Americana Music & Art Festival Returns to Florence, CO, Aug. 23-25

Breakout Act of 2013 – Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside – Headlining Opening Night Aug 23;

Tickets at http://www.americanamusicandart.com/buy-tickets.html

One of the breakout acts of 2013, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside – http://sallieford.com/site – will headline Friday, August 23, at the Americana Music & Art Festival in Florence, Colorado. Executive Producer, Charlette Henager, recounted, “The second year Festival is attracting some of the top musical talent on the Americana, Indie-Rock, Folk, and Bluegrass scene” with other artists such as the Greencards, You Me & Apollo, and the Flumps performing during the August 23–25 entertainment and art exhibition event. Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside‘s new record Untamed Beast is a visceral rock and roll romp. “Like a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and Tom Waits (Mashable) Sallie has established herself as one of the most powerful female voices in indie rock.” In 2011, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside made their national television debut on David Letterman, were one of the most talked about new performers at Bonnaroo, the Newport Folk Fest and Bumbershoot, and were championed by Jack White and the Avett Brothers.  Now the Americana Music & Art Festival in Florence, Colorado, will have Sallie and her talented band as the headliner on opening night, August 23.

The Americana Festival will be utilizing there website portal as our ticket go to place (get your tix here).  Visit the Americana website www.americanamusicandart.com and find out about all the artists, line-ups and special events surrounding this 3 day extravaganza.

The first Americana Music & Art Festival showcased 28 bands and 20 visual artists while raising $5,000 for regional charities. 2013 plans project substantial growth in attendance and production values as well as relocation to a more “crowd friendly” shade tree outdoor environment in Florence, Colorado’s Pioneer Park.  The Americana Music and Art Festival will feature a vast array of musical genres including renowned Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, and Indie performers from around the United States. The festival is a grass roots event produced by Frog Dawg Productions that not only focuses on bringing quality entertainment to Florence, CO, but is designed to increase economic stimulation through tourism, raise community awareness for local non-profit groups and become the showcase event for Southern Colorado.

Local artist Mary Shell will host the Art Show, and at least 20 projected art exhibitors are expected.

Estimated attendance is 12,000-15,000, and parking is free throughout Florence. Performance Schedule is

Friday, August 23 from 4pm-11pm, Saturday, August 24 from 10am-11pm, and Sunday, August 25 from 10am-4pm.

Highlighting regional food establishments & national beverage support/involvement. COORS, Coca-Cola, &

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey are on board as Sponsors.  Beer as well as an array of soft drinks, energy

drinks, & water will be available.  Food and Fun for the whole family!

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