Putting up a great music event year after for two decades is no piece of cake. But the folks at BayFest — to be held this year from October 3-5 — seem to only getting better at it. Expect their signature breezy vibe and bigger acts this year. The Sherp give you all the details
1. BayFest is one of the largest and oldest festivals in Alabama, and has a rich line-up history
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R&B and soul veteran Chaka Khan at the 2007 edition
Slash of Velvet Revolver at the 2007 edition
Zac Brown Band at the 2013 leg
2. Families are most welcome at the party
3. Over the past many years, BayFest has features some of the meanest women musicians on the circuit
Lzzy Hale, the frontwoman of the hard rock band Halestorm at the 2013 edition
Singer-composer Justyna Kelley performs at BayFest 2010
Sarah-Jane Kelley in 2010
Korey Cooper of the Christian rock band Skillet at the 2010 edition
Rochelle Harper in 2010
4. Every year, the festival gives out scholarships for music education to deserving candidates
The organisers award scholarships to students to purchase instruments, equipment and even music lessons. So far, over $85,000 has been given out in $1,000 scholarships.
5. The festival encourages people to check out their Launching Pad which features up-and-coming artistes…
… because, “you never know… you might just catch a glimpse of next year’s hottest band”.
To check out this year’s line-up at this stage, click HERE.
6. This year’s line-up includes some of the biggest names in music
Jane’s Addiction, Kid Rock, Joan Jett And The Blackheart, Alabama and many more.
Get all the details HERE.
Watch the 2014 promo here:
(All Images Courtesy: BayFest Facebook)