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SUMMARY:Tank and The Bangas
DESCRIPTION:Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come out of New Orleans\, lead vocalist Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps\, poetry\, and rich melodies since the release of their debut album Think Tank in 2013. Four years later\, they had a viral breakthrough as winners of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, with an eclectic performance that has more than 14 million YouTube views. In 2025\, the group won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for The Heart\, The Mind\, The Soul\, which is described by Tank as exploring “self-discovery\, the journey to confidence\, believing your ability\, matters of the heart\, the mind\, and just free thought flowing.” This is their SMF debut. This event is standing room only. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Lesley Francis PRThis performance is sponsored in part by Zachary H. Thomas Law \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $49 Mezzanine / $39 Floor (General Admission\, Standing Room Only)
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/tank-and-the-bangas/
LOCATION:Victory North\, 2603 Whitaker St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Richard Thompson with Muireann Bradley
DESCRIPTION:“To be moving is better than to be standing still\,” Richard Thompson says\, and Richard Thompson should know. The influential singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitarist has been on a singular musical journey for over half a century\, from his days in the ‘60s as a pioneer of British folk rock with Fairport Convention\, to his seminal ‘70s duo work with Linda Thompson\, to the exploratory\, deeply emotional music of the solo career that has been his primary concern ever since. Along the way he has been touted as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone\, covered by everyone from Robert Plant\, R.E.M. and David Byrne to Sleater-Kinney\, Bonnie Raitt\, Del McCoury Band and Emmylou Harris\, bestowed with the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting\, and even appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the late Queen Elizabeth II. This is his second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 festival performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening the show is the young Muireann Bradley from County Donegal in Ireland\, a prolific and nuanced fingerstyle guitarist and singer who grew up steeped in American acoustic blues music and just released her first heralded album\, I Kept These Old Blues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson and Joseph & Susan DockmanThis performance is sponsored in part by Tim & Dorothea Coy and Marysue McCarthy
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/richard-thompson-muireann-bradley/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Roots
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SUMMARY:The Lone Bellow
DESCRIPTION:Since their 2014 SMF debut\, The Lone Bellow has appeared on The Tonight Show\, Austin City Limits\, and The Late Show\, topped Americana charts\, and headlined storied venues from Carnegie Hall to the Ryman Auditorium. Having recently recorded a new album live in Muscle Shoals after a writing retreat in a converted Kentucky firehouse\, The Lone Bellow continues to solidify their sound through lush harmonies\, heartfelt lyrics\, and genre-blurring arrangements steeped in folk\, rock\, and gospel. Founding members Zach Williams\, Brian Elmquist\, and Kanene Pipkin are joined by drummer Julian Dorio and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Geertsma. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmPartial support provided by Truist
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/the-lone-bellow/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi
DESCRIPTION:Mike Marshall is one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists and a three-time Grammy nominee. A master of mandolin\, guitar\, mandocello\, and violin\, he blends American roots with classical\, jazz\, pop\, and Brazilian music. At 19\, he joined the David Grisman Quintet and has since produced over 40 recordings while collaborating with Bela Fleck\, Edgar Meyer\, and Chris Thile. Deeply committed to education\, Mike directed the Acoustic Music Seminar at SMF and teaches globally. With his wife\, German mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg\, he co-founded the Mandolin World Retreats and continues to tour internationally\, inspiring musicians worldwide. \n\n\n\nBorn in Piracicaba\, Brazil\, Alessandro Penezzi is one of the great virtuosos of Brazilian guitar. He graduated in Popular Music from Unicamp with a specialization in Creative Processes from Faculdade Souza Lima\, and has been teaching courses\, workshops\, and seminars at various music festivals in Brazil and abroad. Penezzi is a multi-instrumentalist and prolific composer and has toured extensively worldwide. He plays the seven-string guitar\, tenor guitar\, cavaquinho\, mandolin and flute\, and has received numerous honors and nominations for his performances as an instrumentalist and composer. He has also been highlighted in the Visa MPB Instrumental\, Tim de Música Brasileira\, and Shell de Teatro and Prêmio da Música Brasileira awards. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Marla & Morris Geffen\, Wilson Morris and Ron & Susan WhitakerPartial support provided by United Community
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/mike-marshall-alessandro-penezzi/
LOCATION:Regina Coeli at The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist\, 222 E Harris St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:NOON30: Alicia Olatuja & Christian Sands
DESCRIPTION:St. Louis–born vocalist\, composer\, and educator Alicia Olatuja is celebrated for her rich fusion of jazz\, gospel\, classical\, R&B\, and Afropop. Classically trained as a mezzo-soprano\, Olatuja earned degrees from the University of Missouri and Manhattan School of Music\, debuting at Carnegie Hall and Opera Memphis. She gained national attention singing at President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration and later collaborated with artists like Christian McBride\, Gregory Porter\, Billy Childs\, and Dianne Reeves. A dedicated educator and certified life coach\, Olatuja founded the Vocal Breakthrough Academy\, and her live performances showcase her dynamic artistry and global musical vision. This is her SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Sands is a celebrated jazz pianist known for his mastery of post-bop and swing traditions. A protégé of the late Billy Taylor\, he began playing piano at age three and composing by five. After studying at the Manhattan School of Music\, Sands gained early acclaim through Grammy Award performances and appearances at the Kennedy Center. He was also a regular participant in the Jazz in July music camp at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, where he first met Taylor. He released his debut album Footprints\, at 12 and has played with luminaries such as Lou Donaldson\, Kirk Whalum\, Phil Woods\, James Moody\, and Wycliffe Gordon\, among many others. This is Sands’ third appearance at SMF. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Pamela & Peter VossPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-alicia-olatuja-christian-sands/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Larkin Poe
DESCRIPTION:Larkin Poe\, the dynamic sister duo known for their electrifying blend of Southern rock\, blues\, and Americana makes their SMF debut with this band (although they played a bluegrass show as The Lovell Sisters at SMF 2009). Already hailed for the sincerity of their songcraft\, the Lovell sisters now place an even greater spotlight on their gift for storytelling\, delving deep into personal narratives with universal themes of self-acceptance and individuality against a backdrop of contemporary blues and rock influences. Following their Grammy-winning success with Blood Harmony in 2024\, the duo has ventured deeper into their musical journey\, with a distinctive musical style that resonates with introspection\, authenticity\, and a profound connection to their roots in American music. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Lesley Francis PR\, Vicki McElreath\, Plant Riverside District\, Stage Front and Robin & Sandy StuartThis performance is sponsored in part by Harold & Peggy Yellin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://open.spotify.com/track/4ludCkJK1UF7PbxsbQMHDg?si=e64a0a659dc04f15
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/larkin-poe/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing
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SUMMARY:Stefon Harris & Blackout
DESCRIPTION:Stefon Harris & Blackout\, led by the visionary vibraphonist Stefon Harris\, is a pioneering force in contemporary jazz. Harris has been named DownBeat Critics Poll Vibraphonist of the Year multiple times and has been heralded as “one of the most important young artists in jazz” by the Los Angeles Times. Characterized by a stellar lineup of musicians\, Stefon Harris & Blackout seamlessly blend funk\, R&B\, and global influences\, transcending traditional jazz boundaries. Their music showcases a dynamic interplay of intricate arrangements and soulful improvisation\, solidifying their status as trailblazers in the modern jazz landscape. Their live performances promise an electrifying fusion of tradition and innovation\, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and further shaping the evolving narrative of jazz expression. This is their SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Pamela & Peter VossPartial support provided by Georgia PowerPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/stefon-harris-blackout/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Mamora\, piano
DESCRIPTION:As part of a new partnership with the Hilton Head International Piano Competition\, SMF is honored to present 2025 HHIPC First Prize winner\, Jonathan Mamora. Acclaimed for his “most assured pianism” and “natural\, songful lyricism” by The Dallas Morning News\, pianist and educator Jonathan Mamora has performed with such orchestras as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra\, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid\, and New Mexico Philharmonic. In addition to this SMF debut\, his current season recital engagements include L’Auditori Festival Emergents in Barcelona\, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and Chopin Foundation of the US\, among others. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Jackie & Stephen Rabinowitz and Ron & Susan WhitakerPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/jonathan-mamora-piano/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 127 Barnard Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission
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SUMMARY:SMF Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Against the backdrop of the Savannah River\, student musicians from across Savannah will perform in the first-ever student showcase. Schedule of performers:12 PM Charles Ellis Jazz Band \n\n\n\n12:30 PM Jacob G. Smith Vibrant Voices \n\n\n\n1 PM Savannah Christian Preparatory School Lower School Chorus \n\n\n\n1:30 PM Heard Elementary Concert Band \n\n\n\n2 – 4 PM (Break) \n\n\n\n4 PM Savannah High School Concert Band \n\n\n\n4:30 PM New Hampstead K-8 Night ‘N’ Gals \n\n\n\n5 PM Garrison Glee Club \n\n\n\n5:30 SING Children’s Choir \n\n\n\n6 PM Windsor Forest Mighty Marching Knights \n\n\n\n6:30 PM Savannah Country Day School Jazz/Rock Combo
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/smf-student-showcase/
LOCATION:MLK Park at Plant Riverside\, 500 W River Street\, Savannah\, 31401
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SUMMARY:Winter Bash 2026: Havana Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Savannah Music Festival on January 31st\, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a night of music\, fun\, and philanthropy at Winter Bash: Havana Nights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will feature a reception\, dinner\, live auction\, professional dancers\, and a performance by the SMF Jazz Academy.This unforgettable night will conclude with a performance from the acclaimed Cuban jazz ensemble\, Orquesta Akokán\, in District Live. After the concert\, DJ Precisa will take the stage for dancing and dessert until midnight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET\n\n\n\n\n\nAUCTION PREVIEW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Orquesta Akokán\nOrquesta Akokán is a Grammy-nominated ensemble of Havana’s finest musicians\, celebrated for their electrifying blend of mambo\, Afro-Cuban jazz\, and classic big band energy. Led by dynamic vocalist José “Pepito” Gómez\, the group channels the golden age of Cuban dance music with a contemporary edge\, creating performances that are as soulful as they are exhilarating.The band made its Savannah debut at the 2024 Savannah Music Festival\, captivating audiences with its infectious rhythms and undeniable showmanship. Their return for Winter Bash: Havana Nights promises an unforgettable finale\, transporting guests straight to the heart of mid- century Havana for a night of music\, movement\, and pure celebration.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/winter-bash-2026/
LOCATION:Plant Riverside Ballroom and District Live Club\, 400 W River St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stefan Jackiw\, Raphael Bell\, and Andrew Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special off-season chamber music concert! Several years in the making\, SMF is proud to present Raphael Bell with this esteemed trio in our first concert at the exquisitely restored Regina Coeli Hall. Violinist Stefan Jackiw\, celebrated for his breathtaking lyricism and rare emotional clarity\, has become a favorite of audiences and orchestras from Boston to Cleveland to London\, where his performances are praised for their honesty and depth. He is joined by cellist Raphael Bell\, the distinguished Principal Cellist of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra\, Belgium\, whose warm sound and generous musical spirit have shaped a career spanning acclaimed solo\, chamber\, and orchestral stages across three continents. At the piano\, Andrew Armstrong brings his boundless energy and expressive touch—qualities that have carried him through more than 1\,400 performances around the world and made him a cherished collaborator among today’s leading musicians.  \n\n\n\nPROGRAM: \n\n\n\nShostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor\, Op. 67  \n\n\n\nDvořák Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor\, Op. 90 “Dumky”
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/stefan-jackiw-raphael-bell-and-andrew-armstrong/
LOCATION:Regina Coeli at The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist\, 222 E Harris St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
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SUMMARY:The Po' Ramblin' Boys
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT \n\n\n\nAt a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news\, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. There’s something about the music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys that cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul.  \n\n\n\nFormed in the Smoky Mountains\, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are at once exactly what you would expect and not at all what you would expect from a tattooed East Tennessee Bluegrass outfit.  \n\n\n\nNo strangers to hard work\, the boys are as much at home riding in their 1965 GM Tour bus as they are crawling underneath to fix it when it needs maintenance. But they take pride in being ambassadors of their genre\, and the group has brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe\, with stunning results.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/the-po-ramblin-boys/
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing,General Admission
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SUMMARY:Songwriter Showcase Finale featuring Kaia Kater
DESCRIPTION:Join SMF’s 2025 Artist in Residence Kaia Kater and eight local songwriters in this very special showcase! \n\n\n\nEight local songwriters have been honing their songcraft all year long with SMF’s Artist in Residence Kaia Kater\, and are premiering original works in Savannah on September 25 at Front Porch Improv. Don’t miss a spectacular performance! \n\n\n\n(Doors open at 6:30pm) \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/songwriter-showcase-finale-featuring-kaia-kater/
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SUMMARY:Eddie 9V
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT \n\n\n\nEddie 9V has always been drawn to the raw\, soulful sound of Capricorn Studios in Macon\, Georgia. Inspired by its legendary history\, the Atlanta-born guitarist left school at 15 to cut his teeth on the Southern circuit\, earning acclaim for Left My Soul in Memphis (2019) and Little Black Flies (2021). \n\n\n\nIn December 2021\, Eddie finally stepped into Capricorn\, assembling top-tier musicians to record his third album. True to his old-school ethos\, he embraced the studio’s unfiltered sound\, crafting tracks that feel as live and gritty as the classics that came before. Rooted in blues\, soul\, and rock\, his music channels influences from Muddy Waters to Muscle Shoals while keeping his own electrifying stamp. \n\n\n\nWith praise from Classic Rock and Rock & Blues Muse\, Eddie 9V is proving that vintage soul and blues are alive and kicking—recorded the way they were meant to be\, with passion\, grit\, and no polish.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/eddie-9v/
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing,General Admission
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
DESCRIPTION:A Jason Isbell record always lands like a decoder ring in the ears and hearts of his audience\, a soundtrack to his world and magically to theirs\, too. Weathervanes carries the same revelatory power. This is a storyteller at the peak of his craft\, observing his fellow wanderers\, looking inside and trying to understand\, reducing a universe to four minutes. He shrinks life small enough to name the fear and then strip it away\, helping his listeners make sense of how two plus two stops equaling four once you reach a certain age—and carry a certain amount of scars. \n\n\n\n“There is something about boundaries on this record\,” Isbell says. “As you mature\, you still attempt to keep the ability to love somebody fully and completely while you’re growing into an adult and learning how to love yourself.” \n\n\n\nWeathervanes is a collection of grown-up songs: Songs about adult love\, about change\, about the danger of nostalgia and the interrogation of myths\, about cruelty and regret and redemption. Life and death songs played for and by grown ass people. Some will make you cry alone in your car and others will make you sing along with thousands of strangers in a big summer pavilion\, united in the great miracle of being alive. The record features the rolling thunder of Isbell’s fearsome 400 Unit\, who’ve earned a place in the rock ‘n’ roll cosmos alongside the greatest backing ensembles\, as powerful and essential to the storytelling as The E Street Band or the Wailers. \n\n\n\nThey make a big noise\, as Isbell puts it\, and he feels so comfortable letting them be a main prism through which much of the world hears his art. He can be private but with them behind him he transforms\, and there is a version of himself that can only exist in their presence. When he plays a solo show\, he is in charge of the entire complicated juggle. On stage with the 400 Unit\, he can be a guitar hero when he wants\, and a conductor when he wants\, and a smiling fan of the majesty of his bandmates when he wants to hang back and listen to the sound. \n\n\n\nThe roots of this record go back into the isolation of the pandemic and to Isbell’s recent time on the set as an actor on Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. There were guitars in his trailer and in his rented house and a lot of time to sit and think. The melancholy yet soaring track “King of Oklahoma” was written there. Isbell also watched the great director work\, saw the relationship between a clear vision and its execution\, and perhaps most important\, saw how even someone as decorated as Scorsese sought out and used his co-workers’ opinions. \n\n\n\n“It definitely helped when I got into the studio\,” Isbell says. “I had this reinvigorated sense of collaboration. You can have an idea and you can execute it and not compromise — and still listen to the other people in the room.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: this event has been rescheduled from the originally scheduled date and time. All tickets purchased for the original date are valid for the new date.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/an-evening-with-jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit/
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20250324T204206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T204946Z
UID:10000077-1744403400-1744407000@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Rivers in Our Veins Panel Discussion 
DESCRIPTION:Panel begins at conclusion of Allison Miller’s Rivers in our Veins concert. \n\n\n\nJoin Allison Miller\, UGA Marine Science Institute\, and others in conversation about Miller’s original jazz suite and the unique cultural and ecological significance of rivers in our lives. A brief Q&A will follow the discussion. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for community impact programming is provided by the Wall Lynch Family
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/rivers-in-our-veins-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Trustees Theater\, 216 E Broughton St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160650Z
UID:10000024-1744401600-1744406100@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Junior Brown
DESCRIPTION:Junior Brown’s inimitable brand of country music fuses western swing with the blues\, rockabilly\, bluegrass and rock n’ roll. A guitarist and lap steel player of the highest order\, he and his luthier Michael Stevens developed his signature double-necked instrument\, the guit-steel\, in the mid-80s\, when switching cables between his lap steel and guitar on stage while singing had become too cumbersome. Brown’s list of collaborators spans nearly five decades and includes time spent playing with Asleep at the Wheel\, on duets with Ralph Stanley and Hank Thompson\, as well as collaborations with George Jones\, Doc Watson\, Leona Williams\, Ray Price\, and many others. Don’t miss what will be a hard-hitting return to Savannah Music Festival\, Junior Brown’s first since his 2011 debut alongside The Flatlanders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.This performance is sponsored by Critz Buick GM and Robin & Sandy StuartSponsored in part by Queensborough National Bank and Trust
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/junior-brown-2/
LOCATION:Savannah\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,General Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183708Z
UID:10000025-1744398000-1744403400@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Allison Miller's Rivers in Our Veins
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed drummer and composer Allison Miller invites you to embark on a riveting journey through her commissioned jazz suite\, Rivers In Our Veins\, exploring cultural\, environmental\, and ecological themes surrounding American rivers. Rivers In Our Veins is an immersive live performance that seamlessly blends original music\, captivating river imagery\, and the expressive artistry of contemporary and tap dance. The suite mirrors the diversity of America through folk\, jazz\, blues\, rock\, classical\, and funk\, as Miller leads her ensemble of longtime collaborators\, including violinist Jenny Scheinman\, Ben Goldberg on contra-alto and Bb clarinets\, pianist Carmen Staaf\, trumpeter Jason Palmer\, bassist Rashaan Carter\, contemporary dancer Maleek Washington\, and tap dancers Claudia Rahardjanoto and Lukey Hickey.  \n\n\n\n\n“Extraordinary composing\, orchestrating\, band-leading\, and a sophisticated\, engaged and playful ensemble characterize Rivers in Our Veins.” \n\n\n\n–Downbeat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Trustees Theatre are made possible through support from SCAD.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.Partial support provided by Aaron Copland Fund for Music and Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. MirabelloPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/allison-millers-rivers-in-our-veins/
LOCATION:Trustees Theater\, 216 E Broughton St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T184500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160334Z
UID:10000026-1744392600-1744397100@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Junior Brown
DESCRIPTION:Junior Brown’s inimitable brand of country music fuses western swing with the blues\, rockabilly\, bluegrass and rock n’ roll. A guitarist and lap steel player of the highest order\, he and his luthier Michael Stevens developed his signature double-necked instrument\, the guit-steel\, in the mid-80s\, when switching cables between his lap steel and guitar on stage while singing had become too cumbersome. Brown’s list of collaborators spans nearly five decades and includes time spent playing with Asleep at the Wheel\, on duets with Ralph Stanley and Hank Thompson\, as well as collaborations with George Jones\, Doc Watson\, Leona Williams\, Ray Price\, and many others. Don’t miss what will be a hard-hitting return to Savannah Music Festival\, Junior Brown’s first since his 2011 debut alongside The Flatlanders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.This performance is sponsored by Critz Buick GM and Robin & Sandy StuartSponsored in part by Queensborough National Bank and Trust
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/junior-brown/
LOCATION:Savannah\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,General Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183416Z
UID:10000027-1744315200-1744319700@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martínez first worked together on Rodriguez’s 2012 release The Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session\, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo\, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Each artist brings a different approach to the collaboration. A protégé of Quincy Jones\, who took him under his wing when he defected to the US in 2009\, Rodriguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana. His riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as it is by his Afro-Cuban and jazz roots. Martínez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised\, and he has subsequently performed with artists such as Sting\, Paul Simon\, and Wynton Marsalis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in District Live are made possible through support from Plant Riverside District.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.This performance is sponsored by Ron & Susan WhitakerPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/alfredo-rodriguez-pedrito-martinez-2/
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20250324T202409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T204947Z
UID:10000075-1744308000-1744311600@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Songwriting Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the local musicians of SMF’s 2024-25 Songwriting Workshop as they discuss creative process\, songcraft\, music in Savannah\, and their work with the 2024-25 Artist in Residence\, Kaia Kater. They will also perform select works-in-progress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSavannah Music Festival’s Artist-in-Residence Kaia Kater is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her innovative blend of folk\, bluegrass\, and Appalachian influences. With poetic lyricism and a rich\, emotive voice\, she explores themes of identity\, history\, and social justice. She has released multiple critically acclaimed albums and has performed at festivals and venues worldwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Rose Brown is a singer-songwriter blending ’70s rock\, jazz\, Americana\, and dance-pop. She left the traditional college path to pursue music full-time in Savannah\, GA. Her upcoming debut album Anastasia explores ambition\, identity\, and the cost of chasing fame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Fortune is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist blending blues\, R&B\, and jazz into a soulful sound. Originally from Arizona and now based in Atlanta\, he has released three full-length albums and performed extensively\, including a residency at Hard Rock Cafe. He recently represented Atlanta at the 2024 International Blues Challenge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyrin Fox is a singer-songwriter from Savannah\, GA\, specializing in indie folk music with acoustic guitar. She is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Sound Design with a Minor in Music Composition at the Savannah College of Art and Design. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBennett Fraelle has performed everywhere from living rooms to concert halls\, blending classical\, folk\, and rock influences. Inspired by the techniques of Leo Kottke and the songwriting of Lennon and McCartney\, he creates music with one goal in mind: connecting with his audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusanna Kennedy grew up immersed in music\, from singing in church choirs to playing classical violin. Her indie folk sound is marked by emotionally evocative melodies and lyrics. She is currently recording her debut EP at Back Room Records\, set for release later this year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaiken Love is a powerhouse vocalist and leader of Laiken Love & Fellowship of Love\, setting the standard for live entertainment in Savannah since 2014. She has performed at major festivals and corporate events\, worked as a session singer\, and collaborates with Savannah Music Festival as a Musical Explorers host. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVikram Perry is a Savannah-based musician with a B.A. in Music from Oberlin College. He works as a choral scholar at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John\, a house musician for Front Porch Improv\, and a music director for local theater. He explores genres from folk and Americana to Indian classical and bluegrass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Sovine is a Nashville-born multi-instrumentalist\, record producer\, and composer whose work—most notably with Ashley McBryde—has earned multiple Grammy nominations. He owns and operates The Back Room Record Studio in Savannah\, GA\, and occasionally plays loud music with friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding for community impact programming is provided by the Wall Lynch Family.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/songwriting-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T184500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183413Z
UID:10000029-1744306200-1744310700@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martínez first worked together on Rodriguez’s 2012 release The Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session\, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo\, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Each artist brings a different approach to the collaboration. A protégé of Quincy Jones\, who took him under his wing when he defected to the US in 2009\, Rodriguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana. His riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as it is by his Afro-Cuban and jazz roots. Martínez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised\, and he has subsequently performed with artists such as Sting\, Paul Simon\, and Wynton Marsalis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in District Live are made possible through support from Plant Riverside District.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.This performance is sponsored by Ron & Susan WhitakerPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/alfredo-rodriguez-pedrito-martinez/
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20250324T204800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T204947Z
UID:10000079-1744304400-1744308000@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:SMF Jazz Academy Masterclass with Allison Miller
DESCRIPTION:Students in SMF Jazz Academy’s Messengers\, SlamBand and Outreach ensembles perform for and receive feedback from Allison Miller\, including works from Rivers in Our Veins. These three ensembles are open to SMF Jazz Academy students by audition only\, and offer unique opportunities for public performance in professional settings.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFunding for community impact programming is provided by the Wall Lynch Family
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/smf-jazz-academy-masterclass-with-allison-miller/
LOCATION:Trustees Theater\, 216 E Broughton St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183208Z
UID:10000002-1744227000-1744231500@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Lakecia Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:To witness a live performance by the alto saxophonist\, emcee\, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is to never forget it. The success of her most recent releases has positioned Benjamin among jazz music’s most celebrated recording artists. In addition to absolute raves in outlets like The New York Times\, The Guardian and DownBeat\, she received three Grammy nominations for Phoenix\, as well as an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album. Earlier this year\, she was named Alto Saxophonist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist Association. And yet the ever-rising star from Washington Heights remains\, at her core\, an improviser best experienced in her soul-stirring concerts. Each and every time she hits the bandstand\, she takes her repertoire and her wide-ranging audience to sublime new planes. And her message of spiritual uplift\, and social and political liberation soars higher still.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.This performance is sponsored in part by Discover Black SavannahPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/lakecia-benjamin/
LOCATION:Savannah\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T195000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183210Z
UID:10000004-1744221600-1744228200@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Danish String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet continues to assert their preeminence among the world’s finest string quartets. Celebrated for their “intense blend\, extreme dynamic variation (in which they seem glued together)\, perfect intonation even on harmonics\, and constant vitality and flow” (Gramophone) and renowned for the palpable joy they exude in music-making\, the Danish String Quartet has become one of today’s most in-demand classical quartets\, performing to sold-out concert halls around the world. \n\n\n\nCaroline Shaw Entr’acteBenjamin Britten 3 DivertimentiDimitri Shostakovich String Quartet No. 4 in D major\, Op. 83– INTERMISSION –Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet in A minor\, Op. 13 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Dayle & Aaron Levy and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Larry Pike Family Charitable Fund
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/danish-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 127 Barnard Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,General Admission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20250324T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T204947Z
UID:10000078-1744218000-1744221600@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:SMF Jazz Academy Masterclass with Lakecia Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:Students in SMF Jazz Academy perform for and receive feedback from Lakecia Benjamin. The bands will be playing Benjamin’s tunes as well as their own compositions. This masterclass features the Messengers\, SlamBand and Outreach ensembles\, with students in 6th-12th grade from nine different schools.  \n\n\n\n\nFunding for community impact programming is provided by the Wall Lynch Family
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/smf-jazz-academy-masterclass-with-lakecia-benjamin/
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T134500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183124Z
UID:10000003-1744201800-1744206300@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Noon30: Lakecia Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:To witness a live performance by the alto saxophonist\, emcee\, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is to never forget it. The success of her most recent releases has positioned Benjamin among jazz music’s most celebrated recording artists. In addition to absolute raves in outlets like The New York Times\, The Guardian and DownBeat\, she received three Grammy nominations for Phoenix\, as well as an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album. Earlier this year\, she was named Alto Saxophonist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist Association. And yet the ever-rising star from Washington Heights remains\, at her core\, an improviser best experienced in her soul-stirring concerts. Each and every time she hits the bandstand\, she takes her repertoire and her wide-ranging audience to sublime new planes. And her message of spiritual uplift\, and social and political liberation soars higher still. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.This performance is sponsored by Pamela & Peter VossPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-lakecia-benjamin/
LOCATION:Savannah\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Jazz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T212621Z
UID:10000005-1744138800-1744143300@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto
DESCRIPTION:Senegalese griot Ablaye Cissoko is part of a new generation of artists from his home country and is one of the most famous kora players in the world. Also a gifted singer\, he brings Mandinka traditions into various global roots music\, jazz and even classical and Baroque music universes. This collaboration with the well-known French diatonic accordion player Cyrille Brotto is both a waltz between two cultures and a graceful conversation between two master instrumentalists.  \n\n\n\n\n“…masterful collaborations of kora and accordion.” \n\n\n\n–Songlines (UK) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Sponsored in part by David & Caroline Johnson
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/ablaye-cissoko-cyrille-brotto/
LOCATION:Savannah\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T134500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112706
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T182837Z
UID:10000006-1744115400-1744119900@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Noon30: Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto
DESCRIPTION:Senegalese griot Ablaye Cissoko is part of a new generation of artists from his home country and is one of the most famous kora players in the world. Also a gifted singer\, he brings Mandinka traditions into various global roots music\, jazz and even classical and Baroque music universes. This collaboration with the well-known French diatonic accordion player Cyrille Brotto is both a waltz between two cultures and a graceful conversation between two master instrumentalists.  \n\n\n\n\n“…masterful collaborations of kora and accordion.” \n\n\n\n–Songlines (UK) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Partial support provided by Jack & Barbara McMaken
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-ablaye-cissoko-cyrille-brotto/
LOCATION:Savannah\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T170000
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SUMMARY:Philip Dukes & Friends IV: Locomotive Man
DESCRIPTION:Motion and music have always been synonymous\, as was Dvořák and his obsession with trains—hence the title “The Locomotive Man”—and his love of cigars and beer. Philip Dukes and his chamber musician friends present some of Dvořák’s best-loved chamber works\, which include the evergreen “American” String Quartet and the beguiling Piano Quartet in E-Flat. This is a classic and pure chamber music program delivered by world-renowned artists.  \n\n\n\nAntonín Dvořák String Quartet No. 12\, Opus 96\, “American”Four Romantic Pieces\, Opus 75– INTERMISSION –Antonín DvořákPiano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major\, Opus 87 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly.This performance is sponsored in part by Tom & Ruth McMullin and Dave & Sylvaine NeisesPartial support provided by Obby TapleyPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/philip-dukes-friends-iv-locomotive-man/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 127 Barnard Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,General Admission
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