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Almost Hootenanny Time!!!

14 Aug

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A Hootenanny is defined as “an informal performance by folk singers, typically with participation by the audience.”

Well, I believe that TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny certainly embodies that to the T in Dawg!  The musician is part of the audience as much as the audience is part of the musician.  Hootenannigans ensue, there is much joy and happiness in our world, and the music is out of this world!    All the musicians certainly bring their A++ game to the Hoot, and you can see that in the way they play off the energy truly unique to a Back Porch Hootenanny.  It’s a process that helps you move forward in your pursuit to feel just right about your place in this world.  The fact that we are fortunate to be able to go to the beautiful and serene setting that is Cherokee Farms for these Hootenannies blows my mind every time I think about it!

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At the 15th Edition of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny coming up Sept. 13-14, you can expect a mass cross pollination of musicians throughout the weekend on stage and at the camp fires and a PARADE to the Shed Stage led by Vagabond Swing  following their performance on the Grateful Fred Stage.  We will be celebrating (among other things!) the Hootenanny movement, the birthday of  the “Father of Bluegrass” Bill Monroe, the lives of so many incredible musicians who have touched our lives personally through music & friendship, and especially the recent passing of folk legend Cowboy Jack Clement (seen below in a picture with Emmylou Harris & Kris Kristofferson) and the great J J Cale.

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One guarantee I can give you is that you WILL ALWAYS hear something that is fresh to your ears and healthy for the mind, body & soul.  HOOT HOOT!!!

Remember, you can help the cause of this folk movement known as TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny by purchasing your tickets in advance.  By doing so, you will receive a compilation CD from the 2nd Annual Atlanta’s Holiday Hootenanny featuring Papa Mali, Oteil Burbridge, Col. Bruce Hampton, Rev. Jeff Mosier, Larry Keel, Jimmy Hall, Ike Stubblefield, Grant Green Jr., and so much more!  You will also receive a discount coupon for a Hootenanny TShirt should you decide to purchase one!

ADVANCE TICKETS for FRI-SAT and SAT ONLY are available now at the links below.

FRI-SAT $50 ADV/$60 gate (includes camping)

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SAT ONLY $40 ADV/$50 gate (includes camping)

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Top 10 Reasons to join in the FUN that is the 15th edition of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny, Sept 13-14!

5 Aug

Sometimes you just need a reminder of those life components you should be thankful for – your health, your family, real friendships, and a HOOOOOOOOOTENANNY!!!

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10. Cherokee Farms is a reasonable distance from Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and especially Chattanooga!  Asheville, you’re too far, either!  😉

9. You’ve had so much fun at previous Back Porch Hootenannies at Cherokee Farms that your friends want to come now, so you willingly and happily lead the way.

8.  Cherokee Farms is like your own state park.  We strive to keep it pristine!

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7.  The bonfire jams late night are as fun as the ones on stage all evening FRI and all day SAT!

6.  You experience an incredible display of musicians in various collaborations that are created within the sets on two alternating stages so the music never stops!  See Schedule

5.  TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny is a great place to introduce your kids to family camping, enjoying the outdoors, and its association with music and great people!

4.  You will ALWAYS leave TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny having heard something new & fresh!

3.  If you’re lucky you get to try some of TDawg’s world famous freshly made jambalaya and boiled peanuts. 😉

2.  You get to scream the HOOOOOOOOOOOOTENANNY Battlecry in the midnight hour and mean it!

1.  You can feel GREAT about supporting the BEST LIL’ FESTIE in the Southeast!  The bands get to showcase and make new friendships along the way; the musicians become the audience once they’re done, prepping themselves for the late night jams to come; and YOU are rewarded by being there, witness to the magic of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny at the beautiful and spiritual Cherokee Farms!

Please visit the Hootenanny blog page to purchase your advance tickets, and receive a FREE Holiday Hootenanny compilation CD from Dec 2012 as well as a $5 off coupon for a Hootenanny TShirt!

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About Grateful Fred, the namesake for the tent stage

24 Jul

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“Grateful Fred” Hill was a fun-loving, music-loving, electrician by trade but music enthusiast and archivist by heart and desire, whose body succumbed to cancer back in early November of 2012.  I camped with Grateful Fred many times at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park for MagFest and SpringFest, he attended each HarvestFest, and for many years he was ever present on the Atlanta music scene.  Always great to see him, laugh with him, have a beer or otherwise with him.  There is a large group of folks who knew Fred – I’m thankful I could call him my friend.  His energy certainly shines bright on the Hootenanny, and I couldn’t think of a better way to honor Grateful Fred and his pure love of life, music, and happiness than to name a tent stage after him that provides such amazing and spontaneous musical energy.

Cheers Grateful Fred!

Next Weekend, April 5-6, is TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny!

28 Mar

HOOOOOOOTENANNY!!!

TDawg Presents has built the bi-annual TDawg Back Porch Hootenanny on quality, not quantity.  You come to a Hoot, you KNOW the music will be stellar – all the artists bring their A-game.  The Hootenanny vibe is just right, family-friendly and as relaxing as any outdoor activity can be.  The artists are very much a part of the community – once they’re done, they’ll be out there rockin’ out with everyone else!

I just want to thank you personally for considering and hopefully coming out to the spring 2013 edition of TDawg’s Back Porch Hootenanny on April 5-6.  The forecast is showing sunny next weekend w/ ideal bonfire temperatures at night.  The music will be nothing short of outstanding – you WILL be able to leave on Sunday having heard something fresh that will keep you hooked.  Being in the great outdoors on such a pristine piece of property like Cherokee Farms for some killer music and great times with friends and family is what it’s all about.  Bring yer instruments, be ready to jam!

I realize that there are many options and/or obligations for next weekend including music both free and otherwise, 40th birthday bashes, kids’ soccer matches, the need to be at home for a weekend for once, and many more.  Thanks for coming to the Hoot!

SPREAD THE WORD, SPREAD THE LOVE, LIFE IS GOOD!

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Benefit/Celebration at Sweetwater Brewing Co. tonite 2/26!

26 Feb

Hey y’all this is a great event for a great cause, in honor of Charlotte, who was head chef at Fox Bros Bbq.  She lost her battle with breast cancer about two weeks ago, and the Fox Bros./Big Tex family is throwing a party celebrating her life at and to raise money for research at Sweetwater Brewing Co.  Please click on the picture below taken of Charlotte at Fox Bros. for complete information, but our friends from MOONTOWER are going to be rockin’ it on out, too!

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