Rick Davidson, Author at MUSICFESTNEWS

North central Florida’s finest venue, the Heartwood Soundstage, is opening its doors to a broader spectrum of musical talent, welcoming more national acts to their … Continued

[Cover photo: Eli Johnson]   I was forced to miss this year’s Earl Scruggs Music Festival, but we are fortunate that my friend and iconic … Continued

Sometime around 2010 someone gave me a seven-song EP called Nation of Heat by a Chicago singer/songwriter named Joe Pug. It was very much unlike most … Continued

The second annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival will take place this coming weekend in Tryon, NC. A lot of exciting extras have been added this … Continued

The International Bluegrass Music Association has finalized the lineup for the annual World of Bluegrass festival in Raleigh, NC on September 29-30. Along with lots … Continued

It’s been quite a year for Americana’s biggest name. Along with this current release, four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell had his private and working life … Continued

The Florida Folk Festival is the oldest state-sponsored festival of its type in the United States. Like most folk festivals, it’s a mix of varied … Continued

Bill Killeen had a vision. The Gainesville entrepreneur/promoter wanted to see if a Grand Ole Opry-style show featuring bluegrass, Americana, and folk music would succeed … Continued

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival, held over Labor Day weekend in Tryon, NC, has announced some major additions to their lineup for their  second annual … Continued

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park will again host the Roots Revival Festival October 5-8. The massive park on the banks of the Suwannee … Continued