Way down in the Florida panhandle near a small town called 'Live Oak,' the famed Suwannee River comes alive twice a year with the sounds of gospel music. 'The Suwannee River Jubilee' is held each year, once during Father's Day weekend in June, and once during the first weekend of October.
The Jubilee is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In the summer of 1987 two major Gospel Quartets, the Florida Boys and the Dixie Echoes, launched this annual gathering of the gospel greats, which through the years has featured groups such as the Cathedral Quartet, the Kingsmen, the Gold City Quartet, the Inspirations, the Nelons, and many more.
Fans are treated to various activities during a Jubilee weekend, such as rafting along the Suwannee River, softball games, and a free beans and cornbread supper. For those who bring their RVs, camping is available on the grounds.
This year, the hosts of the event, the Dixie Echoes, are offering pricing packages that include either hotel or camping accommodations. The lineup of talent this year includes the Dove Brothers, the Kingsmen, the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Florida Boys, the Dixie Echoes, and the Booth Brothers.
For more information on this event, you can visit www.cajunbass.blogspot.com.
The blog owner is Tracy Crouch, bass vocalist for the Dixie Echoes.
A big thanks to Tracy for providing much of the information for this article.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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2 comments:
Mr. Lloyed-Morgan,
Thanks for the Suwannee post! We appreciate your support and interest in our industry. We would love to see you at a concert sometime, so come out and visit!
Tracy,
Thanks for the kind invitation. I just may take you up on that invitation. Best wishes to you in all you do.
Martyn
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