Rick Davidson, Author at MUSICFESTNEWS • Page 2 of 9

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