Music Festivals Podcast

Summer Camp Music Festival Ends — Shakori Hills Thrives & Vibes: Festivals News & Updates (May 2026)

I'm joined by Ohio festival veteran and musician Whisky Drinks Jeff of  @TheWhiskeyDrinks  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVuqTvs6qPljraxgXqrPqEA] for a new recurring series covering the latest news, trends, rumors, and realities happening across the festival world.Key Moments * 00:00 – Introduction & Launch of Festival News & Updates with Whisky Drinks Jeff * 03:12 – Summer Camp Music Festival cancellation discussion * 08:47 – Rising festival production costs and economic pressures * 14:26 – Why grassroots and regional festivals may survive long-term * 20:05 – Shakori Hills and the changing festival experience * 27:18 – Camp culture, community, and the importance of human connection * 34:42 – Social media, audience expectations, and promoter challenges * 41:10 – The future of independent festivals and live music culture * 47:33 – Final thoughts and what’s ahead this summer on the road with Music Festivals Podcast We’ll be dropping these conversations regularly throughout the summer tour as we travel festival-to-festival across the country producing recap episodes, documentaries, livestreams, artist interviews, and on-the-ground coverage from America’s music festival scene.🥃 Follow Whisky Drinks Jeff & The Whiskey DrinksYouTube:  @TheWhiskeyDrinks  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVuqTvs6qPljraxgXqrPqEA] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhiskeydrinks [https://www.facebook.com/thewhiskeydrinks]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhiskeydrinks/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewhiskeydrinks/]https://thewhiskeydrinks.com [https://thewhiskeydrinks.com]🎪 Festivals MentionedSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp News & Updates [https://summercampfestival.com/]Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival: Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival [https://www.shakorihillsgrassroots.org/]ComFest Columbus: ComFest Official Website [https://www.comfest.com/]🎥 About Music Festivals Podcast:We produce festival documentaries, live streams, and interviews exploring the culture, community, and science behind live music.👉 Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@musicfestivalspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@musicfestivalspodcast] 👉 Get your festival covered: https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/free-live-stream-festival-coverage [https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/free-live-stream-festival-coverage]🙏 Supported by:Florida Sand Music Ranch – https://floridasandmusicranch.com [https://floridasandmusicranch.com]The Will McLean Foundation – https://willmclean.com [https://willmclean.com]DLaw Coffee Company – https://dlawcoffeecompany.com [https://dlawcoffeecompany.com]#MusicFestivals #JamBands #FestivalNews #SummerCamp #ShakoriHills #Bluegrass #LiveMusic #FestivalCulture #MusicFestivalsPodcast #MusicFestival #LiveMusic #musicfestivals #musicfestivalseason #musicfestivalvibes #festivalseason #festivallife #musicfestivaltour #musicfestivals2026 #rvlife #rvlifeontheroad

Adonis Guava of Guavatron on the South Florida Jamtronica Scene & Whippersnap Fest Shows

Adonis Guava of Guavatron [https://www.guavatron.com/] joins us live at the festival to talk Florida roots, and the #jamtronica scene, improvisation on stage, and what fans can expect when the band returns to  @WhippersnapFest  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqlbN0Ktj9_tFTAfR81Tp6g] 2026. Our talk gets into touring highlights, new music, and the evolving Guavatron sound. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE for VIDEOS 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast Like MFP? Please support the show 🙏🫠https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestivalspodcastFind [https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestivalspodcastFind ] Guavatron  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCL_bBFt8HHBdVo2E0-ZiDYQ] YouTube: @guavatron  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCL_bBFt8HHBdVo2E0-ZiDYQ] Don't Miss Whippersnap 2026. Low Ticket Alert 🚨https://whippersnapfest.com@WhippersnapFest [hhttps://whippersnapfest.com@WhippersnapFest ] Want to get your brand in front of festival audiences nationwide? Get in touch! 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/sponsorshttps://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestivalspodcastFind [https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestivalspodcastFind ] Forever #Grateful to all our Presenting Sponsors 🙏 The Florida Sand Music Ranch 🏕️ https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranch [ https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranch] The Will McLean Foundation https://willmclean.comhttps://www.facebook.com/willmcleanfestival [https://willmclean.comhttps://www.facebook.com/willmcleanfestival] DLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Music 🎶 Order now https://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-Coffee [ https://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-Coffee] @DLAWCoffeeCompany RV Camper? 👉 Download Harvest Hosts for FREE over night stays https://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFP@HarvestHosts [https://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFP@HarvestHosts ] KEY MOMENTS ⏯️ * 0:00 Welcome to Episode 70 – Live from Whippersnap 2026 * 2:05 South Florida Spotlight – Introducing Guavatron * 4:40 Peace Love Vans Florida 2026 Preview * 11:30 D-Law Coffee Sponsor Feature1 * 3:10 Meet Adonis Guava – The Story Behind the Name * 15:00 The South Florida Jam Scene Explained * 17:30 Jamtronica Influences – Disco Biscuits, STS9 & More2 * 0:15 How Guavatron Builds 30-Minute Improvised Jams * 24:40 The Energy Connection Between Band & Audience * 29:10 2025 Touring Highlights & Northeast Run * 33:45 Whippersnap History & Orange Blossom Jamboree Legacy * 37:30 Guava Fest 2026 Announcement + Fully Improvised Set * 41:00 Upcoming Southeast Tour Dates * 45:30 Closing Thoughts + Live Stream Details Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024 https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24 [https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24] ------------------------------ #florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival #guavatron #jamtronica #peacelovevans, #jambands #festival #festivalvibes #festivallife #festivevibes #festiveseason #festivals

Tom Hamilton is Goin' Down the Road: Inside his New Album "I'm Your Vampire"

In episode 69 of Music Festivals Podcast, Tom Hamilton (JRAD, Billy & the Kids) joins Music Festivals Podcast to talk touring, and the inspiration behind his new debut solo album 'I’m Your Vampire'. We also talk about shows past and some of the amazing musicians involved who are no longer with us .. and of course, what they taught us. You'll see clips from last year's JRAD show at the All Good Festival, and learn all about Tom's new SiriusXM show Goin’ Down the Road. This was a great conversation...SUBSCRIBE 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast Like MFP? Please support the show 🙏🫠https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestivalspodcastFind Tom Hamiltonhttps://www.tomhamiltonjr.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@trhjuniorhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JoeRussosAlmostDead'I'm Your Vampire' 🎧https://ffm.to/imyourvampire.OWE------Want to get your brand in front of festival audiences nationwide? Get in touch! 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/contact------Forever #Grateful to all our Presenting Sponsors 🙏The Florida Sand Music Ranch 🏕️ https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranchThe Will McLean Foundation 🙏https://willmclean.comhttps://www.facebook.com/willmcleanfestival/DLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Musichttps://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-Coffee @DLAWCoffeeCompany  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1lP62vs0bJAD710WjGpYcQ] Don't Miss Whippersnap 2026. Low Ticket Alert 🚨https://whippersnapfest.com @WhippersnapFest  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqlbN0Ktj9_tFTAfR81Tp6g] RV Camper? 👉 Download Harvest Hosts for FREE over night stayshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFP @HarvestHosts  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0EwTXwRrEfmLknpjNDzPIA] KEY MOMENTS ⏯️------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/‪@HollyBowling‬ -------------------------------#florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival #JRAD

Beginners Guide to Hammock Camping — #HangCon 2026 Festival Recap

In episode 68 of Music Festivals Podcast, we're recapping #HangCon 2026 — the Worlds biggest Hammock Camping convention, that takes place each year at the Florida Sand Music Ranch. SUBSCRIBE 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast Like MFP? Please support the show 🙏🫠https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestiva...The episode also sheds a light on The Will McLean Foundation, a Florida non-profit organization that has a vision and mission to “save Florida through music” by honoring, preserving, and advancing the state’s unique cultural, historical, and environmental stories through original song, folklore, and musical education.If you’re curious about the world of Hammock Camping — you’re in the right neighborhood.------Want to get your brand in front of festival audiences nationwide? Get in touch! 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.com------We're Forever #Grateful to all our Presenting Sponsors 🙏Catch a Festival at the Florida Sand Music Ranch 🏕️ https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranchSupport the Will McLean Foundation 🙏https://willmclean.comDLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Musichttps://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-Coffee@dlawcoffeecompany Don't Miss Whippersnap 2026. Low Ticket Alert 🚨https://whippersnapfest.com @WhippersnapFest  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqlbN0Ktj9_tFTAfR81Tp6g] RV Camper? 👉 Download Harvest Hosts for FREE over night stayshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFP @HarvestHosts  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0EwTXwRrEfmLknpjNDzPIA] IN THE EPISODEPineconeVA's Channel@pineconeva⁩ Shug's Channel @shugemery⁩ Fire & Ice Outdoors - John’s Interviewhttps://fireandiceoutdoors.net/ @FireandIceOutdoorGear  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_J7WIaLVNlQOHl8S8VXzmw] Warbonnet Outdoors - Brandon’s Interviewhttps://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com @kbwaddy  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC5Ta2sq8MsGksTQRH-g7CvA] HangConhttps://www.hangcon.com/KEY MOMENTS ⏯️0:00 - Show Intro0:28 - Episode intro0:55 - Will McLean Foundation Annual Meeting2:04 - MFP Presenting Sponsors3:55 - #HangCon Interviews4:50 - Whippersnap Promo5:48 - Interview with  @pineconeva  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCJEioXZKbIZlN4SBkMJvrsw] on Hammock Camping6:50 - Types of Camping Hammocks8:04 - Hammock Mechanics 8:30 - Hanging In There: A Cold Hangcon 2026 🥶9:35 - How to Stay Warm in a Camping Hammock10:09 - The Proper Technique for Peeing from a Hammock11:26 - Gear Recommendations for Beginners15:15 - Getting Through the Learning Curve15:59 - Hammock Camping Online Resources16:23 -  @shugmany  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfS08ecx-Rl1CwqKIAz1AuQ] — The Hammock Camping Guru20:00 - Why  @Pinecone  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCulYMQ-GOvXkDeoxFojwKQw] ?21:11 - Show Close & Up Next Week------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/‪@HollyBowling‬ -------------------------------#florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival

Mountain Grass Unit's Mandolin Player is Obsessed with Coffee

In episode 67 of Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with Drury Anderson — mandolin picker and lead vocalist of Mountain Grass Unit — for a conversation that goes far beyond the stage and into the roasted and caffeinated mind of this break out bluegrass musician and his Alabama-based side venture, DLaw Coffee Company.We're also checking in from the Start of of #HangCon 2026 — the Worlds Largest Hammock Camping convention, with some dire hard neighbors hanging out all weekend at the Florida Sand Music Ranch. SUBSCRIBE 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast Like MFP? Please support the show 🙏🫠https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestivalspodcastThe episode also pays tribute to the late Bob Weir  @BobbyWeirOfficial  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCADcmISoZfPl1-YilNENIEQ] on his incredible and lasting influence on music festivals, bands and pushing the boundaries of rhythm guitar. Fare thee well, Bobby... 🫠If you’re into festivals, campground culture, live streams, and behind-the-scenes access — you’re in the right neighborhood.Connect with Drury Anderson 🎵https://www.instagram.com/dlaw_jamz/http://www.youtube.com/@druryanderson4699Go see Mountain Grass Unitlinktr.ee/mountaingrassunit------Want to get your brand in front of festival audiences nationwide? Get in touch! 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/contactWe're Forever #Grateful to all our Presenting Sponsors 🙏Catch a Festival at the Florida Sand Music Ranch 🏕️ https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranchSupport the Will McLean Foundation 🙏https://willmclean.comDLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Musichttps://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-Coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/dlawcoffeecompany/Eventeny 👨🏽‍💻 Music Festival Management Softwarehttps://bit.ly/eventeny-MFPRV Camper? 👉 Download Harvest Hosts for FREE over night stayshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFPDon't Miss Whippersnap 2026. Low Ticket Alert 🚨https://sunshinemusicfests.com/KEY MOMENTS ⏯️00:55 — #hangcon 2026 opens at the Florida Sand Music Ranch02:18 — Today's guest: Drury Anderson03:14 — MFP Presenting Sponsors04:32 — Tribute to Bobby Weir (Oct. 16th, 1947 - Jan 10th, 2026)08:26 — Interview with Drury Anderson09:11 — MGU's new Sprinter Van10:24 — On DLaw Coffee Company13:31 — Learn Guitar from Luke Black from MGU (with performance)16:38 — Getting roasted "smells like hay"24:11 — DLaw Coffee Company VS Amazon: garage beginnings27:54 — Bags inspired by bandmates30:40 — Mountain Grass Unit 2026 Tour Dates31:58 — Check out these killer #bluegrass #podcasts 33:30 — Wrap up and next week's show: #HangCon 2026 Recap------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/ @HollyBowling  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCS9CqjqLO-_CzGJ8WSH7S9g] -------------------------------#florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival