Imagine stepping into a breathtaking winter wonderland in the Salzburg Ballroom at Plant Riverside District. Enveloped by the delicate beauty of snowy décor, you’re greeted with a delectable Winter Bash cocktail. As you sip, the air fills with melodies, a seamless stream of live music enhancing every moment from start to finish. Your evening reaches…
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The Wood Brothers
Presenting Sponsor of Savannah Music Festival Encore A Savannah Music Festival ENCORE pre-festival concert Please note that this is a standing-room show. Limited seating is available for Mezzanine ticket purchasers. The Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades, they’ve cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors,…
Seasonal/Part-Time Teaching Artists for Musical Explorers
Seasonal/Part-Time Teaching Artists Savannah Music Festival is Hiring Seasonal/Part-Time Teaching Artists for Musical Explorers program (December 2-6, 2024). Musical Explorers is a free program for K-2 students that resources schools with culturally expansive and cross-curricular teaching tools throughout each semester, including access to professionally produced concerts for young people. Musical Explorers Teaching Artists will staff…
An Evening with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 AT 10 AM Close out the 2025 festival with a full-length evening show featuring the return of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit! A Jason Isbell record always lands like a decoder ring in the ears and hearts of his audience, a soundtrack to his world and magically to…
George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners / Jontavious Willis
Join Victory North and Savannah Music Festival for an evening of funk and blues featuring George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners and Jontavious Willis! Tickets on sale Friday, September 13 at 12 PM George Porter Jr. is an award-winning bassist, songwriter, and vocalist, best known as a founding member of The Meters, one of New…
A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea
Grammy winner Kathy Mattea brings her rich acoustic music heritage to a unique Christmas holiday music program. Featuring her warm, soulful vocals and skillful arrangements, Kathy’s talented band—featuring some of Nashville’s top musicians—offers a fresh take on a variety of holiday songs: from beloved traditional favorites to selections from her Grammy-winning 1993 album Good News…
Artist in Residence
2024-25 Artist in Residence DEADLINE EXTENDED! Acclaimed singer, songwriter and banjo player Kaia Kater will serve as Savannah Music Festival’s 2024-2025 Artist in Residence. The year-long residency will include in-depth work with local musicians and in-person visits with and performances for Savannah-area students. Kater will select a small group of local songwriters and musicians, offering…
Institutional Giving Associate
Institutional Giving Associate Location: Savannah, Georgia Term: Full-time position, exempt Reports to: Development Manager Date posted: October 28, 2024 The Institutional Giving Associate is a member of the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) development team and reports directly to the Development Manager. This individual is responsible for coordinating the submission of LOIs, proposals, and reports to…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1648 – Samara Joy 2024
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1648 – Samara Joy 2024 On this episode, we listen to a portion of the 2024 season kickoff concert featuring powerhouse jazz vocalist Samara Joy. In the two year span since her first Savannah Music Festival appearances at house concerts in the surrounding area, Samara Joy has won three…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1642 – Brahms / Erroll Garner
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1642 – Brahms / Erroll Garner On this episode, we listen to excerpts from two concerts at our 2023 festival: one from the Philip Dukes & Friends chamber series, and the other from a set played by Christian Sands’ High Wire Trio featuring the music of Erroll Garner. we’ll…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1641 – Alexander Malofeev / Christian Sands
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1641 – Alexander Malofeev / Christian Sands On this episode, we listen back to two 2023 performances given by young titans of the piano: the 22 year-old classical pianist Alexander Malofeev and 34 year-old jazz pianist and composer Christian Sands.
Ambassadors
SMF Ambassadors Are you a high school student interested in music? Come work with the Savannah Music Festival as an Ambassador, and bring your friends! See behind-the-scenes, work with festival staff, and get a free t-shirt all while logging volunteer hours! Sign-up to get access to community partners, internships, production experience and community with the…
Town Mountain / Swamptooth
Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival. The hearty base of Town Mountain’s music is the first and second generation of bluegrass spiced…
Ekhaya, Rebirth to Home feat. NALEDI and MiKeshia McPhaul
Through an initial connection during NALEDI’s artist residency at the Savannah Music Festival, a creative project born out of a desire to connect with local community and find common ground was born. MiKeishia McPhaul is a dancer and choreographer from Savannah, Georgia, whose work has been featured in local community theater as well as through…
SMF Hoodie (black zipper)
This lightweight go-to unisex zip-up hoodie with a modern fit features a white imprint on the left chest, front zipper, and kangaroo pocket.
2024 Festival T-Shirt
The 2024 festival shirt features the illustration created exclusively by local artist JULU for the Savannah Music Festival. Printed on a BELLA + CANVAS Short Sleeve Tee featuring a crew neck and tailored fit. Crafted from supremely soft, proprietary Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, the Unisex Heather CVC Short Sleeve Tee is a daily basic…
Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah is a Chattanooga-bred singer-songwriter with an artistic conception influenced by alt-rock, roots and old-time music. Her song “Black Myself” earned a Grammy nomination and won the Song of the Year Award from Folk Alliance International. “Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but it’s her deep-hued voice that can…
The Sensational Barnes Brothers
“The Sensational Barnes Brothers effectively capture the sound of Memphis during the heyday of Stax Records, the Bar-Kays, and Booker T. & the M.G.s., providing us with some sensational gospel soul.” — Black Grooves The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a musical blend of old and new – a real gem in the gospel/soul scene. As…
Steve Earle
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the…
Savannah Music Festival 1640 – The Alt / Teada
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival 1640 – The Alt / Teada On this episode we listen to selections from a co-bill of Irish bands from our 2023 festival, The Alt and Teada.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1639 – Teada / Maeve Gilchrist & Bruce Molsky
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1639 – Teada / Maeve Gilchrist & Bruce Molsky On this episode we listen to selections from two unforgettable 2023 festival concerts, starting with the incredible Irish traditional band Teada and a Celtic-Appalachian duo consisting of Maeve Gilchrist & Bruce Molsky.
Frank Stewart in Conversation Dr. Walter Evans
Frank Stewart, Savannah Music Festival’s long-time photographer, discusses his life and work with Dr. Walter Evans. Stewart’s NEXUS: AN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOURNEY, 1960S TO THE PRESENT, is currently on display at the Jepson Center. About the Exhibition: Frank Stewart’s Nexus is the first major museum exhibition of photographer Frank Stewart’s work and centers on his sensitive…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1637 – Sona Jobarteh / Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1637 – Sona Jobarteh / Christone "Kingfish" Ingram On this episode we feature two standout performances from the opening weekend of our 2023 festival: Gambian kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh and the electrifying Mississippi blues guitarist and singer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1618 – Eddie Palmieri / Drew Petersen
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1618 – Eddie Palmieri / Drew Petersen On this episode we’ll feature most of the second dance party set performed in 2023 by the celebrated Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band, and conclude three excerpts from Chopin’s Etudes, Opus 25, performed by Drew Petersen.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1617 – Drew Petersen
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1617 – Drew Petersen On this episode, we’ll listen to a portion of the recital program performed by Drew Petersen at during our 2023 festival, including Gaspard de la Nuit by Maurice Ravel and Robert Schumann’s Fantasy in C Major, Opus 17.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1616 – Zurich Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Hope / Bruce Molsky
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1616 – Zurich Chamber Orchestra / Bruce Molsky & Maeve Gilchrist On this episode, we’ll listen to segments of two very different 2023 festival programs for strings: the Zurich Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Hope, followed by music for fiddle and Celtic lever harp performed by Bruce Molsky and Maeve…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1611 – Schubert Octet
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1611 – Schubert Octet On this episode, we listen to a cheerful, energetic work that showcases the melodic genius of Franz Schubert: his Octet in F Major D. 803. From the the Philip Dukes and Friends chamber music series during the 2023 Savannah Music Festival, this is Michael Collins…
Spring Fling – A Party to Benefit Savannah Music Festival
We invite you to join us on Saturday, March 23, 2024, for a fabulous evening at the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden followed by a concert by Samara Joy at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Timeline of the Evening Arrive at 660 East Broughton Street for the party at the Metal Building… 4:30…
Pop-Up Shop Manager
Pop-Up Shop Manager (Seasonal) Location: Savannah, Georgia Term: Savannah Music Festival 2024 Dates: Starting March 26 through April 14, 2024, Tuesday – Saturday: 11:30 – 6:30 PM, Sundays: 1:30 – 5:30 PM (Mondays off) Pay: Hourly, $18.50/hour The Savannah Music Festival is seeking a Festival Pop-Up Shop Manager to provide patrons with an exciting merchandise…
Closing Night Party: Rebirth Brass Band / Eddie 9V
For nearly four decades, the Grammy Award-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been one of the Crescent City’s premier musical ambassadors. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Founded…
Amy Helm
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm makes her SMF debut on closing weekend with her ace band. The daughter of Levon Helm of The Band and singer-songwriter Libby Titus, Amy Helm was a member of her father’s band in the 90s and 2000s, was a founding member of acclaimed roots-rock ensemble Ollabelle, and has released three…
Amy Helm
Additional Showtimes: 8:30 pm, Friday, April 12 Singer and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm makes her SMF debut on closing weekend with her ace band. The daughter of Levon Helm of The Band and singer-songwriter Libby Titus, Amy Helm was a member of her father’s band in the 90s and 2000s, was a founding member of acclaimed…