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I've just returned home after evacuating from Hurricane Milton, and I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. Miraculously, my home survived unscathed, with only some downed trees and branches. But it's the simple things that bring me joy today:

- A warm bed to sleep in
- Running water
- Lights to illuminate my way
- A warm bath to wash away the stress
- Most importantly, my entire family is safe and sound

Seeing the devastation others have endured puts my blessings into perspective. I've learned that these "bare essentials" are truly gifts from above. In my later years, I've come to realize how fortunate I am and how much God has blessed me.

I pray that I may live up to His expectations and fulfill the purpose He has for me. Today, I'm humbled and thankful for the simple things that bring me comfort and peace.

We will continue to pray for those who have lost these things and loved ones.

Hurricane Milton Update

As Hurricane Milton's track shifts south, our concerns remain high. Many of our friends will face a direct hit, and we urge everyone to take this seriously.

Don't underestimate the danger: Please don't assume someone else will take care of you or that you can ride out the storm. Leave for 24 hours and return when it's safe. Your life is worth more than any property.

We love calling Florida home, despite the risks. Unlike other natural disasters, hurricanes offer advance warning. Let's use this time to prepare.

Have a plan: Time is running out. If you don't have a plan, please make one now. We're here to help spread the word if you need assistance.

After this storm passes, we'll likely see significant changes in Florida's infrastructure to mitigate future risks. We're committed to making permanent changes to protect our home and community.

Stay safe, stay informed:

- Monitor weather updates
- Follow evacuation orders
- Prioritize your life and loved ones

We're here for each other. If you need help or have updates to share, don't hesitate to reach out.

Love to all, stay safe!

Before I head to bed, I wanted to share the latest update on our hurricane preparations. Unfortunately, we've decided to evacuate, but we're still figuring out where to go. Our plan is to leave before the storm makes land fall and return when it passes to assess the damage, hoping our home is still standing and our friends are safe.

As we prepare to face the unknown, I'm reminded of the importance of community. Please prioritize your safety, and don't forget to protect your beloved pets and animals.

This hurricane feels like a nightmare, but I'm inspired by the resilience and kindness of our neighbors in North Carolina and here in Florida. They are and have been looking out for each other like family. They have set a good example of what true compassion is and how we should be with each other.

If you need assistance or have offers of help, please reach out. Stay connected and keep us updated on your situation.

May God bless and protect us all. Stay safe, and may our homes and communities emerge stronger than ever.

Love to all

Immerse yourself in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast at the EMS Spring Bluegrass Fest in Brooksville, where the sounds of banjos, fiddles, and harmonies fill the air.

Join us for a foot-stompin', soul-stirrin' weekend of live music, delicious food, and camping under the stars. Let the rustic charm and natural beauty of our venue transport you to a world of simplicity, community, and joy. Come one, come all, and let the magic of live music begin!

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Good morning, everyone! I wanted to take a moment to update you all on our journey since the accident. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for your love and support during this challenging time. Normally, we'd be taking a break between our June festival in Cherokee and our next event in August in Marion, NC. However, this year has been different. We've been working tirelessly to prepare and recover from our losses.

I have to say, it's been a wild ride building a business in the music industry, where the odds are against us from the start. But we've never let that stop us. And this year, we've come to realize just how far we've come. The biggest reward hasn't been the success or the accolades, but the relationships we've built with all of you. When we started our festival venture, it was about the love of music. But as we grew, we had to choose between being performers or promoters. We chose the latter, and it's been an incredible journey. We've created a family, not just a festival. And our staff has been instrumental in making that happen.

This week, we're gearing up for our return to the mountains, which is always a challenge. As nervous as we are getting back in the saddle, we are thinking about how much we miss you all.

You're the reason we do what we do and your friendship is clearly our biggest reward. We cannot wait to see you and thank you in person.

Please keep the family of the Nelons in your thoughts and prayers after their tragic loss." This week on the way to perform. There are great rewards but they do not come without risks. We had the pleasure to meet them more than 20 years ago and occasionally perform with them, they were such sweet people. We cannot stop thinking about them.

TOURBADOUR BLUE signed to EMS Spring Bluegrass Fest in Brooksville, Florida: It's exciting to see where these young writers and singers are taking their music. It's hard to say where it all belong but acoustic guitars, fiddle, killer 3 part harmonies? I think we'll take it.

I know you will enjoy this group. They have been working hard with Tammy Rogers of the Steeldrivers and this summer you will see them on tour together.

We are proud to be a tour stop for them and the Steeldrivers.
Check then out... Then, come and see them live at Florida Sand Music Ranch next March.

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Troubadour Blue - "Drinkin's Good" The Soundstage Sessions are the 5th season of our acoustic feature songwriter series. Special thanks to Soundstage Studios at Blackriver Entertainment in Na...

Well, the news is finally out. Leftover Salmon will join us once again at the EMS Spring Bluegrass Fest next March. We had an incredible turnout and a huge demand to bring them back and here they are!

Joined by other festival favorites we are also proud to bring you The Steeldrivers, The Goodwin Brothers and Troubadour Blue just to mention a few.

If you are looking for a great time, a great place to bring your family and make great memories, putting this on your calendar right now may be a great idea : )

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- BIG NEWS IN MUSIC FEST WORLD -
Leftover Salmon returns to Headline EMS Spring Bluegrass Fest March 27, 28, 29, 2025 Joined by the incredible Steeldrivers, The The Malpass Brothers, Cleverlys, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, The Kruger Brothers, Remedy Tree, The Goodwin Brothers and many more MC Sherry Boyd -----Hit us up to learn more.

WE ARE LOSING ALL OF OUR LEGENDS

Well, things are getting better here at home but the news of Cliff Waldron passing yesterday made me stop and think about what has happened to bluegrass music. Don't get me wrong, I love what has happened and all of the creativity I have enjoyed since I was 12 years old. But, the music the pioneers made was not broke. They are the reason we see such a variety because their music encouraged so many to pursue it.

I hate that it takes losing such an important contributor to go back and listen to what made me fall in love with this music and all of the people I have been so lucky to meet. I was just a kid laying on the floor next to the speakers of our record player because there was so much noise in the house growing up with a big family.

Hearing Cliff and Bill sing together was real mountain soul. I am not sure a 12 year old is supposed to feel long lost and lonesome but there was no way not to when you heard these kats. Their music is responsible for me later learning who the Osborne brothers and so any more of the great were

Bill Emerson passed away in 2021 and Cliff Waldrom died yesterday. May they rest in peace and not be forgotten. There are not many like them left and some are still playing but winding down.

Please support them anyway you can and at the very least, tell them thank you for all they have done. We still get to keep the recording of their music but it's not the same as letting them know while they are alive.

Nominate them any time you can, vote for them when you see their names. Do what you can to make sure they get one more chance to see an award being handed to them. Teach the young players who they are and what they brought to the music that they are now interested in playing.

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TROPICAL WEATHER ALERT!!
Hey folks, NOAA has released the official names of the storms/potential hurricanes for 2024.

Below are a few hilighted names to watch for. Could be bad.

Please let Chris Malpass, Isaac Taylor and Billy Lee Cox know. Try not to hold it against them, LOL

Start your New Year with the mostj fun you may have all year in Jekyll Island, we can't wait to see you there.

It's not too early to make plans for the palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival. Come out and help us honor our veterans on Veterans Day Week.

Got Malpass? We do...! Plus Country Music Legend Lee Greenwood, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Tony Jackson and Jerrod Niemann 😀

It all happens the week before the Bluegrass Festival hit us up to find out more

Remedy Tree will also be with us... Watch for details or visit us at www.EvansMediaSource.com

Time to plan if you haven't...

This is just one a many that has gone viral. Andy Thornton, bonjo player of Leftover Salmon was outside playing his banjo and well, you'll see what happens next.

Just thought i would share if you are not one of the 5 million people who have already seen it.

Andy will be with us this week.

Playing banjo for a wild fox! He came back for an encore! Titled "Aesop Mountain" and streaming now! When your summer tours end, so you’re testing out some new material on a fox — and they come back for an encore. 😃 Update: This song, "Aesop Mountain" is no...

I don't do this often and I never try to put 1 band over another. However, I do try to raise awareness of anything positive in our industry that I feel helps it. Just count the legends we have lost in the last 5 years. In case you haven't noticed, we are losing them faster than they are being replaced, if that is even possible. I am responsible for what I put on our stages and we are blessed to have the talent to do it. When we see a project like this, we get excited but also realize that it will only last if they are able to work steadily and profitably. Our customers loved them and the people in attendance that were new to bluegrass also loved it and were left wanting more. What better way to celebrate and honor the pioneers of bluegrass music by showcasing these stellar and highly respected musicians to represent. . Promoter friends, hire this band now, don't wait.... They have all created their own corner of history individually. Now they are also preserving a huge part of our music not to mention the art of bluegrass itself.

Let me end by saying, every band needs work right now and every customer that buys a ticket deserves to be entertained. As promoters, we have bands that we like to work with because they fit our vision and our audience, Southern Legacy will too... This band is a home run!

Hey all, we still have some tickets left for the Gold Tone Banjo. We will announce soon how you can buy them online. Once 100 tickets are sold, a winner will be drawn. Don't miss out!

STAY TUNED!

Great week ahead with so much to do. This is a 3 day music fest and classic car show with food trucks, craft vendors and more featuring national touring and Grammy Award winning artists.

Mmmeet Exile, Rhonda Vincent, The Gibson Brothers, The Malpass Brothers and many more, starting NOW!

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5360 Lockhart Rd Brooksville, FL

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Wow! what a day here at the Palatka Bluegrass Festival. Thank you so much to everyone for such an enjoyable time.

Want to especially thank The Larry Stephenson Band for hosting the EMS MOONLIGHT JAM last night. This is what Bluegrass has been missing for so long. Larry has been in the business long enough to know where festivals started and where they have gone.

Thank you larry and yhe boys for making a wonderful event even better. The memories made last night will last forever!