The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground (SOSMP) in Live Oak has been named one of the “Top 12 Music Venues To See In The US Before You Die” in a story published by Live For Live Music (L4LM). L4LM is a premier music media, marketing and production company that produces an online website covering live concerts its fans want to see and hear about. L4LM works with talented musicians, and organizes and promotes engaging concert experiences for band fans, according to its website at http://liveforlivemusic.com/news, where you can read the story.

Music venues named along with the SOSMP in order are Telluride Town Park – Telluride, Colo.; Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, Colo.; The Gorge Amphitheatre – George, Wash.; SOSMP, Live Oak, Fla.; Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, Ill.; The Beacon Theatre – New York, N.Y.; Cumberland Caverns – McMinnville, Tenn.; The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, Calif.; Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, Tenn.; Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, N.Y.; The Tabernacle – Atlanta, Ga. and King’s Theatre – Brooklyn, N.Y.

The article says included in the music venues selected across America are many mind-blowing venues ranging from outdoor amphitheaters found in mountains to indoor decorated spaces with amazing architecture and history. Posted by Sara Fuer, she says all 12 venues chosen are must-see destinations for music lovers. Fuer calls the SOSMP a “magical place with so much heart and soul.” She suggests that when music fans visit the SOSMP, “you’ll feel refreshed and reconnected.”

Fuer mentions SOSMP festivals such as Wanee, AURA, Hulaween and the long running and extremely popular Bear Creek Music and Art Festival, which held its last festival in 2014 after many years of drawing thousands. The SOSMP has gained its reputation among music festival lovers through some of these and many other festivals held yearly.

“It remains something of a hidden gem,” Fuer notes of the SOSMP.

SOSMP CEO James Cornett said the Music Park staff work hard to provide visitors to the venue along the Suwannee River with memorable experiences.

“To be ranked among the best of the best is a blessing,” Cornett said. “We are grateful for our many festivals, fans, campers, members, employees and volunteers who make it all possible throughout every year.”

The SOSMP is also well-known for events such as its Suwannee River Jam, which will celebrate its 25th year in 2016; Suwannee SpringFest; MagnoliaFest; Old Tyme Farm Days; Suwannee Lights at Christmas; Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camps; Purple Hatters Ball; Elvis I’ll Remember You competitions; Legends Shows put on by Ted “Teddy MacElvis” McMullen, who is also a revered Elvis Tribute Artist; Roosevelt Collier’s Suwannee Getdowns and Camping Series; Zac Deputy’s Suwannee Disc Jam and Golf Tournament; July 4th Celebration; Labor Day weekend celebration and fireworks; North Florida Country Showdown; statewide and Southeastern Country Showdown events; Suwannee River Jam Auditions to bring new talent to the annual Suwannee River Jam; Summer Kids Fest Weekend; New Year’s Eve Trail Ride; huge New Year’s Eve Party; the new Reunion Campout Concert Series and much, much more.

The Park also has live music four nights a week in the Music Hall with karaoke Tuesday and Thursday along with live bands Friday and Saturday night.

The SOSMP is also a reunion and wedding destination holding dozens of reunions and weddings each year at a number of beautiful venues on the grounds, especially during festivals.

It also has two unique treehouses, one multi-story which debuts Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. on national TV on “The Treehouse Guys” on the DIY Network.

The SOSMP is located 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 at the beautiful Suwannee River off US 129 at 3076 95th Drive. Watch for our sign.

If you would like to visit us and rent one of our beautiful cabins, a spot to park your RV/camper or primitive camp for one of our many exciting events or just need additional info, please call the SOSMP at 386-364-1683, email mail to: spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com.