Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain

Live Oak, FL - Don Miller and Just Right Productions have announced details for the 2008 Spirit of Bluegrass Music Fest scheduled for Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Returning to the Main Stage next year will be the Lonesome River Band and the 2007 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year Nominee, Cadillac Sky. Main Stage performers also include, Mountain Heart, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Honi Deaton & Dream, Grasstowne, Southern Lite, The Wilson Family and more to be announced at a later date.The Spirit Stage will again offer festival goers an opportunity to get up-close and personal with the music as well as the artists in an enhanced workshop experience. Mark Brinkman will present his “Monroe Out of the Box” mandolin instructional Workshop that will give pickers an insight into the notes and tones used by Bill Monroe…. and how to achieve them on your mandolin. Songwriters are featured in the Workshop Tent along with great local and regional talent. Some of these attendees have gone on to perform on the Main Stage at Spirit of the Bluegrass Fest.

Honi Deaton

Advanced 3-Day Ticket Packages are on sale now for $50 for Adults, $15 for ages 6-12 if purchased before 2/28/08 and are available at www.jrp3.com or by calling 1-866-752-5220.

Gate and Day passes are: Adults- $15 Thursday only, $25 Friday only, and $25 Saturday only; Children 6-12 are $10 per day. Children 5 and under free.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park offers many amenities including: RV and tent camping, cabin rental, stables, canoes, and much more. For camping and cabin reservations, please contact the park directly at (386) 364-1683 or www.musicliveshere.com. Attendees are encouraged to make their reservations soon to ensure park accommodations.

For more information on the 2008 Spirit of Bluegrass Music Fest including off-site lodging information, please visit www.jrp3.com. The event is sponsored by: Gibson Pure, Budweiser, Hope River Entertainment, Suwannee Log Homes, Inc., Roberts Land & Timber Investment Corp., and Subway Restaurants. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by calling 678.377.3298 or contact@hoperiverentertainment.com

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Mike Snider

The Grand Ole Opry will feature 2 different Bluegrass Acts coming up this weekend.

Mike Snider and his outstanding ensemble will play on 2 sets Saturday evening. Snider and company will play on the 8:30-9:00 portion of the first show and again from 9:30-10:00 on the second show.

Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top X-Press Sat are scheduled to perform on the second show in the 10:00-1030 slot.

The Grand Ole Opry is broadcast live on WSM 650 am radio and is also streamed live online at http://www.wsmonline.com/.

For more Opry information you can check out www.opry.com.

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The 7th Annual Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the Raccoon Valley Festival Grounds at 265 Patt Road in Powell, TN.

Bands scheduled to perform include White Water, Shadow Ridge, Cumberland Gap Connection, MasterPeace, Avery Trace and The Fritts Family Band.

Activities will include a Wagon Train conducted by the East Tennessee Draft Horse and Mule Association that will end at the Festival Grounds on Saturday. Molasses making, craft and food vendors and childrens’ activities will also be available.

The “Pickin’ in the Pines” band competition will be held on Saturday with cash prizes to the top 3 bands and the winning band garnering stage time on Sunday. Applications are available at the web site at raccoonvalleyfestival.com.

The grounds cover 55 acres with free parking and rustic camping available. Shuttles will be provided from the parking lot to the stage area and handicap assistance is available. Pets allowed except in food and stage area, with owners responsible for clean-up.

Admission $10.00 per day, children under 10 free. Gates open at 10:00 am. Bring your own lawn chairs if you like, hay bales and chairs under tent are provided as well. No alcohol or coolers please. For more information please visit www.raccoonvalleyfestival.com, send an e-mail to raccoonvalleyfestival@frontiernet.net or call Janice White at (865) 548-0326.

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