BEAR CREEK MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2014 INITIAL LINE-UP FEATURING UMPHREY’S MCGEE, LETTUCE, DUMPSTAPHUNK, BUDOS BAND, NEW MASTERSOUNDS, BREAK SCIENCE, ORGONE, THE NTH POWER AND MORE

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 7 

November 13th – 16th, 2014 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL

Big IV Productions has announced the initial line-up for the eighth installment of the Bear Creek Music & Art Festival taking place November 13th – 16th, 2014 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL. The artists unveiled for phase one include musical heavyweights Umphrey’s McGee x 2, Lettuce x 2, Dumpstaphunk x 2, Budos Band x 2, New Mastersounds x 2, Break ScienceOrgone x 2, The Nth Power x 2, Alan Evans PlayonbrotherSister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds and more.

Steeped in the tradition of New Orleans and New York funk music, each year just before Thanksgiving fans of powerful big band music descend upon the hallowed grounds of SOSMP for four days. Bear Creek’s exceptional line-up also showcases the eclectic nature of the scene; encompassing genre-defining performers in world and roots music, live electronic, rock, and everything in between. As is tradition at Bear Creek, many of the bands perform on two separate dates during the weekend and several talented instrumentalists act as artists-at-large, creating memorable surprise sit-ins and inspired performances.

Recognized as one of the most beautiful live music venues in the country, Bear Creek goers can enjoy music on three outdoor stages and one indoor stage including the famed Amphitheater Stage, set in the midst of towering pine and oak trees decorated with Spanish moss. The park also offers guest comforts including a general store, full-service restaurant, showers and water stations.

Tickets for Bear Creek Music & Art Festival go on sale on May 7. Fans can upgrade their experience with VIP tickets, RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals. To get on the wait list, call Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park at386.364.1683. Stay tuned for additional artist announcements and theme nights!

VIDEO: Umprhey’s McGee Live at Bear Creek 2012 http://bit.ly/1gBOGzZ

BEAR CREEK MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL 2014 INITIAL LINE-UP:

Umphrey’s McGee x 2

Lettuce x 2

Dumpstaphunk x 2

Budos Band x 2

New Mastersounds x 2

Break Science

Orgone x 2

The Nth Power x 2

Alan Evans Playonbrother

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds

See I x 2

The Main Squeeze x 2

Turkuaz

Aleica Chakour Band x 2

Tauk

Yojimbo

The Heard

Dirk Quinn Band

Come Back Alice

Copious Jones

S.P.O.R.E.

Green Sunshine

Captain Green

BEAR CREEK MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL LINKS:

www.BearCreekMusicFestival.com

www.facebook.com/BearCreekFest

Twitter + Instagram: @BearCreekFest (#BearCreekFest)

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK LINKS:

www.MusicLivesHere.com

www.facebook.com/MusicLivesHere

Twitter: @SOSMP (#Suwannee #SOSMP)