Howdy y'all ~

Well, the fall really feels like it's finally here, and on September 26th we'll be gathering on Tybee Island for the 1st Annual TYBEE ISLAND AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL at the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse.  Featuring some of the finest in Georgia roots music, we're excited about this being what we hope is the start of many amazing musical journeys that will take you to Tybee Island.  If this past weekend was any indication ~ the weather was breezy, sunny and near 80, and the water temperature perfect ~ you're in for an extremely pleasant weekend!  With that in mind, you might start thinking about a weekend condo/house rental or the River's End Campground, which is situated just a 10 minute walk from the Tybee Island Lighthouse (The cabins there are a bargain, for $75/night and sleeps up to six).  Please see below for lodging information as well as other pertinent info. 

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LINEUP:

DONNA HOPKINS BAND (ATL) ~ www.myspace.com/donnahopkinsband
BOBBY LEE RODGERS (SAV) ~ www.bobbyleerodgers.com
BOO RAY (Athens) ~ www.myspace.com/booraymusic
PACKWAY HANDLE BAND (Athens) ~ www.packwayhandle.com
DODD FERRELLE (SAV/Athens) ~ www.doddferrelle.com
Members of TURTLE FOLK (SAV) ~ www.myspace.com/turtlefolkmusic

SCHEDULE FOR 1ST ANNUAL TYBEE ISLAND AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL, Saturday, September 26, 2009 @ the Tybee Lighthouse on Tybee Island, GA. Sound presented by Tree Leaf Music & Tree Sound Studios.

Gates open at 6PM

6:20 PM – 6:30 PM Dodd Ferrelle
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Packway Handle Band
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM Dodd Ferrelle
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM Boo Ray
9:15 PM – 9:30 PM Dodd Ferrelle
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM Donna Hopkins Band w/ special guest Bobby Lee Rodgers


This first annual event will be powered by wind/solar energy courtesy of Tree Sound Studios (www.treesoundstudios.com) and their subsidiaries Tree Leaf Music and Tree Power.

TICKETS are available online through Etix.com at $25 adv + a minimal service fee and $35 at the gate. Kids 12 & under are admitted free of charge. Please click on the link below to purchase tickets online. You can also call 1-800-514-3849 to order over the phone.

http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=6462&cobrand=eyedawg

We are excited to be working with the Friends of the Tybee Post Theater (http://www.tybeeposttheater.org), a non-profit dedicated to the restoration of this historic building first constructed in 1930. A generous portion of the proceeds will benefit FOTT, and we look forward to a long and enjoyable relationship with them!

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For complete lodging options, please visit http://tybeevisit.com/stay.php.  We have made arrangements with the following rental companies:

TYBEE VACATION RENTALS, tel: 912.786.5853 OR toll free: 866.359.0297 ~ www.tybeevacationrentals.com ~ 10% discount as well as running website specials. Promo code: TybeeMusicFest2009.
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OCEANFRONT COTTAGE RENTALS, tel: 800.786.5889 ~ www.oceanfrontcottage.com ~ offering a 10% discount on a select group of houses, please click on the links directly below to view individually.  You also can discuss with them other options.  The price shown by each home is the total cost including tax, housekeeping and all fees for 2 nights.  If anyone asks, we have other homes that we can discount for your special upcoming event. 

1.  Good Vibrations http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/good-vibrations/  $500.34 total 2 nights
2.  Inness Free http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/inness-free/  $548.45 total 2 nights
3.  Belle of the South at the DeSoto http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/belle-of-the-south-unit-101/  $714.56 total 2 nights
4.  Pier Walk A http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/pier-walk-a/  $548.45 total 2 nights
5.  304 Sandpiper http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/304-sandpiper/  $548.45 total 2 nights
6.  Adrena's Dream http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/adrenas-oceanview-getaway-33c/  $452.88 total 2 nights
7.  Tybee Time http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/tybee-time/   $488.47 total 2 nights
8.  Mermaid Castle http://oceanfrontcottage.com/rentals/mermaids-castle/  $800.58 total 2 nights

To make a reservation please call the office with name, dates, address, phone numbers and credit card number.  The deposit is one half of the total rental which applies to the balance when you check in.  The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.  After making a reservation you will be sent a lease with directions to the home and our office.  Please sign the lease and return to us.  (Keep a copy!)
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RIVERS END CAMPGROUND, tel: 912.786.5518 OR 800.786.1016 ~ www.cityoftybee.org/Campground.aspx ~ For complete information including cabin/camping rates and online reservations, please visit the provided link.  This campground is only a 10 minute walk from Tybee Island Lighthouse and an easy walk to the beach!  So, bring your instrument, your tent/trailer/rent a cabin, and come on! 

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Other shows of note coming up in the ATL:

~ Tue 9/8  CLAY COOK w/ special guest Levi Lowry at Eddie's Attic
~Thur 9/10  SCOTT MECREDY (Stop Drop & Roll) hosts Groundscores, a night of music at Zuffy's Place featuring an endless line of friends.  Boo Ray will be there this week, too!
~Fri 9/11 TURTLE FOLK w/ special guest Electric Codpiece @ Smith's Olde Bar
~Fri 9/11  The beautiful haromonies of THE LOVELL SISTERS @ Eddie's Attic, early and late shows!
~Sat 9/12  DEEP BLUE SUN w/ special guest Lingo @ The Five Spot, Little Five Points
~Sat 9/12  THE BARN RATS @ Matilda's Cottage, Alpharetta
~Sun 9/13  DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET @ The Variety Playhouse

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We hope that you can join us at the end of September!  Meanwhile, thanks for your support of Live Music, and  HOOK'EM HORNS!

peas'n'luv,
tdawg