Finster Fest

10/17/2015

Will you be in Paradise Garden tonight?
Don't miss it!
Party in Paradise
Saturday, October 17th!
It will be magical!!! / www.paradisegardenfoundation.org

02/22/2015

10/20/2014

A great night for a great cause!!! Support this project! Summerville, GA holds the very birthplace of modern folk art, and the people involved in this effort are a complete joy to know and interact with... Again...please take the time to visit this visionary park and support its development!

06/05/2014

06/04/2014

Rev. Howard Finster

06/04/2014

Finster Fest 2014 was a blast! Send us in your pictures from the weekend, and we will pick ones to post on our social media.

06/04/2014

Saturday Good Morning Chattanooga spent time in Howard Finster's Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA. We wanted to learn more about the iconic southern folk a...

05/29/2014

True Blue is a blues based band that has strong roots in Juke Joints from Birmingham to the Mississippi Delta and beyond. Bob Marston on Bass/Vocals bring a strong blues background that adds great depth to the driving guitar from Christian Herring mixed with the speed, power and feel for the blues from the drums of Dylan Johnson give the perfect background to the soulful sounds of True Blue. The band shows the crowd a glimpse of the bridge between blues and rock. The bands infuses a Hill Country sound with a hint of the West Coast rock.

Come see True Blue perform a blistering blues rock set at Finster Fest on Sunday June 1st in Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, GA. Its a free set and starts at 3 pm.

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05/29/2014

3 & 20’s music transcends the limited boundaries of traditional and contemporary genres. It is Country at its highest evolutionary level that cross reverberates with a unique blend of hip hop, rock, and R&B. Combine their passion for song writing with a high energy, must see live show, and you have something that can’t be explained… it must be experienced. Staying true to their country roots, their writing is influenced by legendary artists like Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Alabama, and Lynyrd Skynyrd; combine that with hip hop influences like Bone Thugs N Harmony and Dr.Dre, then add soulful harmonies inspired by Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight and you’ll appreciate the eclectic, good ole boy, rowdy back-road realism with a touch of “swang” (southern swagger with a twang) that makes 3 & 20 appealing to all demographics.

Come see 3 & 20 close down Finster Fest on Sunday June 1st, in Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, GA. Its starts at 4 pm and is free.

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Adrian Lee- Vocals/Guitar Butch Gibson- Vocals Daniel Collins- Guitar Rusty Adams- Drums Jim Volrath- Bass Directed by: Jeremy Miller Produced by: Daniel Col...

05/29/2014

Finster Fest is only 2 days away! If you are still interested in Volunteering, send us a message and number you can be reached at! We will be having a meeting at 6 pm tonight at Paradise Gardens for all volunteers! Come see us! Thanks again for all the art love and support! See you all soon!

05/28/2014

Tracie’s passion for music began at an early age. Growing up in Blackshear Ga, she expressed her creativity by dancing, singing, and writing poetry. She became involved in music by joining the school band as a percussionist, and it didn’t take her long to figure out that she was a natural. From then on she became a self-taught pianist, and took things more seriously when she began taking professional vocal lessons. She took up the guitar with ease in 2007 and she began writing and playing with a local band. She has also had the opportunity to audition for the executive producers of the show “America’s Got Talent”, has been featured in South Georgia Magazine, and personal articles of her story told in the Blackshear Times and Savannah Daily. Her videos became viral and 8,000 YouTube subscribers and over 100k total views later, she is getting the recognition she has worked so hard for.

Her fans have described her as having “a soft, sweet, passionate voice, and an incredible dynamic range.” Her influences include John Mayer, Jack White and the White Stripes, Tom Petty, Miranda Lambert, and Jewel.

She is currently in the studio currently working on her Self Titled demo and playing at local venues, colleges, and clubs around the country. Come see her acoustic duo play at Finster Fest on Sunday June 1st in Dowdy Park in downtown Summervile Ga. Its a free set and it starts at 2:00 pm.

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Tracie Victoria Mattox

TracieVictoriaMattox.com facebook.com/Tracievictoriamattox Lyrics It's not a silly little moment It's not the storm before the calm This is the deep and dyin...

05/27/2014

The Strange was established in Rome Ga in the year 2000. Members Clinton Dillard, Adam Beck, Seth Turner, Rob Reed, and Jessie Rebecca form a cohesive unit, sporting a rock solid rhythm section, soaring guitars and ethereal vocals. Come see The Strange perform at Finster Fest on May 31st in Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, GA.

Listen to The Strange - "Lost" Live from Schroeder's New Deli 9.28.13 by stereotrash records

05/27/2014

We are counting down to Finster Fest kickoff! Only 4 more days away and we hope to see you in downtown Summerville May 31st and June 1st for exceptional art and rocking tunes!

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05/26/2014

Hundreds of people are enjoying the Howard Finster exhibit at the world of Coke. Next weekend is everyone's chance to celebrate all things Finster at Finster Fest. Join us next Saturday and Sunday!!!

05/23/2014

Yankee Slickers hail from Jacksonville, FL, and are no stranger to the musical tradition that is characteristic to the area: soulful and spirited guitar playing. Dueling solos and interweaving lines that are ambitious and aggressive provide the core of the sound that is sometimes Southern boogie, often funky and bluesy, occasionally bombastic power rock, yet always musical and honest. Jason Ivey and Caitlin McWIlliams share lead guitar and lead vocal duties, behind a dynamic rhythm section that reunites power and groove, reminiscent of the great rock music of the early 70s. The band is turning heads wherever they travel, emphasizing the song form but injecting a feeling of spontaneity and excitement that is becoming rare in pop music. Below is a live performance from the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, FL from earlier this month. Come see the Yankee Slickers perform a free set next Saturday, May 31st in Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, Ga as part of Finster Fest.

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Yankee Slickers performing a new untitled tune at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Jason Ivey - Guitars, Vocals Caitlin McWilliams - Guitar...

05/22/2014

Article about Finster Fest/Paradise Gardens in the AJC

While the Rev. Howard Finster created nearly 47,000 numbered works of folk art scrawled with soul-saving messages, he also frequently was inspired by the iconography of American pop culture.

05/21/2014

~Finster Fest Weekend Schedule~

Man of Vision Schedule ($10 gen ad/$50 VIP)
9:15 pm - Shenandoah
7:45 pm - Randall Bramblett Band
6:15 pm - The Whiskey Gentry
5:00 pm - Travis Denning Band

Finster Fest Schedule-Saturday (FREE)
4:00 pm - The Van Lears
2:45 pm- Thayer Sarrano
1:30 pm - Yankee Slickers
12:15 pm - The Strange
11:00 am - Dennis Brown Trio

Finster Fest Schedule- Sunday (FREE)
4 pm - 3 & 20
3 pm - True Blue
2 pm - Tracie Victoria Mattox
1 pm - Daniel Parrish

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05/21/2014

Jambase.com entry for Finster Fest

http://www.jambase.com/Festivals/Festival.aspx?festivalId=10595

05/20/2014

Born and raised in Middle Georgia, Travis Denning has been crafting his skills as a musician and as a songwriter since the age of 13. With a powerful voice and a mature musicianship beyond his years, Travis has proven himself as a must see live performer. With an arsenal of genres including Country, Bluegrass, Rock and Blues, Denning somehow combines all elements of his influence into a well balanced blend of music and stories. Macon's music magazine the 11th hour recently voted him best songwriter of 2013. Denning's debut single, "Ready For Tonight," captures the spirit and energy of his live show including a boisterous sing-along chorus. Come see Travis kick off the Man of Vision after show opening for The Whiskey Gentry, Randall Bramblett Band, and Shenandoah. Tickets are $10 gen ad/$50 VIP and can be purchased at http://finsterfest.com/manOfVisionPurchase.html.

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R.I.P. Jake Johnson

Buy this song on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ready-for-tonight-single/id577276681. Travis Denning performing "Ready For Tonight" at Buffingto...

05/19/2014

Stream former Finster Fest artist Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires new album on NPR today.

On its second album, the band is intense enough to refresh the Southern-rock legacy it's joined. Throughout Dereconstructed, its members examine the fight to claim a home that can drive you crazy.

05/16/2014

The Van Lears are brothers Andrew and Trey Bentley who are from the mountains of North West Georgia. Currently working with platinum producer Ted Hewitt (Rodney Atkins) recording their debut album. The brothers write with well known writers, such as Steve Bogard, writer of George Strait’s “Carried Away”; Bob Regan, writer of “Your Everything” for Keith Urban; and Josh Osborne, writer of “Drunk Last Night" for Eli Young Band and "Merry Go Round" for Kacey Musgraves. Trey and Andrew are known for their blood harmonies and musicianship. Eddie Owen, of Eddie’s Attic, has said their harmony sound is like hearing the “Next coming of The Eagles.” Come see the Van Lears perform a headlining set at Finster Fest on Saturday May 31st in Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, GA.

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The Ma White's Bottoms Show #1 Performance by The Van Lears Trey Bentley - Vocals, Guitar Andrew Bentley - Vocals, Bass Scotty Knight - Guitar Chuck Harris -...

05/13/2014

Thayer Sarrano is a musician and interdisciplinary artist from Athens, GA who is forging her own path into a southern, gothic dreamland, combining dissonant drones and riffs with honest, painted lyrics. She is influenced by artists like Nick Cave, Neil Young, and Tom Waits and has been compared to other female singers like Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star, Nancy Sinatra, and PJ Harvey.
The debut album, King, (2009) was recorded live in her living room and received critical praise, such as being hailed "The new queen of shoegaze" by Americana UK Magazine. Her follow up LP, "Lift Your Eyes to the Hills," (2012), features the single "The Bend" written for Groninger Museum, The Netherlands. The album was again engineered by Drew Vandenberg at Chase Park Transduction, Athens, GA, and was co-produced with Hank Sullivant (Kuroma, X-Whigs/MGMT).
The record was an independent release as a charitable campaign for CAMP AMPED at NUCI's SPACE, of which Thayer is passionately affiliated. It was chosen in the "Top 10 Records of the Year (so far)" by Flagpole Magazine. Thayer collaborates with numerous bands, including friend T. Hardy Morris. She was previously a touring member of of Montreal, Kuroma, and continues to work as a session keys, vocal, and pedal steel guitar player. Come see her play a free set on May 31st as part of Finster Fest!

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P.S. as an added bonus- here is Thayer performing "Share the Needle" with T. Hardy Morris at Howard Finster's Paradise Gardens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lWVS7uEJgU

"Gates" is a single from Thayer Sarrano's LP, "Lift Your Eyes to the Hills" Video by Eddiethewheel!

05/12/2014

Atlanta based The Whiskey Gentry released their debut album in 2011 to critical acclaim and started building a loyal fanbase. Like their debut album, "Holly Grove" was recorded by Athens producer John Keane and displays TWG's deft ability to merge Americana, Bluegrass, Punk, Folk, and all points in-between. Paste Magazine who called them a “toe-tapping, steamrolling kind of band, its fingers picking deep into fields of bluegrass…with a punk-inspired kick drum.” Come see The Whiskey Gentry perform on May 31st In Summerville, Georgia at Finster's Fest's Man of Vision after show alongside Shenandoah, Randall Bramblett Band, and Travis Denning Band.

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The Whiskey Gentry performing "Holly Grove" at Scenic City Roots live from Track 29 on 4.11.2013

05/07/2014

Finster Fest is proud to announce its full music lineup! The Van Lears, Thayer Sarrano, Yankee Slickers, 3 & 20, Tracie Victoria Mattox, True Blue, The Strange, Dennis Brown Trio, and Daniel Parrish will be performing for free on Saturday May 31st and Sunday June 1st in Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, Ga. After Finster Fest on Saturday, stick around for the Man of Vision concert featuring Shenandoah, Randall Bramblett Band, The Whiskey Gentry, and Travis Denning Band. Tickets for the after party will be $10 for general admission, or $50 for VIP (which inlcudes a meet and greet prior to the concert).

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05/01/2014

05/01/2014

Finster Fest, is one of the Southeast's most popular folk art and music festivals, and it is located in Summerville, Georgia.