Rick Davidson, Author at MUSICFESTNEWS

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

The Moon Crush festival describes itself as a “Music Vacation — not just a festival.” It’s an appropriate description. With a single stage, acts beginning … Continued

After several years in downtown St. Augustine in the Old City, the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival moved back to its old location at the St. … Continued

This year’s version of the Spring Reunion Festival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park had a packed lineup, and with the exception of … Continued

On successive weekends, the Heartwood Soundstage hosted festivals that honored two of the greats: Townes Van Zandt and Gram Parsons. Both festivals were on the … Continued

The second edition of the Earl Scruggs Music Festival will take place Sept. 1-3, 2023  (Labor Day Weekend) at the Tryon Equestrian Center in Mill … Continued

Gamblefest will change venues this year, moving to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in St. Augustine April 14-16. Celebrating the life of Florida’s master troubadour, … Continued