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[Teresa]

GRAHAM NASH LEON RUSSELL INDIGO GIRLS JASON ISBELL​

SLATED FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL​

ALONG FLORIDA'S SCENIC HIGHWAY 30A
JANUARY 16, 17 AND 18, 2015


EVENT TO FEATURE 150 SONGWRITERS AND OVER 200 PERFORMANCES AT MORE THAN 25 VENUES​

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The 6th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL--set for January 16, 17 and 18, 2015-has announced the initial line-up for the 2015 celebration of singers and songs. The festival features performances from esteemed artists Graham Nash, Indigo Girls, Leon Russell, Jason Isbell, Shawn Mullins, Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), and Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket). Also confirmed are Jeffrey Steele, Chely Wright, Bobby Bare Jr., Steve Poltz, Angaleena Presley, Over the Rhine, Jesse Harris, Mary Gauthier, Hayes Carll, Bob Schneider, Ellis Paul, Allison Moorer, Deana Carter and Peter Karp and Sue Foley.

Additional artists confirmed for 2015 include Toby Lightman, Liz Longley, Heather Maloney, Charlie Mars, Randall Bramblett, Griffin House, Old Salt Union, Gabriel Kelley, Brigitte DeMeyer, Will Kimbrough, Craig Fuller (Pure Prairie League), Rusty Young (Poco), David Olney, Pierce Pettis, Grant Peeples, Pete Sallis, Gretchen Peters, The Smokin' Novas, David Berkeley, Jeff Black, Jaren Johnston, Crystal Bowersox, Callaghan, Grayson Capps, Adron, Robbie Hecht, Ruston Kelly, Phil Madeira, Jonathan Singleton, Jeremy Stover, Tommy Talton, Reed Waddle, Daphne Willis, Webb Wilder, Nicole Witt, Alan Rhody, Kyle Jacobs, Joe Leathers and Billy Montana plus many more to be confirmed this Fall.

The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is known throughout the music community as a destination where writers who perform their own music, and performers who write their own songs, come together for a weekend to perform in various genres of music ranging from country to blues as well as soul and Americana. Expect a bit of Bossa Nova as well.

Four course VIP dinners are being offered on Saturday and on Sunday created byaward winning chefs from the Southeast. Both dinners will include wine pairings chosen by wine expert Adam Caperton (former owner of Larder on 30A) as well as special musical guests to be announced at a later date. Several VIP packages offering VIP seating sections in the bigger venues, exclusive personal town car or limousine transportation for the entire weekend and a VIP tent serving complementary lunch, beer and wine at Gulf Place Amphitheater are available online at www.30asongwritersfestival.com

The 30A Songwriters Festival production team spares no time or expense bringing in state of the art stage, sound and lighting equipment to configure unique listening rooms in each of the 25 venues that partner with the festival each year to produce over 200 shows throughout the weekend; amphitheaters,town halls, restaurants, theaters, bars and covered patios all become magical musical night clubs ranging in capacity from 75 to 400 indoors and 3500 outdoors.

Festival weekend passes are now available for $200 and can be purchased at www.30asongwritersfestival.com, and locally on 30A at the Cultural Arts Alliance office and at Central Square Records in Seaside.

The 30A Songwriters Festival venue partners include Fish Out of Water, The Boat House, The Lake House, The Gathering Spot, Pandora's, Pizza Bar, Bud & Alley's, Central Square Records, Caliza at Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach Town Hall, Vue, Gulf Place, Amavida, WaterSound Beach Club, 723 Whiskey Bravo, The REP Theater (Seaside Meeting Hall) and Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse.
Here's some critical feedback from the event:

For lodging and special housing packages offered by out-lodging partners for the 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL, please be sure to check the lodging section on the website. These include: WaterColor Inn & Resort, Sunburst Beach Vacations, Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals, Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals, Soleil Rosemary Beach, Beach Rentals of South Walton, Hibiscus Guesthouse, Alys Beach, ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard.

Festival weekend passes are now available for $200 and can be purchased at www.30asongwritersfestival.com, and locally at the Cultural Arts Alliance office and at Central Square Records in Seaside.

The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is co-produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and Russell Carter Artist Management, and is presented by Visit South Walton.

100% of the net proceeds from the 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL benefit the CAA and help it to fulfill its mission to support the arts throughout Walton County. Members of the CAA receive an additional 10% off weekend passes and admission to an exclusive performance on Wednesday, January 14, at Fish Out of Water. Call (850) 622-5970 to become a member and take advantage of the discount.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, Inc. is the officially designated local arts agency that serves as an umbrella organization and supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. The vision of the CAA is to be the catalyst for Walton County's growth as a center for artistic and cultural excellence through which lives are enriched, economy is stimulated and community is strengthened. www.culturalartsalliance.com

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[Teresa]

30A Songwriters Festival - Calling All Street Teamers!

One hundred and fifty singer-songwriters including Graham Nash, Leon Russell, Indigo Girls, Jason Isbell, Shawn Mullins, Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket), Jeffrey Steele, Chely Wright, Bobby Bare Jr., Luther Dickinson, Steve Poltz, Angaleena Presley, Over the Rhine, Jesse Harris, Mary Gauthier, Hayes Carll, Bob Schneider, Ellis Paul, Allison Moorer, Deana Carter, Peter Karp & Sue Foley, David Ryan Harris, John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band), and many other renowned performers are coming together with the best local writers and a select group of new artists on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend (January 16-18) for the 30A Songwriters Festival.

All of the artists will perform in venues up and down Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Fans of great music, miles of white beaches, world class restaurants and the ultimate beach bars are invited to enjoy all of this over the three-day holiday weekend. Participating resorts include Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Seagrove, Watercolor, WaterSound, Seaside, Grayton Beach and Gulf Place.

Do you want to be a part of this amazing 30A weekend? We need street team volunteers to help get the word out regarding the sixth annual songwriters festival. If you live in any of the cities listed below and would like to volunteer please send your full mailing address to 30AFest.StreetTeam@gmail.com. Be sure to include the city in the subject line! If you are chosen to be a street teamer we will send you posters and flyers this week to distribute in your town at all of the typical places where people see flyers (music venues, coffee houses, public bulletins and bars).

All volunteers chosen will receive a weekend pass valued at $250 the week of the event as well as a 30A SWF t-shirt.

1. Mobile, AL
2. Atlanta, GA
3. Savannah, GA
4. Tallahassee, FL
5. Orlando, FL
6. Jacksonville, FL
7. New Orleans, LA
8. Nashville, TN
9. Knoxville, TN
10. Chattanooga, TN
11. Jackson, TN
12. Charlotte, NC
13. Chapel Hill, NC
14. Charleston, SC
15. Birmingham, AL
16. Montgomery, AL
17. Athens, GA
18. Columbus, GA / Phoenix, AL
19. Dothan, AL

 

[lsy60]

Any idea when the schedule will be posted? We have a group trying to make travel plans for the festival next week.

 

[Kurt]

Any idea when the schedule will be posted? We have a group trying to make travel plans for the festival next week.

Typically it is not posted until the week of the festival.

 

[Teresa]

Top 10 Insider Tips for 30A Songwriters Festival!

Make the most of this year's festival with these insider recommendations.

The 30A Songwriters Festival takes place next week January 16 - 18, 2015, and we are going to give you some great recommendations for getting the most out of your festival experience.

1. Clothing: Wear layers to transition from indoor to outdoor venues with ease. Think scarves, fleece pullovers and comfortable shoes. If you find yourself in a pinch, we will have merch readily available at the Box Office and Gulf Place.

2. Schedule: Once the schedule is released (coming soon!), make plans to see some of the bigger acts at larger venues to ensure you get a spot. Or select one of your favorite venues and make that your "base" for the festival weekend - You will be surprised by who you might see! Listen to 30A Songwriters Festival Radio to sample some of the artists beforehand and select shows you like based on the music you hear.

3. Getting Around: Download the official 30A Songwriters Festival App here and through geo-tracking you can keep track of where the shuttle is at all times. Plan on parking being tight in some places so some walking may be required.

4. Food and bevvys: Be sure to leave your coolers at home. Our gracious venues will have an array of fabulous food and beverage for purchase! And with Grayton Beer as the exclusive beer of the festival you'll have ample opportunity to enjoy a cold one at most all festival venues! Please note that Rosemary Town Hall is the only venue that will not be serving food so grab something yummy and filling from one of the Rosemary Beach restaurants before you see your show in the Rosemary Beach Town Hall.

5. Gulf Place: Don't forget to bring only low-back chairs! We want to make sure you can see over your neighbor's head for a great visual of the artist's performance.

6. Lodging: If you are traveling from out -of-town for the festival, our Official Lodging Partners have some fantastic deals!

7. Pets: As much as we love your furry, four-legged friends, they'll be much happier at home.

8. Listening Rooms vs. Talking Rooms: A good rule of thumb is to remain respectfully quiet while artists are playing.

9. Armbands: Make sure you are comfortable in your armband, so don't secure it too tightly because it
must remain on all weekend.

10. Updates and Changes: Follow us on Facebook throughout the weekend for schedule changes, updates and all things festival-related!


Artist Spotlight: Kim Richey, a well known Nashville singer-songwriter will be playing throughout the festival weekend at various venues along 30A. Check out her music here!

Lodging Partner of the Day: St. Joe Club and Resorts is one of our premier lodging partners! With Watercolor serving as the official 30A Songwriters Festival headquarters, Watercolor Inn will be one of the most convenient locations to stay during the festival. Plus you'll get two complimentary festival passes when you stay with them! Check out their offer here!

Tickets for the Festival are on sale and going quickly! Most of our artists have been announced, and you can check them out at 30ASongwritersFestival.com.

 

[Teresa]

The 30A Songwriters Festival production team spares no time or expense bringing in state of the art stage, sound and lighting equipment to configure unique listening rooms in each of the 25 venues that partner with the festival each year to produce over 200 shows throughout the weekend; amphitheaters, town halls, restaurants, theaters, bars and covered patios all become magical musical night clubs ranging in capacity from 75 to 400 indoors and 3500 outdoors.

VENUES include Fish Out of Water, The Boat House, The Lake House, The Gathering Spot, Pandora's, Pizza Bar, Bud & Alley's, Central Square Records, Caliza at Alys Beach, The Pearl, Rosemary Beach Town Hall, Vue, Gulf Place, Amavida, WaterSound Beach Club, 723 Whiskey Bravo, Summer Kitchen, Seaside Meeting Hall, Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, The Old Florida Fish House and The Bowery on 30A.

Jason Isbell will perform solo acoustic for a VIP party at Grayton Beer Company on Sunday night.

Other South Walton venues will be hosting their own Songwriters events throughout the week of the festival, including Grayt Coffee House and Local Catch - to name a few! See SoWal Music Calendar for ALL the music happening in South Walton and along the coast.

 

[Kurt]

Gulf Place lineup announced

SATURDAY (full bands)

11:00 - doors open

11:15 - Cooper Carter and the Royal Senders

12:00 - Bobby Bare, Jr.

1:15 - Jason Isbell

3:00 - Leon Russell

SUNDAY (acoustic)


11:00 - doors open


11:15 - Reed Waddle


12:00 - Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek)


1:15 - Indigo Girls


3:00 - Graham Nash

 

[Kurt]

30A Songwriters Festival Schedule has been posted! download at http://goo.gl/L1si7M

 

[Teresa]

Graham Nash Book Signing at

Join Graham Nash at 11:00 am on Sunday, January 18 at Fish out of Water at Watercolor Inn where he will do a 30 minute Q&A session followed by autographing copies of his new book, Wild Tales. Space is limited so buy now!

Must have 30A Songwriters Festival ticket and purchase book ahead of time here. Pick up book at signing event.

 

[Teresa]

Gulf Place Amphitheater

Graham Nash will perform at Gulf Place Sunday Jan 18
Graham Nash has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (with The Hollies in 2010 and with Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1997) as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. Simply put, he is one of music’s most legendary singer songwriters and vocal harmony singers (and a renowned photographer and leading activist in our society).

Leon Russell will perform at Gulf Place Saturday Jan. 17
Leon Russell, a fellow inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, could be famous for his session work in the 60’s (the Byrds, the Beach Boys, Phil Spector’s hits are just a few) or his band leadership and production work with Bob Dylan, Delaney & Bonnie, Joe Cocker and George Harrison, or for writing “A Song For You” covered by dozens of hit makers. Alas he is famous for all of these as well as the fact that no one has ever captivated arena rock audiences more than Leon Russell sitting at or standing on a grand piano.

230 performances by 150 artists on 25 stages!

Get the schedule by artist or venue now at 30ASongwritersFestival.com.