Aug 22
Lonesome River Band to headline 2008 Spirit of Bluegrass Fest
Carrie Hassler and Hard RainLive 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 DeatonAdvanced 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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