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April 4-6, 2025

Word of South

Kevin Oliver

Kevin Oliver has been a professional musician since 1970. He has recorded on Warner Brothers, Casablanca, RCA, Arista, CBS and a host of other independent labels. Kevin is a member of the group Parliament-Funkadelic, as well as several other groups, having recorded and played with many world-class musicians. Kevin travels and performs all over the […]

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Lige Curry

Lige Curry, the eldest of 6 siblings, developed a passion for music at an early age, influenced at home by his mother being an avid music lover. Lige started out singing and playing guitar for his many aunts, uncles and grandparents and he shortly picked up the bass guitar. Playing for the church was one […]

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Benjamin Cowan

If there was ever a question if a young musician could effectively and effortlessly play true, authentic funk as well as embody the finesse of a seasoned jazz swing, drummer Benjamin “Benzel Baltimore” Cowan puts the question to rest. The talented Baltimore native got his first taste of drumming at the age of 2, and […]

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The Shindellas

The Shindellas are a female band formed under the belief that when women come together, powerful things can happen. The Shindellas are comprised of three brilliantly talented women, Kasi Jones (Singer), Stacy Johnson (Singer/Guitarist) and Tamara Chauniece (Singer). Each member was introduced by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, songwriting and production duo, Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly, also […]

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Pharaohs of Funk

The Pharaohs of Funk is led by Kirk Gavin and Aaron Watson, a dynamic duo with over a decade of experience captivating audiences across the U.S. and internationally as the acclaimed Tallahassee Horns. Renowned for their versatility and artistry, the Tallahassee Horns have performed alongside iconic legends such as George Clinton, Fred Wesley, Ricky Dillard, […]

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The Rough and Tumble

The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. Forming in 2011, they spent 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs, playing roughly 150 shows a year. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging […]

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The Hails

Following a string of encounters too strange to be coincidence, Robbie Kingsley, Franco Solari, Dylan McCue, Andre Escobar and Zach Levy came together to form The Hails. Despite first playing in an insular Miami high school music scene, the band officially formed at the University of Florida in Gainesville, turning the tattered carpeting and beer […]

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The Cactus Blossoms

At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Jack […]

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TJ Norris and the Wednesday Night Revival

TJ Norris and The Wednesday Night Revival bring the unmistakable grooves of New Orleans funk and soul to life, blending the city’s rich musical traditions with a modern twist. Featuring the rhythm section of the Grammy-nominated band The Rumble, the group delivers electrifying performances full of deep grooves, tight rhythms, and soulful energy that captivate […]

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