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The 2nd annual Blackwater Music Festival was again at the beautiful 'Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park'. The name "Blackwater" is said to have come from the deep dark color of the Suwannee River. The river is black because of the flow from the Okefenokee Swamp where it has become saturated with the tannins from billions of leaves, roots, and bark. The offset colors of the bleach white limestone walls that surround each side of the river make for an awe inspiring view which is a beautiful setting for a weekend of good music.

September 22-24 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

The 13th Annual All Good Festival at Marvin’s Mountaintop near Masontown, WV.

Freekbass is by far one of the most talented bass players performing today. I had a chance to chat with Chris Sherman (a.k.a. Freekbass) about his new album and his collaboration with Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Buckethead and Mike Gordon.

Hailed as one of the most anticipated festival line-ups of the season, the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is set to descend upon Lawrence Kansas – that’s right, Kansas – June 8 through 11, at Clinton State Park.