Time is a concept that has many meanings at the Spirit of the Suwannee Park. During events such as the Suwannee River Jam, Magfest, Springfest, The Wanee, etc. Time is all that matters if you want to see your favorite artists playing at venues all over the park. But once the music stops and all of the trash has been picked up, the park once again grows silent and those of us who live here slip back into Suwannee time.
To me, Suwannee time is a concept that has no beginning or end; no appointment to keep or scheduled meal time. My concept of Suwannee time goes from hours and minutes to much broader concepts such as night and day, asleep and awake. My only concerns are hunger and hygiene. I can go down by the river and be serenaded by the swirling waters all day and by the crickets and insects all night, with the moon and stars providing the only light I need.
I can grab a novel, head out to the observation platforms and lose myself in the delicious consumption of enlightenment with my only intrusion being from nature. I can sit out by the drum circle and reminisce with Phil about days gone by, while at the same time eagerly awaiting the opening of the “Bubba Slide” so I can see and hear the joy of the children as they glide down…and of Cindy as she supervises it.
I can ride on my cart and hear the sounds of the Harold White Band and Silverado echo alongside Lynard Skynard, the Allman Brothers and John Anderson with equal enthusiasm in a place that prides itself on being the place where music lives.
We have our traditions and our own personal icons: Uncle Charles, Phil, The Wanee Tsunami and “Wristbands please,, but they are ours, and they are all also a part of “Suwannee Time."
So the next time you are in a hurry to get to that doctor’s appointment, or are stuck behind someone going 15 miles an hour too slow, remember that soon you will be driving down river road headed towards “Suwannee Time” and none of that will matter as much anymore.
article by William Kelly
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Tropical Night Rocks the Suwannee, Silverado, wrestling and Spirit Kids Music Camp this weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park!
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - If you’re not planning to be at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park this weekend, don’t tell us you couldn’t find anything to do! This weekend is chock full of activities for every age with the Spirit Kids Music Camp from Friday - Sunday for kids 5-17, William Scott and Silverado Friday night, Tropical Night Rocks the Suwannee Saturday and pro extreme wrestling Sunday. Now, folks, you just can’t beat that lineup!
The Spirit Kids Music Camp is held four times a year for kids 5-17 and it’s free! The only catch - parents or guardian must be
on site during the time the kids are in class. Signup is Friday night, classes all day Saturday and Sunday morning with a cookout Saturday night. Sunday is the big day when the kids get to show off what they’ve learned and do they ever put on a show! No one is turned away because they don’t have a guitar, fiddle, mandolin or banjo because instruments are provided for class. Don’t let your child miss out on this exhilarating experience designed to interest today’s children in music so they can pass it on to their children!
Friday night, William Scott and Silverado will be the featured band in the Music Hall with plenty of variety in music so you can dance the night away. Doors open to the Music Hall at 6 p.m.; shows begin at 7 p.m.
Saturday is the BIG day as Tropical Night Rocks the Suwannee’s charity concert gets underway at 1 p.m. in the Music Hall with fun for the entire family, vendors, games for children and indoor
events. Steel Bridge Band, Jimmy Parrish and the Ocean Waves, as well as Brent Burns will provide music from 4 p.m. through the evening. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. VIP tickets are also available and include lots of amenities.
Sunday evening at 7 p.m. extreme Pro wrestling gets underway in the Music Hall with the main event a Thumbtack Death Match - Anything Goes match between Jake Slater and PAIN. A special Midget Match will also be held between Mighty Midget and La Parka Jr. along with four more extreme matches. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 ringside, $8 general admission, 5 and under are free.
As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant will have food and beverages available at regular prices during events in the Music Hall.
If you haven’t made reservations to spend the weekend at the SOSMP this weekend, or you need to know more about the events, it’s time to get on that phone and call us at 386-364-1683 or go to the website at www.musicliveshere.com! Of course, you can always come out for the day, evening or event, but you’ll be missing a lot of the fun like canoeing, bicycling, jogging, fishing, checking out the Arts and Crafts Village, Country Store and the many, many other amenities at the SOSMP. Make your reservations and come spend the weekend with us! We’ll be looking for ya’ll!
The Spirit Kids Music Camp is held four times a year for kids 5-17 and it’s free! The only catch - parents or guardian must be
on site during the time the kids are in class. Signup is Friday night, classes all day Saturday and Sunday morning with a cookout Saturday night. Sunday is the big day when the kids get to show off what they’ve learned and do they ever put on a show! No one is turned away because they don’t have a guitar, fiddle, mandolin or banjo because instruments are provided for class. Don’t let your child miss out on this exhilarating experience designed to interest today’s children in music so they can pass it on to their children!Friday night, William Scott and Silverado will be the featured band in the Music Hall with plenty of variety in music so you can dance the night away. Doors open to the Music Hall at 6 p.m.; shows begin at 7 p.m.
Saturday is the BIG day as Tropical Night Rocks the Suwannee’s charity concert gets underway at 1 p.m. in the Music Hall with fun for the entire family, vendors, games for children and indoor
events. Steel Bridge Band, Jimmy Parrish and the Ocean Waves, as well as Brent Burns will provide music from 4 p.m. through the evening. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. VIP tickets are also available and include lots of amenities.Sunday evening at 7 p.m. extreme Pro wrestling gets underway in the Music Hall with the main event a Thumbtack Death Match - Anything Goes match between Jake Slater and PAIN. A special Midget Match will also be held between Mighty Midget and La Parka Jr. along with four more extreme matches. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 ringside, $8 general admission, 5 and under are free.
As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant will have food and beverages available at regular prices during events in the Music Hall.
If you haven’t made reservations to spend the weekend at the SOSMP this weekend, or you need to know more about the events, it’s time to get on that phone and call us at 386-364-1683 or go to the website at www.musicliveshere.com! Of course, you can always come out for the day, evening or event, but you’ll be missing a lot of the fun like canoeing, bicycling, jogging, fishing, checking out the Arts and Crafts Village, Country Store and the many, many other amenities at the SOSMP. Make your reservations and come spend the weekend with us! We’ll be looking for ya’ll!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Annie Wenz visits The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Suwannee Springfest 2009
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UNITE 09 Truck, Car and Bike Show and two bands this weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park!
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - If you like hot rides of trucks, cars and bikes that just scream “look at me!” and a great weekend of just having fun and uniting with other hot ride enthusiasts, the UNITE 09 Truck, Car and Bike Show is just what the doctor ordered this weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla!
This huge event will be held May 16-17 with lots of flashy rides competing for trophies that will be awarded by you, the fans who attend. Sponsored by Hot Rides Magazine, Slam Specialties and the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, this event is expected to draw hundreds of great rides.
Admission for the UNITE event is $20 for the weekend or $10 per day for adults, children 10 and under free with an adult. Spectator parking is $5 per day. Overnight and weekend accommodations are not included in admission price.
The popular Bikini contest will be held Sunday at 2 p.m.
Along with trucks, cars and bikes will be two hot bands - Steel Bridge Band Friday night May 15 and the Josh Kirkland Band Saturday night May 16 in the Music Hall. The Music Hall is open to the general public this weekend, as well as UNITE guests. Admission Saturday night is $10 per person.
The Music Hall opens at 6 p.m. with shows beginning at 7 p.m. each night. As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant will have a delicious array of food and beverages available from its menu at regular prices during Music Hall events.
For more information on this weekend’s event, other upcoming events such as Wanee, the celebration of the Allman Brothers’ 40th Anniversary June 5-6, Saturdays on the Suwannee, the Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp May 29-31 or other events, call us at 386-364-1683 or go to www.musicliveshere.com. We’ll be looking for ya’ll!
This huge event will be held May 16-17 with lots of flashy rides competing for trophies that will be awarded by you, the fans who attend. Sponsored by Hot Rides Magazine, Slam Specialties and the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, this event is expected to draw hundreds of great rides.
Admission for the UNITE event is $20 for the weekend or $10 per day for adults, children 10 and under free with an adult. Spectator parking is $5 per day. Overnight and weekend accommodations are not included in admission price.
The popular Bikini contest will be held Sunday at 2 p.m.
Along with trucks, cars and bikes will be two hot bands - Steel Bridge Band Friday night May 15 and the Josh Kirkland Band Saturday night May 16 in the Music Hall. The Music Hall is open to the general public this weekend, as well as UNITE guests. Admission Saturday night is $10 per person.
The Music Hall opens at 6 p.m. with shows beginning at 7 p.m. each night. As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant will have a delicious array of food and beverages available from its menu at regular prices during Music Hall events.
For more information on this weekend’s event, other upcoming events such as Wanee, the celebration of the Allman Brothers’ 40th Anniversary June 5-6, Saturdays on the Suwannee, the Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp May 29-31 or other events, call us at 386-364-1683 or go to www.musicliveshere.com. We’ll be looking for ya’ll!
Enjoy the Mercy Mountain Boys and Roadhouse Live at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park May 8 & 9
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - The fabulous Mercy Mountain Boys and the rockin’ Roadhouse Live Band will be shaking the rafters at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park this weekend, May 8 and 9.
If you are a gospel or bluegrass fan, you already know the Mercy Mountain Boys. You can hear them on area gospel and bluegrass music radio stations every day in North Florida. They have played a number of Sunday afternoon concerts at the SOSMP in the last year, including many other venues all over the South. They’re an award winning group who never fail to please their adoring fans and that’s sure to be the case Friday, May 8, when they pack out the Music Hall.
Roadhouse Live, an exciting band from Branford, Fla that has caught fire over the last year in the North Florida world of music, plays everything from rock n roll to country and plays it extremely well. They just recently played the Suwannee River Jam on the 1st Street Music Stage and have developed a big following from their dates at the SOSMP. Put on those dancing shoes - you are surely going to want to dance! Don’t be late May 9 for this group!
Doors open at 6 p.m., shows begin at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall each night. Friday night admission is free, Saturday night it’s $10 per person.
As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant will have available at regular prices delicious food items and beverages from the menu during these performances. Bring your sweetie out for a wonderful evening or weekend!
For more information about this event, The Unite Car, Truck and Bike Show with special bands May 15-16, Wanee (40th anniversary of the Allman Brothers' Band June 5-6), the Saturdays on the Suwannee summer and fall camping specials with special events or the many other upcoming events at the SOSMP in Live Oak, please go to the SOSMP Website at www.musicliveshere.com or call 386-364-1683. We’ll be looking for ya‘ll!
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