This Saturday is the Very First Moon River Music Festival - (Giveaway Ended)

This Saturday is the Very First Moon River Music Festival - (Giveaway Ended)

This Saturday marks the first year for the Moon River Music Festival, a project from Memphis native Drew Holcomb. In addition to being the headliner with his band The Neighbors, Drew will bring a group of Southern (many from Tennessee) musicians to play all day long at the Levitt Shell. 

This is not one of the Levitt Shell's free shows; tickets are $25 for all day access, which is a great deal.

**Congrats to commenter Marie for winning the pair of tickets! Marie is most looking forward to seeing Ellie Holcomb this Saturday. Thanks to everyone who entered.**

But free is also a great deal, and I just happen to have a pair of tickets to give away. To win, comment on this post telling me which musician you're most looking forward to seeing, and I'll do a random drawing at the end of the day (5 ish).


Poster via Facebook. 

The genres of most of the 13 acts at the one-day festival are in the vein of folk-americana-country-acoustic. You can get a free download of a mixtape for the Moon River Music Festival (aka a preview of the tunes) here. There aren't set times for each act, just a line-up order, which will be released this week. I'll update this post when I receive that. 

11 a.m. - Main gates open
11:20 a.m. - Performances Start
Drew and Ellie Holcomb - Welcome + Acoustic Set
Dwan Hill
Stax Music Academy
Ellie Holcomb
Idle&Wild
Rob Baird
Apollo Mighty 
Judah & the Lion
Myla Smith 
Holly Williams
The Dirty Guv'nahs
Will Hoge
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors (with special guests throughout)
10:30 a.m. festival concludes

*DJ Radski will be spinning between before performances start and during changeovers.

Click here for links and info about each of the artists. 

Don't bring umbrellas, cameras with removable lenses (unless you have a photo pass), outside food or drink, or large bags. You'll want to bring sunscreen and a hat, money for food and drink vendors and if you need, small backpacks or bags, and strollers for the little ones. 

In case you missed it, here's a video festival organizer Drew Holcomb made about his hometown. He's been promoting our fair city along with the festival, telling out-of-town attendees to hang around and enjoy the sights and tastes of Memphis, so if you 

The festival will benefit several local Memphis charities – St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Soulsville Foundation and The Levitt Shell. 

Go there:

Moon River Music Festival
Levitt Shell

Saturday, June 7, 2014
11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

$25 general admission, $55 VIP, kids under 8 get in free

Facebook.com/moonriverfestival
Twitter: @moonriverfest

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Sarah
I love LOVE love Ellie Holcomb, and would love to see her! :) 
June 2, 2014 6:52am
Erin
I am looking forward to seeing Drew and Ellie Holcomb!
June 2, 2014 7:05am
Katie
I'm most excited to see Drew Holcomb because it's been a long time coming to see him live!! I was supposed to attend a concert last year with him and NEEDTOBREATHE but because of school and work I couldn't make it. His song "Tennessee" is my life exactly and I'm praying that I can see him this Saturday!! I love Memphis, I love tennessee, and I love drew Holcomb! 
June 2, 2014 7:51am
Jessica
Ellie Holcomb!!!!!
June 2, 2014 7:56am
Kayla
Ellie Holcomb!! 
June 2, 2014 7:59am
Michele Walker
Great line up! Really want to see Holly Williams!!! 
June 2, 2014 8:03am
Tamara
Stax Music Academy
June 2, 2014 8:06am
George Hannah
Rob Baird
June 2, 2014 8:11am
Anna White
I'm most looking forward to Judah & the Lion! They've been a favorite of mine for awhile. This past year I was living in Denver, Colorado & they were in town while I was home in Memphis. I was so sad to have missed getting to see them live. Just moved back this past week & ever so excited to know they'll be in my own hometown! Would love to win some tickets! Happy Monday! :)
June 2, 2014 8:12am
Patti Berry
Want to see the Staxx kids.  They are our future and can't wait to see the upcoming talent!!
June 2, 2014 8:14am
Katherine
50/50 tie between Drew Holcolmb and The Neighbors and The Dirty Guv'nahs! Everyone on the lineup is ridiculously talented, but those bring back a lot of memories. 
June 2, 2014 8:16am
Tracy Bullock
Will Hoge! 
June 2, 2014 8:18am
Erin W
Will Hoge is the best!
June 2, 2014 8:23am
Katie Benjamin
I'm really looking forward to seeing Will Hoge and the Stax Music Academy! Thanks for doing the give away. :)
June 2, 2014 8:30am
Susan Rubio
These two old Rubes want to see Ellie Holcomb!
June 2, 2014 8:39am
Amanda
Sounds like a perfect day away fromt he kids!!  
June 2, 2014 8:54am
Logan
Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors! But I love Judah and the Lion as well! It is going to be a fantastic day!
June 2, 2014 9:00am
Hayley
Myla Smith! I haven't seen her play since a show she did at Otherlands with Jamie Randolph some years back!
June 2, 2014 9:03am
Anna
Toss-up between Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors and The Dirty Guv'nahs!
June 2, 2014 9:04am
Auburn Riddick
My 17 year old wants to see Drew Holcolm, and I couldn't be more happy because she listens to country despite my objections and extensive awesome music collection of everything from the blues to Bon Iver and this is the first time she's ever asked for one of my CD's. And I would like the see the Stax kids doing their thang.
June 2, 2014 9:08am
Melissa Schon
I would love to see Ellie Holcomb. She's awesome.
June 2, 2014 9:10am
Andrea Hollar
I'd love to see them all. Will Hodge, Myla Smith, Drew & Ellie!
June 2, 2014 9:11am
pierrr kelly
Myla Smith for the win!
June 2, 2014 9:14am
Christine
Drew & Ellie!
June 2, 2014 9:16am
Pat
Stax Music Academy
June 2, 2014 9:17am
Chris
Apollo Mighty!
June 2, 2014 9:28am
Christi Walker
I would LOVE to see the Stax Music Academy Group!! Always impressed with the soul musicians who get their start with them!  :) 
June 2, 2014 9:29am
Jacob
Judah & The Lion have been a favorite of mine for some time now, and the Holcombs are always delightful!
June 2, 2014 9:29am
Ali Hooper
Hi! My husband and I are new to Memphis and this would be our first festival at the Levitt Shell AND first festival together! We love all folk-country music but would look forward to seeing Will Hoge most and of course Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Thanks for having a giveaway! 
June 2, 2014 9:30am
Gerald Waggoner
I would LOVE to see the Stax Music Academy Group!! Always impressed with the soul musicians who get their start with them!  :) 
June 2, 2014 9:33am
Christi Walker
Great Line UP... I'm excited about seeing Ellie Holcomb!  LOOOOVE her! :) 
June 2, 2014 9:35am
Dayton
The dirty guv'nahs
June 2, 2014 9:38am
Melanie Montgomery
I really want to see Drew Holcomb and Will Hoge!
June 2, 2014 9:38am
Carolyn
So excited for the ENTIRE day and ALL of the musicians, but I can't hardly wait to hear Juday & The Lion! LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!! 
June 2, 2014 9:39am
Shawn Darnell
I love both Elle Holcomb and Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. I am so impressed by their talent and love for Memphis! 
June 2, 2014 9:47am
Ben G
Looking forward to the Dirty Guv'nahs!
June 2, 2014 9:51am
Lacey
Judah and the lion!
June 2, 2014 9:53am
John
Drew for sure.
June 2, 2014 10:00am
Xine Li
I would love to see The Dirty Guv'nahs!!! my friends have been raving about this band on facebook for months now! and I must see what the hype is all about! 
June 2, 2014 10:19am
Dan Bahnaman
Stax, No doubt. But Looking forward to them all!
June 2, 2014 10:20am
Carol
Myla Smith is awesome!
June 2, 2014 10:29am
Cindy
Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors...and everyone else :) 
June 2, 2014 10:32am
Ally
The Dirty Guv'nahs will be a good time!
June 2, 2014 10:37am
Deanna
I have wanted to see Will Hoge for a while. Sounds like a great concert.
June 2, 2014 10:39am
Jen
Last time I saw Stax Music Academy, they stole the entire show. I would love to see them do the same again this time around! Looking forward to seeing my friends Myla Smith and Idle&Wild playing but also Drew and Ellie. I love the roughness of his voice paired with the light hearted angelic voice of his sweet bride. All at the Shell, my fave music spot in Memphis.
June 2, 2014 10:54am
Nicole K
I adored Myla Smith when I got to see her at Otherlands and I'd love to share that experience with my best friend!
June 2, 2014 10:55am
Melanie
Sounds like a fun time I hope I win.
June 2, 2014 11:29am
Lisa Plunkett
I love Ellie Holcomb!!!!!
June 2, 2014 11:30am
Beth Baker
Will Hoge is my favorite but it would be cool to see them all live
June 2, 2014 11:58am
Matt Wisdom
Holly Williams
June 2, 2014 12:12pm