JAM TIME

Published 5:13 pm Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Zac Brown Band. - Courtesy photo

The Suwannee River Jam is back. And so are the big names.

Among those scheduled to perform are: Zac Brown Band, John Fogerty, Travis Tritt, Kansas, John Michael Montgomery, Colt Ford, Justin Moore, LoCash Cowboys, Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Thompson, Mountain Heart, David Cooler and Woodard Johnson.

This year’s Jam starts today and runs through Saturday at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

Zac Brown Band’s latest single, “Highway 20 Ride,” hit #1 on Billboard last week, the band’s fourth straight #1 single. Zac Brown Band likely will perform “Highway 20 Ride,” “Chicken Fried,” “Whatever It Is” and “Toes,” all four which made it to #1, Saturday night.

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Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the event:

Wednesday night

The Jam gets underway Wednesday night, when weekend ticket holders only will be treated to a kick-off party with emerging regional band Woodard Johnson.

Thursday night

Up-and-coming country artists such as Justin Moore, Josh Thompson and Matt Stillwell will perform on the outdoor 1st Street Music & Sound Party Zone stage. 1st Street Music & Sound Party Zone will also see plenty of action Thursday through Saturday in addition to the big Jam stage entertainment.

Friday night

On the big Jam stage: John Fogerty, Travis Tritt, Jason Michael Carroll, LoCash Cowboys and Mountain Heart with a special midnight set.

Saturday night

On the big Jam stage: Zac Brown Band, Kansas, Colt Ford and John Michael Montgomery.

Saturday will also see the finals for the Ms. Suwannee River Jam Daisy Duke Style Contest. Thirty-six women will compete at 2 p.m. on the 1st Street Stage for a chance to head to the finals at 7 p.m. The winner will receive $3,000 in cash and prizes, be on the Suwannee River Jam Calendar and represent the Jam during the coming year at numerous events.

Tickets: Adult weekend $130; Kids (6 -12) $45; single day adult $75; Gold VIP $400 and Silver VIP $200 (these are selling fast so please hurry) and include special amenities; Special college student ticket $75 – includes primitive camping for all four days/student ID required. Get tickets online at suwanneeriverjam.com or www.musicliveshere.com, by calling the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park office at 386-364-1683 or in person at the SOSMP front office at 3076 95th Drive (US 129 North), Live Oak.