Monday, December 9, 2013

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival This Weekend in Miami



John Brown's Body will play

Tickets are still available for the Virginia Key Grassroots Festival in Miami this weekend -- Feb. 20-24 for just $100. (Camping is extra, check the website for more details.)

This little camping fest on a beachy park just outside Miami is hosted by jam-Cajun-roots rockers Donna The Buffalo.   There are day tickets available as well.

The lineup is eclectic and multicultural slate of  40 bands from South Florida, Africa, Colombia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, and California.

The promoters say:  'The festival will feature a mix of Roots Rock, Reggae, Latin, Zydeco, Bluegrass and Electronica... Plus: Yoga, Tai Chi, Zen Meditation, Tensegrity Practice, Tea Ceremonies and great wholesome foods. Also, there will be a volunteer project to build a community structure to enhance The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park."

Virginia Key Beach Park

Here's a look at some of the bands who will be playing this fest:


And here's a swanky little preview video from the fest's promoters:


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