Wanee Festival 2013
Phillip Haire
Fast becoming one of the most popular festivals in the country, Wanee Music Festival once again brings a delightful mix of top-shelf talent to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20.
Wanee hosts The Allman Brothers Band along with Widespread Panic, who play both Friday and Saturday nights. Allman Brothers members Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, and Jaimoe also perform sets with their side projects, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band.
Also appearing on the Wanee stages this year: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, rock legends Leon Russell and Hot Tuna (electric set), Tower of Power, Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang, funk maestro Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, Wanee veterans North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galactic & Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, Johnny Vidacovich, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists, Beebs & Her Money Makers, and Monophonics – a plethora of rock, groove, swamp funk, and more to keep your feet moving for days!
Wanee is excited to welcome back the traveling version of Jorma Kaukonen’s “Fur Peace Ranch.” Sign up to experience musician/songwriter workshops and lessons all under the tutelage of world-class musicians.
See you there!
Wanee Festival: http://waneefestival.com ◼
