The Allman Brothers Band will put on the inaugural Peach Music Festival this August in Scranton, PA. This is the first time the Allman Brothers will host a festival in the region. Fans can either camp on site or stay near by. The festival will span 3 days from August 10th-12th. The Allman Brothers Band will headline two of the three nights with the Zac Brown Band taking the third. The festival also includes a strong lineup of support from bands such as the Warren Haynes Band, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, O.A.R., Railroad Earth and many more. Warren Haynes will even play a morning solo set, billed as “Wake Up With Warren.” While the first-ever Peach Festival has gathered big names, there are many other acts that are not to be missed. Tauk “Home To Me”
Tauk is an incredibly impressive ensemble of talent. The four-piece band carries an incredible groove that meshes jazz and funk with a fresh pop sound. Tauk are a newer band to the festival circuit but are already gaining buzz, opening for bands such as moe., 311, and Tea Leaf Green. Their latest EP Pull Factors is available for free download on their website but this is the kind of band you don’t want to miss live. The following track, “Home To Me,” is the first track off the new E.P. and a perfect example of the quartet’s impressive yet accessible compositional abilities.
Toubab Krewe “Sirens”
Blending the sounds of African music from Mali with a traditional American southern sound, Toubab Krewe is one of the more eclectic groups on the scene right now. The group is from Asheville, NC but has spent lots of time in West Africa working with local musicians. This is evident in their sound and instrumentation. The band utilizes West African instruments such as the Kora (21-stringed harp) and the Soku (horsehair fiddle) amongst many others. The group is known equally for their beautiful songs and live performance.
Blind Boys of Alabama “People Get Ready”
Legends of Gospel, the Blind Boys of Alabama are still keeping busy over 70 years into their career. This may be the most soulful performance you will see at a festival this summer. Their set is bound to be a nice mix of Gospel classics. Be sure to check out their cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready” . The thick vocals are moving to say the least.
Cabinet “Caroline”
For a bluegrass fix, the festival has enlisted Cabinet. This six piece from Pennsylvania keeps with a surprisingly traditional bluegrass sound. Touring behind their studio efforts and recent live album ELEVEN – Live at Abbey Bar, Cabinet draws rambunctious crowds all over the country.
Grimace Federation “Catch 22”
In an age where festivals easily become overruled by electronica, Peach Fest has decided to carefully select one more digital act for the lineup. Grimace Federation may be the most distinct band on the lineup. For those electronica haters, don’t let the term throw you off. Grimace Federation is a full band toying with time signatures and tones. Hypnotic and dark, Grimace Federation might just be the change of pace you’re looking for.
More from the Peach Music FestivalTrigger Hippy “Southern Man”
Trigger Hippy is a supergroup you will not want to miss. The group consists of Steve Gorman (Black Crowes), Will Kimbrough, Joan Osborne, Jackie Greene, and Nick Govrik. The group debuted live at the Cox Capitol Theater in Macon, GA after several jam sessions but has changed lineups since (previously touring with Jimmy Herring and Audley Freed). The group only recently stepped into the studio to record their debut album. Though the world has heard little original music from the group, their sets have included a range of covers and songs from the member’s individual projects. Check out their take on Neil Young’s classic “Southern Man” .
Blackberry Smoke “The Whippoorwill”
In the Allmans’ tradition, the festival is filled with Southern Rock. One of the latest and greatest in the Southern Country genre is Blackberry Smoke, a group out of Atlanta, GA. While they’ve been around since 2000, they were only recently signed to Zac Brown Band’s label, Southern Ground. Their sound is familiar but updated. Check out the title track from their upcoming album, which is released August 14th (right after the festival), entitled The Whippoorwill_.
WVg7XGag" frameborder=“0” allowfullscreen>Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk “Put It In The Dumpster”
Ivan Neville revamps the NOLA funk sound with Dumpstaphunk, a band that grooves to hard to pass up. Largely recognized for their live performances, Dumpstaphunk tours pretty constantly and is big on the festival circuit. It is a right of passage to see these guys at a festival. Lots of dancing! Not to be missed!
MiZ “Bury it Away”
MiZ was started in 2010 by singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski. Mizwinski saw the Grateful Dead at age nine and decided that he wanted to spend his life making music. The Dead influence is pretty apparent in the groups relaxed jamming style and their well-written Americana songs speak for themselves. For a good taste of both the songwriting and jamming, check out “Bury it Away.”
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes “I Don’t Want To Go Home”
Starting in Jersey in the mid-70s, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes are the real deal. The band’s pop songs are much beloved to Jersey residents and music critics to this day. “I Don’t Want To Go Home” speaks for itself as one of the bands earliest hits. Your mother will be jealous you caught this set.