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• OtR VOTING: FloydFest On-the-Rise Competition voting is at your fingertips via our updated FloydFest App, for iPhone and Android!

Voting will be open until midnight on July 31, 2019, so you will have the chance to vote at home, if you choose to go ‘unplugged’ during

FloydFest 19~Voyage Home! If you haven’t already, download the App by searching “FloydFest” in the Google Play and Apple App Store.

• WELCOME: ............................................................................................Page 4-5• IN MEMORIUM: ....................................................................................Page 6-7• RECYCLING GUIDE: .............................................................................. Page 12• BRING IT: ................................................................................................ Page 13• FLOYDFEST 411: ................................................................................... Page 16• FLOYDFEST Ps & Qs: ............................................................................ Page 18• ARTIST DESCRIPTIONS: ...................................................................... Page 25 • DELTA LOT MAP: ................................................................................... Page 56• SITE MAP: .................................................................................... Pages 58 & 59• VENDORS: .............................................................................................. Page 64 • ENO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SCHEDULE: ................................ Page 79-86 • CHILDREN’S UNIVERSE: ................................................................ Page 87-91• CHILDREN’S UNIVERSE SCHEDULE: .......................................... Page 92-96• YOGA/THROWDOWN WORKSHOPS: .......................................Page 98-101• GREEN PANELS: ..................................................................................Page 100• FLOYDFEST SCHEDULE: ...........................................................Page 111-123 • ADVERTISING DIRECTORY: ..............................................................Page 124

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FLOYDFEST 19Voyage HomeThere is a mo-ment in life where we must ask ourselves: what kind of person do I wish to be?

Unconscious competence. What is it? And where does it come from? I have been witness to sea monsters and sirens enough to place my mind in a vice and twist my soul until it fissures; and then, and then I rip my heart like a treasure from my chest, to give to you my very best.

My granny came to me when I needed her most, and said: ”Boy, this is all but a muse. Theater if you will. Your only purpose here is take all that you experience and allow it to open your heart so that you can give *this* to the world. Do this and your jour-ney is found.” Yes!! Those whom have not yet found this sacred treasure within their very own chests are the very people left wanting, searching, incomplete. Ace in the ‘whole,’ any-one? Of course! We are all born with a treasure in our chest—the holiest of grails. When we tap into this eternal force called love, we seem to find that space, that moment. Have you ever noticed the difference between want-ing something, outside of ourselves, and giving away what you already have? Talk about freedom. Give me some of that!

Have you ever heard of Ernest Shackleton? He sought out glory but instead found himself beholden to his brothers. Sincerely condoning himself to the stewardship of his mates, and their forsaken expedition, he left behind an undiscovered Antarctica. And, instead, found himself in un-charted territory, confronted with un-imaginable terror against all odds. He chose the path of humanity and dug deep to ensure the safe passage of his crew. He summoned something—and succeeded—in finding—something. Something more than himself. And in doing so, found … himself.

What about Rachel Carson? She was born poor, into a loving family, who cared deeply. She surmounted

extreme health crises and found solace in the wonder that is the world’s intercon-nected ecosystem, writing with elegance and poetry, the magic that is the sea. She understood that there is truly something—something greater than

herself—in the ocean and its inhabit-ants that give so much in the pursuit of being one with nature.

Humility. Can it be found without being seen? Without being heard? Yes, it’s in the blade of grass which holds the wonder of —nothing — of everything.

I wanna scream; I wanna cry; I wanna run and hide! Can’t you see? Love has already won the war! Haha! My body and soul know no other choice but to accept this love, entrust-ing it to be experienced and shared.

Action. The choice is yours — regardless. As Sailor Jerry once said: “I let my work speak for itself.”

And just like the infamous Grateful Dead lyric goes: “Without Love in the Dream, it’ll never come True.”

We welcome the collective ‘you’. All who have decided to celebrate despite themselves. Despite the world in all of its turbulence. In all of its wonder, learning — how to be — something — nothing. How to be — everything.

Feet on the ground is where I’ll be found. Thank you, Oz. Thank you, Dorothy. Click your heels, for there is no place like home.

Love, FAMILY is why we’re here. Don’t let ‘em fool ya.

We hope that you find your heart this weekend and dare to share it with yourself. And then, with others, for home truly *is* where the heart is. This is *our* moment.

Welcome home. Welcome to the Shire. Find your Gnosis.

Dance, dance, dance. Give it away, give it away, give it away … now.

With so much love,

~Kris HodgesFounder & Chief Creative

Voyage Home‘Welcome home. Welcome to the Shire. Find your

Gnosis.’

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In 1983, I entered a parking lot at the Richmond Coliseum and felt something brand new and totally familiar all at once. It was Grateful Dead fall tour. Even though I had never been to a Grateful Dead show, I felt like I was home. I found a place where I belonged. I followed that tribe around the country for many shows and years and found a like-minded community that spi-derwebbed nicely into my life — a life of playing, performing, teaching and producing music. As music lov-ers, we have been blessed with a wonderful ex-ample to follow and cultivate. The inspirational ‘ripples’ alone have created tidal waves in all areas of the music world.

These far-reach-ing effects include everything from taking many of the technical stage aspects of music production to new heights to engaging an audience at a multi-day event, making all feel like valued members of the community. I sometimes wonder where I’d be had I not found this wonderful tribe of kindred spirits over three decades ago.

Just like in the fall of 1983, the first time I walked the rustic lanes and fields at FloydFest, witnessing the joys that such musical convergences can bring, I again felt like I was ‘home.’ Over the years, I have heard friends and patrons’ alike comment senti-mentally about our summer moun-tain home-away-from-home and the homecoming we enjoy sharing every July.

I have had the pleasure of seeing this event from many vantage points. First, as a patron enjoying a vast range of beautiful music and crafts and feel-

ing like a valued member of the scene. Secondly, as a stage manager working many hours in the rain and elements, bringing a show to patrons who are just as invested in the experience. As a performer, I continue to give every ounce of passion to the set because playing on this mountain top is not only an honor and privilege, but it has also given me some of the greatest highlights of my musical career.

Next, I experienced FloydFest as an event production manager who saw an event that truly caters to a wide

cross-section of our society and brings them together for a few days, allowing their most press-ing problem to be which band to check out next. I personally know how hard of a decision this can be, especially made within a small group of friends. Finally, as

an eventual part owner of FloydFest, I see what this event means within the construct of the larger community.

This festival is an opportunity to bring us all together. The number of people who connect with this event every year is awe-inspiring and some-thing to be revered and continually cultivated. FloydFest has been a labor of love for me for close to 20 years, and I am honored to continue to be a part of a team that shows how, with love and a dream, anything is possible.

This year, I hope our festival gives you that feeling of ‘home’ and look forward to many more voyages back in the years to come.

With Kindness and Appreciation,

John McBroomCEO at Across-the-Way Productions,

Camp Counselor at FloydFest, FloydFest Artist

FLOYDFEST 19From Then to NowFrom Then to Now

‘The number of people who connect with this

event every year is awe-inspiring and

something to be revered and continually

cultivated.’

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Surprisingly, we first met Dancin’ Dave’ Versch in a campground — at Merlefest in the 90s. He was an iconic fixture at festivals and shows for de-cades. Spotting his one-of-a-kind, off-white beach hat was easy with his height and it guaranteed his smiling face and a giant hug were soon to follow. Energy and enthusiasm seemed to radiate from him; friends basked in it and strangers were naturally drawn to it. We were blessed in his presence and lucky to call him friend for more than 20 years, which still feels like it just wasn’t long enough.  

As one of the first ticket-holders to the first FloydFest, Dave arrived on the scene with a chainsaw in tow. Without hesitation, he began clearing out what we now know as Woodsy Camping—also the original location of Dancin’ Dave’s Festival Camping. (He pioneered ‘glamping’ before we even had a name for it.) Dave never shied away from a hard day of work nor an extended evening of living up to his moniker; he was blissful in the company of dancing

bodies, live music, and lifelong friends. I don’t know that we will ever stop looking for his hat bobbing through

the crowd at a festival, but I do know that no matter where we are dancing, he will be there with a creamy dark, too. Cheers, Dave! 

~John & Chas McBroom

Dancin’ Dave’ Versch | May 18, 1949 – October 16, 2018

FLOYDFEST 19In MemoriumIn Memorium

Nine years ago, oblivious to fate’s path, Rio Semione and I became fast friends. Granted, she frustrated me equally as much as I an-noyed her, as is often the case with two headstrong personalities. Humor was an immediate staple of our relationship, and we elevated laughing at each other to an expert level. She (we) had no way of knowing that, by allowing me a front-row seat to her craft — a nuanced dance of both brash and subtle steps — that she would be, inadvertently, passing me her torch a short, three years later.

In her wake was a legacy spanning more than a decade of exceptional artist relations and huge footprints left to fill. Rio was a marvel of sorts, bridging the gaps between art and artist, music and musi-cian. She knew the intense extremes of love and despair, feeling it all to her core. Every day, she navigated inescap-able vulnerability, the price of which was rewarded with an ability to experience child-like wonderment, even as an adult. Rio called many places ‘home’ in her 60 years, including the open highway with only an out-stuck thumb for a map. In the end, she purposely grew her roots deep into the very soil we dance upon this week. Noth-ing would make her happier than our collective ‘Voyage

Home,’ and when I imagine what she’d say about a giant wooden ship in the middle of the main field with her name on it, I can feel her laugh-

ing beside me again. ~Kellee Barbour

Sometimes, on the Dreaming Creek Main Stage at FloydFest, things quiet down a little bit and a particular

singer will raise their voice and it truly rings out across those strong mountains. And suddenly you’re standing in the

middle of the most pure thing there could ever be. Thanks Doc, and so many others.

Thank God and Goddess, brothers and sisters, for the Music!!

~Rio Semione, May 30, 2012

Rio Semione | April 7, 1953 – May 18, 2013

There are people who work specific music fes-tivals with such regularity, that they become part of the ‘fabric’ of those events. Our friend, Russ Helgren, was undoubtedly part of the fabric of FloydFest, and his presence was distinct. Russ has been on the mountain with us for the latter part of July since our inception. Ad-ditionally, he was — is — a forefather of the tight-knit group of FloydFest staff photographers. Not only was Russ a noted and respected photographer in the music world, but he also made a name for himself as a talented and successful tie-dye artist and vendor.

Dividing his time between the geographies that pulled his soul, Russ lived both on the Virginia coastline and in the Blue Ridge Mountains around Floyd. At FloydFest, we knew Russ best as the kind soul behind the lens. The body of work he left us all with is extraordinary; it is his legacy. Of course, we weren’t surprised to find very few photos of Russ. More often than not, he was tirelessly shooting away to capture your happiness, your friends

and family, your indelible musical moments, and our shared history on a magical moun-tain. He will ALWAYS be with us on this

mountain. Thank you, Russ — we love you so very much.

—AtWP

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orning light doth come, 

as night it slips away. To venture forward dear, for us no other way. Just bring your heart steadfast your m

ind,and you will surely be. The land so far away, is but a dream

y sea. Now wipe your eyes so you can see, through this salty foam

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All Food Waste, including tea bags, coffee grounds with filters• Foodservice Paper-based Products - Certified Compostable paper cups, plates, boats, clamshells - Napkins - Wax paper - Chop sticks and popsicle sticks• Wood Utensils• Clear corn-based cups: (bottom says “compostable”)• Corrugated Cardboard with food residue / Pizza Boxes / Waxed Cardboard Rip into pieces if possible–can also use cardboard to store & transport food scraps)• Vegetation Trimmings & Landscaping/Yard Waste

COMPOSTNOT Compostable!• Plastic wrap• Styrofoam™• Aluminum Foil• Non-compostable plastic lids (say “PS #6”)• Single-serving items such as ketchup packets, mini butter-tubs, chip bags, nut bags.

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Shopping bags, zip-top food storage bags, plastic shipping envelopes, bubble wrap and air pillows, cereal box liners. The

plastic wrap that comes with water bottles, diapers, paper towels, napkins, cups, bathroom tissue, and sanitary products.

Bring it to us at the BRING IT tent to win PRIZES, or use any of the receptacles around the festival. Set up a collection center for you and

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FloydFest HeadquartersPlease stop by the main FloydFest HQ building located in the center of the

FloydFest site near the food court for any and all of your general guest service needs (see Site Map in program). Customer Service is a top priority for the staff of AtWP and we are here to help you have the best festival experience — bar none! HQ will be open from 8 a.m. to midnight each day of the festival.

Price of Beer, Wine, Cider Tickets: $7Price of Stainless Steel Pints: $7

Price of a hug and/or high-five: (2) for $0

FloydFest On-the-Rise Competition VOTING!FloydFest On-the-Rise Competition voting is at your fingertips via our updated

FloydFest App, for iPhone and Android! Voting will be open until midnight on July 31, 2019, so you will have the chance to vote at home, if you choose to go ‘unplugged’ during FloydFest 19~Voyage Home! If you haven’t already, download the App by searching “FloydFest” in the Google Play and Apple App Store.

FloydFest Lost and Found FF HQ is command central for the festival’s Lost

and Found — if you find an item on the festival grounds, please bring it to the HQ building so that it may be returned to its rightful owner. If you have lost something on the FF site, please see the fine AtWP staff at HQ to report your item missing. Fear not, we have had many wonderful lost items returned over the years … brand new phones, cameras, and wallet full of credit cards and CA$H!

FloydFest Green Panels & Jams with Anne Bedarf, of Bring It!

With an eye toward finding common ground in a solutions-based discussion, we love to talk about big things that matter: the environment, realistic sustainability, the health of the planet, and local-to-global initiatives. The history of this movement, like all worthwhile change, has been glacially slow and fraught with potholes and band-aids. Touching on ‘how we got to now,’ all Green Panels & Jams bring current environmental issues to the table to be sorted, dissected, and repurposed into plans for forward-momentum. No matter who takes a seat on the stage at one of these sessions, audience members are sure to be engaged & entertained, and (hopefully) walk away with a little more education and enlightenment.

• Green Panel & Jam, featuring TBD Thu. 2:45-3:45pm, Ferrum College Workshop PorchSeasoned ‘FloydFestarians’ will testify to the off-the-beaten-path joy that comes with attending one of our environmental discussion sessions known as “Green Panel & Jam.” Everyone from headliners and partners to movers and shakers in the festival world have joined in to talk about the state of this uniquely inhabited rock orbiting the sun. Check the official FloydFest app &/or social media for announcements about who will join Anne for this session. Trust us — you’ll want to be there.

• Green Panel & Jam, featuring Acoustic Syndicate Fri. 11:30am-12:30pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentJoin Acoustic Syndicate for a special roundtable of music and discussion about

the current state of farming in America, including their unique take on the intersection of farming, community, and entertainment. Acoustic Syndicate is a band whose authentic music is rooted in the earth and connected to the greater community. They are sixth-generation farmers from Cleveland County, NC, and have been a familial music collective for more than 25 years.

• Green Panel: Environmental Creativity for Young PeopleFri. 4:30-5:15pm, Forever Young Stage in Children’s UniverseLet’s talk about the future of the environment and what can be done to save the planet. Is it hot in here? Join us for an uplifting discussion with some longtime & lifetime FloydFest ‘kids’ to get their perspective on the efforts of previous generations and a vision for the future of environmentalism, from ‘zero waste’ to changes in recycling to alternative energy sources.

• Green Panel & Jam, featuring TBD Sat. 11:45am-12:45pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentYou never know who will turn up at one of our long-running, environmental sessions known as “Green Panel & Jam.” Check the official FloydFest app &/or social media for announcements about who will join Anne for this session. I’d bet you my last compostable apple peel, though, that it will be someone good and the conversation will be well worth the walk.

• Green Panel & Jam, featuring Lukas Nelson and VA CultivarsSun. 2:00-3:00pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentHave you seen/heard Lukas Nelson’s “Turn Off the News & Grow a Garden” campaign? (If no, check it out ASAP! Trust us on this.) We couldn’t think of anyone better to join Lukas in a return appearance at one of our Green Panel & Jam sessions than plant gurus, VA Cultivars, who have been growing their gardens and name as the hemp trade comes back to Virginia. Sit in on a discussion between Lukas, founding members of VA Cultivars, and Anne Bedarf, our Bring It! Recycling Ambassador, to see what topics sprout up.

‘FloydFeast’ — The festival food drive to benefit Plenty! Food Bank — returns in 2019!

Plenty! nourishes community and feeds hungry neighbors by growing and sharing food in Floyd County, Virginia. FloydFest is proud to host a food drive at this year’s festival to benefit this remarkable community organization.

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For every (2) nonperishable food items or (1) jar of peanut butter donated during FloydFest 19~Voyage Home, you earn (1) entry towards an awesome FloydFest prize pack, which includes a FREE 5-Day GA ticket to FloydFest 2020! Drop off donations at the Central Part of Town (CePOT) tent located next to the FloydFest General Store (nonperishables available for purchase in store). All donations will benefit Floyd’s own, Plenty! Food Bank. The winner will be announced on the Main Stage Sunday evening. Good luck and thanks for feeding our friends in Floyd County!

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Citizens Internet Café Citizens Internet Café provides free Wi-Fi and a charging station for all patrons,

conveniently located in the Main Field.

FloydFest General StoreForgot some camping gear? Need

an Advil? Looking for vintage FloydFest Merchandise? The FloydFest General Store is a one-stop shop for all your needs while onsite at the festival — a cross between a camp store and a mercantile. Stop in and visit our friendly staff; located

in between the top of The Village hill and the front gate.  

FloydFest Merch TentThe FloydFest Merch Tent features all of this year’s festival clothing and

merchandise, as well as music and swag from the festival’s performing artists. We offer much more than just T-shirts — our designs and apparel are specifically created for men, women and children … find it all here, from hats to hoodies!

Note that the Merch Tent is also home to Artist signings; check-in daily to see an updated schedule.

FloydFest ATMsForget cash or need more? We’ve got you covered! The FloydFest ATMs are

conveniently peppered across the festival grounds and in offsite lots.

FloydFest’s Bring It! Recycling Program (See page 13) Want to win neat stuff for doing the right thing? FloydFest has made great strides

in moving towards Zero Waste, and we need your help taking it to the next level. It’s simple:

• Keep your recycling and food waste/compostables separate from landfill trash at your campsite

• Bring your sorted bags to the Bring It! Tent (or Delta Lot Recycling Center)• Get tickets for prize drawings, including Grand Prize High-Roller All-Access VIP

tickets for FloydFest 2020!• Feel great and tell your friends!Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on

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FloydFest 19~Voyage Home Teen SceneTeens: We want/need you to contribute your energy and perspective to this

festival!We are engaging teens as roaming agents to experience and contribute to

programming across the entire festival. This year we are inviting teens to explore, to discover — and then document — parts of the festival that they may not be aware of. We hope teens will participate in more of the festival offerings — especially via Outdoor Adventure — and then document their experiences on social media platforms. We will reward them for their posts with opportunities to earn/win food vouchers and festival merchandise. It’s almost like a social-media scavenger hunt

through the festival and its offerings. Teens who post (3) POSITIVE & CREATIVE social media posts (on Facebook,

Instagram, Twitter) during the festival tagging @floydfest_teens and using the hashtag #floydfestteenscene will receive (1) food vendor voucher. Each teen is eligible for (1) food voucher, over the course of the whole fest (not by day). We will share the best posts on our main FF social accounts AND the post with the most “likes” on each of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the Merch Tent.

To enter to win teens must also follow floydfest_teens Instagram and allow floydfest_teens to follow you back. Facebook posts and Twitter posts must be public. This is to ensure we see your post!! Program is limited to kids aged 12 to 18 years old. There is no limit on how many teens can participate — the more the merrier.

Teens wishing to participate can meet with coordinator Joe Klein and volunteer Deanna Bailey daily, at the ENO Outdoor Adventure Headquarters — look for the Teen Scene tent with iPad kiosks.

‘FloydFest For First Responders’On the heels of 2018’s successful ‘FloydFest for Faculty’ program, FloydFest and

Across-the-Way Productions devised and implemented a new initiative in 2019 to reward first responders — firefighters, police officers, sheriffs, paramedics, EMTs — for the important work they do every day in our local communities: ‘FloydFest For First Responders.’ Knowing that each first responder deserves a well-earned respite enjoying some music, magic, mountains, and community, AtWP/FloydFest offered every full-time, part-time, or volunteer first responder in the counties of Floyd, Patrick, Franklin, Carroll, Montgomery, and Roanoke, and the cities of Roanoke and Salem, the opportunity to receive (1) free Single-Day, Any-Day GA ticket to FloydFest 19~Voyage Home.

We are proud to report that this initiative was met with a robust reply, and this year’s FloydFest audiences will be dotted with many of our area’s finest first responders.

We also asked first responders to decorate their submission letters, and — wow — do we have some wild artistic talent in SWVA! To honor the art — and to say ‘thank you’ one more time to our beloved first responders — we have created a display in our Main Field featuring the decorated submission letters … check it out!

Thank you, first responders! FloydFest loves you!

The Buffalo Mountain Jam returns for its fourth eXperience at FloydFest 19~Voyage Home!

Conceived mid-festival in 2016 in the wake of Gregg Allman’s failing health and subsequent show cancellation, FloydFest’s signature Buffalo Mountain Jam was devised to celebrate the talent and legacy of The Allman Brothers Band, and now annually features impromptu artist collaborations, super jams and special guests.

The unforgettable magic that was FloydFest 16’s (Dreamweavin’), FloydFest 17’s (Freedom) and FloydFest 18’s (Wild), Buffalo Mountain Jam returns in 2019 for its fourth-annual installment, captained by Keller Williams, Leftover Salmon, Trout Steak Revival, Erin Lunsford, Caitlin Krisko, Kyle Travers, Kris Hodges, Steve ‘Big Daddy’ McMurry, and other special guests.

Little compares to the music and magic that is created within the Buffalo Mountain Jam framework; don’t miss the surprises in store for its fourth-annual installment. 

Buffalo Mountain Jam V4 — 11 p.m., Saturday, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler

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For five glorious days each July, this quiet 80-acre plateau off the magnificent Blue Ridge Parkway is transformed into a sanctuary for music and outdoor-adventure aficionados. In addition to the food, shopping, and entertainment ameni-ties, our FloydFest ‘tent city’ comes complete with recycling and trash collection, sanitation and zoning issues, medical assistance, neighbor-hood security, and plain neighborly common-sense. Please take a mo-ment to read through this campus overview; being a well-informed citizen helps to minimize potential problems and maximize your experi-ence!

The Ps: PROTOCOL: Our “rules” are few,

but we take them seriously. We have a no-tolerance drug policy. Those with drugs will be escorted out. Alcohol must be consumed inside our ABC-controlled venue, and no outside alcohol is allowed inside the gates. No weapons, glass, or dogs are allowed inside the venue. Lost children should be taken to the Children’s Universe and left with the staff member in charge. Lost parents should check in at our onsite FloydFest HQ, located in the middle of the site. Trash, Recy-cling and Compost FAQs have a dedi-cated page in the program — please review what goes where (if you’re unsure, ask!) and help keep the scene clean. Our green is all of our gold!

POP-UPS: We strive to be fair in our policy regarding what sun-shielding set-ups are allowed on our main viewing fields; respecting both the viewshed and the need for respite from the sun. No pop-up tents or flags/totems are allowed on the Main Field areas; there are defined areas to the left and right of the Dreaming Creek Main Stage where pop-ups (if and as needed by children, the elderly, or those with medical conditions) may be erected. From the soundboard back, sun umbrellas, camp chairs with

built-in shade awnings, and other sun-blocking apparatus that do not obstruct the view of other festivalgo-ers are allowed.

POLICE AND MEDICAL: We have trained, ‘round-the-clock Festival Security working to protect and serve the family-friendly environment that FloydFest is known for, by enforc-ing the above protocol. If you spot a security breech, or need any sort of assistance in this realm, please ap-proach a staff member with a radio. We employ off-duty Patrick County Police Officers (and other law enforce-ment and security teams) to aid with the potential escalation of any issues; an officer can be found between 11 a.m. and 2 a.m. at the entrance to the main beer and wine garden. Profes-sional medical assistance is available at the ‘Medical Tent’ located next to the FloydFest General Store in the main field parking area.

PORTOPOTTIES: These are located along the periphery of the ser-vice road, accessible to camping areas, as well as in less-conspicuous areas of our main field, in the Children’s Universe, The Village, outside our main gate, and in all parking areas. We use glow sticks to light them after dark, and strive to keep them clean during the day. If there are overt issues in any of our units, please report it to administrative personnel (in our HQ office, located between the main beer

and wine garden and the food court) and we will work to quickly remedy the situation.

POTABLE WATER: Potable water is located in large tanks — one at the top of The Village, and another along the service road on the ‘not-so-quiet’ camping side. Help yourself to water for cleaning dishes, brushing teeth, etc. Delicious mountain drinking water is located in two places on the main field — near the Food Court and near the Deschutes Brewery Libations tent, and is available for free (bring your container, or purchase one onsite). Warm-water showers are located along the main path to The Village — and don’t bother with soap; it’s provided!

PLEASE MAKE SPACE: Small is beautiful! While we work annually to clear dead trees, limbs and brush to expand camping areas, space is ulti-mately limited and it can be challeng-ing to find a ready campsite, especially if you are late to the party! Towards the goal of everyone having a small footprint of space to call ‘home’ while they’re here, we ask that you contain your set-up within the 15’ x 15’ space allotted with a Tent Tag; please limit the sprawl of additional canopies, tarps, kitchenettes, etc. Additionally, keep walkways through campsites clear for a safe return to camp, and

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explore our outer boundaries — ‘Ex-treme Camping’ is a mildly adventur-ous trek past ‘Quiet Camping’ through the woods and down a hill ... follow the trail signs … there are big trees, a view, and space galore!

The Qs: ‘QUEUE UP’ FOR SHUTTLES!

Our main offsite parking area is the Alpha Lot. Our offsite campground is the Delta Lot. Make sure you board a shuttle that is bound for your destina-tion. Shuttles begin at 1 p.m. Wednes-day, July 24, 2019, then at 9 a.m. daily Thursday through Sunday, and run through 2 a.m. nightly (additional, smaller shuttle service is provided between 2 and 8 a.m.), and a three-hour window from 9 a.m. to noon for departing campers on Monday.

QUIET (AND NOT-SO-QUIET) CAMPING: Please note the designa-tion of the area you are camped in, and be considerate of the many chil-dren, and earlier bedtimes of campers in ‘Family Camping’ areas.

QUARTS AND PINTS (ABC): The origin of the phrase “mind your Ps and Qs,” refers to Old-English barkeeps shouting at rowdy customers to mind their Pints and Quarts — in other words to moderate their intake and keep themselves in check! Please enjoy responsibly. To partake in our variety of craft beers, ciders, and Vir-ginia wines, you must first purchase tickets from booths stationed outside the ABC areas. Beer, cider and wine tickets are $7 each, for 16oz beers and 8oz wine servings. In our ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, we minimize plastics by only serving drinks in stainless steel cups. Purchase

the latest commemorative version, or reuse your cup from a prior year!

QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. If there is anything we can do to improve your festival experience, we want to know about it! Either tell a staff member personally, email info@floydfest.com or sam@atwproduc-tions.com, or give us a shout at (888) VA-FESTS.

QUESTIONS? or issues not cov-ered here we will happily address in person at our onsite administrative of-fices — our Admin Building, located between the Pink Floyd Beer & Wine Garden and the food court.

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ACID CATS (OTR - On The Rise)Genre: Jazz FusionExpect: Progressive funky jazz with a tight rhythm sectionSat. 11:15pm-12:15am, Pink Floyd Garden StageSun. 6:30-7:30pm, Pink Floyd Garden StageAcid Cats is an energetic sextet that sets syncopated melodies on top of driving grooves to make

audiences stand up and move! An installment of instrumental madness pieces together funk, jazz, Latin, rock, and soul into a fierce fusion of their own. The band hails from Ohio and counts Cameron Bickley, Tommy Lehman, Justin Tibbs, Mike Vincent, Max Weiner, and Andru Dennis as members

ACOUSTIC SYNDICATEGenre: Roots Music RevivalExpect: Forefathers of modern jamgrassFri. 11:30am-12:30pm, Devil’s Backbone Throwdown Tent (Green Panel & Jam)Fri. 4:30-5:45pm, Dreaming Creek Main StageSat. 11:00-11:45pm, Devil’s Backbone Throwdown TentAlways a family affair, and celebrating their 25th anniversary, Acoustic Syndicate hails from

North Carolina and features Steve McMurry on guitar and vocals, and his cousin Bryon McMurry on banjo, guitar, and vocals. Their signature three-part harmony is rounded out by Bryon’s brother, Fitz, on drums and vocals. Jay Sanders holds down the bass with style, while dobro maestro Billy Cardine completes the quintet with his world-renowned tone and precision. Acoustic Syndicate blends the rich textures of traditional bluegrass with an updated sound that pulls old-time music into 2019 with plenty of glowing harmonies, acoustic textures, and roots-wise subject matter.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS ACROSS-the-WAY ‘BRO’DUCTIONS w. JOHN & KRIS

Genre: Acoustic rock, Folk, AmericanaExpect: Acoustic take on Grateful Dead classicsThu. 1:30-2:30pm, VA is for Lovers VIP StageSun. 11:30am-Noon, VA is for Lovers VIP StageLong-time friends, musicians, and now business partners, John McBroom and Kris Hodges

team up for a couple of unique acoustic sets with John on guitar and Kris on percussion. One never knows what combo of songs and stories will unfold when these two take the stage together. Affectionately known by the staff as the “Camp Counselor” and the “Mojo Maker,” no matter what they have in store, the audience is guaranteed to be entertained.

AMERICAN AQUARIUMGenre: Country RockExpect: Country-infused southern rock Wed. 7:30-9:00pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP StageThu. 3:30-4:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill HollerFolk and country infused southern rock-and-roll is the standard for American Aquarium.

Stacked with BJ Barham’s signature storytelling — deeply personal but also instantly relatable — the band has always been anchored by the literary songs and sometimes roaring, sometimes whispering, drawl of their front-man.

ARKANSAUCE (OTR)Genre: String BandExpect: Cool takes on traditional music with harmony galoreSat. 2:30-3:30pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sun. 1:00-2:00pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Arkansauce is a genre-hopping, four-piece string band from northwest Arkansas that bends

the rules and blurs the lines between bluegrass, newgrass, folk, Americana, country, blues, and funk, and brings complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and hard-hitting hooks into the picture with each song. An Arkansauce show is riddled with improvisational guitar, banjo, and mandolin leads, paired with powerful harmonies and heart-felt songwriting, all held together by deep foot-stompin’ bass grooves.

BECCA MANCARIGenre: Modern FolkExpect: Powerful female folk rockThu. 6:45-8:00pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Fri. 1:30-2:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Born in Staten Island, New York, to an Italian-Irish preacher and a Puerto Rican mother,

Mancari has lived a life of transition. It was her time in Virginia and Nashville where she found the roots music that would continue to inspire her musical evolution to today. Hauntingly lonesome, with dust-cloud swells of electric guitar and don’t-look-back lyrics, scenes from Mancari’s well-travelled story reveal themselves, evoking the sound of city grit and the mountain music of her youth, swirling into a fresh, nostalgic music.

BELLA’S BARTOKGenre: Electric Folk CarnivalExpect: A carnival of sound á la Frank Zappa meets Tom WaitsThu. 5:30-6:45pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Thu. 12:30-2:00am, Pink Floyd Garden Stage (late night Thursday) Fri. 4:45-5:45pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent All little children grow up, one day — all except the bedazzled and glittered boys of Bella’s

Bartok. Inspired by elements of Vaudeville, centuries of street performance, and an unyielding drive to promote camaraderie, Massachusetts-based Bella’s Bartok delivers a passionate kaleidoscope of sound. The songs are born of Americana and folk music of their immigrant grandparents, blended with electric, brass-based accordion-laden music. Their performances are at once a primal stand against oppression and a declaration of joy in the face of adversity. Bella’s Bartok sonically and lyrically delivers a sweaty, soulful dance-party that is sure to leave the audience happily breathless.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS BLACKBERRY JAM (JAM)

Genre: BluegrassExpect: Talented young musicians sharing their love of old-time bluegrassSat. 4:30-5:30pm, Forever Young Stage The Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program in Lenoir, NC, has the honorable

mission to provide communities with tools and support to teach local children to play and dance to traditional old-time and bluegrass music. Blackberry Jam was formed as a performance outlet for talented members of the JAM program and has successfully given the young students plenty of live performance opportunity. This group of advanced pickers — brothers Dawson and Lincoln Clark, brother/sister-team Dalton and Averi Sigmon, Kemdyn Clement, and Gideon White — perform as Blackberry Jam and share their love and knowledge of the roots music along with their enthusiasm.

BLUE MULE (Local Love)Genre: NewgrassExpect: Creative songwriting that brings a fresh perspective to modern acoustic musicFri. 11:00-11:45am, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, Ferrum College Workshop PorchSun. 1:00-1:45pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Blue Mule is celebrating almost 15 years together. Starting with the core four: Tom Ohmsen on

mandolin, Tim Rhodes on banjo, Eli Williams on guitar and vocals, and John McBroom on bass and vocals, Blue Mule explores the “Newgrass” horizons of music from an acoustic platform. Adding his sweet fiddle to the Blue Mule collective is Jerry Wood. Blue Mule shows always try to push the musical envelope a little bit further.

BRANDI CARLILEGenre: Rock & Roll with Country UndertonesExpect: Soaring vocals, rock & roll with country undertonesThu. 9:30-11:00pm, Dreaming Creek Main StageA native of Washington state, Brandi Carlile grew up in a small town, influenced by a wide range

of musicians, from Patsy Cline and the music of the Grand Ole Opry to Elton John’s classic 70s albums. Highly emotive music and heartfelt lyrics showcase Carlile’s talent, bringing modern nuances of rock into her music with traditional, three-part harmonies. Together with twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth, Carlile has created a band with depth and soul, blending small-town, real-life experiences into a rock-and-roll sound that is rooted in tradition.

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THE BROADCASTGenre: Rock & RollExpect: Powerhouse female classic rock with a modern twistThu. 4:30-5:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Fri. 10:45-11:45pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Caitlin @ Buffalo Mountain Jam)Commanded by powerhouse vocalist Caitlin Krisko, The Broadcast is a psychedelic soul rock

band soaring to cosmic heights. Produced by members of Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Broadcast draws influence from early 1970s classic rock while also integrating elements of funk, blues and soul. The band has gained international recognition from their high-energy live performances and unforgettable vocals. 

BUFFALO MOUNTAIN JAMGenre: Jam BandExpect: One-off magical jam collaborations led by Keller Williams and Leftover SalmonSat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Conceived mid-festival in 2016, in the wake of Gregg Allman’s failing health and show cancellation,

FloydFest’s signature Buffalo Mountain Jam celebrates the talent and legacy of The Allman Brothers Band. The annual set features impromptu artist collaborations, super jams and special guests. The Buffalo Mountain Jam returns for its fourth incarnation at FloydFest 19~Voyage Home, and will be piloted by Keller Williams, Leftover Salmon, Trout Steak Revival, Caitlin Krisko, Erin Lunsford, Nora Jane Struthers, Kyle Travers, Kris Hodges, Steve ‘Big Daddy’ McMurry, and other special guests!

Patrick County is incredibly proud to be the host of FloydFest. While you’re here, picnics at a covered bridge or along the Blue Ridge Parkway, local wineries, bed and breakfasts, camping, biking, and fishing are just a few of the attractions awaiting you. From the rugged outdoors to 5-Star luxury, there is so much to discover here. www.visitpatrickcounty.org

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS CANE MILL ROAD (JAM)

Genre: NewgrassExpect: Beautiful musicianship, an easy stage presence, nice mix of standard and originalsSat. 7:00-8:00pm, Forever Young Stage Growing up just down the road from Doc Watson, Billboard-charting artists Cane Mill Road rock

the traditional bluegrass standards they grew up on, yet boldly tackle writing original music that often walks the lines between bluegrass, Americana, old-time, and folk. The band members have ties to the renowned Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) programs and found a love for traditional music early in life: Liam Purcell (mandolin, guitar, fiddle) started in Boone JAM at age 7, Tray Wellington first heard banjo at a middle school music class and has been playing ever since. Casey Lewis (vocals, guitar) from Rocky Gap, Va., rounds out the band, and teaches with two JAM programs in Southwest Virginia. Hudson Bosworth (bass) is the newest member to join the band.

CHUPACABRAS (Local Love)Genre: Funk/Afro-RockExpect: Exotica tropical with punk rock sensibility. Get ready to surf!Thu. 6:15-7:15pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent Fri. 9:15-10:15pm, Pink Floyd Garden StageSat. 12:30-1:15pm, Children’s Parade (begins in CU) Sat. 9:00-10:30pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentTranscending time, space and place, the Chupacabras welcome audiences to a very distinct

experience that weaves old-school surf rock, ruminations of 70s film riffs and funk-filled flavors. Just one night with Chupacabras is enough to ignite dancers to delight and release young and old on a transformative exotic trajectory. A seven-piece band of soul brothers, Chupacabras pepper Afro-Cuban beats with jazz, rock and a captivating stage presence that inspires audiences to move, love and live like never before.

CIRCUS NO. 9Genre: NewgrassExpect: Clean instrumentals and easy-going, pleasing vocalsThu. 5:30-6:30pm, Pink Floyd Garden StageFri. 1:15-2:15pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent Fri. 5:45-6:45pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Circus No. 9 is East Tennessee’s own progressive bluegrass outfit, blurring the lines between

bluegrass, jazz, jam bands, and more. Described as “John Hartford meets John Coltrane,” the group has appeared alongside artists including David Grisman, Bryan Sutton, Larry Keel, and more. Circus No. 9 is comprised of musicians Matthew Davis on banjo, Thomas Cassell on mando, and Vince Ilagan on bass.

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BANDGenre: Rock & RollExpect: Young talent and enthusiasmSat. 2:30-3:30pm, Forever Young Stage Community High School is a small, secular, independent school located in downtown Roanoke.

With a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking in preparation for a rigorous liberal arts education, students are encouraged to explore the arts and work towards excelling at their passions. The Community High School Band is a group of dedicated, committed and passionate students who have come together to show their talents and perform as much as possible when time allows.

DARK MOON HOLLOW (OTR)Genre: Newgrass Expect: Honky tonk meets bluegrass with clear tonesFri. 10:30-11:30am, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Sat. 11:00am-Noon, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Dark Moon Hollow is a four-piece bluegrass band from Lexington, Ky. The band balances the line

between hard-driving bluegrass, country, and rock. The result is a high-energy performance that blends the best of the bluegrass state’s music styles. The group — comprised of Trigger Trey on guitar, dobro and vocals, Brett Horton on guitar and vocals, David Fish on bass, Sean Morrisey on mandolin and Thomas Keathley on banjo — performs mostly sets of original tunes with no help from effect pedals.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS THE DEAD RECKONING (Local Love)

Genre: Grateful Dead coversExpect: A rockin’ great time with spot-on Grateful Dead covers by accomplished musiciansWed. 10:00-11:00pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent Fri. 11:00pm-12:30am, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Founded in 2016, Dead Reckoning is a bundle of professional musicians from Virginia who love to

perform Grateful Dead, and Dead-inspired, music. The band’s shows have quickly become a prime destination for lovers of Grateful Dead sounds, songs, and shows.

DHARMA BOMBS (Local Love)Genre: Appalachian DixielandExpect: Deep, earthy, vintage-y jazz with beautiful guitar and plucky banjoFri. 7:00-8:00pm, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Sat. 1:30-2:30pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentSat. 9:00-9:30pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Richmond’s Dharma Bombs bring an expanded sound that reaches past old-time Dixieland

and into the far-flung territories of country, jazz, bluegrass, and Americana. Adding drums to the ensemble, the band’s rowdiness and quick tempo pulls audiences to the dance floors all across Appalachia. The Dharma Bombs are: Trey Hall on Guitar and Vocals; Chris Gatens on Mandolin, Banjo, and Vocals; Stephen Moser plays Trumpet; Sean Newman on Bass and Vocals; Austin Tekamp on Drums; Clay Trinkle on Tenor Sax/Flute.

DJANGO BURGESSGenre: Acoustic guitarExpect: A young musician, born of the FloydFest vibeThu. 7:45-8:30pm, Forever Young Stage Django Burgess has been coming to FloydFest his entire life. He learned his first instrument,

Ukulele, at FloydFest five years ago. Since then, he has been learning new instruments and honing his craft to become a better musician. Django recently started working on songwriting and will be debuting original songs on the Children’s Universe stage this year, so be sure not to miss it!

D.J. WILLIAMS’ SHOTS FIREDGenre: Funk RockExpect: Horn-driven funk jam rockSat. 8:45-9:45pm, Streamline Stage at Hill HollerDJ Williams has assembled an all-star roster of the nation’s leading funk-rock musicians. This

includes members of Dave Matthews Band, Lenny Kravitz, Slightly Stoopid, Trey Anastasio Band, Lyrics Born, Soulive, Greyboy Allstars, and many others, switching the exact lineup around every time ensuring that every Shots Fired show is a one-of-a-kind throwdown, filled with spontaneity that can’t be missed. Williams’ songwriting, matched live by his incendiary guitar solos and accented by the Shots Fired horns, are instantly appealing.

DOWNTOWN ABBY & THE ECHOES (OTR)Genre: Rock & RollExpect: Original songs and heartfelt vocals, aka rock and rollThu. 2:00-3:00pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Fri. 1:30-2:30pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage DownTown Abby & The Echoes captures the spirit of old soul while emphasizing youthful energy

and fresh songwriting. Delivering vocals and keys is Abby Bryant. Laying down the grooves are The Echoes with Bailey Faulkner (guitar), Logan Hall (bass), and Steven Cornacchia (drums). The band finds inspiration in the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals among others. Funky, dance-inducing original tunes make-up the band’s groovy repertoire of southern-tinged, bluesy rock.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS DRIFTWOOD GYPSY (OTR)

Genre: Rock & RollExpect: Old-school funk & soul jams and psychedelic keyboardsWed. 5:00-6:15pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Thu. 3:45-4:45pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Full ensemble sound blasts forth from this cool, retro-sounding band. A mix of funk, soul, and

classic psychedelic rock brews in their shows and ignites the audience with visions of wah-wah and percussion. Driftwood Gypsy is Dereck Oldham on lead vocals, Jason “Jam Mule” Adams on lead guitar, David Napier on lead vocal and rhythm guitar, Conrad Dillinger on drums and vocals, Severn Edmondson on keyboard and vocals, and bassist Creek Sayles. Counting Phish, the Grateful Dead, Flatt & Scruggs, and David Gilmore as major artistic influences, the rag-tag group has played together since 2012.

ELISE DAVISGenre: Country RockExpect: Mellow ballads sung by a marvelous voiceSun. 10:45-11:30am, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Sun. 4:15-5:15pm, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Elise Davis comfortably moves between alt-country and stripped-down folk confessionals, gluing

everything together with story-driven songs about independence, liberation, and resilience. Davis is from Little Rock, Ark., but her move to Nashville kickstarted her career, landing a publishing deal during her first two years in town. Davis’ melodies remained at the forefront of every mix, her voice honest and unflinching, stripped free of the reverb that swirled its way throughout her first album.

ELLA & MARY (JAM)Genre: FolkExpect: Beautiful vocals, instrumental harmonies, down-to-earth aestheticsThu. 5:30-6:30pm, Forever Young Stage Fri. 1:30-2:30pm, Forever Young Stage Ella Hennessee and Mary Johnson, two young musicians from Pickens, South Carolina, honed

their musical skills through the Young Appalachian Musicians program, a sister program and affiliate of the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM). From the rich spirit of their bluegrass and old-time backgrounds to the alternative elements of today’s progressive music, the two work together to bring the diverse sounds into one they can call their own. With their naturally gifted ears for turning issues and rhythms, this talented duo of guitar and fiddle play as though they are much older than their ages of 14 and 17.

ERIN & THE WILDFIREGenre: Soul-tinged RockExpect: Powerful vocals with infectious hooks and sensual harmonies.Thu. 8:00-9:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Fri. 5:45-6:45pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Erin Lunsford @ Buffalo Mountain Jam)Erin & the Wildfire combine elements of funk, soul, and R&B into a unique experience. The lyrical

content comes from lead vocalist’s Erin Lunsford’s life, loves, and the passions of her and the rest of the Wildfire. The demanding presence of Lunsford’s voice, combined with the talent and charm of Nick Quillen, Ryan Lipps, and Matt Wood, makes for a high energy, inspiring performance.

FANTASTIC NEGRITOGenre: Bluesy, funkified hip-hop hybridExpect: Edgy, raw, and funky. Prince meets Led ZeppelinFri. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Fantastic Negrito is where black roots music meets the funk of American soul in every song,

delivering his truth: the story of an Oakland musician experiencing the highs of a million-dollar record deal, the lows of a near fatal car accident, and a rebirth that has taken him from the streets of Oakland to the Grammy stage. A Grammy winner in 2017 and 2018, Fantastic Negrito gives everything he’s got to the audience.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS THE FLOORBOARDS (Local Love)

Genre: Alternative Country - RockExpect: Deeply-felt, well-played workingman’s rock & rollFri. 1:30-2:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Sat. 4:30-5:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent The Floorboards are an American roots-rock ensemble hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains

of Virginia. The band marries rock & roll and country roots with the sights and sounds of southern mountain towns. Jake and Rob shake the leaves from the trees. Chris coaxes stringed cries from the hills and hollers. Matt writes and sings the story. The sounds this group creates are easy-going and deep in a way that only happens when the artists really feel the music.

FRONT COUNTRYGenre: NewgrassExpect: Soaring vocals backed by a killer acoustically-tinged bandSat. 6:00-7:00pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sun. 1:00-2:00pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Sun. 7:30-8:30pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent An acoustic band born in the land of tech innovation, Front Country was never going to be

accepted as an authentic American roots band out of the gate. Cutting their teeth with progressive bluegrass jams in San Francisco’s Mission District and rehearsing in the East Bay, they learned to play roots music their own way, with the tools they had on hand. In a wood-paneled country dive bar in the shadow of the San Francisco skyline, Front Country forged a sound hell bent on merging the musical past with the future.

GOTE (Local Love)Genre: Rock & RollExpect: Classic and original jam rock in the vein of Grateful DeadWed. 8:00-9:00pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent Thu. 3:30-4:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Fri. 6:30-7:30pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent Sat. 9:00-9:30pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Hailing from Southwestern Virginia, GOTE has been writing and producing original music since

2015. Their guitar-driven psychedelic blues with jamming, textured undertones and harmonically rich melodies resonate with music lovers. GOTE’s influences are evident in their shows, and include John Prine, Allman Brothers, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, and Grateful Dead. GOTE is releasing a 4-song EP in mid 2019.

HONEYSUCKLEGenre: Progressive FolkExpect: Well-crafted songs and big harmoniesThu. 4:30-5:30pm, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Fri. 11:45am-12:30pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Honeysuckle blends older influences and traditional instrumentation with modern effects and

inspiration. Comprised of Holly McGarry, Benjamin Burns, and Chris Bloniarz, the trio can frequently be found performing alongside the likes of Drive-By Truckers, Del & Dawg, the David Grisman Sextet, and The Ballroom Thieves.

HOT TUNAGenre: Rock & RollExpect: Bluesy, psychedelic rock, both acoustic & electricFri. 6:45-8:15pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage (electric) Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage (acoustic) Sat. 6:00-7:00pm, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power, always

in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration. Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, the two boyhood pals have one of the most enduring friendships in rock history. From the inventive psychedelic rock days in San Francisco to their current acoustic and electric blues sound, no one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than Kaukonen and Casady, including being 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Grammys.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS IF BIRDS COULD FLY (OTR)

Genre: AmericanaExpect: Modern Appalachian music with strong lead female vocalsFri. 8:15-9:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Sat. 8:00-8:45pm, Ferrum College Workshop PorchSun. 1:15-2:15pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Cutting straight to the heart with raw, bluesy vocals, it’s just not enough to say these are simply

“kids from the mountains of southwest Virginia who love to make music.” Something more is happening when the talent and charisma tugs at the audience from the stage while the group cleanly and clearly plays roots music in their own sweet, modern style. An amazing voice combined with accomplished instrument playing creates a nice, mellow complete show.

JADE BIRDGenre: Indie Pop meets AmericanaExpect: Artsy vocals with a modern twist on 90s alt folk rockSun. 2:00-3:00pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Jade Bird’s music is passionate, full-bodied, and draws from diverse female artists for inspiration,

like Dolly Parton and Patti Smith. Self-taught in guitar, Jade began writing about her life as a teen. She defies labels to be a raw, honest singer-songwriter and her mix of folk, country, and pop combine with a voice that’s smooth as silk and charm that can melt the heart. Jade Bird is an artist whose star keeps rising.

THE JAM Genre: Jam Band, RockExpect: An exploration of the music and spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful DeadSun. 3:00-4:00pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Trying to honor the musical spirit of Jerry Garcia, The Jam looks for the edge and stays there.

Jamming is the intent — not to say that the song choices aren’t just as crucial — but The Jam is looking for good spots to let the music play the band, to steal a line from Mr. Garcia. The Jam is always looking to make the experience greater than the sum of its parts.

JON STICKLEY TRIOGenre: NewgrassExpect: Spot on bluegrassy- gypsy jazz with the beat of a drumFri. 3:30-4:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Sat. 4:15-5:15pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sun. 3:45-4:45pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentJon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio whose deep grooves,

innovative flat-picking, and sultry-spacey violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet. As a super-resourceful acoustic guitarist, Stickley surprises audiences with innovative ways to use the instrument. He’s joined by fiddler Lyndsay Pruett, who is adept at painting flowing solos that meander when they should and stop and pop in elevated ways when needed. Drummer Hunter Deacon is classically trained with heavy jazz influences, fitting right into the trio with their jazzy, unique approach to their music.

JORDAN HARMAN (Local Love)Genre: Soul and FunkExpect: Blue-eyed soulThu. 6:45-7:45pm, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Fri. 8:30-9:30pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown TentInfusing soul into the pop realm, eschewing the sugar-sweet, mass-produced, auto-tuned,

musical McProduct, Jordan Harman is making art. Harman creates music that speaks to something sincere while retaining an exceptional pop sensibility: an increasingly rare musical feat. Driving rhythm guitar and smooth, smoky vocals lay the foundation for his memorable sonic landscape.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS KACEY MUSGRAVES

Genre: Modern CountryExpect: Cosmic country – Americana with smooth-as-silk-vocalsSun. 6:30-8:00pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Kacey Musgrave’s smooth-as-silk voice is like a dream and her beauty is mesmerizing. Growing

up in east Texas, she wrote songs (at age eight) and learned the guitar and mandolin (by age twelve) along with honing her vocals in classic country style. Kacey’s latest songs feature a new musical direction that ventures into disco and 70s pop. She is a master of infusing traditional country sound, using banjo and steel guitar, with fresh, modern perspectives and subjects.

2019 Grammy Winner, Best Album of the Year and Best Country Album: Golden Hour2019 Grammy Winner, Best Country Song: “Space Cowboy”2019 Grammy Winner, Best Country Solo Performance: “Butterflies”

KALETA & SUPER YAMBA BANDGenre: AfrobeatExpect: New York afrobeat at its finestThu. 12:30-2:00am, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent (late night Thursday) Fri. 2:30-3:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Fri. 5:45-7:00pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Brooklyn afro-funksters Kaleta & Super Yamba Band are fronted by Afrobeat veteran Leon Ligan-

Majek a.k.a. Kaleta. The singer, guitarist and percussionist from the West African country of Benin Republic lived his adolescent life in Lagos, Nigeria, where Afrobeat was born. Super Yamba Band have dialed in the nuances of some of the rarest grooves out there with a timeless sound that will move everyone in the room to dance! Audiences will hear Kaleta sing in several different languages native to West Africa including Fon, Goun, Yoruba and Ewe, along with French and Pidgin English, “the official language of Afrobeat” he says with a grin.

KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSEGenre: Jam BandExpect: Powerhouse of original horn-driven funkSun. 10:30pm-12:30am, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Highly regarded as one of the best live acts on the planet, California native Karl Denson and his

long-standing seven-piece unit have reinvented a classic jazz-rock sound for themselves. Singer and saxophonist Karl Denson fronts the Tiny Universe as if he’s preaching the gospel. His energy and spirit are contagious while his songwriting serves a larger message of fellowship — across generations, genders, religions and cultures.

KELLER WILLIAMSGenre: JamgrassExpect: Never straight and always winding acoustically-driven Grateful Dead jams with some of the best in the bizFri. 3:30-4:30pm, Forever Young Stage (w. Ella Williams)Sat. 1:30-2:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage (solo)Sat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Buffalo Mountain Jam)As a solo performer, Keller Williams creates spontaneous samples on the fly, in front of the

audience, with an end result that’s a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronica: a genre he jokingly calls “acoustic dance music” or ADM. Williams has also become known for his collaborations — partnering with The String Cheese Incident, the Keels, The Travelin’ McCourys, and others — creating music that sounds like nothing else. Un-beholden to conventionalism, he seamlessly crosses genre boundaries, resulting in music that encompasses rock, jazz, funk, and bluegrass.

KELLER WILLIAMS’ GRATEFUL GRASS with LOVE CANONSun. 5:15-6:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Grateful Grass w. Love Canon)This side-project paying homage to The Grateful Dead was added to Keller’s repertoire in 2010 after

touring with the Rhythm Devils. With an ever-revolving cast of jam and bluegrass musicians, Grateful Grass has become a fan favorite and festival staple, and this time around features Charlottesville-based strings band, Love Canon, backing Williams. Love Canon lends their acoustic-roots and electronic-tinged pop know-how to Williams’ funky self-made style for this can’t miss treat of a show that has, over the years, become a tradition to see at any summer festival where you are lucky enough to find it.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND

Genre: Jam BandExpect: Exquisite keyboard-driven jamSat. 12:30-2:00am, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent (late night Saturday)As keyboardist for acclaimed jam masters, The String Cheese Incident, Kyle Hollingsworth is

revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness to flirt with such disparate genres, including 60s funk, 80s pop, and an occasional slower, dreamy psychedelic song. Kyle Hollingsworth Band plays with a “straight ahead party” goal in mind.

L.A. EDWARDSGenre: AmericanaExpect: Mellow California rock with strong vocalsFri. 12:30-1:30pm, Ferrum College Workshop Porch Sat. 11:00-11:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Sat. 12:45-1:45pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage L.A. Edwards is the music of Luke Andrew Edwards. An expansive career in Americana music has

resulted in relatable stories told over professionally sparse dynamics and garnished with powerful brother-harmonies. His recent recording, True Blue, is a fresh take on classic, American sound and imbues the longing chug of Bob Seger while laying down the tracks with literary craftsmanship in the style of Townes Van Zandt.

LEFTOVER SALMONGenre: JamgrassExpect: High-energy acoustic jamgrass, Colorado styleFri. 1:00-2:30am, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent (late night Friday)Sat. 5:30-7:00pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Sat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Buffalo Mountain Jam)This string-led band blends bluegrass, rock, and world music into a funky mix that has kept

audiences dancing for more than 30 years. Beginning in Boulder, Colo., they were trailblazers in the jam band and jam-grass scenes, daring to add drums to a bluegrass band, and mixing Cajun, rock, jazz, and other seemingly disparate styles to create a unique and cohesive sound. Founding members Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman are joined by banjo wiz Andy Thorn and driven by the steady rhythms of bassist Greg Garrison, drummer Alwyn Robinson, and keyboardist Erik Deutsch.

LILLIE MAEGenre: Bluegrass/country/pop fusion.Expect: Nashville modern acoustic countrySun. Noon-1:00pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Nashville-based singer, multi-instrumentalist, and remarkably gifted musical storyteller-

songwriter, Lillie Mae weaves her own extraordinary experiences with the myriad strains of Americana to create a breathtaking song cycle of romance and struggle, solitude and adventure. Lillie Mae started singing and playing between three and seven years of age. Her unique upbringing and lifelong immersion in music has led her to create an authentically original sound all her own.

LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REALGenre: Soulful country rock & rollExpect: Original Austin meets Nashville with heartfelt wit and soulSun. 2:00-3:00pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent (Green Panel Discussion) Sun. 8:15-9:45pm, Streamline Stage at Hill HollerLukas Nelson has sharpened the edges of his style, giving nods to country and rock influences

while blurring the lines of both to create a new, refreshing sound. Renowned musicians from Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison to JJ Cale and Neil Young have inspired Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real to develop their own, distinct style of American music — one that could be called cosmic country soul, a mesmerizing, emotionally, and genuinely modern sound. Lukas has rapidly stepped out of the shadows of his legendary musician father, Willie Nelson, to come into a status of his own, including work as a producer and songwriter on the soundtrack of A Star Is Born.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD

(2018 FloydFest On-The-Rise Competition Winner)Genre: Rock & RollExpect: Smooth but powerful vocals backed by bluesy rockWed. 10:45pm-Midnight, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Thu. 2:30-3:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage Magnolia Boulevard is a five-piece band built in Lexington, Ky. With a variety of musical

backgrounds, the group has come together seamlessly on a common sound: balancing the line between blues, funk and rock and roll. Inspired by greats like The Allman Brothers Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band, this group has their own unique story to tell. Magnolia Boulevard features Ryan Allen (keys), Todd Copeland (drums), Gregg Erwin (guitar), Maggie Noelle (vocals/acoustic guitar) and John Roberts (bass).

MARGO PRICEGenre: CountryExpect: Beautiful vocals with classic country – rockSun. 4:15-5:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main StageMargo Price is at once familiar and daring, bringing an infectious blend of Nashville country,

Memphis soul, and Texas twang that tips its cap to Waylon and Willie, and especially to Loretta and Dolly. Rich with pedal steel, honky-tonk rhythms, and her stop-you-in-your-tracks vocals, Margo’s music is deeply reverent of tradition while allowing for nuanced exploration of emotions in a new, modern way. This is old school country made fresh and addictive.

MARVELOUS FUNKSHUN (OTR)Genre: Jam BandExpect: Funky rhythms and extended blues-jazz jamsWed. 7:00-8:15pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Thu. 3:30-4:30pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Featuring soaring guitar and pedal steel over a heavy groove, Marvelous Funkshun blends funk,

Southern rock, blues, sacred steel, hip hop and R&B into long, jazzy jams. Their shows are dynamic, foot-stomping, and rollicking with an “anything could happen” vibe. Members are drummer Camry Harris, guitarist Sam Robinson, bassist Will Bagly, Michael Kinchen on keyboard, and Chris Johnson on pedal steel guitar.

MASON VIA & HOT TRAIL MIX (OTR)Genre: BluegrassExpect: Country drawl and Appalachia style Sat. 7:00-8:00pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage Sun. 11:30am-12:30pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Hot Trail Mix is an innovative North Carolina bluegrass band with a rowdy youthful vigor

that excites audiences of all ages, shapes, and sizes! The band combines soulful, high-lonesome harmony, singing with virtuosic instrumental prowess, and features an all-star cast of convention-ribbon-winners led by Mason Via, a young singer/songwriter and son of award-winning songwriter David Via (Corn Tornado). Mason’s lyrics are the driving force behind the band’s music, and his vocals back up the deep emotion that his lyrics possess.

MAYA BURGESS & FRIENDSGenre: FolkExpect: A fresh perspective on a timeless genre from a young up-and-comer Thu. 1:30-2:30pm, Forever Young Stage Maya Burgess has written and played music since she was 12-years-old. She has performed

for folks all over Virginia and North Carolina at different music festivals and events all over! She is thrilled to be returning to FloydFest (which she has been attending since she was 4-years-old) and is looking forward to singin’ about the stuff that makes ya feel.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS MISS ELLIE’S STRING BAND (JAM)

Genre: String BandExpect: All-girl band with blossoming talentThu. 3:30-4:30pm, Forever Young Stage Miss Ellie’s String Band is an all-girl powerhouse string band with seven members deriving

from the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) programs in the Wise and Scott counties in Virginia. The band is named after one of their influences, Sue Ella Boatwright-Wells, who made numerous contributions to the preservation of Appalachian culture and communities of Southwest Virginia.

MORGAN WADE & THE STEPBROTHERS (Local Love)Genre: Rock & RollExpect: Heartfelt gritty songwriting with a powerful country punchSat. 12:30-1:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Sun. 3:00-4:00pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Sun. 5:30-6:15pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Morgan Wade exploded onto the Southwest Virginia music scene two years ago playing a blend

of country, folk and high-energy Americana and jamming with a rotating group of musicians. She was immediately noticed for her tremendous songwriting and powerful voice. Although Morgan still plays to her Americana roots, the music is driven by sensitive and penetrating lyrics and a tight, electrifying rock band.

THE MOTETGenre: Funk RockExpect: Colorado soul that’s horn-driven and heavy on the rhythmThu. 8:00-9:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Fri. 12:30-2:00am, Pink Floyd Garden Stage The Motet fuses fiery funk with simmering soul, clear and sparkling electronica with 70s-style

grooves. With a high-energy improvisational inventiveness, this Denver, Colo., seven-piece continually provides an escape for listeners and offers the beat and the funk to dance until morning. Strong, hypnotic horns with an Afrobeat and swaggering guitars, paired with layers of electronica, set the tone every show. The Motet adds raw grooves and heavy bass to up the retro funk sound for audiences. The Motet blasts off to another galaxy at every show and brings the audience along on the ride.

MOUNTAIN HEARTGenre: NewgrassExpect: Smooth bluegrass with moments of jazzy country soundsSat. 2:30-3:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler Sun. 3:00-4:15pm, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Allman Brothers Tribute)Mountain Heart is synonymous with cutting-edge, excellent acoustic music rooted in bluegrass

traditions and fine-tuned with the addition of a little R&B, country, and jazz. Alongside some heavenly harmonies and brilliant musicianship, a beautiful, soulful sound is made. The band features front-man Josh Shilling on lead and harmony vocals, piano, Hammond B3 Organ, and acoustic guitar and includes Molly Cherryholmes on fiddle, Jeff Partin on guitar and dobro, Aaron Ramsey playing mandolin, guitar and vocals, and Seth Taylor on guitar.

MUSIC LAB at JEFFERSON CENTERGenre: VariousExpect: Young talent and enthusiasmSun. 1:00-2:00pm, Forever Young Stage Sun. 3:15-4:15pm, Forever Young Stage Music Lab at Jefferson Center represents an innovative model of experiential learning in music

business, technology, and performance as an extension of the education area schools provide. Music Lab prepares local youth for future education, careers, and interests in the music and entertainment industries by developing a new model for molding the lives of youth as they grow not only as musicians, engineers, and performers, but as contributing members of our society, knowledgeable consumers, and engaged citizens.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS MUSIC ROAD CO (Local Love)

Genre: Funk / Reggae RockExpect: Up tempo reggae-style jamsFri. 5:45-6:30pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Sat. 7:00-7:45pm, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Music Road Co is a cooperative of common creative companions conspiring to command the

cognitive locomotion. This crew digs through a wide and deep catalog of tunes and musical traditions to get audiences groovin’ and their hip bones movin’! Moving fluidly from funk to reggae, rock to afrobeat, Music Road Co’s sound bounces from blues and soul to island dance and back again, bound together by one common ideal: Music should feel good and spread positive vibes.

MY RADIO (Local Love)Genre: Indie RockExpect: L.A. pop-rockThu. 11:00pm-12:30am, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent Sat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Deschutes Brewery Libations Tent My Radio was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia when JP Powell (songwriter, vocals,

keyboards, guitar) met Hunter Johnson (drums) in a local coffee shop. Both had previously played and toured in ensembles, so they bonded over an appreciation for making music and a desire to do something new. Powell and Johnson were joined by Brett Lemon (guitar), Jeff Hofmann (bass), and Jake Zuckerman (guitar) to make up My Radio.

NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTSGenre: New Orleans Modern JazzExpect: Mardi Gras festivities, so bring your beadsSat. 3:30-4:30pm, Dreaming Creek Main Stage The New Orleans Suspects started out as a pickup band at the famed Maple Leaf Bar in New

Orleans and brings together some of the best, most highly respected players in New Orleans, including Jeff Watkins on saxophone (James Brown Band, Joss Stone Band); Jake Eckert on guitar/vocals (Dirty Dozen BrassBand); CR Gruver on keyboards/vocals (Polytoxic, Outformation); and Eric Vogel on bass (North Mississippi Allstars, Fred Wesley). Their mission is to deliver the history-rich sounds of New Orleans through their own originals and, occasionally, a standard NoLa classic.

THE NEW RIVER JAM BAND (JAM)Genre: BluegrassExpect: Award-winning young talentSun. 5:30-6:30pm, Forever Young Stage The New River Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Band was formed in early 2018 by the parent

JAM organization as a means of gathering advanced students to represent the region on stage. Showcasing a variety of old-time string band and bluegrass music, the current line-up includes Sophia Puckett from the Galax JAM (mandolin, banjo, vocals), Gavin Woodruff from the Alleghany JAM (upright bass), Drew Morris from the Galax JAM (guitar), Karlee Hamm from the Ashe JAM (guitar, vocals), Cheyenne Grantham from the Franklin County JAM (fiddle), Nicholas Wingo from the Wythe County JAM (banjo), Colin Sprinkle from the Henderson JAM of Smyth County (six string banjo) and Kayla Archer from the Galax JAM (mandolin). 

NORA JANE STRUTHERSGenre: AmericanaExpect: Laid-back, crystal clear vocals in a bluegrassy-country styleFri. 3:00-4:00pm, Devils Backbone Throwdown Tent Sat. 12:30-1:30pm, Streamline Stage at Hill HollerSat. 3:30-4:30pm, Ferrum College Workshop PorchSat. 11:00pm-12:30am, Streamline Stage at Hill Holler (Nora Jane @ Buffalo Mountain Jam) Born in Virginia and raised in New Jersey, Nora Jane grew up playing and singing bluegrass and

country music with her banjo-playing father. After a move to Nashville, TN, she formed her band the Party Line and started taking her songs on the road, creating a sound that blends infectious rock with her country roots. There’s an honesty and energy to Nora Jane’s stage presence; a vulnerability that is part and parcel of great artistry. In one moment, she joyfully leads the audience in a dance party … in the next, she lays her soul bare for the world to hear.

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ARTIST LISTINGSARTIST LISTINGS THE NORTHERNERS (OTR)

Genre: Indie RockExpect: Originals, a few carefully chosen covers, strong vocalsFri. 2:15-3:15pm, Pink Floyd Garden Stage Sat, 2:30-3:30pm, VA Is For Lovers VIP Stage The Northerners are a brother-and-sister-led indie-rock band from Richmond, Va., taking most

of their influences from 60s and 70s classic rock. The band’s sound is part nostalgia, part new indie-rock. The siblings have been playing music together since 2012 and have since opened for Lord Huron, sealed a residency at The Camel in Richmond, Va., and Adam Blake (Disney Choreographer) created a one-of-a-kind ice show around The Northerners’ original music.

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