Moontime Markets: Three Widespread Panic Pre-Parties Planned

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the Moontime Markets make their way to three iconic cities: Nashville, Charleston, and Asheville! These vibrant markets are more than just a place to shop but also a full-on celebration of music, art, community, and culture, bringing together incredible vendors, live music, delicious food, and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Moontime Markets for the first time, you won’t want to miss these high-energy events leading up to Widespread Panic’s concerts!

📍 Nashville: April 26th from 12-5pm at New Heights Brewing

📍 Charleston: May 17th from 12-6pm at New Real Brewing

📍 Asheville: July 26th from 12-5pm at The Grey Eagle at Hatch Amphitheater

Each Moontime Market is a pre-show gathering designed to get you in the festival spirit before Widespread Panic takes the stage. Expect a curated selection of 30+ artisan vendors offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and lot tees to unique art pieces and specialty goods. It’s the perfect chance to shop small, discover local talent, and pick up exclusive items you won’t find anywhere else.

Of course, no Moontime Market is complete without live music! Each event will feature talented bands, setting the tone with a mix of jam, rock, and funk vibes. Pair that with an exclusive beer releases at select locations, food trucks serving up tasty eats, and even a cannabis bus in Nashville for those looking to explore alternative wellness options.

More than just a place to shop, Moontime Markets are a hub for music lovers, creatives, and the Widespread Panic community. Whether you’re grabbing cool finds, supporting small businesses or just soaking in the good vibes before the show, this is the ultimate way to elevate your concert experience.

Save the Date: 5th Annual Drifter Fest

Get ready, music lovers as the 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam is officially on the horizon! Mark your calendars for September 5-7th in Charleston and prepare for a weekend filled with unforgettable performances, vibrant community vibes, and good times.

Drifter Fest is an annual event that celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. It has grown into a must-attend celebration of music, art, local eats and specialty drinks. This year, a portion of proceeds will benefit Rock ‘n Roll Rescue, a non profit that allows children access to music education programs.

This year’s lineup is set to bring an electrifying mix of legendary acts and rising stars, blending the roots of rock, jam, and soul. We’ll also have a plethora of Drifter Merch designs available on-site along with many other talented vendors.

Stay tuned for the official lineup announcement later this Spring, ticket info, and all the details you need to plan your journey. Whether you’re a seasoned Drifter Fest veteran or a first-timer ready to dive into the experience, this is your invitation to join the movement.

Learn more about vending opportunities by clicking here. Sponsorship details are below. For more information about the festival, please visit www.drifterfest.com.

Peaches and Strings II: Billy Strings Atlanta Pre-Party and Vendor Market

We had such a good time last year at Peaches and Strings that we’re bringing it back! Join us for another free Billy Strings Atlanta Pre-Party and Vendor Market on February 22nd, from 12-4 PM. Head over to Westside Motor Lounge for brews, specialty drinks, comfort food, live music, and a variety of creative vendors displaying heady goods. Don't miss out on the good times!

Live Music: Dusty Roads: high energy Georgia-grown Americana with echoes of the legends of bluegrass and country music.

Non-Profit: A portion of proceeds will benefit Crawfish for a Cause that is dedicated to raising funds and promoting mental health and suicide awareness in local communities.

Vendors:
Keeva's Krafts
StitchinTab By Tabitha Martin
Grateful Sweats
Corner of the Creek
HoneyCreekPottery
Art by C &S
Rising Tide Art Studio
Shaun’s Show Shirts
The Horti-Culture
Croshier Designs
Shell-e Show

Fiddle and Feather
Daffodil Daydream Designs
Zosh Gift Shop
Hillbilly Tie Dyes
Widespread Love Design
Grateful Fred
Soul Shaking Life Shop
Star Holler
Tie Dyed Twice
Tharps Threads
Fennario Thunder
Definitely Not Los Angeles

Chucktown Flodown: A Goosemas Pre-Party in the Low Country

Rising Tide Art Studio and Drifter Merch present the Chucktown Flodown: A Goosemas Pre-Party in the Low Country on Saturday, December 14 from 12-4pm at Commonhouse Aleworks located at 4831 O’Hear Ave. in North Charleston. Join us for a vibrant market event celebrating fan artists with live music from Just Groove with Rob Corbett playing funky jams for the Goose and local community ahead of Goosemas N2! The event is free to attend and will showcase Goose-inspired artists and local artisans while giving back to the local Park Circle neighborhood & support for the Goose’s non-profit Western Sun Foundation.

Asheville Moontime Market

The Moontime Market will be held on Saturday, July 27th at the Grey Eagle in Asheville! We have curated a varied market of innovative vendors along comfort food, drink specials and heady live music. Plus we’ll have a fundraiser for a local non-profit. Don't miss out!

Vendors:
HoneyCreek Pottery
Drifter Merch
Nothing Too Fancy Designs
Native Elements Art
Handmade Mama's Minis
Reba’s Dancing Dyes
Zinnialou Jewelry
Blue Girl Show Shades
Blaze On Creations
Sweet Treats Asheville
Fern Queen Art
Shamelessly Alive
HollyWood Dyes
Satisfied Labs
Jerika Renee Art
Threaded Soul Sister
Strange Light Glass
Jennifer Barrineau Art
Sharpe Merch & Design
Grateful Seams
Life In Lyrics
Bright Star Designs
Flash Memorabilia
Arrowhead Hemp
Faces in the Rock
G. Tallent Designs

Live Music:
Suns of Stars, a band that blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style.

Food:
The Grey Eagle Taqueria

Non-Profit:
The Pearl Psychedelic Institute, that brings psychedelic-assisted therapy into mainstream practice through research, treatment, and training while reducing the barriers to patient access.

Click here for more details.

4th Annual Drifter Fest Lineup Announced in Charleston

Held in downtown Charleston, the 4th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be on Saturday, September 14th at the Refinery Amphitheater featuring Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Junco Partner, The Reckoning and Just Groove. Available for sale at noon, general admission tickets are $25 ADV, $35 DOS with VIP at $60 at drifterfest.com/tickets. A free pre-jam will take place on Friday, September 13th at Home Team BBQ with 54 Bicycles. There will also be after parties each night at The Commodore as all as Friday at the Palace Hotel.

Sponsors include Jack Daniel’s Black Label, Clambank Construction, Mass Mutual SC/Hudnall Financial Group, Southern Flavor Magazine, Rodgers Wranglers, The Camden Agency, Lauren Courcoux/Carolina One Real Estate, Cotton Patch Hemp Co., Kickin' Chicken, Garrett Rust, Realtor of Distinction, Corcoran HM Properties, The Corte Foundation, Carolina Audio Video, Closet Factory, and MarkaBull. A talented group of vendors will also be showcasing their wares. Look for Drifter Merch, HoneyCreek Pottery, Reba’s Dancing Dyes, Katie Lindler’s Life in Lyrics, Bright Star Designs and hi Seltzer.

Drifter Fest celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. A huge fan of live music, he turned his passion into a well-received apparel and accessories company, Drifter Merch, that was inspired by his favorite bands. Additionally, Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. Bert never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room.

For more information about the 4th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam, visit www.drifterfest.com.

Flock to the Fox: The Ultimate Goose Band Pre-Party Coming to Westside Motor Lounge in Atlanta

Flock to the Fox is a free Goose Band Pre-Party happening at Westside Motor Lounge on Saturday, June 22 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This day, filled with oysters, cold beverages, comfort food, live music, and a showcase of creative vendors is one not to miss.

Westside Motor Lounge will be the hottest spot in Atlanta for a day of fun, food, and entertainment for live music fans. Attendees can indulge in delicious oysters, sip on refreshing cold beverages, and savor mouthwatering comfort food offerings while enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Live music will be provided by the talented Redwoods, who will keep the party going with their energetic performance and captivating tunes of Southern rock, jam, soul and funk. In addition to the music, creative vendors will be on hand to showcase their unique wares, offering guests the opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind products and gifts. Craft vendors include Drifter Merch, Reba's Dancing Dyes, Revive Threads Co., Little Hippie Chick, Enrapturing Entertainment, Hawley Truckers, Tiedyechannell, Knotty Moth, KaleidoKrazy, Grateful Sweats, Twin Ravens Studios, THChill and Hazes Creations.

Don’t miss out on the good times at Flock to the Fox – the ultimate Goose Pre-Party in Atlanta! Whether you’re looking to enjoy great food and drinks, dance to live music, or shop for creative treasures, this event has something for everyone.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo Street NW

Beaufort Music Festival

Beaufort Music Festival is a two-day event on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 featuring an array of music on the waterfront venue at Gallants Channel in Beaufort, NC. This is a family friendly event equipped with a kid’s area, food trucks, beer, craft vendors and more.

LIVE MUSIC PERFOMANCES:

Friday:

Big Something
Funk You
Blue Footed Boobies
Clay Street Unit

Saturday:

Futurebirds 
American Aquarium
Cha Wa 
Strung Like a Horse 
Talia Keys  
Harvey Street
The Kind Thieves  
MC J. Sales  

Food VendorS:

Garden of Eaten
Konlee’s Kones
Rocky Ice Cream
Thai Sticky Rice
Mamaws Crab Cakes & Seafood
Seed To Shaker
Frank’s Franks
Anita’s Authentic Mexican Street Food
Philly Pretzel Factory
Spud Stud

Marketplace:

Carolina Hemp Co. Morehead City
Runs On Sunshine
DUST & Sunshine
Celestial Daydreams
Ashley Apothecary & Dispensary
Lauren Rogers Ceramics
T. Shaw Designs
Drifter Merch
South Boutique
Stoned Beautiful
Dyermaker Dyes

Non-Profits:

Coastal Carolina Riverwatch
Surfrider Foundation Bogue Banks
Rock Museum

Tickets are offered as general admission or VIP as one- and two-day passes.

Beaufort Arts and Music is a volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit organization working with and in the community to bring tourism and music to Beaufort and to the Crystal Coast. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the beautiful weather and some pretty great music. The money raised from the events goes toward funding the May festival but also goes back into the community, specifically the community’s children.

Crawfish for a Cause Presents Mental Awakening in Atlanta

Prepare to stimulate your senses and set off on an enlightening adventure at Mental Awakening, taking place on April 5th from 5-11 and April 6th from 12-12. Presented by Crawfish for a Cause and supporting Nuci's Space, this two-day festival will showcase nine bands, craft vendors, delicious food, beer, and an abundance of crawfish!

Use promo code Westside20 for 20% off two day passes.

Westside Motor Lounge is Atlanta’s newest indoor-outdoor food, beverage and entertainment experience. At just under three acres, the expansive venue houses a full-service restaurant, two bars, a private event space as well as an expansive outdoor courtyard featuring a fully wired stage, beer garden, shuffleboard courts, firepits, tons of seating plus its very own vintage Airstream travel bar and food trailer.

4th Annual Drifter Fest Announced in Charleston

The 4th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be on Saturday, September 14th at the Refinery Amphitheater. A pre-jam will take place on Friday, September 13th at Home Team BBQ. Both events will start at 7pm and end at 11pm in Downtown Charleston. There will also be after parties each night at The Commodore. While the musical line up and ticketing will be announced soon, sponsorship and vending opportunities are available now.

Drifter Fest celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. A huge fan of live music, he turned his passion into a well-received apparel and accessories company, Drifter Merch, that was inspired by his favorite bands. Additionally, Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. Bert never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room.

For more information about the 4th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam, visit www.drifterfest.com.