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The brainchild of Gainesville entrepreneur Bill Killeen, Hogtown Opry returned to the University Auditorium on the University of Florida’s campus. As the house band this … Continued

The 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. … Continued

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the lineup for September’s Bluegrass Live! festival. Sierra Ferrell; Steep Canyon Rangers with special guests Chatham County … Continued

Mid-October always means the Suwannee Roots Revival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, and the initial lineup has been released. Headliners Old Crow … Continued

Long-time friends embarking on their first formal tour together stopped in Gainesville for an outdoor show at Heartwood Soundstage . Texas native Hayes Carll has … Continued

In addition to being a great singer/songwriter, Paul Thorn is an entertainer. The Mississippi native’s sets are filled with stories from his childhood, growing up … Continued

The 28th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival turned out to be a wonderful weekend with fantastic weather and the best lineup they’ve had in a … Continued

California’s AJ Lee and Blue Summit are touring the south, and that brought them to the legendary Chapel Hill venue Cat’s Cradle. While they are … Continued

Miramar Beach, Florida has become a mecca for on-site festivals over the past few years. The Topeka organization describes their events as “music vacations” as … Continued

The extended family that attend Beth and Randy Judy’s spring and fall roots festivals were back in force for this year’s Suwannee Spring Reunion. In … Continued