to purchase discounted tickets, including two-day general admission for $145.00 each, two-day VIP for $599.00 each and two-day Super VIP for $999 each (shipping and handling fees may apply to each ticket type).  A four-ticket purchase limit will be in effect.  Additional details can be found via www.tortugamusicfestival.com.Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, is a two-day music festival on the beach featuring nearly two dozen of the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music. Created together with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, the event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation.“We’re incredibly excited to announce our return to the legendary white sands of Fort Lauderdale’s premiere beach,” says HUKA Entertainment co-founder and CEO A.J. Niland.  “We’ve been fortunate to have the support of not only the community and fans but a tremendous response from artists as well, all of which is going to make us bigger and better in 2014.”“When I first dreamed a few years ago of an event that would celebrate the ocean via music, I never imagined it would turn into one of the leading music festivals in America,” adds Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey.  “Fort Lauderdale Beach on the majestic Atlantic Ocean is the perfect setting to remind everyone why the preservation of our waterways and marine life is so important.”Niland says 2014’s Tortuga Music Festival lineup will feature a lineup similar to its inaugural year, where over 25,000 festival attendees enjoyed headliners Kenny Chesney and Eric Church along with The Avett Brothers, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Jake Owen, Lynryd Skynyrd, and many more.“I can’t imagine a better lineup in our first year than the one we had,” says Niland.  “But we’re dedicated to making sure our next bill is even more impressive, if that’s possible, and have already confirmed top-caliber artists for 2014.”Anchored by live music performances across three stages, the centerpiece to Tortuga Music Festival is its Conservation Village, curated by Stacey, where over 20 organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.Stacey notes that the Conservation Village will likewise offer premium content in its sophomore outing, after featuring such notables as The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Shark Savers, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection and nineteen other exhibits in year one.  “Guy Harvey is a rock star in his own right, and it was such a pleasure to have him here in 2013 signing autographs and meeting fans in the village to discuss conservation” says Stacey.  “That’s a hard act to follow, so we’re pulling out all the stops this time around.”Additionally, in 2013, festival-goers were encouraged to collect garbage at the event site to minimize the festival’s impact on the environment.  “Over 1,000 bags were filled with waste by fans in our first year, which tells us that our cause is as important to music and ocean lovers as it is to us,” says Stacey.“One thing we heard repeatedly this year from both the artists and the fans was how much fun everyone had with their feet in the sand and the sound of the waves blending with the music,” says Niland.  “That makes it hard to forget who the true headliner of our event is – the ocean – and what we can do to make sure it returns every year.”

JJ Grey, described by the New York Times as: "Impassioned singing, riff-based Southern rock, cold-blooded swamp funk and sly Memphis soul,” has just been added to the line-up at the Second Annual Sunshine Music and Blues Festival.  The Tedeschi Trucks Band, winner of multiple Blues Music Awards and a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Blues Album,” will once again headline this Florida only Festival.  Featuring two stages of live bands, a wide array of refreshing craft beers and delectable menus from a wide variety of food vendors, the Festival will kick off Saturday, January 18, 2014, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida and then Sunday, January 19, 2013, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area.Tickets for what has become a major annual event for the Sunshine State, the Sunshine Music & Blues Festival, are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  General Admission tickets are $49.50 while Special Reserved Tickets are available for $99.50. Some VIP packages are also available.

Legendary DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso and EDM sensation Krewella are set to headline the 2nd annual Life In Color concert at Bader Field in Atlantic City on December 28th, 2013. The doors open at 7PM and tickets are on sale now at www.linerocket.com.Life in Color is “The World’s Largest Paint Party” and is nationally recognized as a one-of-a-kind concert experience featuring cutting-edge LED production and some of the most high-profile performers in the world.Sebastian Ingrosso is one of the most prolific musical talents across the globe. As 1/3 of the prestigious DJ trio Swedish House Mafia, Ingrosso has headlined some of the largest music festivals and performed for crowds of over 100,000 people. He is also a world famous music producer, manufacturing numerous #1 songs on Beatport including “Reload” and “Calling (Lose My Mind)”. In addition, he has produced music for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Kylie Minogue, Usher, and Britney Spears.In 2012, Krewella burst onto the electronic dance music circuit with their debut video Killin’ It, showcasing their innovative brand of dubstep-infused tunes highlighted by melodic female vocals. They are currently embarking on their international 55-date sold out tour  on the heels of their debut album Get Wet, which charted in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 200 in its first week. Krewella recently teamed up with charity organization Dance For Paralysis to help raise money and awareness for people living with paralysis. Founder Thomas E. Smith says, “It is truly an honor to work with Krewella and together we will work towards finding a permanent cure for paralysis”. LineRocket and Dance for Paralysis have plans to bring paralyzed teens from the local hospital to enjoy the show in the front row and to meet the 3 members of Krewella backstage.In 2013, LineRocket hosted Steve Aoki, Tommy Trash, and Adventure Club on New Year’s Eve at Bader Field. The event sold out in rapid fashion and attracted thousands to the largest heated tent in America. LineRocket CEO Josh Heffler said, “The heated tent, star-studded lineup and top notch production provided attendees with the ideal concert experience. We expect this year’s event to top the success of the last one” The supporting acts for Sebastian Ingrosso and Krewella will be Dyro and Bow n’ Arrow, with more artists to be announced soon.

The highly popular 2014 Wanee Music Festival, held April 10th to 12th at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, is putting Early Bird Tickets on sale Thursday, December 5th at 10AM.  3-Day General Admission Tickets, which include primitive camping, are just $175.00 (plus applicable fees) and will be available through waneefestival.com and Music Today.  They are on sale through Thursday, December 12th at 6PM, however the supply is limited, so get them quick because they will most likely sell out before the December 12th cut off!  Please note that the Early Bird sale is for General Admission 3-Day Tickets only!The line-up for the 2014 Wanee Music Festival, the ten-year anniversary, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet!  The group of star-studded acts joining The Allman Brothers Band April 10th through the 12th will add energy and excitement to what is fast becoming one of the most popular festivals in the country. For more information go to www.waneefestival.com

The highly popular 2014 Wanee Music Festival, held April 10th to 12th at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, has sold out ahead of schedule the limited allotment of Early Bird 3-Day General Admission Tickets.  Advance Tickets, which include primitive camping, are now on sale for $195.00 (plus applicable fees) and can be purchased through: www.waneefestival.tickets.musictoday.com/WaneeFestival/calendar.aspxThe line-up for the 2014 Wanee Music Festival, the ten-year anniversary, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet!  The group of star-studded acts joining The Allman Brothers Band April 10th through the 12th will add energy and excitement to what is fast becoming one of the most popular festivals in the country. For more information go to www.waneefestival.com

Multiple award-winning recording and performing artists Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be hitting the beach this spring as headliners when Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival returns to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida on April 12th and 13th.As tens of thousands of fans enjoy the sun, songs, sand and surf at the unique oceanfront event, Bryan and Church will be joined by fellow first-wave lineup artists including San Francisco multi-platinum act Train, nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow, country chart-topper Billy Currington, rock, folk, reggae and funk beach fusion pioneers Slightly Stoopid, reggae legend Ziggy Marley, powerhouse vocalist Brett Eldredge, folk singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, inventive roots rockers Delta Rae, “Chillin’ It” singer and celebrated songwriter Cole Swindell, Nashville rockers Moon Taxi, genre-jumping septet The Revivalists, folk/funk band White Denim, “Helluva Life” hit-maker Frankie Ballard, Paste’s Best of What’s Next sibling duo Brothers Osborne, “How She Rolls” singer Chase Rice, “Booze Cruise” hitmakers Blackjack Billy, modern folk rockers Sons of Fathers and blues-infused rock band Quaker City Nighthawks. Additional top-name talent will be revealed in the coming weeks.“We’ve been incredibly excited to announce our 2014 lineup,” says HUKA Entertainment co-founder and CEO A.J. Niland. “We set out to build on last year’s foundation by putting together an amazing weekend at the beach with an incredible group of country, rock and roots acts. We feel we we’ve done exactly that, and hope our lineup brings just as much sunshine to our fans’ holiday season as it has to ours.”A limited number of Advanced-priced tickets go on sale this Friday, December 13, at 10am EST at www.tortugamusicfestival.com. Two-day general admission festival ticket prices start at $155. Complete festival pricing, including Advance and Regular prices for GA, VIP and Super VIP tickets, can also now be found at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.CMT will partner with Tortuga Music Festival for its 2014 event, providing content and contests across its television, internet, social and radio network platforms. Details will be revealed shortly at www.cmt.com and www.tortugamusicfestival.com.Produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment and created with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, Tortuga Music Festival serves to celebrate the event’s oceanfront setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and also support marine research and conservation. This year’s festival will once again include a one-of-a-kind Conservation Village on site, with nearly two dozen organizations and exhibitions to provide attendees with information and tools to help protect the world’s oceans and marine resources.Last year’s inaugural festival drew more than 25,000 music fans from all over the world and raised more than $70,000 from ticket proceeds and donations for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and other marine  conservation organizations.“It just feels great to be able to support our Conservation Village partners with funding for their important work,” says Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “To know that we played some small part in making sure that our coral reefs are better protected, or that scientists at Nova and the University of Miami might be able to learn a little more about shark behavior, just gives me an amazing feeling of pride."For additional information, updates and offers, visit Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:Web: www.tortugamusicfestival.com

What is destined to become the biggest and best Live Music Festival in all of Florida, Big Guava brings a great line-up of musical stars to the Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4.  There will be four stages of the best top live music acts, a Monster Midway of unlimited free thrilling and fast paced rides and craft beer gardens along with taste-tempting delights from critically acclaimed food trucks.  There is just no reason not to have the best time of your life!Already scheduled to perform at Big Guava are: Outkast, their reunion tour with Andre 3000 and Big Boi; Vampire Weekend, considered one of the most creative and critically acclaimed bands in the American music scene today; Foster The People, the popular indie rock trio making atmospheric, psychedelic, and dance-oriented pop; Slightly Stoopid, built on a bedrock of slabs of dubby bass, meditative vocal harmonies, rock-steady guitar licks and tightly syncopated percussive rhythms;  Cake, defying all musical genres to create their own individual sound; Tegan And Sara, with a unique ability to bridge the pop and indie worlds; Violent Femmes, the textbook American cult band of the 1980s who captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision and emerged as the soundtrack for the lives of troubled adolescents the world over; Girl Talk, his songsare built on recognizable samples of recent hit singles, recontextualized into an entirely new piece; Earl Sweatshirt, his languid style is a blend of highly personal alt-rap and morbid horrorcore; Grouplove, a merging of richly narrated, intricate songs with anthemic classic pop production; and HAIM, who are able to switch from instrument to instrument, all while singing in three part harmony.Additional performers include: Twenty One Pilots, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Chance the Rapper, Walk The Moon, Blue October, Band Of Skulls, ZZ Ward, MS MR, Timeflies, Hoodie Allen,  American Authors, Deap Vally, St. Lucia, Smallpools, Bear Hands, Morning Parade, Kitten, Magic Man, Jacuzzi Boys, Gringo Star, Unlikely Candidates, Vic Mensa, Terraplane Sun, Jessica Hernandez And The Deltas, Fly Union and more to be announced soon.Four stages, tons of bands and that is only a part of the fun and excitement Big Guava offers.  There is also a Monster Midway of fast paced free unlimited thrill rides. And then there are the epicurean delights of the finest and most unique food trucks that Tampa Bay has to offer as well as a variety of Craft Beer Gardens that provide refreshing libations for even the most discerning aficionados.Big Guava was created as a joint partnership between Live Nation FL and the Florida State Fair Authority to bring the biggest and best Live Music Festival to Florida and the Tampa Bay area.  Hours for Big Guava are Friday, May 2: 4PM to 11PM; Saturday, May 3: 11:30AM to 11PM; and Sunday, May 4: 11:30AM to 10PM.3-Day Early Bird General Admission Pass: $99 (Limited Quantity Available – on-sale January 15 at 5pm EST); 3-Day General Admission Pass - $165 (on-sale January 18 at 10:00 AM).  Tickets include Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis).There is also the one and only 3-Day Super Guava Pass - $499 (on-sale January 18 at 10:00 AM).  This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges with Specialty Food and Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Limited Samplings of Signature Beer and Wine; Commemorative Super Guava LaminateTo purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or chargeby-phone at (800) 745-3000. 

The Allman Brothers Band headline a great line-up of outstanding performers for what is fast becoming one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  The 2014 Wanee Music Festival celebrates its 10^th Anniversary Thursday April 10^th through Saturday April 12^th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Tickets for the Festival are on sale now through Music Today at: http://www.waneefestival.tickets.musictoday.com/WaneeFestival/calendar.aspx.

In addition to the The Allman Brothers Band playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Trey Anastasio Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Umphrey’s McGee, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hot Tuna Electric, Moe., Rusted Root, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (Music of Led Zeppelin), Soulive, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation), Blind Boys of Alabama, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Melvin Seals & JGB, Futurebirds, Matt Schofield, Break Science, Sean Chambers, The Yeti Trio.

THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:

$195 + Applicable Fees ( Now – February 16^th 10PM EST – (Price will increase after this) Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday (April 10). Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday (April 11 & 12)

VIP TICKETS:
$475+Applicable Fees: Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2014 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2014 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2014 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks, Discounted beer, Access to Wanee 2014 VIP only Pre Party

Tickets for the 2014 Wanee Music Festival are on sale NOW. The Festival will be held Thursday April 10^th through Saturday April 12^th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. 

Last year the Festival brought great music and great times to the many thousands of fans attending.  It was the best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

Look for more upcoming announcements at: www.waneefestival.com

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Gregg Allman has announced that The Allman Brothers Band will stop touring after 2014, so this year’s 10th Anniversary Wanee Music Festival performances could be the last time to see the whole group together with their current lineup, which includes Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes (who will also be appearing with their own groups).  The band, which has headlined Wanee for ten years, is scheduled to perform Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes had already announced that they were leaving the band after this year.  According to a report in Rolling Stone: "For 25 years and 15 years respectively, we've had the honor and pleasure of playing, living, learning, and traveling with The Allman Brothers Band, one of the truly legendary rock and roll bands," the two musicians wrote in a joint statement. "We will be forever grateful for the opportunity and the experience, and for the love, enthusiasm, and support of the incredible fans."The Allman Brothers Band with Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes headline a great line-up of outstanding performers for what has become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  The 2014 Wanee Music Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary Thursday April 10th through Saturday April 12th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.In addition to the The Allman Brothers Band playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Trey Anastasio Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Umphrey’s McGee, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hot Tuna Electric, Moe., Rusted Root, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (Music of Led Zeppelin), Soulive, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation), Blind Boys of Alabama, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Melvin Seals & JGB, Futurebirds, Berry Oakley’s Skylab, Matt Schofield, Break Science, Pink Talking Fish, Sean Chambers, The Yeti Trio and The Hip Abduction.But the end of touring for The Allman Brothers Band does not mean the end of the Wanee Music Festival, as new and exciting elements are being planner for Wanee 2015.Tickets for the 2014 Wanee Music Festival are on sale now at: http://www.waneefestival.tickets.musictoday.com/WaneeFestival/calendar.aspx.  The Festival will be held Thursday April 10th through Saturday April 12th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:$195 + Applicable Fees ( Now – February 16th 10PM EST – (Price will increase after this) Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday (April 10). Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday (April 11 & 12)VIP TICKETS:$475+Applicable Fees: Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2014 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2014 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2014 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks, Discounted beer, Access to Wanee 2014 VIP only Pre PartyLast year the Festival brought great music and great times to the many thousands of fans attending.  It was the best year to date. This year with The Allman’s final Wanee appearance it is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!Look for more upcoming announcements at: www.waneefestival.com

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band headlines a special Big Guava Kick-Off Concert Thursday, May 1 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL.  Tickets for the Kick-Off go on sale Saturday, February 15 / 10AM. This concert launches the 3-Day Festival which brings a great line-up of musical stars to the Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. Big Guava is destined to become the biggest and best Live Music Festival in all of Florida.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band made their 2014 live debut on January 26th in South Africa with "a sweat-drenched rock 'n roll spectacle" (Mail & Guardian). They're currently earning similar raves on the road in Australia - where parts of Springsteen's new album 'High Hopes' were recorded - including a 5-star live review from the Sydney Morning Herald, who said, "If you only see two shows this year, see this one. Twice. (And then see it again.)"  Springsteen's latest studio album, 'High Hopes' (Columbia Records), debuted at #1 in 20 countries last month.

They are poised to return to the states and the Big Guava Kick-Off is on the touring list!  Tickets for this Special Concert will are on sale Saturday, February 15 / 10AM.  Go to www.livenation.com for more information.

Already scheduled to perform at Big Guava are: Outkast, their reunion tour with Andre 3000 and Big Boi; Vampire Weekend, considered one of the most creative and critically acclaimed bands in the American music scene today; Foster The People, the popular indie rock trio making atmospheric, psychedelic, and dance-oriented pop; Slightly Stoopid, built on a bedrock of slabs of dubby bass, meditative vocal harmonies, rock-steady guitar licks and tightly syncopated percussive rhythms;  Cake, defying all musical genres to create their own individual sound; Tegan And Sara, with a unique ability to bridge the pop and indie worlds; Violent Femmes, the textbook American cult band of the 1980s who captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision and emerged as the soundtrack for the lives of troubled adolescents the world over; Girl Talk, his songs

are built on recognizable samples of recent hit singles, recontextualized into an entirely new piece; Earl Sweatshirt, his languid style is a blend of highly personal alt-rap and morbid horrorcore; Grouplove, a merging of richly narrated, intricate songs with anthemic classic pop production; and HAIM, who are able to switch from instrument to instrument, all while singing in three part harmony.  Rounding out the line-up are: Twenty One Pilots, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Chance the Rapper, Walk The Moon, Blue October, Band Of Skulls, ZZ Ward, MS MR, Timeflies, Hoodie Allen,  American Authors, Deap Vally, St. Lucia, Smallpools, Bear Hands, Morning Parade, Kitten, Magic Man, Jacuzzi Boys, Gringo Star, Unlikely Candidates, Civil Twilight, Vic Mensa, Terraplane Sun, Hunter Hunted, Jessica Hernandez And The Deltas, Fly Union, Betty Who and more to be announced soon.

Four stages, tons of bands and that is only a part of the fun and excitement Big Guava offers.  There is also a Monster Midway of fast paced free unlimited thrill rides. And then there are the epicurean delights of the finest and most unique food trucks that Tampa Bay has to offer as well as a variety of Craft Beer Gardens that provide refreshing libations for even the most discerning aficionados.

3-Day Big Guava General Admission Pass - $165 (on-sale NOW).  Tickets include Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis).

There is also the one and only 3-Day Super Guava Pass - $499 (on-sale Now).  This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges with Specialty Food and Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Limited Samplings of Signature Beer and Wine; Commemorative Super Guava Laminate..

Single Day Big Guava General Admission ($65.00) and Super Guava VIP ($175.00) Tickets will be available Saturday, February 15 / 11AM. The Single Day Super Guava Ticket includes all the amenities as a 3-Day ticket, but for one day.

To purchase tickets for the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and/or Big Guava shows go to www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

You only have from now through February 16th to get Advance Tickets to the Wanee Music Festival at the price of $195.00 for a 3-Day Pass.  As of Monday, February 17, the price will increase to $205.00 (plus service charges).  The Allman Brothers Band with Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes (who will also be performing with their own bands) headline a great line-up of outstanding performers for what has become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  The 2014 Wanee Music Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary Thursday April 10th through Saturday April 12th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.Gregg Allman has announced that The Allman Brothers Band will stop touring after 2014, so this year’s 10th Anniversary Wanee Music Festival performances could be the last time to see the whole group together with their current lineup, which includes Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes (who will also be appearing with their own groups).  The band, which has headlined Wanee for ten years, is scheduled to perform Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12thIn addition to the The Allman Brothers Band playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Trey Anastasio Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Umphrey’s McGee, Ziggy Marley, Blues Traveler, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Hot Tuna Electric, moe., Rusted Root, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (Music of Led Zeppelin), Soulive, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation), Blind Boys of Alabama, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Melvin Seals & JGB, Futurebirds, Berry Oakley’s Skylab, Matt Schofield, Break Science, Pink Talking Fish, Sean Chambers, The Yeti Trio and The Hip Abduction.But the end of touring for The Allman Brothers Band does not mean the end of the Wanee Music Festival, as new and exciting elements are being planner for Wanee 2015.Tickets for the 2014 Wanee Music Festival are on sale now at: http://www.waneefestival.tickets.musictoday.com/WaneeFestival/calendar.aspx.  The Festival will be held Thursday April 10th through Saturday April 12th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:$195 + Applicable Fees (Now – February 16th 10PM)$205.00 + Applicable Fees starting Monday, February 17thIncludes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday (April 10). Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday (April 11 & 12)VIP TICKETS:$475+Applicable Fees: Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2014 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2014 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2014 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks, Discounted beer, Access to Wanee 2014 VIP only Pre PartyLast year the Festival brought great music and great times to the many thousands of fans attending.  It was the best year to date. This year with The Allman’s final Wanee appearance it is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!Look for more upcoming announcements at: www.waneefestival.com

The second annual Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, which takes place April 12th and 13th and features an all-star lineup of some of music’s hottest acts, serves to celebrate the event’s oceanfront setting while raising awareness of issues related to marine conservation and generating support for marine research. In keeping with those goals, the festival is proud to announce that the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation will present this year’s Conservation Village.  The one-of-a-kind Guy Harvey Conservation Village will host over 20 marine conservation organizations and exhibitions at the festival. Its objective is to provide attendees with information and tools about key conservation and research issues in a fun, learning environment that will complement amazing performances from co-headliners Luke Bryan and Eric Church, along with Hank Williams, Jr., Train, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Billy Currington, Slightly Stoopid, Ziggy Marley, 38 Special, Brett Eldredge, Parmalee, Cole Swindell,  Brett Dennen, Delta Rae, Eric Paslay, Moon Taxi, The Revivalists, White Denim, Frankie Ballard, Brothers Osborne, Chase Rice, , Blackjack Billy, Sons of Fathers and Quaker City Nighthawks.Dr. Guy Harvey, who is widely recognized today as the world’s finest marine wildlife artist and is an active marine conservationist, will once again make a special appearance at this year’s festival.“The Tortuga Music Festival is a terrific event to enjoy some great music,” says Dr. Guy Harvey. “However it also provides a unique opportunity for people to learn about challenges facing our oceans and what we are doing to conserve the ocean’s critical marine wildlife. Last year, many concertgoers visited the Conservation Village to better understand why our seas are so important. We hope to see many more music fans at this year’s ‘Guy Harvey Conservation Village.’”“When I first had the idea to pair music and marine conservation into one event, I never would have imagined that we would have this much ‘talent’ merging together for the cause,” says Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “The major artists and conservation partners coming together to celebrate and preserve our oceans is simply amazing. Now, having Guy Harvey on board for our second year really puts an exclamation point on our vision.”Guy Harvey Conservation Village exhibits will be interactive and hands-on, allowing patrons to follow live shark tracking, try lionfish recipes, challenge big game fish in a simulator game and see what a sea turtle nest looks like. Organizations and exhibits confirmed for participation in this year’s village include Guy Harvey Research Institute, Florida Fishing Academy, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, National Coral Reef Institute, REEF exhibit, Green Gourmets, Tampa Bay Watch, Seagrass exhibit, Sharklet Technologies, Sawfish exhibit, and Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (STOP).Together, these organizations and exhibits will address key conservation and research issues including: shark finning, overfishing of key species including the bluefin tuna, lionfish invasion, degradation of habitats (including sandy beachfront, water quality and seagrasses), loss of coral reefs, and seafood fraud that both endangers health and costs consumers.With Florida hosting 90 percent of all sea turtle nests in the Continental United States, STOP additionally works with the festival each year to help protect the three types of turtle species that nest on Fort Lauderdale beach (leatherback, green and loggerhead) by ensuring the turtles and their nests aren’t disturbed by concertgoers.Although only 1 in 1,000 to 10,000 hatchlings survive to adulthood, sea turtles that live in reef systems help play an important role in maintaining a proper ocean and reef ecology by foraging on jellyfish, which can destroy fish populations. Sea turtles also stimulate the regional economy as a major tourist draw to Florida’s beaches and reef systems each year.     Coastal development and loss of habitat due to sea level rise are the largest threats affecting sea turtle nesting habitats around the world. Commercial fishing, aquatic debris (including plastics), boat strikes and poaching are also contributing threats to their survival.Nesting female sea turtles and their hatchlings are affected by light pollution, which can have a disorienting effect on their navigation. Coastal communities can help sea turtles find their way to the ocean by using low wattage bulbs that are a long wavelength light (amber or red in color) and shielded from the view of the beach.Last year’s inaugural festival drew more than 25,000 music fans from all over the world and raised more than $70,000 from ticket proceeds and donations for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.Tickets are on sale now at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival just announced the availability of advance single-day tickets for the two-day music and marine conservation event.  Additionally, the daily concert schedule was revealed for the 2nd annual event, with three music stages set up on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida on April 12th and 13th.Headlining Day One, Saturday April 12th, on the Main Stage will be multiple award-winning recording and performing artist Eric Church.  Joining him that day will also be San Francisco multi-platinum act Train, country legend Hank Williams Jr., country chart-topper Billy Currington, rock, folk, reggae and funk beach fusion pioneers Slightly Stoopid, reggae legend Ziggy Marley and powerhouse vocalist Brett Eldredge.  Filling out the Day one Lineup will be Blackjack Billy, Delta Rae, Chase Rice, The Revivalists, Moon Taxi and Quaker City Nighthawks.Day Two, Sunday, April 13th features the hottest performer in Country Music, Luke Bryan, headlining the Main Stage. Joining him that day will be multi-platinum award winner Dierks Bentley, reigning Academy of Country Music New Male Vocalist of the Year Brantley Gilbert, nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow, folk singer-songwriter Brett Dennen and folk/funk band White Denim, along with Cole Swindell, 38 Special, Parmalee, Brothers Osborne, Eric Paslay and Sons of Fathers.Single-day general admission tickets are now available for just $89.00 plus applicable fees, while two-day general admission festival ticket prices start at $165. Park-n-ride shuttle passes are also available now in single and two-day options. Complete festival pricing, including GA, VIP and Super VIP tickets, can be currently found at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.Produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment and created with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, Tortuga Music Festival serves to celebrate the event’s oceanfront setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and also support marine research and conservation. This year’s festival will once again include a one-of-a-kind Conservation Village on site, presented by renowned wildlife artist and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey, with nearly two dozen organizations and exhibitions to provide attendees with information and tools to help protect the world’s oceans and marine resources.Last year’s inaugural festival drew more than 25,000 music fans from all over the world and raised more than $70,000 from ticket proceeds and donations for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and other marine  conservation organizations.For additional information, updates and offers, visit Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:Web: www.tortugamusicfestival.comTwitter: @FestivalTortugaFacebook: www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestivalInstagram: www.instagram.com/TortugaMusicFestival

You can make a difference in your community while enjoying the biggest live music and more Festival in Florida! A food drive to benefit the Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa Bay will be a part of Tampa Bay’s Big Guava Music Festival May 2-4, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.Donors who bring five (5) non-perishable food items at the collection booth by the Will Call windows at the front gate of The Florida State Fairgrounds will get a beautifully designed Big Guava poster created by world renowned artist David Lebo as our gift.The first 250 people to bring twenty (20) items will receive a special treat: a numbered original silkscreen print of this artwork. The collection booth is manned an hour before gates open each day and 5 hours after gates open. Collection times at the gates are:Friday, May 2 – 3:30PM Saturday-Sunday, May 3 and 4 - 11:30AM Imagine receiving a valuable work of art just for helping feed those in your community less fortunate than yourself. The Big Guava Music Festival boasts some of the best live music, unlimited free thrill rides, craft beer gardens and more. About the artist: David “LEBO” Le Batard is widely recognized for working in a wide spectrum of creative mediums including murals, paintings and sculptures. He is hailed as the innovator of Postmodern Cartoon Expressionism, a movement that applied cartoon imagery and combined it with richly saturated balances of color and unique linear composition, ranging from the abstract to the highly narrative, that inspires emotion and creates layers of meaning.About Metro Min: Metropolitan Ministries’ mission is to care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in the Tampa Bay community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency. When individuals and families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties need help, they turn to Metropolitan Ministries. Here they find compassion, hope and answers.    

Live Nation, the producers of the Big Guava Music Festival and co producers of  last year's Coastline Festival, is proud to announce the 2014 Coral Skies Music Festival line-up for Saturday, October 25th in Tampa and Sunday, October 26th in West Palm Beach.  With all-day music featuring great bands on two stages, an expanded array of food trucks and variety of craft beers and regionally renowned artists, Coral Skies Music Festival will have something for everyone. A limited amount of $20.00 Early Bird tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, July 14th through Thursday, July 17th at www.coralskiesfest.com with the General on Sale beginning on Friday, July 18th.Over the course of each day, the festival will feature an eclectic lineup of internationally established and emerging bands on two stages. The lineup features:Cage The Elephant ¤ Julian Casablancas & The Voidz ¤ City And Colour ¤ Bombay Bicycle Club ¤ Bleachers ¤ Tokyo Police Club ¤ The Hold Steady ¤ Wild Cub ¤ Junior Prom ¤ Benjamin Booker ¤ Good Graeff And More To Come!Coral Skies Music Festival promises more than just great music.  There will also be the best Craft Beers . . . and lots and lots of them!  You can enjoy the refreshing craft beers along with taste-tempting delights from one of the greatly expanded array of critically acclaimed food trucks.  There will be great cuisine from some of the most unique and mouthwatering Food Trucks found anywhere in Florida.And then there is the Art!  Art is at the heart of everything the Coral Skies Music Festival brings to the experience, whether it is through the music, our finely crafted beers or unique food trucks. Coral Skies with its eclectic mix of artistic expressions will allow festival goers to actively engage with critically-acclaimed artists from around the region in Florida’s progressive art scene.With all that’s happening at Coral Skies Music Festival, there is just no reason not to have the best time of your life!

The 2014 Coral Skies Music Festival scheduled Saturday, October 25^th in Tampa and Sunday, October 26^th in West Palm Beach brings two stages of all-day music featuring great bands, an expanded array of food trucks and variety of craft beers and regionally renowned artists, Coral Skies Music Festival will have something for everyone.

Over the course of each day, the festival will feature an eclectic lineup of internationally established and emerging bands on two stages. The lineup features:

Coral Skies Music Festival promises more than just great music.  There will also be the best Craft Beers . . . and lots and lots of them!  You can enjoy the refreshing craft beers along with taste-tempting delights from one of the greatly expanded array of critically acclaimed food trucks.  There will be great cuisine from some of the most unique and mouthwatering Food Trucks found anywhere in Florida.

And then there is the Art!  Art is at the heart of everything the Coral Skies Music Festival brings to the experience, whether it is through the music, our finely crafted beers or unique food trucks. Coral Skies with its eclectic mix of artistic expressions will allow festival goers to actively engage with critically-acclaimed artists from around the region in Florida’s progressive art scene.

With all that’s happening at Coral Skies Music Festival, there is just no reason not to have the best time of your life!

$30.00 General Admission Tickets for the Coral Skies Music Festival are available now for purchase at www.coralskiesfest.com.

Ticket Prices:

General Admission:

$30.00 (beginning July 22)

Limited GA Pit:

$55.00 (on sale now)

Limited VIP Tickets:

$150.00 (on sale now)

VIP Includes: Preferred Reserved Seating OR Pit Access in Amphitheatre and Special Viewing Area for 2nd stage; Premier VIP Parking; Access to our VIP Clubs featuring Private Restrooms and Specialty Craft Beer Samples; Limited Edition Coral Skies Poster; and Coral Skies Tote Bag including T-Shirt, Coozie Laminate and Coral Skies Cup

All tickets include general admission to the second stage and all prices are plus fees and taxes

For more information go to: www.coralskiesfest.com.

When it’s January in Florida, that means it’s time for the annual Sunshine Music and Blues Festival to bring some great music to the state.  And this year promises to be the biggest and best yet!  Once again headlined by the award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band  the 2015 Sunshine Music & Blues Festival features our best line-up yet of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and delectable menus from a wider variety of food vendors.  The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 17, 2015, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 18, 2015, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

Early Bird tickets for what has become a major annual event for the Sunshine State, the Sunshine Music & Blues Festival, will go on sale Tuesday, September 23/10AM through Thursday, September 25/10PM at www.livenation.co

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For the third year in a row the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them, headline what is fast becoming their signature Festival.  They are coming off of a year in which the 11-piece juggernaut led by husband/wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi released a chart-topping third album Made Up Mind.  Just four years since its inception, Tedeschi Trucks Band has already released three critically-acclaimed and commercially successful albums.  The Band’s debut, Revelator, earned a Grammy, while 2011's dynamic live follow-up, Everybody’s Talkin’, delivered a brilliant double-disc classic capturing the band’s incendiary musicianship on stage.   Made Up Mind landed #11 on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart as well as #1 Blues and #2 Rock charts.  Hailed by Rolling Stone as “equal parts Stax and Muscle Shoals without dilution of either, Made Up Mind's repertoire of blues-soaked, roots rock neo-classics add to an ever-evolving setlist that bolsters Tedeschi Trucks Band’s growing reputation as a can’t-miss concert experience.”  Clear more room on the mantel, as well, as the band recently collected three 2014 Blues Music awards for Best Band, Best Rock Blues Album for Made Up Mind, and Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist, which went to Susan Tedeschi.   This marks the unprecedented third consecutive year Tedeschi Trucks Band garnered Best Band honors.  With Trucks recently announcing his impending departure from The Allman Brothers Band at year’s end, it’s evident the renowned guitarist has made TTB his top priority.  Tedeschi Trucks Band has found a magical combination that delivers nightly an unforgettable evening of music, one the Boston Herald says, “booms like a soul thunderclap.”

Also appearing on this year’s bill for the Festival, making it our best ever,  are: Singer/Musician extraordinaire Grace Potter; legendary guitarist and former Allman Brother Dickey Betts; The Chris Robinson Brotherhood a rootsy and prolific jam band formed by the Black Crowes frontman; Los Lobos with their powerhouse mix of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music; The Both, the rockin’ new collaboration between Aimee Mann and Ted Leo; Grammy winning New Orleans institution the Rebirth Brass Band; Matt Schofield, voted one of the top ten British blues guitarists of all time; and guitarist Sean Chambers with his no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta styles.

With More Great Music, More Great Craft Beers and More Great Food, the 2015 Sunshine Music & Blues Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates in 2015, Saturday, January 17 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 18 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Early Bird tickets for the all day event go on sale Tuesday, September 23/10AM through Thursday, September 25/10PM at www.livenation.com. No password is needed. General on sale is scheduled for Friday, September 26 at 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

What is shaping up to be the most exciting Wanee Music Festival ever has announced its scheduled dates for the 2015 event.  Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 16th through Saturday, April 18th to enjoy what has grown over the years into one of the biggest and most star-studded Music Festivals around.  Our popular and fun-filled Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour is also back and scheduled for April 15th.

The Wanee Music Festival 2015 will once again be held at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  Early Bird information and performing line-up will be announced soon.

For more regular updates check out: www.waneefestival.com.

HUKA Entertainment proudly announces the return of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, taking place Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2015 on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A limited quantity of Early Bird Presale tickets for the 2015 festival will be available online at www.tortugamusicfestival.com this Friday, November 7 at 10:00am EST.  This public presale allows early supporters of the festival to purchase discounted tickets, including two-day General Admission for $139.00 each, two-day VIP for $579.00 each and two-day Super VIP for $979 each (shipping and handling fees may apply to each ticket type).  Tickets will also be available by phone at 877.987.6487. A four-ticket purchase limit will be in effect.  Additional details can be found via www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Additionally, Tortuga Music Festival fans who’ve missed their opportunity to purchase merchandise at previous events will now have a chance starting today, with the launch of the festival’s online merchandise store at www.tortugamusicfestival.com. Merchandise supplies are limited.

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, is a two-day music and conservation festival on the beach featuring over two dozen of the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music. Created together with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, the event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard.

“We’ve heard over and over what a unique and special event Tortuga is from our artists, fans and the community,” says HUKA Entertainment co-founder and CEO A.J. Niland, “As a result, we’re challenging ourselves in our third year to ensure we continue to deliver on our success and provide the sort of world-class event everyone has come to expect.”

“The concept of marrying music and conservation has proven to be a winner,” adds Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “With this year’s event, we hope to take our conservation awareness to new highs.”

While the 2015 festival performer line-up will remain under wraps for the time being, Niland says fans can expect the same caliber of talent to hit the beach at Tortuga as in previous years, which have featured the likes of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Hank Williams, Jr., Billy Currington, Sheryl Crow, Brett Eldredge, Ziggy Marley, Slightly Stoopid, Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Lynryd Skynyrd, Frankie Ballard and many, many more.

“Our goal remains to bring the best available talent we can to the beach so fans and artists can appreciate our world’s resources firsthand, and what it is we are trying to preserve,” says Niland. “Musically, we’ll have a little something for everyone, and it doesn’t hurt that we’re going to have a heck of a party in the process.”

With live music performances across three stages, the centerpiece to the festival is its Conservation Village, curated by Stacey, where over 20 organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.

Stacey notes the Conservation Village will again offer premium content in its third outing, after featuring such notables as The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Shark Savers, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection, Florida Fishing Academy and Bonefish Tarpon Trust, among others.

The 2015 Wanee Music Festival, held April 16th to 18th at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, is putting Early Bird Tickets on sale Friday, December 5th at 10AM.  3-Day General Admission Tickets, which include primitive camping, are just $175.00 (plus applicable fees) and will be available through waneefestival.com and Tickets Today.  They are on sale through Tuesday, December 9th at 6PM; however the supply is limited, so get them quick because they will most likely sell out before the December 9th cut off!  Please note that the Early Bird sale is for General Admission 3-Day Tickets only!

3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 15th from 3PM to 1AM with an exciting roster of great musical acts.  Come early and be happy!

The line-up for the 2015 Wanee Music Festival is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet!  The group of star-studded acts scheduled for April 16th through the 18th will add energy and excitement to what has become one of the most popular festivals in the country.  Look for news of the 2015 line-up on Wednesday, December 10th and the first regular 3-Day General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale Friday, December 12th at 10AM!

Widespread Panic takes the headliner reins for one of our best line-ups ever and brings their raucous jamband excitement to what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  The 2015 Wanee Music Festival returns once again Thursday April 16th through Saturday April 18th to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Tickets for the Festival go on sale Friday, December 12th, 10AM through Tickets Today and www.waneefestival.com.

In addition to the Widespread Panic playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Gregg Allman ¤ Gov’t Mule ¤ Earth, Wind & Fire ¤ Cheap Trick ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Butch Trucks & Very Special Friends ¤ The Word featuring: Robert Randolph, John Medeski, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson & Chris Chew ¤ Hot Tuna Electric ¤ JJ Grey & Mofro ¤ Oteil & Friends ¤ Galactic ¤ Zappa Plays Zappa ¤ Leftover Salmon featuring Bill Payne ¤ Yonder Mountain String Band ¤ Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk ¤ Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes featuring Doyle Bramhall II ¤ Raw Oyster Cult ¤  Dragon Smoke ¤ The Revivalists ¤ Home At Last - The Nth Power Performs Steely Dan ¤ Tea Leaf Green ¤ Bobby Lee Rogers Trio ¤ Pink Talking Fish ¤ Eric Lindell & Company ¤ Royal Southern Brotherhood ¤ Natural Child ¤ Twiddle ¤ Jacob Jeffries Band ¤ Juke. It’s a live music dream come true!   And more bands will be announced soon!

THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:

$195 + Applicable Fees (Limited time Advance – Price will increase later) Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday (April 16). Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday (April 17 & 18)

VIP TICKETS:
$499+Applicable Fees: Limited Availability - Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2015 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2015 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2015 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks, Discounted beer, Access to Wanee 2015 VIP only Pre Party

Tickets for the 2015 Wanee Music Festival go on sale Friday, December 12 / 10AM at: Tickets Today or www.waneefestival.com.   The Festival will be held Thursday April 16th through Saturday April 18th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 15th from 3PM to 1AM with an exciting roster of great musical acts.  Come early and be happy!

Dickey Bettes unfortunately has to withdraw due to family emergency. Legendary guitarist Robby Krieger of the Doors has been added to the line-up of the 2015 Sunshine Music and Blues Festival.  Krieger will be the replacement for Dickey Betts who unfortunately will not be able to perform this year as he is staying by the bedside of a close family member with a serious illness.

Headlined again by the award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band, Krieger joins a top line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and delectable menus from a wider variety of food vendors.  The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 17, 2015, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 18, 2015, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

Tickets for what has become a major annual event for the Sunshine State, the Sunshine Music & Blues Festival, are on sale NOW at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  General Admission tickets for the all day event are $49.50.  Special Reserved Tickets are available for $99.50 and some VIP packages are also available.  Children 5 and under, accompanied by their parents, are admitted free.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For the third year in a row the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them, headline what is fast becoming their signature Festival.  They are coming off of a year in which the 11-piece juggernaut led by husband/wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi released a chart-topping third album Made Up Mind.

Joining the line-up is legendary guitarist Robby Krieger of the Doors. When you think of the Doors, "guitar" isn't the first thing that usually comes to mind, but guitarist Robby Krieger, rockin on his signature Gibson SG,  more than held his own as an integral member of the band -- helping pen the majority of the group's songs.  The band’s first album became one of rock's all-time classics, as it spawned the monster hit "Light My Fire," a tune penned entirely by Krieger.  His intricate guitar work and flashing solos have highlighted a long and productive musical career. Krieger’s latest release Singularity is a Grammy nominated mix of all of his eclectic influences, resulting in a stunning display of his guitar prowess. Robby continues to tour with his band performing Doors hits.

Also appearing on this year’s bill for the Festival, making it our best ever,  are: Singer/Musician extraordinaire Grace Potter; The Chris Robinson Brotherhood a rootsy and prolific jam band formed by the Black Crowes frontman; Los Lobos with their powerhouse mix of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music; The Both, the rockin’ new collaboration between Aimee Mann and Ted Leo; Grammy winning New Orleans institution the Rebirth Brass Band; Matt Schofield, voted one of the top ten British blues guitarists of all time; and guitarist Sean Chambers with his no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta styles.

With More Great Music, More Great Craft Beers and More Great Food, the 2015 Sunshine Music & Blues Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates in 2015, Saturday, January 17 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 18 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Tickets are on sale NOW at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

For more information go to www.sunshinemusicandblues.com or www.livenation.com

What was ranked as one of the biggest and best Live Music Festivals in all of Florida, Big Guava once again brings a great line-up of musical stars to the Florida State Fairgrounds and Amphitheatre in Tampa, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.  Last year more than 20,000 attendees flocked to four stages of the best top live music acts, a Monster Midway of unlimited free thrilling and fast paced rides and craft beer gardens along with taste-tempting delights from critically acclaimed food trucks.  And this year will be no exception!  There is just no reason not to have the best time of your life! 

This year’s exciting Big Guava Line-Up includes:

The Strokes

Pixies ¤ Hozier ¤ Passion Pit ¤ Ryan Adams

TV On The Radio ¤ James Blake

Cold War Kids ¤ Banks ¤ Run the Jewels ¤ Jenny Lewis ¤ Death From Above 1979

Action Bronson ¤ Big Data ¤ Iration ¤ Milky Chance ¤  Robert DeLong ¤ Classixx

Lydia ¤ Reptar ¤ X Ambassadors ¤ A Silent Film ¤ Empires ¤ Paper Route

Zella Day ¤ Skylar Spence ¤ Ex-Cops ¤ Dreamers ¤ Fmly Bnd

And More To Come!

With their new album The Waterfall due out on May 4, My Morning Jacket brings their 2015 World Tour to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre Monday, August 3^rd, 2015 / 8:30PM.  Tickets are on sale Friday, March 13^th /10AM.

My Morning Jacket has built a reputation as a group who consistently challenges the paradigms in which they are placed. From psychedelic to soul to classic rock and roll, My Morning Jacket's range remains steadfast throughout the band’s sixteen years. The Louisville quintet released the first of 6 albums in 1999 with their last two, 2008's Evil Urges and 2011's Circuital each receiving Grammy nominations - the latter debuting at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. On May 4, My Morning Jacket will release their seventh full-length album, The Waterfall. Recorded in Northern California’s Stinson Beach, they gladly took the inspiration that it offered and crafted a sparkling new album. The band features Jim James (singer/songwriter, guitar), Tom Blankenship( bass), Patrick Hallahan(drums), Carl Broemel (guitar, pedal steel, saxophone, vox) and Bo Koster (keyboards, vox). Known as one of the most engaging, eclectic & electric bands, in no small part due to Jim James' other-worldly vocals, they've become legendary for their live performances. The New York Times wrote this about the band, “…the new kings of expand-your-mind, religious-experience rock…”

General Admission tickets for My Morning Jacket are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, March 13^th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).  A limited number of VIP Reserved Seat tickets are also available.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For more information go to www.fillmoremb.com.

Come Early and be Happy!  It’s the Annual Wanee Wednesday Grateful Happy Hour, Wednesday, April 15 / 3PM on the Mushroom Stage at the 2015 Wanee Music Festival in Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  Featuring Melvin Seals & JGB along with Crazyfingers, Cope, Juke, The Parker Urban Band and Bonnie Blue, it is definitely guaranteed to set the vibes for the rest of the week.  And the best part is that admission to Happy Hour is all included in your 3-Day Wanee Festival Tickets! (Camping on Wednesday night will require an additional fee.)

It’s the perfect way to start off The 2015 Wanee Music Festival Thursday April 16^th through Saturday April 18^th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Widespread Panic takes the headliner reins for one of our best line-ups ever and brings their raucous jamband excitement to what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  Tickets for the Festival are on sale now through Tickets Today and www.waneefestival.com.

In addition to the Widespread Panic playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Gregg Allman ¤ Gov’t Mule ¤ Earth, Wind & Fire ¤ Cheap Trick ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Butch Trucks & Very Special Friends ¤ The Word featuring: Robert Randolph, John Medeski, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson & Chris Chew ¤ Hot Tuna Electric ¤ JJ Grey & Mofro ¤ Galactic ¤ Zappa Plays Zappa ¤ Leftover Salmon featuring Bill Payne ¤ Yonder Mountain String Band ¤ Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk ¤ Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes featuring Doyle Bramhall II ¤ Raw Oyster Cult ¤  Dragon Smoke ¤ The Revivalists ¤ Home At Last - The Nth Power Performs Steely Dan ¤ Tea Leaf Green ¤ Bobby Lee Rogers Trio ¤ Pink Talking Fish ¤ Eric Lindell & Company ¤ Royal Southern Brotherhood ¤ Natural Child ¤ Twiddle ¤ Jacob Jeffries Band ¤ Juke. It’s a live music dream come true!

Last year the Festival strengthened its position as one of the top live music events in the country with great music and great times for the many thousands of fans attending.  It was the best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

For ticket information and upcoming announcements go to: www.waneefestival.com

Prolific and imaginative jamband Umphrey’s McGee brings its high energy and multi instrumental act to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre Saturday, August 22^nd, 2015 / 9PM.  Tickets are on sale Friday, April 24^th / 10AM.

"Umphrey's McGee stand revealed as consummate musical alchemists, deftly reconfiguring sounds from rock's vast panoply of styles." Entertainment Weekly.

Fans who have followed Umphrey's McGee for any period of time know that there are only two guarantees: you never know what you’re going to get, and Umphrey's always delivers. After 17-plus years of performing more than 100 concerts annually, releasing eight studio albums and selling more than 3.5 million tracks online, Umphrey’s McGee might be forgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels. But then that wouldn’t be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band, which consistently attempts to raise the bar, setting and achieving new goals since forming on the Notre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana, in 1997. After releasing their eighth studio album, Similar Skin, the first for their own indie label, Nothing Too Fancy (N2F) Music , the group continue to push the envelope and test the limits. Their brand-new studio album, The London Session, was a dream come true for the members having been recorded at the legendary Studio Two at historic Abbey Road. The stealth recording session yielded 10 tracks in a single day, proving once again, the prolific UM waits for no one. The clever arrangements, meticulously crafted chordal interplay, and virtuoso instrumentation put Umphrey's McGee in a category all their own. "Our live show is malleable and every night is its own thing, where you never know where things are going to go," keyboardist Joel Cummins explains.

General Admission tickets for Umphrey’s McGee are $27.50 in Advance and $30.00 Day of Show.  They are on sale Friday, April 24^th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Legendary guitarist Warren Haynes comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Thursday, October 22^nd, 2015 / 8PM.  Tickets are on sale Friday, July 17^th / 10AM.

Grammy Award winning artist Warren Haynes has been recognized as a cornerstone of the American music landscape and revered as one of the finest guitar players in the world. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – his virtuosic artistry has led to thousands of unforgettable performances and millions of album and track sales. Despite all of the ground that Haynes has covered on his musical journey, the impressive thing is that he still has many miles to explore. On his newest solo album Ashes and Dust, he puts forth one of his most gorgeous, musically rich and personal albums to date. It is endlessly exciting to see one of the most brilliant minds in modern music shine an entirely new light on the depths of his creativity. Ashes and Dust, only the third studio album Haynes has ever released under his own name, is a masterful work of art and a particularly important statement for him. The songs are immediately and clearly different from his usual style – encompassing beautiful acoustic arrangements, a rootsy/Americana soundscape and honeyed vocals that cut straight through to the soul. Given his life-long commitment to experimentation and eclecticism, though, it should come as no surprise that the album reveals yet another new side of his musical personality. “These songs were each very important to me when they were written, especially since some of them go so far back,” says Haynes. “They’re all visual memories and experiences of certain time periods that I tried to capture in song. They really represent a collection of memories in my life.”

Reserved Seat tickets for Warren Haynes Thursday, October 22^nd, 2015 / 8PM are $39.50 and $29.50 and are on sale Friday, July 17^th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Also On Sale at Fillmore Miami Beach:

THURSDAY, JULY 16                                     BRIT FLOYD

FRIDAY, JULY 17                                                        ROB BELL

MONDAY, AUGUST 3                                     MY MORNING JACKET

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19                                       BRANDON FLOWERS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22                                           UMPHREY’S McGEE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11                                         PURITY RING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22                                     THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27                                        NICK JONAS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13                                         WALK THE MOON

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30                                             MARGARET CHO

Early details of a major new festival experience that will take place just outside Florida's magnificent Lake Okeechobee have been announced. Slated for March 4^th - 6^th, 2016, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will be Florida's biggest ever camping festival, with an extraordinary multi-genre bill boasting more than 80 artists, bands, and DJs from around the globe performing across five diverse stages. Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, an independently produced event, will be highlighted by a dusk-til-dawn stage showcasing the world's top electronic artists as well as a series of once-in-a-lifetime artist collaborations produced by the creative force behind the world famous Bonnaroo SuperJam. An initial artist line-up will be announced soon -- for updates, please see www.okeechobeefest.com.

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is presented by Soundslinger, LLC, a team of all-star concert promoters and producers with credits spanning Manchester, TN's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and San Francisco, CA's Outside Lands to Shanghai, China's STORM Electronic Music Festival and countless other shows around the globe.

Centrally located at Florida's Sunshine Grove (12517 NE 91st Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972) on over 800 acres of pristine grasslands, clear lakes, and exotic tropical woodlands, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will present creative souls from around the world with a matchless designed topography in which to celebrate. Festival attractions will include a white-sand lakeside-swimming beach and bar, wooded VIP camping areas, and an assortment of spectacular immersive art installations. Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will also feature a wide array of locally sourced treats from some of Florida's most popular food trucks, craft beer makers, and artisanal purveyors. Environmental and other socially conscious campaigns will be presented, as well as yoga, meditation, and holistic workshops instructed by world-renowned body workers.

"We believe that the festival culture in the US is at a crossroads," says Soundslinger COO/Chief Creative Officer Paul Peck, who helped launch and develop Bonnaroo. "People are looking for meaningful festival experiences and events where they can connect with a true sense of inspiration and community. Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will offer something truly special.  Sunshine Grove is the most naturally beautiful festival site in the country and we're transforming it into a magical new world of music, food, art, and creativity. I can't wait to share with fans what we're cooking up."

Fans are invited to sign up for e-mail updates at www.okeechobeefest.com.

HUKA Entertainment, leading creator and producer of large scale destination-location music festivals, proudly announces the return of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival for its fourth year.  The one of a kind country music at the beach experience will now take place for three days -- Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2016 -- on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A limited quantity of Early Bird Pre-sale tickets for the 2016 festival will be available online at www.tortugamusicfestival.com this Friday, October 2nd at 10:00am EST.  This public pre-sale allows early supporters of the festival to purchase discounted tickets, including three-day General Admission for $179.00 each, three-day VIP for $679.00 each and three-day Super VIP for $1,149.00 each (shipping and handling fees may apply to each ticket type).  Tickets will also be available by phone at 877.987.6487. A four-ticket purchase limit will be in effect.  Additional details can be found via www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, features more than thirty of the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music as well as ocean conservation activations. The event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard.

“We’ve had a unanimously tremendous response from the artists, fans and community expressing what a unique and special event Tortuga has become,” says HUKA Entertainment Chief Experience Officer A.J. Niland, “We’re thrilled to be in the position to offer fans an extra day and more Tortuga-time on the sand.” 

Chris Stacey, the co-founder of Tortuga and the founder of the Rock The Ocean Foundation adds “I am so proud that a portion of the proceeds from this amazing musical event can go back to help save our seas. So far, Tortuga Music Festival has given back over $250,000 to the Rock The Ocean Foundation.  Rock The Ocean Foundation helps partner with and fund some of the best local and global organizations that work tirelessly to heal our oceans. Locally, groups like Nova Southeast University, Sea Turtle Oversite Protection, The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and many others receive funding from this very special concert.”

While Country superstar Blake Shelton has already been announced as a headliner for the 2016 festival the remainder of the performer line-up will remain under wraps for the time being, Niland says fans can expect the same caliber of talent to hit the beach at Tortuga as in previous years, which have featured the likes of Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jake Owen, Hank Williams, Jr., The Doobie Brothers, Billy Currington, Sheryl Crow, Brett Eldredge, Ziggy Marley, Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Lynryd Skynyrd, Frankie Ballard and many, many more.

This year's Conservation Village, which will again be curated by Rock The Ocean’s Chris Stacey, will play host to more than a dozen organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation, and will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.

Additionally, festivalgoers will again be encouraged to collect waste at the event site to minimize the festival’s impact on the environment, as in previous years, when fans were rewarded for their efforts with various premiums given in exchange for collected trash.

For additional information, and to sign up to be the first to receive updates, including lineup announcements, ticket on sales, special offers and more, visit Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:

Web:  www.tortugamusicfestival.com

Twitter:  @FestivalTortuga

FB:  www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

When it’s January in Florida that means it’s time for the annual Sunshine Music Festival to bring some of the most electrifying musical performers to the state.  And this year promises to be the most unique yet!  Once again headlined by the preeminent blues-rock leader Tedeschi Trucks Band  the 2016 Sunshine Music Festival features a great line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and delectable menus from a wider variety of food vendors.  The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 16, 2016, 11:30am, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 17, 2016, 11:30am at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

Tickets for the Sunshine Music Festival, a major annual event for the Sunshine State, go on sale Friday, October 9 / 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  General Admission tickets for the all day event are $49.99. Special Reserved Tickets are available for $99.99 and some VIP packages are also available.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For the fourth year in a row Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their fans prefer to call them, are returning to what has become their signature live musical event.  Formed in 2010 with a spirit of adventure that inspired Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks to shelve their equally successful solo careers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, a 12-piece tour-de-force, has quickly become the vanguard of modern roots music.  Hailed as "a deeply skilled groove machine (Los Angeles Times) that "booms like a soul thunderclap" (Boston Herald), the band has cemented their reputation for thrilling audiences worldwide with its legendary live performances, original songwriting and award-winning albums. In just five years, TTB has toured extensively worldwide with top-bill performances at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Bonnaroo and the venerable Newport Jazz Festival. Driven by Trucks, #16 of the top 100 Guitarists of All Time (Rolling Stone), and Tedeschi’s impassioned, blues-soaked vocals, the Jacksonville-based group earned a Grammy for its debut Revelator, followed with a dynamic live double disc, Everybody’s Talkin’, and 2013’s acclaimed Made Up Mind. With Derek Trucks having recently wrapped up his 15-year tenure with The Allman Brothers Band, TTB has fully dedicated itself to touring and increasing its repertoire with new material for their highly anticipated third studio album, to be released in early 2016. 

Also appearing on this year’s bill for the Festival are: Singer/Songwriter/Musicians The Indigo Girls who Rolling Stone describes as the “ideal duet partners. Their voices soar and swoop as one, alternately raucous and soothing”; popular New Orleans hard-edged funk band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Hard Working Americans an American rock supergroup featuring singer Todd Snider, bassist Dave Schools from Widespread Panic, Neal Casal of Chris Robinson Brotherhood on guitar and vocals, Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi on keyboards and Duane Trucks, younger brother to Derek on drums; Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, regarded as one of the best live bands on the planet and fresh off the Rolling Stones Zip Code Tour; New Orleans rock hybrid The Revivalists;  the unique dobro influenced sound of The Jerry Douglas Band; Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna legendary guitarist Jorma Kaukonen; the rocking guitar mastery of the Bobby Lee Rodgers; and the killer licks, soaring guitar solos and heart wrenching vocals of Joanne Shaw Taylor.

With More Great Music, More Great Craft Beers and More Great Food, the 2016 Sunshine Music Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates in 2016, Saturday, January 16 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 17 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Tickets go on sale Friday, October 9 / 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

For more information go to www.sunshinemusicfestival.com or www.livenation.com.

What has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country, THE 2016 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL--now in its 12th year--returns once again Thursday April 14th through Saturday April 16th to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL

Last year with thousands in attendance, the festival saw one of its best years to date. Enthusiastic music fans were delighted to see performances by Widespread Panic, Gregg Allman, Gov’t Mule, Earth Wind & Fire and many more for three days of fantastic entertainment.  And don’t forget to come early for the extra  Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th with even more great bands.

The music and lineup at Wanee is always incredible, but the vibe and atmosphere of this festival make it stand out as truly special. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park sits on a massive 800 acres of rustic land where beautiful trees filled with Spanish Moss are in constant sight and the world famous Suwannee River is just a short walk away.  Wanee Music Festival 2016 . . . Save the date!

Country superstars Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley will be hitting the beach as headliners at this year’s Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, where tens of thousands of fans will enjoy the endless sun, songs, sand and surf.  After last year’s sold out festival, the one-of-a-kind music at the beach event added a third day in 2016 to accommodate an even bigger star-studded lineup of some of music’s hottest talent. Tortuga Music Festival will take place Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2016 on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Joining the headliners in the initial wave of performers announced are: genre-bending multi-Platinum star Sam Hunt, “Crash and Burn” hit-maker Thomas Rhett, Country chart-topper Billy Currington, raucous country-rocker Kip Moore, legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, funk and soul fusion band Michael Franti & Spearhead, powerhouse vocalist Randy Houser, “Freaks Like Me” crooner Joe Nichols, “Buy Me A Boat” dynamic live performer Chris Janson, “Smoke” supergroup A Thousand Horses, Florida native Southern rock swamp band JJ Grey & Mofro, “Ex’s and Oh’s” blues pop-sensation Elle King, iHeartRadio personality Bobby Bones and his comedy band the Raging Idiots, “Little Bit Of You” singer Chase Bryant, Country quintet Old Dominion and “Burning House” songbird Cam.  

Tortuga Music Festival has a reputation for spotlighting some of the best and brightest new talent and this year’s emerging artists also on the bill are no exception: LANco, Waterloo Revival, Native Run, Walker County, Tucker Beathard, Old Southern Moonshine Revival, Ryan Hurd, Courtney Cole, and Drew Baldridge.

A limited number of reduced-price Advance tickets will be available when tickets go on sale at 10am ET on Friday, October 16 at www.tortugamusicfestival.com. Three-day Advance General Admission festival tickets start at $189. Three-Day Advance VIP tickets are $789 and Advance Super VIP are $1299. After Advance tickets sell out, Regular-Priced festival tickets will become immediately available, with Three-Day General Admission at $199, VIP at $899 and Super VIP at $1449. Complete festival pricing, including Advance and Regular prices for GA, VIP and Super VIP tickets, can also now be found at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

This year thousands of Early Bird tickets sold out in only 45 minutes, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets immediately in order to take advantage of the Advance tier discounted pricing. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Last year’s sold-out festival drew a record-breaking attendance of more than 75,000 music fans from all over the world. Proceeds from Tortuga Music Festival ticket sales have contributed more than $250,000 toward marine and ocean research and conservation organizations to date.

Produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, Tortuga Music Festival features the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music as well as Rock The Ocean’s Conversation Village, which hosts more than a dozen organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation. The event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard.

For additional information, and to sign up to be the first to receive updates, including lineup announcements, ticket on sales, special offers and more, visit Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:

Web:  www.tortugamusicfestival.com

Twitter:  @FestivalTortuga

FB:  www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

On January 29th, 2016 Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by the husband-and-wife team of singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks, will cap an extraordinary and transformative year with the release of Let Me Get By, their third full-length LP and debut for Fantasy Records. Listen to the lead album track “Anyhow” at: https://soundcloud.com/concordmusicgroup/tedeschi-trucks-band-anyhow.  

Recorded at Swamp Raga Studios, the band’s home studio in Jacksonville, Florida, Let Me Get By is an absorbing, self-assured, artistic leap forward. Playing with an economy of power and uncommon grace, the 12-piece outfit—one of the most deeply skilled and admired musical ensembles in the world—explores themes of independence, love and release.

Once again the award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band will be headlining the 2016 Sunshine Music Festival featureing a great line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and delectable menus from a wider variety of food vendors.  The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 16, 2016, 11AM, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 17, 2016, 11AM at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

Tickets for the Sunshine Music Festival, a major annual event for the Sunshine State, are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  General Admission tickets for the all-day event are $49.50.  Special Reserved Tickets are available for $99.50 and some VIP packages are also available.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For the fourth year in a row the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them, headline what has fast become their signature musical event. Also appearing on this year’s bill for the Festival are: Singer/Songwriter/Musicians The Indigo Girls who Rolling Stone describes as the “ideal duet partners. Their voices soar and swoop as one, alternately raucous and soothing”; popular New Orleans hard-edged funk band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Hard Working Americans an American rock super group featuring singer Todd Snider, bassist Dave Schools from Widespread Panic, Neal Casal of Chris Robinson Brotherhood on guitar and vocals, Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi on keyboards and Duane Trucks, younger brother to Derek on drums; Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, regarded as one of the best live bands on the planet and fresh off the Rolling Stones Zip Code Tour; New Orleans rock hybrid The Revivalists;  the unique dobro influenced sound of The Jerry Douglas Band; Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna legendary guitarist Jorma Kaukonen; the rocking guitar mastery of the Bobby Lee Rodgers; and the killer licks, soaring guitar solos and heart wrenching vocals of Joanne Shaw Taylor.

With More Great Music, More Great Craft Beers and More Great Food, the 2016 Sunshine Music Festival headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates in 2016, Saturday, January 16 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 17 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

         For more information go to www.sunshinemusicandblues.com or www.livenation.com.

Widespread Panic steps up again to take the headliner reins for one of our best line-ups ever and brings their raucous jamband excitement to what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  THE 2016 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL--now in its 12th year--returns Thursday April 14th through Saturday April 16th to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Tickets for the Festival go on sale Monday, December 14th / 10AM through www.waneefestival.com.  These 3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus (with paid Wednesday Night camping fee) the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 13th from 3PM to 1AM with an exciting roster of great musical acts.

In addition to Widespread Panic playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Gregg Allman ¤ Gov’t Mule ¤ Les Brers ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Warren Haynes & the Ashes & Dust Band ¤ Billy & the Kids ¤ Umphrey’s McGee (Fri. & Sat.) ¤ Hot Tuna Electric with Steve Kimock ¤ Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers ¤ North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne Present N.M.O. ¤ Soulive ¤ The Wood Brothers ¤ The Stanley Clarke Band ¤ Oteil & Friends ¤ Tribal Seeds ¤ Dumpstaphunk’s Earth War & Power ¤ Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear ¤ Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio ¤ Kung Fu ¤ Nigel Hall ¤ Devon Allman Band ¤ Big Something.  With this line-up Wanee knocks it out of the park once again!

THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:

$199.95 + Applicable Fees (Limited time Advance – Price will increase later) Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday. Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday.

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VIP TICKETS:

$499 + Applicable Fees: Limited Availability - Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2016 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2016 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2016 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks.

First tier Advance and VIP tickets for the 2016 Wanee Music Festival go on sale Monday, December 14th / 10AM at: www.waneefestival.com.   The Festival will be held Thursday April 14th through Saturday April 16th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

Last year the Festival strengthened its position as one of the top live music events in the country with great music and great times for the many thousands of fans attending.  It was the best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

The music and lineup at Wanee is always incredible, but the vibe and atmosphere of this festival make it stand out as truly special. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park sits on a massive 800 acres of rustic land where beautiful trees filled with Spanish Moss are in constant sight and the world famous Suwannee River is just a short walk away.  Wanee Music Festival 2016 . . . Be There!

For more information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com

Melvin Seals and JGB with very, very special guest Karl Denson have just been added to the stellar line-up at what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country, THE 2016 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL.  Now in its 12th year the Festival returns once again Thursday April 14th through Saturday April 16th to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

Melvin Seals and JGB with Karl Denson joins a fantastic Wanee line-up that includes:  Widespread Panic playing both Friday and Saturday nights ¤ Gregg Allman ¤ Gov’t Mule ¤ Les Brers (With Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, Jack Pearson, Pate Bergeron, Bruce Katz and Lamar Wiiliams Jr.) ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Warren Haynes & the Ashes & Dust Band ¤ Billy & the Kids (Bill Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead) ¤ Umphrey’s McGee (Fri. & Sat.) ¤ Hot Tuna Electric with Steve Kimock ¤ Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers ¤ North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne Present N.M.O. ¤ Soulive ¤ The Wood Brothers ¤ The Stanley Clarke Band ¤ Oteil & Friends ¤ Tribal Seeds ¤ Dumpstaphunk’s Earth War & Power ¤ Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear ¤ Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio ¤ Kung Fu ¤ Nigel Hall ¤ Devon Allman Band ¤ Big Something.  With this line-up Wanee knocks it out of the park once again!

Last year with thousands in attendance, the festival saw one of its best years to date. Enthusiastic music fans were delighted to see performances by Widespread Panic, Gregg Allman, Gov’t Mule, Earth Wind & Fire and many more for three days of fantastic entertainment.

3-Day General Admission and VIP tickets for the Festival are on sale now through www.waneefestival.com.  These 3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus (with paid Wednesday Night camping fee) the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 13th from 3PM to 1AM with an exciting roster of great musical acts.

For more music and ticket information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com

Huka Entertainment is pleased to announce Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, now a three-day event, has added even more amazing performers to its already stellar music line-up.  Joining country superstar headliners Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley will be: Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2015 and rising star Kelsea Ballerini, innovators of deep southern soul St. Paul & the Broken Bones, high-energy, straight country honky-tonker Jon Pardi, Kristian Bush, whose debut solo album was dubbed by Country Weekly as the "feel-good album of the year" and the beautiful duo Muddy Magnolias who Elle Magazine described as a “country, soul, and R&B cocktail that's heavy on harmony and candid, occasionally gritty, lyrics.”

The fourth annual festival returns to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida on April 15^th, 16^th and 17^th.  Fans will enjoy a one-of-a-kind Tortuga experience at our oceanfront event, including sun, friends, songs, and sand as well as an exclusive viewing deck with a pool for all VIP attendees.

Also joining the headliners in the initial wave of performers announced are: genre-bending multi-platinum star Sam Hunt, “Die A Happy Man” hit-maker Thomas Rhett, country chart-topper Billy Currington, raucous country-rocker Kip Moore, legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, funk and soul fusion band Michael Franti & Spearhead, powerhouse vocalist Randy Houser, “Freaks Like Me” crooner Joe Nichols, “Buy Me A Boat” dynamic live performer Chris Janson, “Smoke” supergroup A Thousand Horses, Florida native southern rock swamp band JJ Grey & Mofro, “Ex’s and Oh’s” blues pop-sensation Elle King, iHeartRadio personality Bobby Bones and his comedy band the Raging Idiots, “Little Bit Of You” singer Chase Bryant, country quintet Old Dominion and “Burning House” songbird Cam.  Tortuga brings the best emerging artists as well and this year is no exception with: LANco, Waterloo Revival, Native Run, Walker County, Tucker Beathard, Old Southern Moonshine Revival, Ryan Hurd, Courtney Cole, and Drew Baldridge.

Regular priced festival tickets are now available, with three-day General Admission at $199 and VIP at $899. Complete festival pricing can also now be found at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Last year’s sold-out festival drew a record-breaking attendance of more than 75,000 music fans from all over the world. Proceeds from Tortuga Music Festival ticket sales have contributed more than $250,000 toward marine and ocean research and conservation organizations to date.

Produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, Tortuga Music Festival features the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music as well as Rock The Ocean’s Conversation Village, which hosts more than a dozen organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation. The event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard.

For additional information, and to sign up to be the first to receive updates, including lineup announcements, ticket on sales, special offers and more, visit Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:

Web:  www.tortugamusicfestival.com

Twitter:  @FestivalTortuga

FB:  www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

Huka Entertainment announced today the daily music lineup and limited release of single day tickets for this year’s Tortuga Music Festival. The three-day music and marine conservation event takes place April 15-17, with three music stages set up on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida.

Headlining Day One, Friday, April 15^th is Dierks Bentley, returning for his second appearance at the festival.  Joining him that day will be Old Dominion, Randy Houser, Tucker Beathard, Kristian Bush, Ryan Hurd, and Cam.

Day Two, Saturday, April 16^th, features Tim McGraw headlining the main stage.  Also performing Saturday are Sam Hunt, Chris Janson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kip Moore, Bobby Bones and his comedy band the Raging Idiots, Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi, Courtney Cole, A Thousand Horses, Waterloo Revival, Muddy Magnolias, and Old Southern Moonshine Revival.

Day Three, Sunday, April 17^th, will be closed out by headliner Blake Shelton.  Also scheduled that day are Billy Currington, JJ Grey & Mofro, Thomas Rhett, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Elle King, Joe Nichols, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Native Run, Chase Bryant, LANco, Walker County, and Drew Baldridge.

Now in its fourth year, Tortuga Music Festival has incorporated more water and shade features into the event grounds. In addition, DJ Rock will be spinning all three days at the Pirate Ship art installation, located in the general admission area.

Single-day festival tickets are on sale at 10am ET today, priced at $100 for Friday and $115 individually for Saturday and Sunday. Three-day general admission tickets are still available for $199. Complete festival pricing can also now be found at www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Guests are encouraged to plan ahead to travel to Tortuga Music Festival, with expanded transportation offerings in 2016. Three different Water Taxi routes are available to attendees as well as the main shuttle route, with 3-day transportation passes priced at $45 in advance or $60 day of show. Single day transporation passes are priced at $30 each day. Water taxi passes can be purchased at http://watertaxi.com/tortuga-music-festival/ and shuttle passes can be purchased at tortugamusicfestival.com/transportation.

Last year’s sold-out festival drew a record-breaking attendance of more than 75,000 music fans from all over the world. Proceeds from Tortuga Music Festival ticket sales have contributed more than $250,000 toward marine and ocean research and conservation organizations to date.

Produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, Tortuga Music Festival features the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music as well as Rock The Ocean’s Conversation Village, which hosts more than a dozen organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation. The event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard.

For additional information, and to sign up to be the first to receive updates, including lineup announcements, ticket on sales, special offers and more, visit Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:

Web:  www.tortugamusicfestival.com

Twitter:  @FestivalTortuga

FB:  www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

Umphrey’s McGee late-night set at Wanee Music Festial will feature select mash-up songs interwoven throughout the performance.  The Umphrey’s McGee mashups debuted on Halloween in 2008, and have become a highly anticipated live experience each year.  This marks the first time the band will feature multiple mashups outside the context of Halloween, a special treat for Wanee attendees. 

Check out the videos below for a taste of what’s in store.

Mashup with Another Brick in the Wall/ Thriller

 Mashup with No Woman/Let It Be

In addition to the Widespread Panic playing both Friday and Saturday nights, the rest of the line-up includes: Gregg Allman ¤ Gov’t Mule ¤ Les Brers (With Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, Jack Pearson, Pate Bergeron, Bruce Katz and Lamar Wiiliams Jr.) ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Warren Haynes & the Ashes & Dust Band ¤ Billy & the Kids (Bill Kreutzmann from the Grateful Dead) ¤ Umphrey’s McGee (Fri. & Sat.) ¤ Hot Tuna Electric with Steve Kimock ¤ Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers ¤ North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne Present N.M.O. ¤ Melvin Seals and JGB with very, very special guest Karl Denson ¤ Soulive ¤ The Wood Brothers ¤ The Stanley Clarke Band ¤ Oteil & Friends ¤ Tribal Seeds ¤ Dumpstaphunk’s Earth War & Power ¤ Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear ¤ Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio ¤ Kung Fu ¤ Nigel Hall ¤ Devon Allman Band ¤ Big Something.  It’s a live music dream come true!  It was the best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets NOW!

For ticket information and upcoming announcements go to: www.waneefestival.com

The Les Paul Big Sound Experience is coming to Wanee Music Festival April 14-16 in Spirit of Suwanewee Music Park, Live Oak FL.

Guests can experience all of the entertainment and fun on board Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience mobile tour vehicle – a playground of technology, music, sound and invention for all ages. This marks the 100th Anniversary of Les Paul which is being celebrated across the country with special events, the tour and a host of promotions.

Les Paul, the man many refer to as the “Father of Modern Music” is the focus of the 53’ interactive state-of-the-art mobile tour known as Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience which takes visitors behind the scenes into the world of Les Paul giving them an opportunity for numerous interactive exchanges within 1,000 square feet full of music, technology and innovation. Guests young and old can enjoy music exploration, sound and technology innovations and hands-on interactive entertainment.

Les Paul was an innovator, an inventor, a GRAMMY Award winner, an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The National Invention Hall of Fame and so much more. Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is all about the music, the inventions, the fans and the legacy of Les Paul. Known also as the “Father of the Solid Body Electric Guitar,” “The Wizard of Waukesha,” “Rhubarb Red,” “The Father of Modern Music,” and more. Les Paul’s curiosity about sound began at a very young age. Contemporary artists such as Slash, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Joan Jett, Jimi Hendrix and many others have paid homage to Les Paul throughout their careers. For more information on Les Paul Foundation visit www.lespaulfoundation.org.

About the Les Paul 100th Anniversary

Les Paul was an innovator who inspired creativity throughout his life. As the inventor of the solid body electric guitar, multi-track recording, over-dubbing (sound on sound) and numerous other recording techniques, he left an unmistakable mark on the music industry for future generations. The year-long Les Paul 100th Anniversary celebrates Les Paul’s life and includes major events and programs, tours, promotional campaigns, education grants and marketing initiatives that will secure his legacy for generations. The re-launched Les Paul Foundation website includes interactive opportunities with the late, great Les Paul as well as new merchandise. For more information and up-to-date schedules of the official Les Paul 100th Anniversary activities go to www.les-paul.com or www.lespaulfoundation.org

THE 2016 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL--now in its 12th year--returns Thursday April 14th through Saturday April 16th to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Tickets for the Festival are on sale through www.waneefestival.com.

These 3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus (with paid Wednesday Night camping fee) the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 13th from 3PM to 1AM with an exciting roster of great musical acts.

The music and lineup at Wanee is always incredible, but the vibe and atmosphere of this festival make it stand out as truly special. Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park sits on a massive 800 acres of rustic land where beautiful trees filled with Spanish Moss are in constant sight and the world famous Suwannee River is just a short walk away.  Wanee Music Festival 2016 . . . Be There!

For more information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com

The fourth annual Tortuga Music Festival, country music’s biggest beach party featuring Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, and Dierks Bentley, continues to be more than just entertainment.  As the festival celebrates its tremendous oceanfront setting, it also informs concertgoers on the issues impacting the world’s oceans while supporting marine research and conservation. Tortuga Music Festival is proud to announce more than 30 marine conservation organizations and exhibits will be featured in Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village this year.

“From day one our goal was not only to create unforgettable experiences and memories, but also to use our platform to elevate conservation issues. Thanks to our partners, we will continue to make a tremendous splash this year with some truly eye-opening and informative activations that address key issues,” says HUKA Entertainment Chief Experience Officer A.J. Niland.  

“My inspiration for this event was the singular cause of saving our seas,” says Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “My favorite part every year is getting to meet the ‘rock stars’ of the conservation movement who work tirelessly 365 days a year to ensure our ocean’s future. This entire event was based on the concept of ‘edu-tainment.’ Let’s put on a killer show… but also make sure our fans leave with some new insight and knowledge about how they can ‘Rock The Ocean!’”

Conservation Village will once again be categorized into Rock The Ocean's 5 Core Issues: Coral Reef Degradation, Shark Conservation, Turtle Conservation, Marine Pollution and Overfishing.  Conservation Village Partners have been asked to present a specific, "everyday" act of conservation relating to their booth's topic to demonstrate "How Can I Rock The Ocean?" The goal is to have fans to walk away understanding how everyday choices from sunscreen to facial cleansers can impact and improve our coastal environment.

This year’s Conservation Village partners are: Beneath the Waves, Billfish Foundation, Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation, Biscayne National Park, Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, The Coral Restoration Foundation, Clean Vibes Trading Post, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative, Friends of Our Florida Reefs, Florida Fishing Academy, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Lionfish Program, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Marine Fisheries Management Outreach and Education Subsection, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, International Game Fish Association, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center - Coral Nursery Initiative, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center - Kerstetter Fisheries Laboratory, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center  - Guy Harvey Research Institute, Project Baseline, RECOVER, REEF, Rock The Ocean Foundation, Sea To Shore Alliance, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (STOP), Sharks 4 Kids, Shark Team One, University of Miami - Shark Research & Conservation Program, University of Miami - Rescue A Reef, University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric Science and Wildlife Voice.  There will also be cooking demonstrations and delicious samples of responsibly sourced ocean fish and gourmet recipes in the Green Gourmet tent from the following: Big Chef, Piccolo Ristorante, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and Sea Delight Ocean Fund.

Many of the exhibits will be interactive and hands-on. People will be able to explore a coral nursery, view a manned submersible, experience an interactive Touch Tank, challenge big game fish in a simulator game, learn how to safely remove predatory lionfish, see what a sea turtle nest looks like and more. Concert attendees will also be able to visit the Clean Vibes Trading Post where they can exchange their recyclables and trash for a variety of prizes to help promote personal responsibility of leaving the beach clean after the event.

The objective of the one-of-a-kind Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village is to provide attendees with information and tools about key ocean conservation issues in a fun, learning environment that complements the amazing performances from headliners Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley, as well as Sam Hunt, Old Dominion, Billy Currington, Randy Houser, Tucker Beathard, Kristian Bush, Ryan Hurd, Cam, Kelsea Ballerini, JJ Grey & Mofro, Thomas Rhett, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Elle King, Joe Nichols, Jon Pardi, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chris Janson, Kip Moore, Bobby Bones and his comedy band the Raging Idiots, Courtney Cole, A Thousand Horses, Waterloo Revival, Muddy Magnolias, Old Southern Moonshine Revival, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Native Run, Chase Bryant, LANco, Walker County, and Drew Baldridge.

Last year’s sold out festival drew more than 75,000 music fans from all over the world and raised awareness and funds for ocean conservation initiatives. More than $250,000 has been donated by the Rock The Ocean Foundation toward marine and ocean research and conservation programs from Tortuga Music Festival ticket proceeds and donations.

For tickets and more information go to: www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

On what appeared to be a beautiful sunny day at the opening of the fourth annual Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, tens of thousands of attendees packed the sand.  For the first Friday show in Tortuga history – a third day was added this year to accommodate the demand – fans were treated to amazing performances by Cam, Kristian Bush, Randy Houser, and more. 

As the day rolled on and clouds started darkening, threatening lightning storms and severe winds became imminent, causing festival producers HUKA Entertainment to make the decision for a full evacuation – another first in the history of the fest.  

Fans loyally waited out the storm in the hopes of a return, to see headliner Dierks Bentley.  Quite a storm ensued, but because of minimal damage on site, gates were reopened to an enthusiastic crowd.  Despite the storms, fans got to experience “the sweet release of a Friday night,” as Dierks sang to a jam-packed audience during his closing set. 

After a tremendous opening day of 2016’s Tortuga Music Festival, fans will keep the party going with two more days of great music from Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Thomas Rhett, Elle King, headliners Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton, and many more.

Huka Entertainment announced today a record year for the fourth annual Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, held over the weekend at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Nearly 90,000 fans flocked to the beach for three days of performances from superstars Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley, along with Sam Hunt, Elle King, Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kelsea Ballerini and 25 more musical acts!

What began as country music’s first large-scale festival on the beach, primarily attended by local fans, has grown to become the world’s dominant destination location event, drawing attendees from 47 states and 16 countries to Tortuga. Check out highlights from 2016’s Tortuga Music Festival HERE.

“HUKA is honored to produce large-scale destination-location festivals - it’s the fierce loyalty of our Tortuga fans who allow us to raise the bar each year,” said HUKA Entertainment CEO, Evan Harrison.

A.J. Niland, HUKA Entertainment Chief Experience Officer adds, “with the fan response to this year’s enhancements like more shade, art installations, and better flow, my mind is already racing with innovative surprises for next year.”

Expanding to a third day in 2016 proved to be a massive win for Tortuga Music Festival, which has quickly become a permanent fixture within the extremely competitive music festival landscape. Plans are already underway for Tortuga’s 5^th anniversary celebration, with more details to be revealed soon.

The legendary guitar driven jamband, Gov’t Mule comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Sunday, September 25^th, 2016 / 8PM.  Tickets on sale NOW!

Rock torchbearers Gov’t Mule are celebrating their 20th anniversary with an extensive tour and a series of dynamic live archival releases that highlight the group’s versatility and epic, fearless live performances. The deep chemistry and steely confidence shared by the quartet allow them to tackle any form of music and stamp it their own while remaining true to the spirit and intent of the original. This can of course be heard any time guitarist-singer Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, bassist Jorgen Carlsson and multi-instrumentalist Danny Louis take the stage.  No two Gov’t Mule shows are alike, as the band draws on the more than 300 songs in their repertoire to create a unique experience each and every time. Their steadily expanding fan base knows that the Mule always has something special waiting for them. Expect the unexpected.

General Admission tickets for Gov’t Mule Sunday, September 25^th, 2016 / 8PM are $38.50 in advance and $42.00 DAY OF SHOW..  A limited number of Reserved Seat tickets are available for $42.00.  They are on sale NOW at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

HUKA Entertainment, leading creator and producer of large scale destination-location music festivals, proudly celebrates the return of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival for its record-breaking fifth year.  This one of a kind biggest 3-day country music beach party will take place Friday, April 7, Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2017 -- on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A limited quantity of Early Bird Pre-sale tickets for the 2017 festival will be available online at www.tortugamusicfestival.com this Friday, September 9th at 10:00am EST.  This public pre-sale allows early supporters of the festival to purchase discounted tickets, including three-day General Admission for $189.00 each, three-day VIP for $849.00 each and three-day Super VIP for $1,299.00 each (shipping and handling fees may apply to each ticket type).  Tickets will also be available by phone at 877.987.6487. A four-ticket purchase limit will be in effect.  Advance ticket prices will be available immediately after the Early Bird tickets sell out.  Additional details can be found via www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, features multiple stages with unparalleled VIP amenities for viewing more than thirty of the hottest and most unique artists in country, rock and roots music. The event serves to celebrate HUKA’s destination location theme with the festival’s ocean side setting while still raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard. To this date more than $300,000.00 has been raised to support these efforts.

“With our expansion last year to three days, our fans showed how excited they were to get an extra day of Tortuga time on the beach,” says HUKA Entertainment Chief Experience Officer A.J. Niland, “We’ve had a unanimously tremendous response from the artists, fans and community expressing what a unique and special event Tortuga has become. More than 90,000 fans attended last year.  And we know our fifth year will be even better!”

Though the list of performers will remain under wraps for the time being, Niland promises that the 2017 line-up will be: “our strongest one yet!”  Fans can expect the same caliber of talent and outstanding headliners to hit the beach at Tortuga as in previous years, which have featured the likes of Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, Jake Owen, Hank Williams, Jr., The Doobie Brothers, Billy Currington, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Brett Eldredge, Ziggy Marley, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Lynryd Skynyrd, Elle King, Frankie Ballard and many, many more.

This year's Conservation Village, which will again be curated by Rock The Ocean’s Chris Stacey, will play host to more than a dozen organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation, and will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.

Additionally, festivalgoers will again be encouraged to collect waste at the event site to minimize the festival’s impact on the environment, as in previous years, when fans were rewarded for their efforts with various premiums given in exchange for collected trash.

For additional information, and to sign up to be the first to receive updates, including lineup announcements, ticket on sales, special offers and more, visit Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:

Web:  www.tortugamusicfestival.com

Twitter:  @FestivalTortuga

FB:  www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

January in Florida once again means the annual Sunshine Music Festival will be headed this way to bring some of the most electrifying musical performers to the state.  And this year they will be kicking it up a notch!  Once again the award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band makes their fifth appearance at the 2017 Sunshine Music Festival which features an unparalleled line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and a larger variety of food vendors.  The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 14, 2017, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 15, 2017, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

Limited Early Bird General Admission Tickets for the Sunshine Music Festival, a major annual event for the Sunshine State, are just $45* and go on sale Friday, September 23 / 10AM to Sunday, September 25 / 10PM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Public on sale for the Festival begins on Monday, September 26 / 10AM.  Prices for both venues are: $59.95* for General Admission; $99.95* for Reserved Seats; and $229.95* for VIP.  Boca Raton, Mizner Park has special balcony seating for $129.95*.  The VIP Package also includes: a commemorative T-shirt, a commemorative laminate, best available reserve seating, a specialty lunch, private restrooms and a private winetasting.

*All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges

For the fifth year in a row the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them, appear in what has fast become their signature musical event.  Since their inception in 2010, TTB have seen all three of their studio albums debut in the Top 15 of the Billboard 200, and won a Grammy for their debut album Revelator.  TTB’s critically-hailed musicianship and full touring schedule have built a dedicated and growing following around the world and earned them a reputation as one of the best live performing bands in the business.  Since the January 2016 release of Let Me Get By, their tour has taken the group across the globe, with dates in Australia, Japan, Europe and Canada, multiple sold-out shows in Nashville, Chicago, Washington DC and Philadelphia, and an unprecedented return engagement to New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Other exciting top acts announced on this year’s bill for the Festival are: Bruce Hornsby, singer, keyboardist and writer of powerful songs from the heart that touch on several distinctly American traditions: pop, jazz, bluegrass, and '60s soul; Joe Russo, Furthur drummer and founder of the Grateful Dead tribute band Almost Dead brings his Almost Dead experience to Sunshine; Mavis Staples, a legendary R&B singer who is just as well known for her civil rights activism as well as her extraordinary musical talent; Dave Mason, singer, guitarist and songwriter whose musical journey stretches from the 60’s supergroup Traffic to a stellar solo career; the infectious fun and energy of the North Mississippi Allstars; critically acclaimed “souped up string band” Railroad Earth; and the soulful sounds of the Austin duo the Greyhounds.

With More Great Music, More Great Wine and Craft Beers and More Great Food, the 2017 Sunshine Music Festival featuring the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates only, Saturday, January 14 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 15 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Early Bird tickets go on sale Friday, September 23 / 10AM to Sunday, September 25 /10PM with General Public on sale on Monday, September 26 / 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

             For more information go to www.sunshinemusicfestival.com or www.livenation.com.

Due to an overwhelming response from our Wanee Family, what is shaping up to be the most exciting Wanee Music Festival ever is now announcing its scheduled dates for the 2017 event.  Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 20th through Saturday, April 22nd to enjoy what has grown over the years into one of the biggest and most star-studded Music Festivals around. 

The Wanee Music Festival 2017 will once again be held at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  Early Bird information and performing line-up will be announced soon.

For more regular updates check out: www.waneefestival.com.

HUKA Entertainment today announced the star-studded lineup for the Fifth Annual Tortuga Music Festival, country music’s biggest beach party.  Country superstars Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton are headlining its Fifth Year celebration.  The 2017 Tortuga Music Festival will take place Friday, April 7, Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2017 on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Also performing with the headliners are: Multi-Platinum and award winning country legend Alan Jackson; Darius Rucker, whose albums have topped the Billboard Country charts and spun off numerous #1 singles; singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge, winner of a CMT “Performance of the Year” award; Dustin Lynch, who combines traditional influences and edgy intensity with what US Weekly has called one of Country’s Sexiest Men; popular live performers Slightly Stoopid, who describe their music as  "a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk."; not your average Country Band Old Dominion, who combine old-fashioned country charm, lyrical wit and rock n’ roll grit; singer/songwriter Maren Morris, who is nominated for 5 CMA Awards including Female Vocalist and Best Album; Granger Smith, named by Huffington Post as #5 on the list of the Top 20 Country Artists to Watch in 2016; Social Media sensation Kane Brown, whose first album debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Country Album charts; Grammy Award winning Hip Hop artist Nelly; the dynamic stage show of Michael Ray, who combines both his current songs with traditional classic country; LOCASH, who have tasted the top of the charts as two of Nashville’s quickest-rising songwriters; Platinum artist Daya, with her rebellious Pop the NY Times says is one of the Top 10 Not To Be Missed. 

Rounding out the bill are: G Love & Special Sauce, Drake White & the Big Fire, Brett Young, Luke Combs, Chris Lane, RaeLynn, Brooke Eden, High Valley, Steve Moakler, Delta Rae, Brandon Lay, Russell Dickerson, Ashley McBryde, Jon Langston, Jordan Davis, Marcus King Band, Quaker City Night Hawks, DJ Rock and DJ Bad Ash. 

See the full lineup and more information at www.TortugaMusicFestival.com

Three Day General Admission ($229), VIP ($999) tickets, payment plans and travel packages are available at 7 A.M. EDT, Tuesday, October 18th. All Super VIP tickets sold out prior to today’s artist lineup announcement. This year, fans will have the opportunity to upgrade their tickets daily to get guaranteed front stage access to a new area in front of the Main Stage called “The Reef."

Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment best known for their unique destination-location music festivals, features multiple stages with unparalleled VIP amenities including a swimming pool, viewing decks and cabanas— all set with the ocean as a backdrop.  Last year’s festival drew a record-breaking attendance of more than 90,000 fans from all over the world. Right in the center of the festivities is Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village which educates and raises awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard. To this date more than $300,000 has been raised to support these efforts.

Widespread Panic, Bob Weir & the Campfire Band (for two nights) and Trey Anastasio Band make a potent headlining triple header for one of our best line-ups ever and brings a great jamband excitement to what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  THE 2017 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL returns Thursday April 20^th through Saturday April 22^nd to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

Limited Early Bird tickets for the Festival go on sale Wednesday, December 7^th / 10AM through Sunday, December 11^th / 6PM at www.waneefestival.com.  Public on sale for GA and VIP begins Monday, December 12^th / 10AM.  These 3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus (with paid Wednesday Night camping fee) the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 19^th, a full day and night of music with an exciting roster of great musical acts featuring Butch Trucks & the Freight Train Band and more!

In addition to Widespread Panic, Bob Weir & the Campfire Band (2 Nights) and Trey Anastasio Band the rest of the line-up includes: Gov’t Mule ¤ Dark Star Orchestra (Playing 2 sets at a special 4/20 party – Peach Stage) ¤ Dr. John & the Nite Trippers ¤ JJ Grey & Mofro ¤ Les Brers (With Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, Jack Pearson, Pate Bergeron, Bruce Katz and Lamar Wiiliams Jr.) ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Blackberry Smoke ¤

The Greyboy Allstars ¤ Leftover Salmon (Playing the Music of Neil Young) ¤ Matisyahu ¤ Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass ¤ Papadosio ¤ Pink Talking FU (Music of David Bowie & Prince) ¤ DJ Logic ¤ Turkuaz ¤ Kung Fu ¤ Pink Talking Fish ¤ Bobby Lee Rogers Trio ¤ Devon Allman Band ¤ The Marcus King Band ¤ Yeti Trio ¤ Brothers and Sisters. With this line-up Wanee proves it is the jamband event of the year and knocks it out of the park once again!

THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:

$199.95 + Applicable Fees (Limited Early Bird) - Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday. Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday.

$219.95 + Fees on Monday December 12^th /10AM public on sale.

VIP TICKETS:

$599.00 + Applicable Fees: (On Sale beginning Monday December 12^th / 10AM) - Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2017 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2017 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2017 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks.

Early Bird General Admission and VIP tickets for the 2017 Wanee Music Festival go on sale Wednesday, December 7^th / 10AM at: www.waneefestival.com.   The Festival will be held Thursday April 20^th through Saturday April 22^nd at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  2016 was the best year to date. This year is sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

Originally begun by the Allman Brothers Band in 2005 as a two day event the Festival has continued to grow and strengthen its position as one of the top live music events in the country.   The Allmans wanted to create an experience with great music and great times for the many thousands of fans attending.  The music and lineup at Wanee, now a three day Festival with an extra Wednesday Happy Hour, is always incredible. But the band wanted the vibe and atmosphere of this festival to have something that will make it stand out as truly special. They chose Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park for its natural beauty.  It sits on a massive 800 acres of rustic land where beautiful trees filled with Spanish Moss are in constant sight and the world famous Suwannee River is just a short walk away.  Wanee Music Festival 2017 . . . Be There!

For more information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com

Kaya Fest is being produced by Stephen Marley, an eight time Grammy Award winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of the legend Bob Marley.  Presented by Fruit of Life Productions it is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami.

The purpose of the Kaya Fest is to educate people to the many uses of the cannabis plant as well as to inspire and encourage positive public awareness especially since more and more states are approving the use of medical marijuana, such as Florida where it just became legal this past year.

Performing on stage at the Kaya Fest for the first time together in more than 20 years in Miami will be The Marley Brothers with special features by Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and more.  Also performing will be Grammy Award-winning Jamaican international superstar Sean Paul and legendary Jamaican Reggae group Inner Circle, with more names to be added later. 

In addition to the booths of food, crafts and other refreshments at the Festival, there will also be those passing along information highlighting the benefits derived from all aspects of the cannabis plant.  How it has medical and ecological advantages that make it a valuable addition to all our lifestyles.  Kaya Fest is a cutting edge and positive event which promotes education, raising consciousness and spreading unity.

The overall message of the Festival is “Education Before Recreation.”

Limited Advance Early Bird General Admission Tickets for Kaya Fest, April 22nd at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre in Miami are $50.00 and go on sale Monday, January 16th, 2017 / 10AM – Thursday the 19th 11:59PM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  Regular General Admission is $80.00, Reserved Seats are $140.00, VIP Reserved Seats are $200.00 and VIP Boxes are $300.00 and go on sale Friday, January 20th, 2017 / 10AM.

Jamband sensations Umphrey’s McGee brings its unique sound to the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Friday, Aprilk 28^th, 2017 / 8PM in a most intimate performance.  Big Something opens the show.  Tickets go on sale starting on Friday, January 13^th / 10AM.

Umphrey’s McGee’s constantly evolving sound channels a wide spectrum of influences while still preserving their distinct voice through crafty songwriting. With a massive repertoire of originals and note-perfect covers, their live shows are like flipping through the presets on your radio dial. Their A.D.D. approach to "progressive improvisation" utilizes a set of Zappa inspired hand signals allowing them to orchestrate their melodic creations on the fly.

General Admission tickets for Umphrey’s McGee Friday, April 28^th, 2017 / 8PM are $27.50 in advance and $30.00 Day of Show.  They go on sale Friday, December 2^nd /10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

Vinyl records, what many music enthusiasts and purists alike insist is the preferred listening vehicle, are experiencing a huge resurgence and records are essential items at bands’ merchandising tables. Publications from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal to Fortune Magazine to the Huffington Post to the UK Guardian and many others have highlighted this phenomenon.  Sales of vinyl records will reach a billion dollars in 2017 and turntable sales are keeping pace with the vinyl boom.

Enter SunPress Vinyl, South Florida’s answer to the vinyl revolution.  When the principals of the company were looking to purchase pressing equipment they were drawn to a facility in South Florida that had what they wanted.  But when they actually came over to acquire the equipment and ship it to Brooklyn, they found something much more. They found history.

“What we found were machines that delivered the immortal sounds of Bob Marley, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, and Toots and the Maytals,” said Dan Yashiv, SunPress’ principal.  “And they were housed in the legendary facility that produced records for the world renowned reggae label Studio One. We knew this is where we wanted to begin our operations.”

SunPress Vinyl is housed in the former Final Vinyl factory, founded in the 1970s by reggae pioneer Joe Gibbs. As the U.S. base of Gibbs’ operations, and later, Studio One's Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's main pressing facility, the plant issued classic works by reggae’s greatest artists.

SunPress Vinyl was founded by recording engineer Dan Yashiv who recorded many top artists including the Pet Shop Boys, Britney Spears and De La Soul, and film producer Stephen Hays who’s 120dB Films produced hundreds of films. Together with Dan Pelson, former Executive Vice President of Sony Music, the group understands the continuing legacy in which their business will be operating.  Also on board as an advisor is Benji Rogers, who’s direct-to-fan music platform PledgeMusic pre-sells vinyl records for hundreds of artists from The Flaming Lips to Wyclef Jean.  

The entire infrastructure and each of the six pressing machines located here has been given a first class rebuild. There are five fully automatic presses and one semi-automatic press capable of pressing multi-colored and picture discs. Current turnaround time for orders is running at only 6 weeks.

Head engineer Chris Moss, a long-time vinyl pressing veteran, ensures that the machinery is performing at top form under the most demanding quality control. The venerable Headley Haslam, who pressed almost every record during the Joe Gibbs and Studio One years, is now back at the pressing post he first filled in the 1970s.

Staying true to the location’s reggae roots, SunPress Vinyl has just entered into a partnership with Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Inernational. Tuff Gong will press its own catalog and third party releases at SunPress Vinyl in Miami.

 “We are thrilled by Tuff Gong’s endorsement and look forward to starting our relationship by pressing Bob Marley and Stephen Marley releases,” says Stephen Hays, Sunpress’ principal. Reggae’s influence on contemporary music is indisputable, with vinyl records playing a key part of the process.  SunPress Vinyl is proud to continue this rich tradition honoring the history of its location.

While SunPress Vinyl is working with well-established labels, the company is committed to delivering top quality vinyl records in a timely manner, to independent and emerging artists and labels, locally and worldwide. Recent order of high-quality 180g records was delivered to local DJ/producer Richie Hell, who sold out in less than three weeks and has placed a re-order.

“Bring us an audio recording and your artwork and we’ll give you a vinyl record . . . a true piece of art!” says Yashiv.  “SunPress Vinyl is committed to extending the long vinyl legacy in Miami, and restoring a vibrant hub for the production of beautiful, analogue music.”

SunPress Vinyl operates at the Studio One’s former Final Vinyl location, 14097 NW 19th Ave, Miami/Opa-locka, FL.  Orders and inquiries can be made by phone 786-577-0983 or online at www.sunpressvinyl.com

The one, the only ZZ Top swings into the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Friday, March 17th, 2017 / 8:30PM in their most intimate performance in years.  Tickets are  on sale starting NOW!

ZZ TOP a/k/a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” lay undisputed claim to being the longest running major rock band with original personnel intact and, in 2004, the Texas trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course, there are only three of them – Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard -- but it’s still a remarkable achievement that they’re still very much together after more than 45 years of rock, blues, and boogie on the road and in the studio. ZZ TOP’s music is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful and 100% Texas American in derivation.  The band’s support for the blues is unwavering both as interpreters of the music and preservers of its legacy.  ZZ TOP’s support and link to the blues remains as rock solid as the music they continue to play.  They have sold millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas,have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms and are true rock icons but, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done.  “Yeah,” says Billy, guitarist extraordinaire, “we’re the same three guys, bashing out the same three chords.” They’re real and they’re surreal and they’re ZZ TOP.

Reserved Seat tickets for ZZ Top Friday, March 17th, 2017 / 8:30PM are $93.50, $79.50 and $55.50.  They are on sale NOW at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

After the success of their first Beach Clean-Up event, HUKA Entertainment partnering with Tito’s Handmade Vodka are scheduling two more environmental beach clean-up parties prior to the Fifth Annual Tortuga Music Festival. They will be Saturday, February 25 in Ft. Lauderdale (just adjacent to the Festival site); and Saturday, March 25 in Jupiter.  At their first clean-up in Pompano Beach more than 200 pounds of garbage was collected.  We encourage all our fans and their friends to come out and volunteer to make an impact on this environmental effort.  Volunteers can sign-up at: http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com/beach-cleanups.

“Tortuga Music Festival is fortunate to have the beauty of Ft Lauderdale beach as our backdrop — we care deeply not just for our stretch of sand, but for beaches everywhere,” said Evan Harrison, CEO for HUKA Entertainment. “Beach clean ups are one of our many calls to action to ensure that we enjoy and never abuse our beaches--.  We encourage all to join us.”

Saturday, February 25 – Ft. Lauderdale (10AM – 2PM) – Meet at Beachside of A1A and Las Olas.

Saturday, March 25 – Jupiter (10AM – 2PM) - Meet at Ocean Cay Park (Pavilions), 2188 Marcinski Rd.

Again Volunteers can sign-up at: http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com/beach-cleanups.

Country superstars Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton are headlining this year’s Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, highlighting what is the best line-up yet to celebrate its Fifth Year.  Last year tens of thousands of fans enjoyed the endless sun, songs, sand and surf as last year’s festival, this one-of-a-kind music at the beach event, added a third day to accommodate an even bigger lineup of some of music’s hottest talent. The 2017 Tortuga Music Festival will take place Friday, April 7, Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2017 on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, features multiple stages with unparalleled VIP amenities for viewing some of the hottest and most unique artists in country, rock and roots music. Last year’s festival drew a record-breaking attendance of more than 90,000 music fans from all over the world. The event serves to celebrate HUKA’s destination location theme with the festival’s ocean-side setting while still raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation, as well as protection of the festival’s namesake – sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard. To this date more than $300,000 has been raised to support these efforts.

The onsite Conservation Village, which will again be curated by Rock The Ocean, will play host to organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation, and will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.

Additionally, festivalgoers will again be encouraged to collect waste at the event site to minimize the festival’s impact on the environment, as in previous years, when fans were rewarded for their efforts with various premiums given in exchange for collected trash.

For additional information, and to sign up to be the first to receive updates, including lineup announcements, ticket on sales, special offers and more, visit Tortuga Music Festival on the following platforms:

Web:  TortugaMusicFestival.com       

Twitter:  @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest #CheersTo5YearsYall

Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest #CheersTo5YearsYall

Snapchat: @TortugaFest

FB:  Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

The Bonus Wednesday Wanee concert night April 19th this year will be dedicated to “Remembering Butch Trucks” the long time Allman Brothers drummer who passed away last month.  The Wednesday performance, which is a popular event for Wanee fans, is an extra night of music available to those who have purchased three day tickets to the Wanee Music Festival.  It had featured Butch before and he was slated to be its headliner at the 2017 show. The line-up now will feature: Cody & Luther Dickinson with Butch's Freight Train Band ¤ New Orleans Suspects ¤ Crazy Fingers ¤ Ben Sparaco Band ¤ Matt Reynolds ¤ Brothers and Sisters.

THE 2017 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL returns Thursday April 20th through Saturday April 22nd to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. It brings a great jamband excitement to what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.

In addition to Widespread Panic, Bob Weir & the Campfire Band (2 Nights) and Trey Anastasio Band the rest of the line-up includes: Gov’t Mule ¤ Dark Star Orchestra (Playing 2 sets at a special 4/20 party – Peach Stage) ¤ Dr. John & the Nite Trippers ¤ JJ Grey & Mofro ¤ Les Brers (With Jaimoe, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones, Jack Pearson, Pate Bergeron, Bruce Katz and Lamar Wiiliams Jr.) ¤ Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band ¤ Blackberry Smoke ¤ The Greyboy Allstars ¤ Leftover Salmon (Playing the Music of Neil Young) ¤ Matisyahu ¤ Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass ¤ Papadosio ¤ Pink Talking FU (Music of David Bowie & Prince) ¤ DJ Logic ¤ Turkuaz ¤ Kung Fu ¤ Pink Talking Fish ¤ Bobby Lee Rogers Trio ¤ Devon Allman Band ¤ The Marcus King Band ¤ Yeti Trio ¤ Brothers and Sisters.

For Ticket Sales and  more information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com

Huka Entertainment's Tortuga Music Festival has announced its daily music lineup, as well as an on-sale date of Feb. 24 for single-day tickets. Now in its fifth year, the three-day celebration takes place April 7-9 and features headliners Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Kenny Chesney. They'll be joined by some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music, all performing in the beautiful oceanside setting of Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Here's who fans will dance with each day:

On Friday, April 7 (Day One), Luke Bryan leads a lineup that also includes Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Kane Brown, G Love & Special Sauce, High Valley, Delta Rae, Jordan David, and Marcus King Band.
 
On Saturday, April 8 (Day Two) sees Chris Stapleton as the headliner, topping a bill that also features Dustin Lynch, Maren Morris, Granger Smith, Nelly, Daya, Brett Young, Chris Lane, Brooke Eden, Steve Moakler, Russell Dickerson, and Ashley McBryde.

On Sunday, April 9 (Day Three), Kenny Chesney wraps up the festival with a beach-party bash that also includes Alan Jackson, Slightly Stoopid, Old Dominion, Michael Ray, LOCASH, Drake White & The Big Fire, Luke Combs, RaeLynn, Brandon Lay, Jon Langston, and Quaker City Night Hawks.

DJ Rock and DJ Bad Ash will be spinning during all three days of the unforgettable beach weekend.

Demand for Tortuga tickets is up over 2016, and the festival's SUPER VIP packages sold out quickly. On Friday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. ET, single-day VIP tickets will go on sale for just $399, with a limited quantity of General Admission single-day tickets priced at $99. A small number of three-day General Admission tickets also remain.

This year, fans who purchase General Admission tickets will have the opportunity to upgrade for guaranteed access to an exclusive new area in front of the Main Stage called "The Reef." Spots on The Reef are filling up rapidly and are expected to sell out well in advance of the festival.

For more on the festival, please visit tortugamusicfestival.com.

Skip Marley along with Jo Mersa Marley and Shacia Payne have been added to the exciting line-up at the first ever Kaya Fest.  Kaya Fest is being produced by Stephen Marley, an eight time Grammy Award winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of the legend Bob Marley.  Presented by Fruit of Life Productions, the Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. 

Skip Marley recently made a stellar appearance on the 2017 Grammy Awards telecast with Katy Perry.  He is a featured artist on her single “Chained to the Rhythm” which entered the Billboard hot 100 at #4.  He is the first Marley to enter in the Top 10 of that chart.  Skip’s single “Lions” debuted at #1 on the Spotify top 50 and still remains at the top of the charts.  

Jo Mersa Marley is the oldest son of Stephen Marley and first joined his father at age 4 onstage with the Melody Makers.  He has continued to develop as an artist and musician and will perform his entire “Comfortable” EP as the opening act on Stephen Marley’s Revelation Part II "The Fruit of Life" tour. 

Shacia Payne is an American-Jamaican DJ who appreciates the importance of music on a Universal level. Her love for music shows through her melodic mixture of genres like soul, indie, Hip-Hop, R&B, reggae and dancehall among others. Her energetic vibe delivers an electric feeling.

Tickets are on sale NOW at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  General Admission tickets are $80.00, Reserved Seats are $140.00 and VIP Reserved Seats are $200.00.  A limited number of VIP Boxes for $300.00 are also available.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.  

Headlining on stage at the Kaya Fest for the first time together in more than 20 years in Miami will be The Marley Brothers with special features by Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and more, including a special appearance by Ms. Lauryn Hill.  Also performing will be Grammy Award-winning Jamaican international superstar Sean Paul, Grammy-Award-winning Hip Hop legend Wyclef Jean  and legendary Jamaican Reggae group Inner Circle, with more names to be added later. 

The Grand Ole Opry^® in partnership with Huka Entertainment and Tortuga Music Festival are set to take the Opry’s popular Circle Throwdown series to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida April 7 – 9.

Tortuga festival-goers will be treated to pop-up performances from top country artists behind the Opry’s signature microphone stand, throwing down a replica of the famed circle of wood from center stage at the Opry House, a la an “Opry Circle Throwdown.” Fans from around the world can watch the Circle Throwdowns live through Grand Ole Opry and Tortuga Music Festival Facebook pages. “Surprise performances have always been in the mix at Tortuga, and year five of the festival felt like the right time to take it to the next level and partner with an iconic brand, the Grand Ole Opry,” said Evan Harrison, CEO for HUKA Entertainment. “Our fans will love a little taste of the Opry on the beach!"

Opry Circle Throwdowns pay homage to the celebrated circle of wood cut from the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium and placed center stage at the Grand Ole Opry House when the Opry House opened in 1974. Today’s country music newcomers aspire to play on the same circle where musical heroes such as Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, and Dolly Parton have performed.

Julian Marley will join his brothers Stephen, Ziggy, Damian and Ky-Mani in a historic performance for first time in more than 20 years at the first ever Kaya Fest.  Produced by eight-time Grammy award-winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of legend Bob Marley, Stephen Marley, the Kaya Fest will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami.

“My Father was at the forefront of the movement to educate people about the benefits of Cannabis,” says Stephen Marley, son of Bob Marley and Producer of Kaya Fest. “Its good to see that change is finally coming.”

Julian Marley is a globally renowned artist that is also a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality.  He has built a formidable reputation by transcending musical genres, and strives to produce music that is spiritual, moral and with a global mission.

In addition to the headlining performance by the Marley brothers, there will be a special appearances by Ms. Lauryn Hill, Grammy award-winning Jamaican international superstar Sean Paul, Grammy award-winning Hip-Hop legend Wyclef Jean and legendary Jamaican Reggae group Inner Circle, along with popular break out performers Skip Marley, Jo Mersa Marley and Shacia Payne. 

Tickets are on sale NOW at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  General Admission tickets are $80.00, Reserved Seats are $140.00 and VIP Reserved Seats are $200.00.  A limited number of VIP Boxes for $300.00 are also available.

The purpose of the Kaya Fest is to educate people to the many uses of the cannabis plant as well as to inspire and encourage positive public awareness especially since more and more states are approving the use of medical marijuana, such as Florida where it just became legal this past year. Kaya Fest is a cutting edge and positive event which promotes education, raising consciousness and spreading unity.

To this end Kaya Fest will also be hosting a special Free Symposium titled “Education Before Recreation.” It will feature a panel of experts who are on the forefront of education and regulation in the state of Florida.  The Symposium will be discussing the many uses of the Cannabis plant as well as the new Florida laws relating to it.  It will be held on Friday, April 21st from Noon to 4PM at the Miami History Museum, 101 West Flagler Street in Downtown Miami.  It is co-sponsored by NORML of Florida.

Huka Entertainment, producer of country music's most unique beachfront event, today announced that attendance at the Tortuga Music Festival, a Pollstar Top 20 worldwide festival, topped last year's record-breaking count. More than 100,000 people donned sunscreen and sandals for the fifth annual event, which featured an impressive array of talent, including Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Alan Jackson, Nelly, Slightly Stoopid, and Maren Morris.

The festival, held annually at Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, attracted fans from all 50 states and 22 countries with more than 50 percent traveling from outside Florida, further solidifying Tortuga as country music's biggest beach party.

"It's a tremendous feeling to see Tortuga grow it's fifth year in a row," said Evan Harrison, CEO, Huka Entertainment. "The energy from the artists and fans fueled by our festive beach setting truly create a magical experience."

"We kept the music going" said A.J. Niland, Chairman and Chief Experience Officer, HUKA Entertainment. "We really stepped up our crowd flow this year, from VIP to Super VIP to the new staging, to the newly created Reef viewing area allowing our GA fans an intimate experience with our headline artists."

Highlights included: Kenny Chesney being joined on stage by members of Old Dominion for "Save It For A Rainy Day," Chris Stapleton debuting four new songs from his 'From A Room: Vol. 1' album, Alan Jackson's "5 O'Clock Somewhere," Darius Rucker's solo material, Hootie and the Blowfish classics and cover of Prince's "Purple Rain," Nelly bringing his #1 fan onstage, the crowd singing every word to Maren Morris' "My Church," and Daya.

Millions also tuned in on Facebook Live to watch surprise pop-up performances curated by Tortuga and Grand Ole Opry. These "Opry Circle Throwdowns" featured performances by Drake White, Granger Smith, Michael Ray and others.

In addition to the music, an intricate part of Tortuga Music Festival is conservation awareness, and Huka works diligently to leave the beaches in immaculate condition once the music ends. Several beach clean-ups were completed before the Tortuga Music Festival with organizers removing hundreds of pounds of debris from Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park, now in better condition than prior to the festival.

"I love that there is humanity mixed in with the music," an attendee told the Miami Herald. At the 2017 Rock the Ocean Conservation Village, festival goers learned about marine life and ocean conservation efforts by engaging with more than 30 non-profits and businesses, including the Guy Harvey Foundation, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.), University of Miami, Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation, and Surfrider Foundation.

January once again means the annual Sunshine Music Festival will appear only in Florida to bring some of the most electrifying musical performers to the state. And this year it will be no exception! Once again the award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band makes their sixth headlining appearance at the 2018 Sunshine Music Festival and has handpicked an unparalleled line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and a larger variety of food vendors. The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 13, 2017, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 14, 2017, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

FEATURING A DYNAMIC LINE-UP INCLUDING:

MIKE GORDON ¤ MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD ¤

GALACTIC ¤ HOT TUNA ¤

FOUNDATION OF FUNK featuring Meters drummer Zigaboo Modeliste and bassist George Porter, Jr.

with special guests Eric Krasno and John Medeski ¤

THE SUFFERS

A limited quantity of Sunshine Music Festival Early Bird General Admission tickets for $53.75 go on sale Monday, September 25 / 10 AM through Thursday, September 28 / 10PM or until they sell out.  They are available at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  Regular Public On Sale begins Friday, September 29 / 10AM.  Prices for both venues are: $64.95* for General Admission; $129.95* for Reserved Seats; and $229.95* for VIP.  Boca Raton, Mizner Park has special balcony seating for $99.95*.  The VIP Package also includes: a commemorative T-shirt, a commemorative laminate, best available reserve seating, a specialty lunch, private restrooms and a private winetasting.

For the sixth year in a row the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them, appear in what has fast become their signature musical event.  Now with a catalog of five albums and nearly a decade of steady touring in the U.S. and abroad, Tedeschi Trucks Band carries a distinguished reputation earned from both audiences and critics as one of the premier live bands in the world.  The 12-piece powerhouse, led by the husband-and-wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and guitarist-singer Susan Tedeschi, continues to expand a growing repertoire of original material written both individually and as a band, plus tasty covers deep-seated in American Roots, embracing genres, from rock, jazz, blues, and Americana to gospel, country, soul, and funk.  Their latest release, Live From the Fox Oakland, (March, 2017) CD/DVD was recorded in a single night and beautifully captures the group’s incredible power in concert. The double-disc live recording, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues and #6 Rock Albums chart, showcases the band’s ability to move seamlessly from blistering rock and blues to soulful ballads and includes their take on classics from Derek and the Dominos, Leonard Cohen, and even Miles Davis among TTB’s original songs. The film also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the band on the road.

Curated by Tedeschi Trucks Band, other exciting top acts announced on this year’s bill for the Festival are: Phish bassist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Gordon who has just released his new solo album “OGOGO”; Medeski Martin & Wood effortlessly straddling the gap between avant-garde improvisation and accessible groove-based jazz; Galactic the seminal New Orleans funk band that is consistently pushing their artistic boundaries; Hot Tuna featuring the legendary guitar and bass bluesy sounds of former Jefferson Airplane members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady; Foundation Of Funk featuring the legendary backbone of The Meters drummer Zigaboo Modeliste and bassist George Porter, Jr. with special guests Eric Krasno and John Medeski; and The Suffers a ten-piece band from Houston, TX who are redefining the sound of Gulf Coast Soul.

With More Great Music, More Great Wine and Craft Beers and More Great Food, the 2018 Sunshine Music Festival featuring the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates, Saturday, January 13 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 14 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Limited $53.75 Early Bird tickets go on sale Monday, September 25 / 10AM to Thursday, September 28 /10PM or until they sell out with General Public on sale on Friday, September 29 / 10AM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

For more information go to www.sunshinemusicfestival.com or www.livenation.com.

Widespread Panic returning this year for 2 fabulous nights and a rare 2 night Florida performance for Phil Lesh and the Terrapin Family Band make potent headliners for another of our fantastic line-ups and brings a great jamband excitement to what has now become one of the most popular Festivals in the country.  THE 2018 WANEE MUSIC FESTIVAL returns Thursday April 19th through Saturday April 21st to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. 

Limited Early Bird tickets sold out extremely quickly and now the public on sale for GA and VIP will begin Friday, November 17th / 10AM at: www.waneefestival.com.  These 3-Day Tickets also include as a bonus (with paid Wednesday Night camping fee) the fabulous Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour Celebration April 18th, a full day and night of music with an exciting roster of great musical acts!

In addition to Widespread Panic and Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band (both 2 Nights) the rest of the line-up includes: As the Crow Flies ¤ Dark Star Orchestra (Back by Popular Demand for a Special Thursday Concert on the Peach Stage) ¤ St. Paul & the Broken Bones ¤ Jaimoe’s Jassz Band ¤ The Chris Robinson Brotherhood ¤ North Mississippi Allstars ¤ Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe ¤ Eat a Bunch of Peaches (featuring George Porter Jr. and Marc Quinones) ¤ Pigeons Playing Ping Pong ¤ Walter Trout ¤ Sonny Landreth ¤ The Marcus King Band ¤ George Porter Jr and the Running Pardners ¤ Soul Rebels ¤ Les Bros ¤ Pink Talking Fish (Tied to the Whipping Post) ¤ Bobby Lee Rogers Trio ¤ Big Something ¤ New Orleans Suspects ¤ Berry Oakley’s Indigenous Suspects ¤ Midnight North ¤ The Yeti Trio ¤ and Crazy Fingers.  With this line-up Wanee proves it is the jamband event of the year and knocks it out of the park once again.

 THREE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION FESTIVAL TICKETS:

$219.95 + Applicable Fees:  Includes: 3 nights of Primitive Camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.).  Music from 12:30PM on Thursday. Full days of Music on Friday & Saturday.

 WANEE 2018 LINE-UP & ONSALE

VIP TICKETS:

$599.00 + Applicable Fees: Includes: (1) VIP 3-Day pass to the festival with music starting at 12:30PM on Thursday, Special concert viewing area at Peach and Mushroom stages, 3 nights of primitive camping (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), Wanee 2018 VIP T Shirt, Commemorative Wanee 2018 Laminate, Private Restrooms, Commemorative Wanee 2018 Poster, Catered Lunch and dinner on Friday & Saturday, Complimentary snacks and soft drinks.

 General Admission and VIP tickets for the 2018 Wanee Music Festival go on sale Friday, November 17th / 10AM at: www.waneefestival.com.   The Festival will be held Thursday April 19th through Saturday April 21st at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.  2017 knocked it out of the park and this year is even better.  It’s sure to sell out so get your tickets early!

Originally begun by the Allman Brothers Band in 2005 as a two day event the Festival has continued to grow and strengthen its position as one of the top live music events in the country.   The Allmans wanted to create an experience with great music and great times for the many thousands of fans attending.  The music and lineup at Wanee, now a three day Festival with an extra Wednesday Happy Hour, is always incredible. But the band wanted the vibe and atmosphere of this festival to have something that will make it stand out as truly special. They chose Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park for its natural beauty.  It sits on a massive 800 acres of rustic land where beautiful trees filled with Spanish Moss are in constant sight and the world famous Suwannee River is just a short walk away.  Wanee Music Festival 2018 . . . Be There!

For more information check us out at: www.waneefestival.com

Rock The Ocean, in partnership with Live Nation, announced the all-star lineup for the sixth-annual Tortuga Music Festival today.  Country music heavyweights Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban will headline the destination festival’s main stage, taking place across three-days and two stages April 6-8 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It was also revealed that in addition to the superstar headliners, Brothers Osborne, Lee Brice, Dan + Shay, Russell Dickerson, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Lucie Silvas, Sister Hazel, The Cadillac Three, Tyminski and more will take to the main stage. The festival’s second stage, dubbed Sunrise Stage, will host an eclectic lineup led by Snoop Dogg and including Cheap Trick, Michael Franti & Spearhead, William Michael Morgan, Muscadine Bloodline, Dylan Scott, Shaggy and Dwight Yoakam. Passes for the reigning ACM “Festival Of The Year” will go on sale Dec. 1 at 10am ET at TortugaMusicFestival.com.

Known for it’s vacation atmosphere, set against the backdrop of the ocean, fans travel worldwide to attend the festival that takes cues from its namesake (Tortuga is Spanish for turtle), working to protect sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard. Tortuga Music Festival also strives to raise funds and awareness of the issues that the world’s ocean currently face, as well as supporting marine conservation and research. Attendees can also learn more about where a portion of the proceeds from their passes go, onsite at the festival at Conservation Village.  Offering an arena of exhibits within the festival grounds, fans can experience games, interactive touch tanks, cooking exhibitions, the latest ocean technology, and how they can help make a difference. For more information, visit: http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation/. 

For more information and to join the conversation, visit: TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook:  Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival and media can apply for credentials by visiting http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com/press. 

About Rock The Ocean:

The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation.  RTO, founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20 year music industry veteran.  Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean/, Tweet @RockTheOceon or Instagram @rocktheocean.

It’s an exciting night for jamband fans as JJ Grey & Mofro come to the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Sunday, February 25th, 2018 / 6:30PM supported by a host of favorites, The North Mississippi All Stars. The Marcus King Band and Greyhounds.  Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17th / 10AM.

From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. His presence before an audience is something startling and immediate, at times a funk rave-up, other times a sort of mass-absolution for the mortal weaknesses that make him and his audience human. When you see JJ Grey and his band Mofro live—and you truly, absolutely must—the man is fearless.  Now along with favorites, The Mississippi All Stars, The Marcus King Band and the Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, this is a match made in jamband heaven!

General Admission tickets for JJ Grey & Mofro, Sunday, February 25th, 2018 / 6:30PM are $29.50 in advance and $32.00 Day of Show.  A limited number of Reserved Seats are also available for $45.00.  All tickets go on sale Friday, November 17th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

Special 3-D Collector ticket 4-Packs are now available on line for the 6th Annual Sunshine Music Festival. This Festival brings some of the most electrifying musical performers to the state.  And this year it will be no exception!  The award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band makes their sixth headlining appearance and has handpicked an unparalleled line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and a variety of food vendors.

The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 13, 2018, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 14, 2018, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

This 3-D Collector Ticket General Admission 4-Pack is only available for a limited time online for both venues.  These one of a kind 4-Packs are on sale now for $245.00*.  This is your actual ticket to the show and the ultimate collectible for live music fans. It features stunning 3D graphics and effects, custom printed in the US.  Tickets will be delivered within four (4) weeks of your purchase. Please note, this offer is only available at the time of your internet ticket purchase. They are available at www.sunshinemusicfestival.com or www.livenation.com. 

*All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges

For the sixth year in a row the Tedeschi Trucks Band, or TTB as their loyal fans prefer to call them, appear in what has fast become their signature musical event.  Now with a catalog of five albums and nearly a decade of steady touring in the U.S. and abroad, Tedeschi Trucks Band carries a distinguished reputation earned from both audiences and critics as one of the premier live bands in the world.  The 12-piece powerhouse, led by the husband-and-wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and guitarist-singer Susan Tedeschi, continues to expand a growing repertoire of original material written both individually and as a band, plus tasty covers deep-seated in American Roots, embracing genres, from rock, jazz, blues, and Americana to gospel, country, soul, and funk.  Their latest release, Live From the Fox Oakland, (March, 2017) CD/DVD was recorded in a single night and beautifully captures the group’s incredible power in concert. The double-disc live recording, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues and #6 Rock Albums chart, showcases the band’s ability to move seamlessly from blistering rock and blues to soulful ballads and includes their take on classics from Derek and the Dominos, Leonard Cohen, and even Miles Davis among TTB’s original songs. The film also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the band on the road.

Curated by Tedeschi Trucks Band, other exciting top acts announced on this year’s bill for the Sunshine Music Festival are: Phish bassist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Gordon who has just released his new solo album “OGOGO”; Medeski Martin & Wood effortlessly straddling the gap between avant-garde improvisation and accessible groove-based jazz; Galactic the seminal New Orleans funk band that is consistently pushing their artistic boundaries; Electric Hot Tuna featuring the legendary guitar and bass bluesy sounds of former Jefferson Airplane members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady; Foundation Of Funk featuring the legendary backbone of The Meters drummer Zigaboo Modeliste and bassist George Porter, Jr. with special guests Eric Krasno and John Medeski; and The Suffers a ten-piece band from Houston, TX who are redefining the sound of Gulf Coast Soul.

With more great Music, Wine, Craft Beers and Food, the 2018 Sunshine Music Festival featuring the Tedeschi Trucks Band comes only to Florida for two dates, Saturday, January 13 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area; and Sunday, January 14 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.  Regular ticket prices for both venues are: $64.95* for General Admission; $129.95* for Reserved Seats; and $229.95* for VIP.  Boca Raton, Mizner Park has special balcony seating for $99.95*.  The VIP Package also includes: a commemorative T-shirt, a commemorative laminate, best available reserve seating, a specialty lunch, private restrooms and a private winetasting. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.

*All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges

For more information go to www.sunshinemusicfestival.com or www.livenation.com.

January once again means the annual Sunshine Music Festival will appear only in Florida to bring some of the most electrifying musical performers to the state.  And this year it will be no exception!  Once again the award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band makes their sixth headlining appearance at the 2018 Sunshine Music Festival and has handpicked an unparalleled line-up of exciting acts on two live music stages along with a wider array of refreshing craft beers and a larger variety of food vendors.

The Festival will kick off Saturday, January 13, 2018, NOON, at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Area and then Sunday, January 14, 2018, NOON at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton in South Florida.

Reigning ACM “Festival Of The Year” Tortuga Music Festival, announced today a limited quantity of single day passes will be available starting today, Friday, Feb. 9 at 10am ET.  In addition, the three-day festival also revealed the eagerly-anticipated artist schedule by day, with superstars Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Eric Church playing Friday, Saturday, Sunday respectively. An eclectic and powerful lineup, Brothers Osborne, Cheap Trick, Dan + Shay, Kip Moore, Snoop Dogg, Shaggy and Dwight Yoakam will also play across the two-stage festival weekend taking place at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 6-8. To purchase passes and for the full artist schedule by day visit: TortugaMusicFestival.com. 

Fans travel from all over the world to attend Tortuga Music Festival, which is known for the beach vacation atmosphere and unmissable backdrop of the ocean. The festival takes cues from its namesake (Tortuga is Spanish for turtle), working to protect sea turtles that nest annually along South Florida’s Atlantic seaboard. Tortuga Music Festival also strives to raise funds and awareness of the issues that the world’s ocean currently face, as well as supporting marine conservation and research. Attendees can also learn more about where a portion of the proceeds from their passes go, onsite at the festival at Conservation Village. Offering an arena of exhibits within the festival grounds, fans can experience games, interactive touch tanks, cooking exhibitions, the latest ocean technology, and how they can help make a difference. For more information, visit: http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation

For more information and to join the conversation, visit: TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

About Rock The Ocean:
The Rock The Ocean Foundation (a 501 C3 organization) is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. RTO, founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20 year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOceon or Instagram @rocktheocean.

Fans from all over the world took to the beach this weekend for the sixth-annual Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation. Descending on Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida, artists including Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Snoop Dogg, Shaggy, Cheap Trick and fans alike basked in the feel-good vibe of the coastal setting, as they enjoyed three days of first-class music spanning multiple genres. 

"With gates opening at noon, Tortuga quickly cast its spell on Friday with a potion of sun, sand, beer, bikinis and country comfort that put thousands of visitors in a joyful haze” declared the Sun Sentinel, with LANCO, Snoop Dogg and Florida Georgia Line among the artists who kicked things off.

The vacation atmosphere shone through Sunday with more noteworthy performances including Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, The Cadillac Three and Cheap Trick, proving the festival's reigning ACM “Festival Of The Year” status.

Tortuga Music Festival also strives to raise funds and awareness of the issues that the world’s ocean currently face, as well as supporting marine conservation and research, with this year’s theme aiming to #ChangeTheTide. Across the weekend, artists visited Conservation Village located in the heart of the beach festival to learn firsthand how a portion of the proceeds from the event are making a difference. 

“In the spirit of our greater together philosophy, we welcomed residents and visitors to Greater Fort Lauderdale for an unforgettable music experience,” said Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This year Tortuga upped the stakes from the line up to production and we were thrilled to showcase our live music scene with this festival – get ready to rock this town again in 2019,” said Noelle Stevenson, Vice President, of the CVB’s Underground Music division.

For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival. 

A Superstar evening featuring Sting with Shaggy will light up the stage at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 / 8PM.  Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 24th / 10AM.

The two iconic artists, rock superstar Sting and legendary Jamaican musician Shaggy, will join together on Tour.  Performing both separately and together, the popular artists will play selections from their recently released island-flavored, collaborative album, 44/876, as well as melding their bands to explore each other’s most celebrated hits such as "Every Breath You Take," "Englishman in New York," "Message in a Bottle,” “It Wasn’t Me,” "Mr. Boombastic" and "Angel.”  The pair initially joined creative forces to record their new song "Don't Make Me Wait" - a tribute to the Caribbean sounds that influenced them both - and ended up recording an entire album full of joy, melody and uplifting music.  They'll be extending this collaboration to the road with a combined band including Sting’s players Dominic Miller (guitar), Josh Freese (drums) and Rufus Miller (guitar)and Shaggy’s musicians Melissa Musique (backing vocals), Gene Noble (backing vocals) and Kevon Webster (keyboards).  

General Admission tickets for Sting / Shaggy Saturday, September 15th, 2018 / 8PM are $104.25.  Special Reserved Seats are also available for $160.25. All tickets go on sale Thursday, May 24th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

No, it’s not the music of a country band, but Ween has some musical tricks up their sleeves when they cruise the “FL/GA Line Tour” into the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 / 9PM.  Tickets go on sale Friday, June 22nd / 10AM.

Ween has taken on a cult-like status with legions of devoted fans around the world. Beginning with six self-released cassettes in the 1980s followed by more than 11 studio albums, 6 live albums and a smattering of EPs through the 1990s and 2000s, Ween’s recorded output is far-reaching in its styles moving from rock to punk to psychedelic to country to alternative and all points in between.  However, it’s the band’s incendiary live shows that have truly cultivated its diehard fan base. Ween consists of Gene and Dean Ween alongside longtime band members Claude Coleman, Jr. (drums), Dave Dreiwitz (bass) and Glenn McClelland (keyboards).

General Admission tickets for Ween Saturday, October 13th, 2018 / 9PM are $49.50 in advance and $55.00 day of show.  Special Reserved Seats are also available for $70.00. All tickets go on sale Friday, June 22nd / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

The “Day of the Dead” Celebration believes that on every 2nd of November, the gateway between Mictlan, the ancient Aztec Land of the Dead, and our world opens so we may celebrate with our lost loved ones for one special time of year.  Now the Ninth Annual Florida “Day of the Dead” introduces “Night of the Dead” which takes the celebration to a whole new level the following day and creates an exciting atmosphere of music and dance. 

The Grateful Dead experience of Dark Star Orchestra, performing two full sets, headlines the first ever “Night of the Dead” Celebration Saturday, November 3rd, at the Revolution Live Street Party, 100 SW Third Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.  The show also features the creative spark of the seminal New Orleans band Galactic and guitar driven virtuosity of the Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio.  The gates for this Revolution Live Street Party open at 3PM with a mariachi band, food and craft vendors and more events. Early Bird tickets go on sale August 22nd / 10AM.           

With their unique link to the Grateful Dead, Dark Star Orchestra is the perfect choice to headline this first ever Festival.  Offering a continually evolving artistic outlet within the Grateful Dead’s musical canon, members of Dark Star Orchestra seek out the unique style of each performance era and offer their own interpretations and improvisations at each show.  Using entire set lists from the Grateful Dead’s decades of touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates song for song performances straight from the set list of these historic shows.  Dark Star Orchestra isn’t a cover band. Its shows are not even meant as tributes.  What Dark Star Orchestra tirelessly strives for and achieves is a continuation of the spirit of what has now become over forty years of the Grateful Dead’s timeless music.

It’s been more than 20 years since Ben Ellman, Robert Mercurio, Stanton Moore, Jeff Raines and Rich Vogel began exploring the seemingly limitless musical possibilities born out of their work together as Galactic. Since then, the seminal New Orleans band has consistently pushed artistic boundaries on the road and in the studio, approaching their music with open ears and drawing inspiration as much from the sounds bubbling up from their city’s streets as they do from each other. Shot through with soul, funk, blues and rock, their music is an organic riff on elements of Galactic’s past, filtered through the lens of where they’re headed.

Whether rocking out to his own compositions in the jazz or jamband scenes or presenting his unique interpretations of musical greats such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane or Wes Montgomery, guitarist Bobby Lee Rodgers is staking out a legendary path with fans and critics alike. His unique sound and stylings are garnering a growing popularity wherever he performs.

Limited Early Bird Tickets for “Night of the Dead” Revolution Live Street Party with Dark Star Orchestra performing two full sets, Galactic, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio and a Mariachi Band, Saturday, November 3rd are $25.00 and go on sale Wednesday, August 22nd / 10AM through Thursday, August 23rd / 10PM or until they sell out.  Regular on sale advance tickets are $30.00 from Friday, August 25th / 10AM through Saturday September 8th and $38.50 from Sunday, September 9 through Friday, November 1st.  Day of show tickets will be available for $45.00.  There are a limited number of VIP tickets at $85.00.  Tickets are available at the Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), at LiveNation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

And don’t forget the After Party at Midnight inside Revolution Live featuring Crazy Fingers.  Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.

Revolution Live is located at 100 SW Third Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.  Gates to the Revolution Live Street Party open at 3PM.  For more information got to: www.jointherevolution.net

No it’s not the music of a country band, but Ween has some musical tricks up their sleeves when they cruise the “FL/GA Line Tour” into the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 / 9PM.  Tickets on sale NOW!

Ween has taken on a cult-like status with legions of devoted fans around the world. Beginning with six self-released cassettes in the 1980s followed by more than 11 studio albums, 6 live albums and a smattering of EPs through the 1990s and 2000s, Ween’s recorded output is far-reaching in its styles moving from rock to punk to psychedelic to country to alternative and all points in between.  However, it’s the band’s incendiary live shows that have truly cultivated its diehard fan base. Ween consists of Gene and Dean Ween alongside longtime band members Claude Coleman, Jr. (drums), Dave Dreiwitz (bass) and Glenn McClelland (keyboards).

General Admission tickets for Ween Saturday, October 13th, 2018 / 9PM are $49.50 in advance and $55.00 day of show.  Special Reserved Seats are also available for $70.00. All tickets go on sale Friday, June 22nd / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

For more information go to www.fillmoremb.com.

Spiral Light will be performing at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater on Friday, December 14th, 2018, with special guest David Gans, musician and host of SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Hour. He will also join Spiral Light performing the iconic music catalog of the Grateful Dead to the backdrop of a sensory expanding psychedelic light show!

Spiral Light is led by Joni Bottari on Jerry Garcia influenced lead guitar, along with Nick Landess a veteran of the Jam Band scene in South Florida on keys and soulful lead vocals.  On bass is Leslie Zigel, perhaps best known for his day gig as South Florida’s premiere entertainment attorney representing global superstars such as Pitbull, Carlos Vives, and Wisin. On drums is South Florida Jam Band Veteran, Dan East. Special guest David Gans, host of SiriusXM’s Tales from the Golden Road and renowned music journalist, will open with a solo set and then join Spiral Light onstage on rhythm guitar..

A David Gans "solo electric" performance is likely to consist of several elements: country-blues-style fingerpicking; loop-based improvisations created live in the moment; sweetly-sung ballads, original or borrowed; Grateful Dead songs reinterpreted to suit his voice and guitar; wry observations of the music-festival subculture and the larger world; soulful and passionate political commentary; favorites from the folk-rock canon of the last 50 years. Mix and match - it's never the same show twice, but it's always worth a listen.

General admission tickets are $15 and go on sale Wednesday, November 28 / 10AM. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $40 and include table reservation and bottle service on request. To purchase tickets in advance, visit http://www.fillmoremb.com/gleasonroom. Tickets are also available at the box office and at the door. Doors open at 8 PM and the show starts at 9 PM.

For the ultimate experience, fans can purchase a Meet and Greet package with David Gans, and receive a signed copy of David’s most recent book, This Is All a Dream We Dreamed: an Oral History of the Grateful Dead. South Florida Deadheads you do not want to miss out on this one night only show with Spiral Light and David Gans, sure to steal your face right off your head!

Kaya Fest is the creation of Stephen Marley, an eight time Grammy Award winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of the legend Bob Marley.  It was named by the New Times as one of “Miami’s Ten Best Musical Moments of 2017!” Presented by Fruit of Life Productions it is scheduled to return Saturday, April 20th, 2019 / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami after a triumphant 2018 Sell-Out in California!

Limited Advance Early Bird General Admission Tickets for Kaya Fest are $50.00 and are on sale NOW through Sunday, January 20th, 2019 / 11:59PM at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  Regular General Admission, Reserved Seats, VIP Reserved Seats and VIP Boxes go on sale Monday, January 21st, 2019 / 10AM. 

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.    

The purpose of the Kaya Fest is to educate people to the many uses of the cannabis plant as well as to inspire and encourage positive public awareness especially since more and more states are approving the use of medical marijuana, such as Florida where it recently became legal.

Performing on stage at the Kaya Fest will be The Marley Brothers with special features by Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and Julian.  More Top Headliners will be announced soon along with performances from the future Marley Generations.

In addition to the booths of food, crafts and other refreshments at the Festival, there will also be those passing along information highlighting the benefits derived from all aspects of the cannabis plant.  How it has medical and ecological advantages that make it a valuable addition to all our lifestyles.  Kaya Fest is a cutting edge and positive event which promotes education, raising consciousness and spreading unity.

The overall message of the Festival is “Education Before Recreation.”

For more information go to: www.kayafestivals.com

Kaya Fest 2019 has just announced more exciting performers added to the Festival lineup. Multi-Platinum Grammy Award winning, international superstar Sean Paul joins the lineup. While cemented in reggae and dancehall from his home country, Sean Paul maintains a multi-national presence with numerous collaborations in genres such as EDM, soca, pop, afrobeats and Latin. The cross-over icon also boasts a remarkable fan base in Latin America, Japan, Europe and USA.  He will be performing with popular dancehall artist Chi Ching Ching who is more than just a deejay: he’s a dancer, socialite and street linguist, constantly creating new moves and coining colourful new slang, which in turn inspires his music. An entertainer in every sense of the word, the sky is definitely the limit for the man who is already “Talla Dan Dem.”

Celebrating 45 years, reggae legends Third World is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion".

While Third World is the legend, the future is young roots music performer Koffee.  One of the hottest performers in reggae today, she feels her mission is to preserve Jamaica’s roots and culture in music and to empower the youth of her generation through her musical journey across the world. She states: “I want to make a better world for the generation that's coming up, to promote love and peace, and even though I’m young, I feel that the Creator has blessed me with talent and wisdom to get the job done”.

These additions provide a strong variety of performers that add strength to an already dynamic lineup.  And more performers will be added soon.

Kaya Fest is the creation of Stephen Marley, an eight-time Grammy Award winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of the legend Bob Marley.  It was named by the New Times as one of “Miami’s Ten Best Musical Moments of 2017!” Presented by Fruit of Life Productions it is scheduled to return Saturday, April 20th, 2019 / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami after a triumphant 2018 Sell-Out in California!

Performing on stage at the Kaya Fest will be The Marley Brothers with special features by Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and Julian.  More Top Headliners will be announced soon.

And for the first time, Kaya Fest will feature the future of the Marley Family in Third Generation performances.  This will include the talents of Skip Marley, Yohan Marley, Mystic Marley, DJ Shacia Päyne, Daniel Bambatta and many others.  Kaya Fest will be showcasing the incredible talents that will be carrying the torch and entertaining fans for many years to come.

All tickets for 2019 Kaya Fest, Saturday, April 20th / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami are on sale NOW.  General Admission tickets are $80.00, Reserved Seats are $100.00, $140.00 and $200.00 and VIP seats are $300.00 and are available at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ghetto Youths Foundation (GYF).

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.    

The overall message of the Festival is “Education Before Recreation.”

For more information go to: www.kayafestivals.com

Acclaimed Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Gary Clark Jr. returns to the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Saturday, March 9th, 2019 / 8:30PM and tickets are on sale Friday, November 16th / 10AM.

To sum up Texan Gary Clark Jr. is more challenging every day. He’s a musical universe unto himself, expanding at a nearly immeasurable rate, ever more hard to define — as a mind-blowing guitarist, a dazzling songwriter and engagingly soulful singer.  He has been compared to guitar icons like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and his playing is a powerful and inspired mix of blues, contemporary soul, and hip-hop, and when he's rolling at his best, he sounds like nothing so much as a natural hybrid of both the past and the future of the blues.  An amazing live performer, Clark soon became one of the brightest players on Austin's blues and rock scene.  But Clark is far from just a one-trick pony guitar gunslinger. He can also sing, write, and arrange. Clark was selected by Eric Clapton to perform at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, and a DVD of the show featuring Clark led to a recording deal with Warner Bros. Clark was soon in the studio working on his major-label debut album, Blak and Blu. His next release was the impressive two-disc Live, recorded during an 18-month-long tour. Live better represented Clark's wild, impassioned, and often elegantly graceful live sets. After more touring, Clark released his second major-label studio set, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim. The album debuted at eight on the Billboard charts. Clark notched his first singles chart entry with a cover of the Beatles' "Come Together," which he recorded for the Justice League film soundtrack. His latest studio album is scheduled for an early 2019 release. A man of few words, he’s quietly grateful that the music he makes his way has connected with so many. “To think a weird idea I noodled on at the house has gone to something 40,000 people might hear at a festival is an indescribable feeling,” he told Esquire recently. “As cool as I might try to be, I think, ‘Oh my God, this is real!’”

General Admission tickets for Gary Clark Jr. Saturday, March 9th, 2019 / 8:30PM are $42.50 in advance and $46.50 day of show. A limited number of Special Reserved Seats are available for $64.50.  All tickets are on sale Friday, October 25th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

Kaya Fest 2019 has just announced that Kes the Band has been added to the line-up.  When Kes the Band hits the stage, nobody ever stays in their seat.  Their music and high energy performance creates an infectious excitement that can never be denied.  Inspired by their native melting pot nation of Trinidad and Tobago, Kes fuses together a unique blend OF SOCA, calypso, reggae AND POP to bring the sounds of the Caribbean to the world stage. Since the band's inception, they have performed in major cities all over the USA, Canada, UK, Belgium, China and the entire Caribbean, in front of crowds of up to 20,000 people.

Kaya Fest is the creation of Stephen Marley, an eight time Grammy Award winner, singer, songwriter, musician producer and son of the legend Bob Marley.  It was named by the New Times as one of “Miami’s Ten Best Musical Moments of 2017!” Presented by Fruit of Life Productions and The Alacran Group it is scheduled to return Saturday, April 20th, 2019 / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami after a triumphant 2018 Sell-Out in California!

Performing on stage at the Kaya Fest will be The Marley Brothers with special features by Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Ky-Mani and Julian along with Busta Rhymes, Davido, Sean Paul, Chi Ching Ching, Protoje, Walshy Fire (of Major Lazer) Third World, Koffee and a special guest appearance by Farruko.  More Top Headliners will be announced soon.

And for the first time, Kaya Fest will feature the future of the Marley Family in Third Generation performances.  This will include the talents of Jo Mersa Marley, Skip Marley, Yohan Marley, Mystic Marley, DJ Shacia Päyne, Daniel Bambatta and many others.  Kaya Fest will be showcasing the incredible talents that will be carrying the torch and entertaining fans for many years to come.

Also this year, the Second Stage “Constance Bubble” is the creation of DJ Shacia Päyne, daughter of Stephen Marley.  It is an underground LA based party that she is now bringing to South Florida.  It offers an authentic dancehall experience with the flair of LA and features an all-female resident DJ lineup including special guest She-J Hercules from 99 JAMZ. This Second Stage features a dance floor and is a first for Kaya Fest Miami. From the opening of the Festival until sundown, the “Constance Bubble” Party will keep the music pumping and the people dancing.

Special Advance tickets for 2019 Kaya Fest, Saturday, April 20th / 1PM at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami are on sale NOW.  General Admission tickets are $51.00, General Admission Seats are $66.00 and VIP seats are also available.  They can be purchased at www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or through the link: https://concerts1.livenation.com/kaya-fest-the-marley-brothers-more-miami-florida-04-20-2019/event/0D005594CAB1C3A8.

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.    

A portion of proceeds from Kaya Fest 2019 support the Ghetto Youths Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley, and dedicated to providing impactful and transformative support to communities in need around the globe.

The overall message of the Festival is “Education Before Recreation.”

For more information go to: www.kayafestivals.com

Well-known guitarist, singer and songwriter Bobby Lee Rodgers, a founding member and creative force behind The Codetalkers with Col. Bruce Hampton, is set to release his newest solo effort Sled. Filled with New Orleans style Funk mixed with a sprinkling of smooth soulful sounds, the 9-song album will be available for download Tuesday April 23rd on most popular sites.

Sled is a funk charged musical experience that is sure to keep your toes tapping.  Rodgers’ fingers fly across the fretboard creating unique sounds that pour from his Leslie speakers and create the perfect complement to his velvet growl.  From the first song “Invisible Prison” all the way to the haunting mystery of “Body In The Lake,” Rodgers never fails to bring his musical vision to the listener.  He shows his playful side with “California Shorts,” “Surfin’ With The Spy” and “Steve Mcstar” then slips into the politically charged “Electronic President.”  Yet he can still bring the romance with the beautiful tender ballad “U” or greeting a long lost friend in “Long Time.”  And through it all his virtuoso guitar licks carry it all home and tie it all together.

Rodgers fuses rock, funk, jazz and blues into a magical musical tapestry. He was one of the youngest instructors of Jazz Studies with the prestigious Berklee College of Music yet it is performing that absolutely fuels his energy.  Whether playing his originals or capturing sounds of the jazz culture, Bobby Lee Rodgers can truly be called one of the new modern day guitar greats.

Bobby Lee Rodgers newest solo album Sled featuring the Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio will be available Tuesday, April 23rd on iTunes. Spotify and most other download sites.  CDs are available through CD Baby and Bandcamp.  The album was produced for Long Song Records by Rodgers and engineered by Andrew Yeomanson.  The Bobby Lee Rodgers trio includes Bobby Lee Rodgers on guitar and vocals along with the two Brians, Brian Tate on bass and Brian Lange on drums.

For more information go to: www.bobbyleerodgers.com

No worries Wanee Family..... Come join us Saturday, April 25 for our Wanee Block Party.

2020 will be bigger than last. Big Outdoor stage by Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale with music all over the Wanee Block. Stay tuned for more information but for now Save The Date!

Bringing alive the Spirit of one of Florida's most endearing and best loved Festivals, Wanee Block Party 2020 presented by BIG 105.9FM and The Allman Brothers Band hits the big stage Saturday, April 25th, outdoor and indoor at Revolution Live 100 SW Third Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale. 

Headlined by Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Blues Traveler, Stephen Marley’s Acoustic Soul, Jaimoe & Friends. The event also features Florida local bands, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Melody Trucks Band, Crazy Fingers, Unlimited Devotion, Ben Sparaco, and Juke. With more bands to be added, this year’s event promises to bring more music, more fun and more entertainment to South Florida.

A limited number of VIP tickets are $175.00 and go on sale Wednesday, January 22nd at 10AM.  They include a special private viewing area, drinks and light bites, private restrooms and admission to both the pre-Wanee and Late Show events including access to an exclusive VIP party on Friday, April 24th sponsored by The Big House Museum plus a private exhibit and book signing by the legendary Kirk West, showcasing his iconic one of a kind photography.  Music’s premier photographer.

Limited Early Bird General Admission tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Friday, January 24th, 10AM through Friday, January 31st 12AM or they sell out.  From January 31st at 10 AM through March 31st the General Admission price is $59.99.  After which the price rises to $69.99.

With the Led Zeppelin Evening, Jason Bonham continues the legacy of his father to bring the unique and powerful music of this 70’s super group to their fans once again.  Bonham brings a fire and intensity to the musical mastery that is Led Zeppelin.

Led by the familiar sound of John Popper’s harmonica, Blues Traveler’s music spans the gamut from blues rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock. The Band is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows as well as their Top 40 Hits.

Son of the great Bob Marley, Stephen Marley has stepped into prominence as both grammy winning performer, producer, songwriter and musician.  From working with his brothers and sisters to his award winning solo efforts, he has cemented his place within the music world.  His Acoustic Soul performance promises to be a highlight for Wanee.

Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe & Friends, play American music. They combine elements of jazz, blues, rock-n-roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of classic tunes to original songs that are classics in the making.

 A limited separate $18.00 ticket will be on sale for a special Pre-Wanee Show featuring Pink Talking Fish doing the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish with a special selection of Allman Brothers Band music.  It is scheduled for Friday, April 24th, 7PM, in America’s Back Yard 100 SW Third Ave., Ft. Lauderdale.  Juke and Unlimited Devotion open. 

And another limited special $20.00 ticket will be available for a Wanee Late Night Show. It will follow the main stage at 11:30PM in Revolution Live on Saturday, April 25th and features the exciting Allman Betts Band.  Sons of the legendary Allman Brothers founders bring their own unique musical vision to the stage.

Y&T Music is proud to announce a special album release to benefit Guitars Over Guns, featuring artists with South Florida ties, covering famous anti-war and protest songs from the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond.

Growing up in the ‘60s, we witnessed the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy. We saw our country torn apart by a senseless war taking place in Vietnam - it was a tumultuous time in our nation's history. It was during this period when many artists raised their voices to be heard, hoping to affect change. Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Stephen Stills, and many others wrote songs that spoke to the struggles of their time, and it is in that spirit that this album came to be, to encourage new artists to be engaged with the issues that matter the most.

To us, that issue is gun violence, and how we can encourage America’s youth to step away from its perilous course. Guitars Over Guns has risen up to make a difference in the lives of so many underprivileged kids. They do this by offering students from our most vulnerable communities a powerful combination of music education and mentorship with professional musicians, to help them overcome hardship, find their voices and reach their potential as tomorrow’s leaders. It is our great hope that this album and all the artists who contributed will help raise awareness for this special organization!

The album is set for worldwide release for August 14th with a “virtual album release party” to be aired live on Facebook and YouTube, set for August 20th at 8 PM EST.  The event will be a fundraiser for Guitars Over Guns and will feature most of the contributing artists performing their recorded song and talking about why they chose to be a part of this special project.

THE ARTISTS & SONGS 

Mary Karlzen - Soldiers (James Taylor)

Andrew Hyra - Eve of Destruction (P.F.Sloan)

Matthew Sabatella - The Ballad of Penny Evans (Steve Goodman)

Jolynn Daniel - Comin’ Apart at Every Nail (Neil Young)

Omine Eager - Simple Song of Freedom (Bobby Darin)

Arlan Feiles - Masters of War (Bob Dylan)

Sweet Lizzy Project - Universal Soldier (Buffy Sainte-Marie)

Flash Company - And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Eric Bogle)

Eric Andersen - I Ain’t Marching Anymore (Phil Ochs)

Karen Feldner -  Now or Never (YokoOno)

Amanda Green - Put Down That Weapon (Hirst, Garrett & Mogine)

Jim Wurster - For What It’s Worth (Stephen Stills)

Dracula - Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (Pete Seeger)

Helixglow - Ohio (Neil Young)

Turtle Grenade – Turn, Turn, Turn (Pete Seeger)