Rick Davidson, Author at MUSICFESTNEWS

Guitar master Tommy Emmanuel played two sets at Gainesville’s Heartwood Soundstage, an intimate indoor show in the venue’s wonderful listening room, and then moving outside on … Continued

“Writing helps me sort out confusion, untangle powerful emotions, and ward off desperation. It helps me navigate the powerful emotional weather systems of life.” – … Continued

Grant Peeples has been a keen and critical observer of the American condition for five decades ever since a friend introduced him to Bob Dylan … Continued

The 30A Songwriters Festival is a  showcase for the finest singer/songwriters in the country. The festival will celebrate its 14th year with performances on the … Continued

The second iteration of the Gainesville BASH Festival (Blues, Americana, Soul and Heritage) took place with some major acts the first weekend in November. Fresh … Continued

Attending the fall and spring roots festivals at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is like going back to your hometown. Familiar faces in the … Continued

So what happens when you have the largest urban bluegrass festival in the world, with most of it outdoors, and a hurricane decides to pay … Continued

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park will host this year’s version of the Suwannee Roots Revival from October 13-16. Headliners include JJ Grey and … Continued

Earl Eugene Scruggs grew up in Cleveland County, NC, near the town of Shelby. His influence on American music would require an entire book or … Continued

Blues, Americana, Soul, and Heritage will all be on display the weekend of November 4-6 in Gainesville, Florida, at the inaugural BASH Music Festival. The free … Continued