Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, David Grisman, Del McCoury Play Upcoming Suwannee Springfest

Lucinda Williams plays Saturday night

It's countdown time toward Suwannee Springfest, happening March 19-22 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in  Live Oak, Fl.

This year's Americana lineup has some newcomer bands, as well as longtime heavy hitters Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Del McCoury and David Grisman, among others. Catch Keller Williams, the Wood Brothers, Shovels and Rope, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Hot Rize, and Larry Keel over the talent-packed weekend. One of the best songwriters in America, Verlon Thompson, plays afternoon sets on Saturday and Sunday. Also highly recommended: Shinyribs, a band started by Kevin Russell of  the late great Texas band, The Gourds. Shinyribs plays Thursday and Friday. festgrrl always stays for Sunday night's love-filled closing dance-athon with Cajun jammers Donna the Buffalo and friends.

If you buy an advanced four-day ticket, it works out to a little less than $44 a day, and that includes primitive camping right by your vehicle, people!

David Grisman plays Thursday with Del McCoury

The fest starts on Thursday, March 19. It's a lovely, low-key gathering beneath the spring blossoms with a  family-friendly vibe (kids under 12 are free) and the late-night/early morning campground picking is legendary. 

I always like to get there a day or so early so I've got time to catch some campground jams without missing the stage acts. And I always use the occasion to have my first dip of the year in the Suwannee River.

The Music Park's Suwannee River Beach

Here's a look at the lineup, and you can check out the schedule here. I've laid out the ticket prices and logistical info below the lineup for your planning pleasure.

I'll just say this now: If you're on the fence, jump over it and go. It's a gorgeous time of year, and great lineup, and remember that your only job for a couple days is to listen. 

Suwannee Springfest 2015 Lineup
Lucinda Williams
John Hiatt
Del McCoury & David Grisman
Wood Brothers
Shovels and Rope
Hot Rize with Red Knuckles and The Trailblazers
Keller Williams and The Travelin’ McCourys
The Infamous Stringdusters
Jeff Austin
Blind Boys of Alabama
Donna The Buffalo
Larry Keel Experience
Cabinet
Jim Lauderdale
The Duhks
Verlon Thompson
The Seth Walker Band
Fruition
Town Mountain
Joe Craven
Dread Clampitt
Pgrass
Shinyribs
Jon Stickley Trio
The Shook Twins

Jim White VS. The Packway Handle Band
Taylor Martin’s Acoustic Band
Ralph Roddenbery Band
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
Virginia Dare Devils
Whetherman
Flagship Romance
The Applebutter Express
Sloppy Joe
Nikki Talley
Big Cosmo
Canary in the Coalmine
Grits & Soul
Quartermoon
The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project
Steve Pruett's Back from the Brink
Oak Hay
Short Straw Pickers
Sarah Mac Band
Acoustic Ensemble

Four-day tickets, which include primitive camping, are $175 advanced, $200 at the gate.

Saturday-Sunday only tickets are $130 at the gate.

Single day ticket options are also available.

Go getcha some.