Suwannee Roots Revival: Oct 14-17 w/ Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters

Jun 11, 2021

SAM BUSH BAND, LEFTOVER SALMON, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, STEEP CANYON RANGERS, DONNA THE BUFFALO, KELLER & THE KEELS, PETER ROWAN FREE MEXICAN AIRFORCE ft. LOS TEXAMANIACS, AND MORE SLATED TO PERFORM AT THE 5TH SUWANNEE ROOTS REVIVAL

(Header photo by Arielle D’ornellas)

Tickets on Sale Thursday, June 17 at 10am at suwanneerootsrevival.com/tickets

LIVE OAK, FL – The 5th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. A plethora of incredible musicians are slated to perform including Sam Bush Band, Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters, Steep Canyon Rangers, Donna the Buffalo, Keller & The Keels, Peter Rowan Free Mexican Airforce featuring Los Texmaniacs, Larry Keel Experience, Jon Stickley Trio, Jim Lauderdale, Darrell Scott, Verlon Thompson, Joe Craven & Painted Mandolin, Rev Jeff Mosier Ensemble, Bowregard, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, The Grass Is Dead, Nikki Talley and Jason Sharp, Ralph Roddenbery, Nicholas Edward Williams, Quartermoon, and Tania & Magic Moon Traveling Circus.

Hosted by long time friends of SOSMP, Randy Judy and Beth Judy, Suwannee Roots Revival focuses on showcasing established as well as up-and-coming roots musicians throughout a weekend laced with community-based fun, growing friendships, laughing families, and that feel-good feeling you get from hanging out in such a beautiful natural setting.

“It’s incredibly exciting to be returning to our beloved Suwannee and especially to my favorite place to hear music— the natural Amphitheater,” says Beth Judy. “This Roots is a true revival as we bring our amazing community back together after such dramatic and tough times experienced this past year. I believe this Suwannee Roots Revival will bring comfort and joy back to our festival family through the music of so many of our favorite artists along with the laughter, fun and healing we share in the beautiful natural and magical setting of Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.”

Suwannee Roots Revival is jam-packed with stellar music and dance on multiple stages throughout the weekend. This family-friendly festival includes four days of music, camping, yoga, music workshops, a Kids Tent, as well as campground pickin’ sessions. Set in the midst of 800 acres of Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress trees along the Suwannee River, the venue is a playground for endless activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, and biking.

Beech Mountain Resort Summer Concert Series Lineup 2021

Suwannee Roots Revival kicks off on Thursday with a big start!

Newgrass legend Sam Bush will crush a two-hour set with his band before Leftover Salmon closes out the night with a spicy set of their own potent brew of bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, Cajun, soul, zydeco and jazz and blues. Master songwriter Darrell Scott will perform the first set of his festival appearances and Thursday will also introduce Sarah Shook & the Disarmers to the SOSMP family.

Friday brings Americana roots troubadours Donna the Buffalo back to the Amphitheater for the first of their festival appearances. They’ll be back at it on Saturday and Sunday including an afternoon set with Mr. Americana himself, Jim Lauderdale, on the Amphitheater Stage, a Porch Stage set, and Suwannee Roots Revival’s traditional Sunday closing set on the Amphitheater Stage where they will be sure to include many special guest artists from the festival.

Friday also brings the first of two festival performances by the intrepid knights of bluegrass—Steep Canyon Rangers, the return of Leftover Salmon for their second appearance, as well as sets by Appalachian psychedelic bluegrass trio Keller & The Keels, the cinematic Jon Stickley Trio, and many more including a workshop and Porch Stage set by Darrell Scott.

On Saturday, SOSMP welcomes back The Infamous Stringdusters for some wildly creative bluegrass innovation, the flatpicking legend and his explosive band—Larry Keel Experience, and Peter Rowan flies in with his Free Mexican Airforce featuring Los Texmaniacs. Up and coming Colorado bluegrass band, Bowregard will make their maiden Suwannee appearance.

Verlon Thompson will bring his usual wit, charm, and stellar songwriting and musicianship for a set as well as a workshop with Jim Lauderdale and will return the following day for another set.

Vassar Sunday will be filled with festival family favorites culminating with Donna the Buffalo‘s closing jam.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park

Placing a strong emphasis on embracing the traditions that have made the park a national treasure, there will be a wide array of arts & crafts as well as culinary delights ranging from healthy to decadent in the Vending Village.

Hands-on and performance workshops will be held throughout the weekend with a variety of artists set to perform. The park itself is a place where kids of all ages can remember why they fell in love with the magic mixture of sights, sounds, and sensations that constitutes a weekend of paradise that is the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

Tickets will go on sale Thursday, June 17th at 10am. Suwannee Roots Revival offers a multi-day Weekend Ticket that includes festival admission for four days of music, as well as primitive camping on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Early Bird Tickets are $140 (includes fees and taxes); Student / Military Early Bird are $130 (with a valid ID). Get your tickets quickly because there is a limited supply before the Early Bird Tier will sell out and they rise to the next pricing tier automatically—Early Bird Tier 2 Tickets at $175. For complete ticket information and to purchase tickets, visit suwanneerootsrevival.com/tickets/.

SOSMP offers guest comforts including a general store, full-service restaurant, free showers, indoor bathrooms, and water stations. Upgraded camping, including RV hook-ups and cabin rentals, as well as golf cart rentals are currently on sale. Reservations may be made by calling the Park office at (386) 364-1683. SOSMP is located between Jacksonville, Florida & Tallahassee, Florida about 30 minutes south of the Georgia State line, about 45 minutes north of Gainesville and is host to a variety of events. Please visit the park’s web site at www.musicliveshere.com for further information.

For more information, tickets, and to reserve camping, please visit www.suwanneerootsrevival.com.
Also visit us on at www.facebook.com/suwanneeroots, Twitter & Instagram: @SuwanneeRoots (#SuwanneeRoots).

Forget what you’ve heard – Dance Like EVERYONE’s Watching!

Check out all the stylish designs in the Festy GoNuts shop, and always Be Your Fest Self, no matter where you are!

Visit the Festy Shop

Drunken Hearts to release”Reckless Ways of Living” [REVIEW]

Andrew McConathy and Drunken Hearts are releasing “Reckless Ways of Living”, their 5th studio album, on June 2, 2023.

The Cure 2023 North American Tour: Opening Time Down On Fascination Street

The Cure opened their first North American tour in 7 years in New Orleans, LA – home of Fascination Street – with a 29-song set filled with rarities, bust outs and hits!

PREMIERE: Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs “Hold On” [LISTEN]

LISTEN to the PREMIERE of “Hold On” by Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, off their upcoming new album, “Coyote,” available June 2, 2023.

BajaWonderGrass 2023: Music & Magic in Baja California Sur, Mexico

BajaWonderGrass took place in El Sargento, Mexico, 4/19-21, 2023. The first-year festival, by WinterWonderGrass, featured Buffalo Commons, Pickin’ on the Dead, and many more.

Pixie and The Partygrass Boys Announce New Record

Pixie and The Partygrass Boys have announced the release of a brand new album of cover songs, The Chicken Coop, Vol. 1, out on May 19, 2023.

PREMIERE: Jon Stickley Trio’s New Song “Triumph in Between” [LISTEN]

LISTEN to the PREMIERE of “Triumph in Between” by Jon Stickley Trio, off their forthcoming new album, “Meantime’s Up”

Rhythms on the Rio Announces Full Lineup: Infamous Stringdusters, Cabinet, More Added!

Rhythms on the Rio announced the full 2023 lineup, adding The Infamous Stringdusters, Cabinet, Larry Keel and more!

Michael Franti Headlines Bhakti Fest: September 15-17 in Joshua Tree, California

Bhakti Fest 2023 welcomes Michael Franti to their festival on September 16 -17 at Joshua Tree, California. Enjoy yoga, workshops and more!

Hulaween’s 10th Anniversary: Pretty Lights, Goose, & John Summit to Headline

Hulaween will take place Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Featuring hosts String Cheese Incident with Pretty Lights, Goose, Trey Anastasio Band, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead and more.