In many ways Michael Burks doesn’t fit the stereotype of a bluesman. He’s on the young side, for one, being “only” 54 — fairly underripe by blues standards. He was […]
Savannah Music Festival
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Seventeen days in Savannah
This week, as is our annual habit, we immediately turn from St. Patrick’s Day coverage to extensive coverage of the Savannah Music Festival, an event we’re proud to help sponsor. […]
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Savannah Music Festival 2011 schedule
The Savannah Music Festival runs from March 24 to April 9, with performances at venues all over the city. Please note that several shows are performed multiple times on the […]
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Mark your calendar: John Rubinstein and the SMF
John Rubinstein is one of those actors whose face you’ll recognize immediately – he’s been on stage and television for more than 30 years – but you may not know […]
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Mark your calendar: Avetts, Horses and more for SMF
The Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, Citizen Cope and Robert Randolph & the Family Band have been added to the Savannah Music Festival lineup. Routing issues usually mean that pop […]
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Renaissance man
The American Traditions Competition began 17 years ago, as a centerpiece of Savannah Onstage, which eventually morphed into the Savannah Music Festival. After last year’s edition, American Traditions — a […]
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Savannah Music Festival announces 2011 performers
There are some familiar – and welcome – names among the just-announced performers at the 2011 Savannah Music Festival, and several will be making music together as part of all-new […]
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Still waters run blue
The 2010 Savannah Music Festival has one final card to play. Although everything wrapped up neat and tidy on April 3, a last–minute show has been added for April 15 […]
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Truckin’
The buzz started circulating when Derek Trucks was 11 years old. He was the nephew of Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks, and he played incredibly, unbelievably soulful slide guitar. […]
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The master from Mali
Let me get right to the point: Bassekou Kouyate is one of the best musicians in the world today. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Check […]
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Like son, like father
Not only is he one of the most revered figures in bluegrass, Del McCoury is considered the genre’s most progressive old pro; the Del McCoury Band is known for its […]
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Review: Shannon Whitworth @ Morris Center
One of the thrills of the Savannah Music Festival is discovering an artist you had no idea existed. Sometimes you come away thinking “Wow – that was great.” And other […]