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SUMMARY:Philip Dukes and Friends I: Mendelssohn & Mercer
DESCRIPTION:Felix Mendelssohn Octet for Strings in E-Flat Major\, Opus 20 \n\n\n\nJohnny Mercer Selections (arr. Simon Mulligan) \n\n\n\nA fascinating fusion concert featuring the music of the boy genius Felix Mendelssohn and one of Savannah’s most celebrated sons\, Johnny Mercer. \n\n\n\nThe first half features Mendelssohn’s evergreen and dynamic String Octet\, written when he was just 16 years old. In the second half\, with brilliant arrangements for voice\, piano\, double bass and string quartet by pianist and returning SMF artist Simon Mulligan\, we’ll hear a selection of Mercer’s most famous and much loved songs. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly. \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Tom & Ruth McMullin and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Bill & Bev JaquesPartial support provided by Cay Insurance Services and Brenda KenworthyPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/philip-dukes-and-friends-i-mendelsshon-mercer/
LOCATION:Oglethorpe Ballroom at The Desoto Hotel\, 15 E Liberty\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission
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SUMMARY:John Scofield Trio featuring Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Three-time Grammy-winning guitarist John Scofield stands as one of modern jazz’s most innovative and versatile artists. Over his 54-year career\, he has developed a distinctive sound that blends bebop\, blues\, funk\, rock\, and electronic jazz. Having recorded nearly 50 albums as a leader and collaborated with legends like Miles Davis\, Herbie Hancock\, and Pat Metheny\, Scofield continues to expand the boundaries of improvisational music. He will be joined for this year’s SMF performance by bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart. Whether leading his beloved trio or new ensembles\, Scofield’s music embodies creativity\, groove\, and fearless exploration. This is his 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 Critz BMW and David & Caroline Johnson
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/john-scofield-trio-featuring-vicente-archer-bill-stewart/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T193000
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SUMMARY:Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform Reflector\, the Nashville guitarist-singer-songwriter-bandleader’s first all-original album. But within those Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself\, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired\, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country\, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang\, a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West\, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California\, tie-dye and plaid\, it’s a world of his own\, and a wide world of musical adventure at that. This is their SMF debut. This event is standing room only. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored in part by Becky & Bill KeightleyPartial support provided by Jessica Carter & Family\, Savannah Magazine and Thomas & Hutton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Donato is in search of that one true thing\n\n\n\nFor music lovers seeking a spacious community\, Nashville guitarist and singer- songwriter Daniel Donato opens the gates wide to his interpretation of cosmic country.By Amy Paige Condon \n\n\n\nCosmic Country\, in the inimitable parlance of wunderkind guitarist Daniel Donato\, is more akin to a unified field theory of music\, where soul rather than quantum physics connects the past\, present and future. His oeuvre is not a throwback to the Cosmic Cowboy-era of 1970s Austin\, Texas\, where bluesy honky-tonk swagger met hard rock thrust and progressive country vibes for a generation-defining sound—although Donato professes mad respect for its standard-bearers Willie Nelson\, Michael Martin Murphey and Jerry Jeff Walker\, and drinks from the same well\, musically speaking. \n\n\n\nDonato\, instead\, is in search of transcendence with every note.  \n\n\n\nCase in point: He shares a memory of playing “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo” with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester\, New York\, in 2023. Two bars before the chorus\, Lesh hit the E chord\, and “then I see a smile come up on his face. He’s taking this breath and a big old smile. He’s 84 years old and…I saw 50 years of joy that song would bring him. He was singing it to the people\, and the people were singing it back to him… \n\n\n\n“I remember leaving and thinking\, the only thing you have as a musician when you leave this planet are your songs and the recordings of the shows you played.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘My prayer is that we get one good moment a night on stage’  \n\n\n\nWhether he is writing his own tunes or picking a guitar\, Donato is trying to find that one true thing. Now nearly 31\, he has been playing professionally since the age of 14\, yet Donato still gets goosebumps as he rhapsodizes over lyrics written 50-plus years ago by Bob Dylan and even longer ago by Hank Williams:  \n\n\n\n“The silence of a falling star/Lights up a purple sky/And as I wonder where you are/I’m so lonesome\, I could cry.”  \n\n\n\nHe shakes his head. “If I could get one stanza like that\, I’ll leave this earth happier than I am.”  \n\n\n\nHe\, like Dylan\, has no idea where the songs come from\, but Donato believes it all — the music\, the lyrics and performances — is in service of something greater.  \n\n\n\n“On a physics level\, music is a unifying mechanism. That’s literally what it does — like gears within a watch that unify in sync to move the timepiece along. It also unifies light and darkness. You have major chords that are happy and sad chords that are minor or dark. They both exist within music\, fundamentally\, with an equal charge\, even if people weren’t there to hear it.”   \n\n\n\nBut the audience only amplifies the equation\, creating a reciprocity between player and listener that creates ultimate unity. “That’s why I think music is reflective of life itself. It literally is a coordination of time within space. It’s way more cosmic than I think anybody understands. Certainly\, it’s more than I do.”  \n\n\n\nTo those in Savannah for the music festival\, he offers an invitation to anyone who is looking for community through music. “We’re very much focused on being a high-frequency group of people. Everyone has open arms\, everyone loves each other\, everyone holds space for each other.” \n\n\n\nThat’s a message worth hearing. \n\n\n\nTickets $47 Mezzanine / $37 Floor (General Admission\, Standing Room Only)
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/daniel-donatos-cosmic-country/
LOCATION:Victory North\, 2603 Whitaker St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing,General Admission
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SUMMARY:NOON30: Reverie Road
DESCRIPTION:Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble\, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together\, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk music artists. Reverie Road takes the rich tapestry of Irish music and weaves it into a cinematic experience\, full of expressivity and sophistication. Their performances push the boundaries of tradition\, offering stunningly innovative interpretations that retain the heart of the genre while embracing a modern twist. Whether you’re a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution\, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating\, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Vicki McElreathPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-reverie-road/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:Philip Dukes and Friends II: Escher String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Giuseppe Verdi Quartet String Quartet in E minor \n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major\, K. 428 \n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quintet No. 5 in D Major\, K. 593 \n\n\n\nIn this concert\, we welcome back to SMF the renowned Escher String Quartet who have delighted audiences on many recent occasions since their October 2021 debut.  \n\n\n\nIn the first half they perform Verdi’s alluring String Quartet (never performed at SMF previously)\, and in the second half\, together with Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. and Susan G. Reilly Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes\, they perform the great D Major Viola Quintet by Mozart – a real gem of a work and considered to be his finest Viola Quintet. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly. \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson\, Tom & Ruth McMullin and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dayle & Aaron Levy\, Larry Pike Family Charitable Fund\, and Marti & Austin Sullivan
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/philip-dukes-and-friends-ii-escher-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 127 Barnard Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission
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SUMMARY:Reverie Road
DESCRIPTION:Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble\, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together\, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk music artists. Reverie Road takes the rich tapestry of Irish music and weaves it into a cinematic experience\, full of expressivity and sophistication. Their performances push the boundaries of tradition\, offering stunningly innovative interpretations that retain the heart of the genre while embracing a modern twist. Whether you’re a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution\, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating\, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping. \n\n\n\n\nPartial support provided by Richard K. LanePiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/reverie-road/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
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SUMMARY:Sebastian Knauer's Bach & Sons
DESCRIPTION:Johann Sebastian Bach Piano Concerto in D Major\, BWV 1054 \n\n\n\nJohann Christian Bach Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major\, Opus 7\, No. 5 \n\n\n\nCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach Piano Concerto in G Major\, Wq. 475 \n\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach Piano Concerto in G minor\, BWV 1058 \n\n\n\nPianist Sebastian Knauer and a string quintet take a musical journey from the Baroque to the Classical period\, in which the development of the piano concerto genre within the Bach family is shown in a fascinating way. Father Johann Sebastian was the first composer ever to give the piano/harpsichord a solo role alongside the orchestra. His sons Carl Philipp Emanuel\, Wilhelm Friedemann and Johann Christian masterfully continued this tradition\, and adapted their concertos both to contemporary taste and to innovations in musical instrument making. In this respect\, the Bach family made a significant contribution to the emancipation of the piano as a solo instrument in the mid-18th century on the way to Mozart. The Bach sons’ piano concertos in this program are rarities\, very rarely heard in concert. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson\, and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Becky & Bill Keightley\, Dayle & Aaron Levy\, Steinway & Sons\, and Nina & Bill WeilPartial support provided by First City Capital ManagementPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/sebastian-knauers-bach-sons/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 127 Barnard Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission
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SUMMARY:Julian Lage Quartet Ft. John Medeski\, Jorge Roeder\, Kenny Wollesen
DESCRIPTION:Santa Rosa-born guitarist Julian Lage has emerged as a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. He was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary film Jules at Eight\, a Grammy Award performer at 13\, and achieved faculty status at the Stanford Jazz Workshop at 15. Lage joined the vibraphone innovator Gary Burton’s star-making quartet in 2004 at age 16\, and has embraced jazz\, pop\, country\, bluegrass\, and acoustic folk with equal élan. He’s recorded 15 albums as a leader and lent his singular virtuosity to work with Charles Lloyd\, Eric Harland\, John Zorn\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Fred Hersch\, and Nels Cline. Lage is joined by longtime bassist Jorge Roeder\, drummer Kenny Wollesen\, and keyboard master John Medeski\, best known as one third of the jazz-funk trio Medeski Martin & Wood. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Wilson Morris\, Pamela & Peter Voss and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dave Lake & Linda WrightPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/julian-lage-quartet-ft-john-medeski-jorge-roeder-kenny-wollesen/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
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SUMMARY:Sierra Hull & John Craigie
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Hull is a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year\, two-time Grammy nominee\, and one of the most dynamic voices in bluegrass and Americana. Hull has shared stages with legends like Alison Krauss\, Eric Clapton\, Sturgill Simpson\, Slash\, and Robert Randolph\, blending technical mastery with heartfelt storytelling. In 2025\, Hull became the first female artist honored with a Gibson signature mandolin and was also awarded the Tennessee Governor’s Distinguished Arts Award. This is her third SMF appearance as a bandleader\, the first being in 2014.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Craigie is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller celebrated as a modern-day troubadour in the spirit of Woody Guthrie. Blending sharp wit and heartfelt folk\, his live performances weave together music and humor\, drawing comparisons to Mitch Hedberg\, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott\, and Pete Seeger. Over the years\, Craigie has shared stages with artists such as Jack Johnson\, Sean Hayes\, The Infamous Stringdusters\, and The Avett Brothers. Known for his warmth\, wit\, and authenticity\, Craigie continues to charm audiences with songs that celebrate storytelling and human connection. This is his SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\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 in part by Connie & Glen Darbyshire and Bill & Bev Jaques
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/sierra-hull-john-craigie/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots
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SUMMARY:Julian Lage Quartet Ft. John Medeski\, Jorge Roeder\, Kenny Wollesen
DESCRIPTION:Santa Rosa-born guitarist Julian Lage has emerged as a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. He was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary film Jules at Eight\, a Grammy Award performer at 13\, and achieved faculty status at the Stanford Jazz Workshop at 15. Lage joined the vibraphone innovator Gary Burton’s star-making quartet in 2004 at age 16\, and has embraced jazz\, pop\, country\, bluegrass\, and acoustic folk with equal élan. He’s recorded 15 albums as a leader and lent his singular virtuosity to work with Charles Lloyd\, Eric Harland\, John Zorn\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Fred Hersch\, and Nels Cline. Lage is joined by longtime bassist Jorge Roeder\, drummer Kenny Wollesen\, and keyboard master John Medeski\, best known as one third of the jazz-funk trio Medeski Martin & Wood. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Wilson Morris\, Pamela & Peter Voss and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dave Lake & Linda WrightPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/julian-lage-quartet-ft-john-medeski-jorge-roeder-kenny-wollesen-2/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Philip Dukes and Friends III: Brahms & Franck
DESCRIPTION:Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor\, Opus 60 \n\n\n\nCésar Franck Piano Quintet in F minor \n\n\n\nIn the first of two classic chamber music recitals to close the 2026 Philip Dukes & Friends series\, we hear two works from the great Romantic masters Johannes Brahms and the Belgian born composer Cesar Franck. The first is Brahms’ stunning third Piano Quartet (noted for the particularly exquisite slow movement)\, contrasted by the second work\, which is Franck’s dramatic Piano Quintet\, and certainly a tour de force for the pianist! \n\n\n\n\nFunding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly. \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Tom & Ruth McMullin and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dave & Sylvaine NeisesPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/philip-dukes-and-friends-iii-brahms-franck/
LOCATION:Neises Auditorium at Telfair’s Jepson Center\, 207 W York St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
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SUMMARY:Divine Harmony: Broadway Tunes From Religious To Secular
DESCRIPTION:SMF teams up with the American Traditions Vocal Collection (ATC)\, Savannah’s premier singing competition\, for a co-production featuring four of Broadway’s brightest stars. Join these former ATC medal winners\, all of whom are notable performers on Broadway and of Broadway songs\, for an evening of popular musical theatre selections. Anchored by religious themes in honor of Passover and Holy Week\, this event is the kickoff to ATC’s Broadway Week\, which continues through the week of April 6th. Hear tunes from Godspell\, The Prince of Egypt\, Fiddler on the Roof and more! \n\n\n\nFeaturing 2023 ATC Gold Medalist Alysha Umphress (On the Town\, Smokey Joe’s Cafe\, Damn Yankees)\, 2016 ATC Gold Medalist Michael Maliakel (Aladdin\, The Great Gatsby\, Monsoon Wedding\, The Phantom of the Opera)\, 2025 ATC Silver Medalist Jesse Nager (Mary Poppins\, Mamma Mia\, Good Vibrations\, Motown)\, and 2018 ATC Gold Medalist Erica Gabriel (Symphonic soloist with Cincinnati Pops\, Hilton Head Symphony\, Savannah Philharmonic). \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Georgia Public BroadcastingThis performance is sponsored in part by Becky & Bill Keightley and Regina & Rick RoneyPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/divine-harmony-broadway-tunes-from-religious-to-secular/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
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SUMMARY:Darrell Scott String Band Ft. Rob Ickes
DESCRIPTION:The Darrell Scott String Band is a bluegrass/folk band featuring Darrell Scott on dobro\, piano\, and guitar\, Bryn Davies on upright bass\, Matt Flinner on mandolin and banjo\, and Shad Cobb on fiddle. The band’s music explores Scott’s Kentucky roots and features string-based instrumentation\, with a sound that’s rooted in bluegrass and folk. Scott has collaborated with other accomplished musicians such as Steve Earle\, Sam Bush\, Emmylou Harris\, John Cowan\, Kate Rusby\, Jimmie Dale Gilmore\, Mary Gauthier\, Dan Tyminski\, and many others. He tours regularly with his own band and as a member of Steve Earle’s Bluegrass Dukes.  \n\n\n\nRob Ickes is a San Francisco Bay Area native and world-renowned dobro player known for his innovative style and mastery of the instrument. Inspired at thirteen by dobro legend Mike Auldridge\, he began a lifelong musical journey that led him to Nashville\, where he co-founded the bluegrass band Blue Highway in 1994. Ickes has earned a record-setting fifteen International Bluegrass Music Association Dobro Player of the Year awards and contributed to Grammy-winning albums. After leaving Blue Highway in 2015\, he teamed up with Trey Hensley\, earning a Grammy nomination for their 2016 debut\, Before the Sun Goes Down.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/darrell-scott-string-band-ft-rob-ickes/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T133232Z
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SUMMARY:Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
DESCRIPTION:Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is a Grammy Award–winning guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter from Clarksdale\, Mississippi\, hailed as the defining blues voice of his generation. Since his explosive 2019 debut\, he has toured the world\, opened for The Rolling Stones\, and performed with icons and SMF alumni like Buddy Guy and Jason Isbell. Winner of 12 Blues Music Awards\, Kingfish blends the spirit of B.B. King\, Jimi Hendrix\, and Prince into his electrifying performances. His 2023 Grammy-nominated album Live in London captures his fiery stage energy and soulful artistry\, cementing his reputation as one of the most thrilling and authentic voices in modern blues. He has wowed SMF audiences\, including his 2023 SMF performance opening for Buddy Guy. This one is not to be missed. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Stage Front\, Robin & Sandy Stuart and Visit SavannahThis performance is sponsored in part by Joyce Roché & Johnie Seals
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/christone-kingfish-ingram/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T133101Z
UID:10000134-1775219400-1775219400@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:NOON30: Darrell Scott & Rob Ickes
DESCRIPTION:The Darrell Scott String Band is a bluegrass/folk band featuring Darrell Scott on dobro\, piano\, and guitar\, Bryn Davies on upright bass\, Matt Flinner on mandolin and banjo\, and Shad Cobb on fiddle. The band’s music explores Scott’s Kentucky roots and features string-based instrumentation\, with a sound that’s rooted in bluegrass and folk. Scott has collaborated with other accomplished musicians such as Steve Earle\, Sam Bush\, Emmylou Harris\, John Cowan\, Kate Rusby\, Jimmie Dale Gilmore\, Mary Gauthier\, Dan Tyminski\, and many others. He tours regularly with his own band and as a member of Steve Earle’s Bluegrass Dukes.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Ickes is a San Francisco Bay Area native and world-renowned dobro player known for his innovative style and mastery of the instrument. Inspired at thirteen by dobro legend Mike Auldridge\, he began a lifelong musical journey that led him to Nashville\, where he co-founded the bluegrass band Blue Highway in 1994. Ickes has earned a record-setting fifteen International Bluegrass Music Association Dobro Player of the Year awards and contributed to Grammy-winning albums. After leaving Blue Highway in 2015\, he teamed up with Trey Hensley\, earning a Grammy nomination for their 2016 debut\, Before the Sun Goes Down. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartial support provided by Bernard Williams & Company\, LLC
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-darrell-scott-rob-ickes/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132932Z
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SUMMARY:Le Vent du Nord / Breabach
DESCRIPTION:Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions\, their powerful\, rhythm-driven sound draws from Celtic influences and diverse global traditions. Since their debut in 2002\, they’ve performed over 2\,200 concerts across four continents\, released 12 albums\, and earned numerous honors\, including two Junos\, a Félix\, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros\, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and inventive collaborations with artists like The Chieftains\, Breabach\, and Constantinople\, the five musicians continually redefine folk music\, fusing tradition with contemporary flair to create a sound that is both timeless and boldly modern. This is their second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreabach are one of Scotland’s most dynamic and inventive contemporary folk bands\, blending deep Highland and Island traditions with Glasgow’s vibrant creative energy. Over the course of 17 years\, they’ve released seven acclaimed albums\, toured globally\, and earned numerous accolades\, including five Scots Trad Music Awards and BBC Folk Award nominations. Renowned for their collaborations with international artists such as Le Vent du Nord and Moana and the Tribe\, Breabach continue to evolve through innovative projects like Dùsgadh\, their award-winning film collaboration. Featuring Megan Henderson\, James Lindsay\, Calum MacCrimmon\, Conal McDonagh\, and Ewan Robertson\, the band balances respect for their roots with bold\, forward-thinking artistry that redefines modern Scottish folk music. This is Braebach’s SMF debut. \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 Joseph & Susan Dockman and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/le-vent-du-nord-braebach/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132647Z
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SUMMARY:Maxim Lando\, piano
DESCRIPTION:American pianist Maxim Lando was lauded by The New York Times for his “brilliance and infectious exuberance.” He first made international headlines performing together with Lang Lang\, Chick Corea\, and The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin at Carnegie Hall’s 2017 Opening Night Gala. Since then\, he has performed with major orchestras around the world\, including the Cleveland Orchestra\, Pittsburgh Symphony\, Toronto Symphony\, Israel Philharmonic\, Zurich Chamber Orchestra\, and over 60 others across North America and Europe. He partners frequently with Daniel Hope and has collaborated with Lynn Harrell\, Julian Rachlin\, and the Danish String Quartet\, among others. Lando is a Laureate of the Artemisia Foundation\, an alumnus of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation\, and studies with long-time mentor Hung-Kuan Chen at The Juilliard School. This is his SMF debut.  \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/maxim-lando-piano/
LOCATION:Neises Auditorium at Telfair’s Jepson Center\, 207 W York St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132552Z
UID:10000136-1775242800-1775242800@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Saha Gnawa
DESCRIPTION:Co-led by Maâlem Hassan Ben Jaafer and Daniel Freedman\, the critically-acclaimed ensemble Saha Gnawa unites the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City’s jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern Gnawa music. Often referred to as “Sufi Blues\,” Gnawa is rooted in Morocco’s ancient history. Over centuries\, infectious rhythms and polytheistic spiritual beliefs originating from West African slaves integrated with Islam and the indigenous culture of Morocco\, giving birth to a hybrid spiritual sect and musical community. The lyrics of Gnawa songs are prayers invoking saints and spirits for freedom and liberation. In a recent five-star album review\, Songlines noted: “Whereas previous Gnawa-jazz fusions have seemed to ruminate on concepts of ancientness\, this project instead revels in taking listeners on a voyage to the sound of a future New York\, a future Essaouira\, and a future of inspired imaginations from nowhere-in-particular.” \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored in part by Mr. & Mrs. John Tucker
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/saha-gnawa/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132809Z
UID:10000105-1775246400-1775246400@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Le Vent du Nord / Breabach
DESCRIPTION:Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions\, their powerful\, rhythm-driven sound draws from Celtic influences and diverse global traditions. Since their debut in 2002\, they’ve performed over 2\,200 concerts across four continents\, released 12 albums\, and earned numerous honors\, including two Junos\, a Félix\, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros\, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and inventive collaborations with artists like The Chieftains\, Breabach\, and Constantinople\, the five musicians continually redefine folk music\, fusing tradition with contemporary flair to create a sound that is both timeless and boldly modern. This is their second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreabach are one of Scotland’s most dynamic and inventive contemporary folk bands\, blending deep Highland and Island traditions with Glasgow’s vibrant creative energy. Over the course of 17 years\, they’ve released seven acclaimed albums\, toured globally\, and earned numerous accolades\, including five Scots Trad Music Awards and BBC Folk Award nominations. Renowned for their collaborations with international artists such as Le Vent du Nord and Moana and the Tribe\, Breabach continue to evolve through innovative projects like Dùsgadh\, their award-winning film collaboration. Featuring Megan Henderson\, James Lindsay\, Calum MacCrimmon\, Conal McDonagh\, and Ewan Robertson\, the band balances respect for their roots with bold\, forward-thinking artistry that redefines modern Scottish folk music. This is Braebach’s SMF debut. \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 Joseph & Susan Dockman and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/le-vent-du-nord-braebach-2/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132501Z
UID:10000137-1775246400-1775246400@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Old Crow Medicine Show
DESCRIPTION:With Founding Member Willie Watson \n\n\n\n\n\nO.C.M.S. Big Iron World Tour: Back to the Roots \n\n\n\nOld Crow Medicine Show will return to rooms where it all began this spring with the O.C.M.S. Big Iron World Tour: Back to the Roots—a series of intimate shows celebrating the band’s earliest recordings and some of the places where those songs first took shape. On this tour\, the band will perform their first two label releases—O.C.M.S. and Big Iron World—in their entirety. The setlists will trace the foundation of Old Crow’s catalog\, played in smaller venues where the band first stopped in the early days\, many of which they haven’t returned to in years. The performances will be presented in a more stripped-down configuration\, emphasizing the songs themselves—built to carry their weight without spectacle\, production tricks\, or distance from the audience. It’s a return to closeness: songs played up close\, in rooms where every word and harmony matters. Together\, the Back to the Roots tour and the vinyl releases reflect a band that has helped define the modern American roots movement—and continues to lead it. By returning to these songs\, these rooms\, and this way of playing\, Old Crow Medicine Show underscores what they’ve always done best: push tradition forward\, expand the reach of string band and folk music\, and remind audiences that songs built with care and conviction can last\, travel\, and keep finding new life. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by HunterMaclean\, Lesley Francis PR\, The Kennickell Group\, Robin & Sandy Stuart and Visit SavannahThis performance is sponsored in part by Queensborough National Bank and Trust
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/old-crow-medicine/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132357Z
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SUMMARY:Lee Fields / Monophonics
DESCRIPTION:Lee Fields\, sometimes nicknamed “Little JB” for his physical and vocal resemblance to James Brown\, has recorded with acts like Kool and the Gang\, Darrell Banks\, and Little Royal\, and worked with musicians such as B. B. King\, Clarence Carter\, Dr. John\, Denise LaSalle\, and Bobby Womack\, among many others. Originally from Wilson\, North Carolina\, Lee has been recording since 1969\, spanning soul\, funk\, and R&B. His more recent work with The Expressions includes the albums Faithful Man and Special Night. Fields’ music can be found in all aspects of popular culture\, including movie soundtracks\, popular TV shows\, video games\, and samples by artists from J. Cole to Slum Village.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://open.spotify.com/track/7t6NlBZL2MmNjcF70Xl71G?si=599ca7b265aa4390\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonophonics\, hailing from the Bay Area\, are one of America’s premier soul bands\, blending classic soul\, psychedelic rock\, heavy funk\, and timeless songwriting. Anchored by Kelly Finnigan’s powerful vocals and vintage organ\, their cinematic sound honors the Bay Area’s diverse musical heritage\, from Sly Stone to Haight-Ashbury’s psychedelic era. Known for raw\, analog recordings and electrifying live performances\, the band captures authentic soul energy through live rhythm sessions and meticulous production. With releases like In Your Brain and Sound of Sinning\, Monophonics continue evolving\, channeling passion\, honesty\, and groove into every note. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is standing room only \n\n\n\n\nPartial support provided by Carole & Gene Brogdon
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/lee-fields-monophonics/
LOCATION:Victory North\, 2603 Whitaker St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T221500
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20260306T164115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T165036Z
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SUMMARY:SMF Encore: Jay Rudd Band
DESCRIPTION:The Jay Rudd Band brings together deep southern roots\, seasoned musicianship\, and a fresh wave of original songwriting. After 15 years performing throughout the Southeast in bluegrass and country bands\, Jay Rudd steps into the spotlight with a project that blends heartfelt originals with the timeless sounds of classic country and bluegrass. Fronted by Jay Rudd on guitar and vocals\, the band features Katie Rudd on bass\, Taylor Swan on pedal steel and banjo\, Jeremy Hammons on drums and vocals\, and Brenden Coomaraswamy on electric guitar.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/smf-encore-jay-rudd-band/
LOCATION:Broughton Street Bowl & Brew\, 129 East Broughton St.\, Savannah\, 31401
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T204221Z
UID:10000094-1775305800-1775305800@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:NOON30: Le Vent du Nord
DESCRIPTION:Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions\, their powerful\, rhythm-driven sound draws from Celtic influences and diverse global traditions. Since their debut in 2002\, they’ve performed over 2\,200 concerts across four continents\, released 12 albums\, and earned numerous honors\, including two Junos\, a Félix\, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros\, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and inventive collaborations with artists like The Chieftains\, Breabach\, and Constantinople\, the five musicians continually redefine folk music\, fusing tradition with contemporary flair to create a sound that is both timeless and boldly modern. This is their second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 debut.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-le-vent-du-nord/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20260306T164804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T164807Z
UID:10000150-1775321100-1775321100@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:SMF Encore: Rockin’ Scott & the Hot Shots
DESCRIPTION:Closing Weekend Pre-Party for Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers / Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars \n\n\n\nFor more than half a century\, Scott Alexander has been playing and singing blues and roots rock ’n’ roll\, seasoned with New Orleans R&B. Over the years\, he has shared the stage with artists such as Taj Mahal\, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown\, Roomful of Blues\, and Chuck Leavell\, and appeared on early recordings by Tinsley Ellis and the Heartfixers. In the 1980s\, Scott founded the Night Flight All Stars\, which later evolved into the Savannah All Stars. Today\, he reunites with veterans from that original group—bassist Mike Perry and drummer Jesse Jordan—to form Rockin’ Scott & the Hot Shots. Together they serve up a lively musical gumbo\, joined for this special SMF appearance by guitarist Gordon Perry.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/smf-encore-rockin-scott-the-hot-shots/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T130907Z
UID:10000139-1775325600-1775325600@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Philip Dukes and Friends IV: Schumann & Dvorak
DESCRIPTION:Robert Schumann Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major\, Opus 47 \n\n\n\nAntonín Dvořák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major\, Opus 81 \n\n\n\nIn the series finale\, we hear music from more Romantic Era geniuses\, namely Schumann and Dvorak. \n\n\n\nThe concert begins with Schumann’s popular Piano Quartet in E-Flat (another ravishing slow movement to savor)\, before closing with Antonin Dvorak’s barnstorming and celebrated Piano Quintet in A Major. Altogether a rousing and joyous conclusion. \n\n\n\n\nFunding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly. \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Margie & B.H. Levy\, Jr.\, Larry Pike Family Charitable FundPartial support provided by Phillipa S. & James L. MontagPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/philip-dukes-and-friends-iv-schumann-dvorak/
LOCATION:Neises Auditorium at Telfair’s Jepson Center\, 207 W York St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
CATEGORIES:Classical,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T131007Z
UID:10000140-1775325600-1775325600@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers / Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars
DESCRIPTION:#SMF2026 CLOSING PARTY! \n\n\n\nDwayne “Dopsie” Rubin is a Louisiana native from one of the most influential zydeco families\, and has carved his own energetic and soulful path in modern zydeco music. Teaching himself accordion by studying videos of his father and Clifton Chenier\, Dwayne developed a fiery style that blends tradition with innovation. At 19\, he formed Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers\, a powerhouse band whose members together bring over a century of experience. As a singer\, songwriter\, and accordionist\, Dwayne writes both lyrics and music\, crafting songs rich with blues and old-time zydeco flair. His passionate performances radiate talent\, energy\, and authenticity. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Critz\, your dealership for Mercedes-Benz in Savannah \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSally Baby’s Silver Dollars is a local gem of the New Orleans music scene\, and is quickly gaining devoted fans from far and wide. Seamlessly blending the sounds of the early Creole jazz bands with New Orleans R&B\, Second Line music\, calypso\, and their own ethereal\, mystical\, and magical original music\, their live shows always leave audiences wanting more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLISTEN ON BANDCAMP
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/dwayne-dopsie-the-zydeco-hellraisers-sally-babys-silver-dollars/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
CREATED:20251123T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T130504Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Cray Band
DESCRIPTION:Since 1974\, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove\, born from a love of Soul\, R&B\, Gospel\, Blues\, and Rock n Roll. The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance. They have shared the stage with some of the all-time greats like Albert Collins\, Muddy Waters\, John Lee Hooker\, The Rolling Stones\, Tina Turner\, and Eric Clapton. They have released over twenty acclaimed albums and sold millions worldwide\, and Cray says\, “The band continues with the same enthusiasm and joy in what we do\, and no matter the accolades.” \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Georgia Public BroadcastingThis performance is sponsored in part by Steve & Carter Eagle and Klassikum
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/robert-cray-band/
LOCATION:Trustees Theater\, 216 E Broughton St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots
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SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests\, square dances\, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass\, those early experiences were life-changing. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow” in the film Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou?\, and his diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music. In recent years\, Tyminski’s live shows with the Dan Tyminski Band have become bluegrass fan favorites and are regularly on the must-see lists among music fans of any genre. Don’t miss this SMF debut! \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored in part by Savannah/Hilton Head International AirportPartial support provided by Charlie Pohl & Dr. Janice Nevin
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/dan-tyminski-band/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
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SUMMARY:Lucius
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Grammy-nominated indie band Lucius has been turning heads since the start thanks to their irrepressibly catchy songs\, explosive harmonies\, and bold aesthetic. In 2025\, the band released their fourth studio album\, Lucius\, which Rolling Stone called “the best album of their career.” Lucius’ most personal and purposeful album to date\, which includes the song “Gold Rush” that landed on NPR’s best songs of 2025 list\, explores relationships\, motherhood\, and life’s complexities\, The New Yorker praises as reaching\, “the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise.” Formed by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig\, who met at the Berklee College of Music\, the group got rolling with their 2013 debut album Wildewoman.  In addition to their amazing output with Lucius\, Jess and Holly are members of the recent Joni Mitchell’s Joni Jam band and have worked on recordings with John Legend\, Brandi Carlile\, Ozzy Osborne\, Ringo Star\, Harry Styles\, Sheryl Crow to name a few. Their SMF debut will feature an acoustic evening of songs and stories from throughout their career. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Joseph & Susan Dockman\, HunterMaclean and David & Caroline JohnsonThis performance is sponsored in part by B. Matthew’s Eatery and Connie & Glen Darbyshire
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/lucius/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T224959
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SUMMARY:Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers / Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars
DESCRIPTION:#SMF2026 CLOSING PARTY! \n\n\n\nDwayne “Dopsie” Rubin is a Louisiana native from one of the most influential zydeco families\, and has carved his own energetic and soulful path in modern zydeco music. Teaching himself accordion by studying videos of his father and Clifton Chenier\, Dwayne developed a fiery style that blends tradition with innovation. At 19\, he formed Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers\, a powerhouse band whose members together bring over a century of experience. As a singer\, songwriter\, and accordionist\, Dwayne writes both lyrics and music\, crafting songs rich with blues and old-time zydeco flair. His passionate performances radiate talent\, energy\, and authenticity. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Critz\, your dealership for Mercedes-Benz in Savannah \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSally Baby’s Silver Dollars is a local gem of the New Orleans music scene\, and is quickly gaining devoted fans from far and wide. Seamlessly blending the sounds of the early Creole jazz bands with New Orleans R&B\, Second Line music\, calypso\, and their own ethereal\, mystical\, and magical original music\, their live shows always leave audiences wanting more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLISTEN ON BANDCAMP
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/dwayne-dopsie-the-zydeco-hellraisers-sally-babys-silver-dollars-2/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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