Feb 162012
Biggest country music jam in the Southeast! Auditions underway to select area country talent for the May 2-5 Suwannee River Jam at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Final competition to perform at the Jam is April 7 at the SOSMP SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - The 2012 Suwannee River Jam May 2-5 is getting closer and closer! Tickets and accommodations are being purchased, plans are being made and would-be country artists are gearing up for the various auditions. These auditions will choose who will perform on the amphitheater stage during the Suwannee River Jam, the largest county music jam in the Southeast, held each year at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla! Interested country and country rock talent are urged to check out the 1st Street Music and Sound Company's website at www.firststreetmusic.com for details as deadlines are near and no exceptions will be made on meeting these deadlines. The four audition sites, dates and times are: Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival Feb. 18, 2 p.m. - The first audition is the Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival held Feb. 17-19 in Steinhatchee. Suwannee River Jam auditions will be held on the Crab Jam stage across from River Haven Marina Feb. 18 beginning at 2 p.m. Deadline to submit application has passed but you can attend the event and cheer on your favorite singer or group. Festival entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend. The Bradford Fest Talent Showdown Feb. 25, 7 p.m. - set for at Bradford High School Auditorium, 581 North Temple Avenue/West Washington Street, Starke, this audition is open to country and country rock talent from all surrounding areas. Deadline to enter is Feb. 17. Prizes awarded will include $500 for first place; $50 for second and $25 for third. Top three winners will move to the finals. The Landing at Jacksonville, March 24 from 4 - 8 p.m. - The Landing, located on the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville at 2 West Independent Drive, will hold an audition March 24 from 4 - 8 p.m. Deadline to enter is March 16. Top three winners will move to the finals. Solo, duets and bands may audition for the Landing event. If you need further directions to the Landing, go to www.jacksonvillelanding.com. Whisky River, Jacksonville, April 4 beginning at 9 p.m. - Auditions will be held at Whisky River at 4850 Big Island Road April 4 beginning at 9 p.m. Deadline to submit an audition form is March 16. No bands may audition for this event at Whisky River, only solo and duet talent. Winners will move to the finals. Whisky River is located in the Plaza at the Markets at Town Centre on the South side of Jacksonville near 9A and J. Turner Butler Blvd. You may call 904-645-5571 for directions to this site or go to whiskyriverjacksonville.com Winners from all four auditions will compete in the final audition at the SOSMP April 7 for spots on the amphitheater stage during the Suwannee River Jam May 2-5. This is a once in a lifetime chance for up and coming country and country rock talent to grab a spot on the amphitheater stage during the largest country jam in the Southeast. To get your audition form for the remaining open auditions, go to the 1st Street Music and Sound Company's website at www.firststreetmusic.com. For the Bradford County event, you may also contact Cheryl Canova at Santa Fe Community College at 352-395-4410 or cheryl.canova@sfcollege.edu. Country artists set to perform include Trace Adkins, Randy Travis, Joe Nichols, LoCash Cowboys, Ashton Shepherd, Josh Turner, Craig Morgan, Justin Moore, Steve Holy and Justin Case Band. For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Suwannee River Jam, SpringFest, Wanee or to buy tickets or book accommodations for any of these festivals or to book a wedding, reception area, RV site or cabins for any time, you may call 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many exciting events coming up or to purchase your 2012 Suwannee River Jam tickets. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!