Sunday, March 16, 2014

Suwannee Springfest Countdown: The New 76ers, Love Canon, The Honeycutters, The Stacks, and Holy Ghost Tent Revival

Suwannee Springfest, the Americana extravaganza in the North Florida woods,  kicks off at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park starting this Thursday, March 20. You can get ticket prices, schedule, and news about the headliners at my previous post.

Today, here's a look at some of the bands you may not know yet but, in festgrrl's humble opinion, you should not miss.

The New 76ers play Friday at 4:45 on the porch stage and 5:15 Saturday in the Music Hall.  You can see my previous post on this most excellent Americana band out of Tallahassee, Florida, here. Outstanding vocal  harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and beautiful musicianship. Check out this gorgeous tune:



Love Canon, plays 12:15 Thursday night in the ampitheater. These guys are a blast -- supremely talented string players uniquely cover '80s tunes. Check out this version of the Grateful Dead's "Touch of Grey:"




The Honeycutters, out of Asheville, N.C., play at 2:15 in the Meadow on Saturday. Expect catchy hooks, intricate guitar work, and beautiful singing.





The Stacks are a new-ish deo comprised of Tania Elizabeth, well known as the fiddler for the Canadian Americana band The Duhks, and her husband, guitarist-singer Andy Stacks. They play at 6:45 Thursday  in the Music Hall.



Holy Ghost Tent Revival play at 11:15 on the porch stage Friday night. The Holy Ghosters are a hard-working fun touring Americana band out of North Carolina with horns that will have you moving and smiling.





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