SCHEDULE
SECOND LINE PARADE!
11:15AM
The Second Line Parade lead by Blow House Brass Band will start at the Riverview Plaza Hotel at 64 S. Royal Street and end at Cathedral Square. People will begin to gather around 10Am and we encourage you to get there early. Don’t miss it!
MAIN STAGE
12:00PM
Street Folks
1:30PM
Vibe Irie
3:30PM
Will Kimbrough: Songs & Stories from the Studio
5:30
A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
SOUTHSOUNDS SHOWCASE STAGE
2:00PM
Disco Lemonade
3:30PM
Laurie Anne Nix
5:00PM
Ella Salter and the Sunday Sinners
BANDS
A1A – THE OFFICIAL JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOW
A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show will drop anchor at S.O.S. Fest and put on a show of Cat-5 proportions. Founded in 1991, this premiere 11-piece band will bring your favorite Buffett tunes to life through a squall of fun and high energy entertainment. Not only has A1A been officially endorsed by Jimmy himself, but they have even filled in for the Coral Reefer band. Need we say more?
Main Stage | 5:30pm
WILL KIMBROUGH
Come for fantastic music...stay for never before heard Buffett tales! Will Kimbrough is an honorary Coral Reefer, writer, and performer on every Jimmy Buffett studio album for the last twenty years. His writing credits include the Paul McCartney-praised and universally acclaimed "Bubbles Up." In addition to collaborating with artists such as John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Little Feat, and Mavis Staples, Kimbrough is a renowned and praised musician in his own right. With experiences writing with Buffett and performing in-studio and on-stage with the Coral Reefers under his belt, you do not want to miss this unique opportunity for incredible music and tales from his time with Jimmy!
Main Stage | 3:30pm
VIBE IRIE
Having opened for The Wailers, Nappy Roots, Afroman and more, Vibe Irie brings to every stage an undeniable mastery of reggae music. This innovative and multi faceted band of musicians hailing from Florida and Jamaica is known for spreading good vibes across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Their unique fusion of mellow roots, dub, and dancehall will have you on your feet and feeling that Caribbean spirit!
Main Stage | 1:30pm
STREET FOLKS
A potent cocktail of jukebox classics and trop-rock escapism, Street Folks has emerged as a must-see band in the Mobile Bay area especially if there is a beach nearby! This motley crew has perfected the art of having a good time in the form of great tunes. Prepare for feel-good jams with that laid back Gulf Coast style!
Main Stage | 12pm
BLOW HOUSE BRASS BAND
Jimmy always said he was a "child of the Mardi Gras" and anyone from Mobile would say that same thing! In that spirit we're kicking off the party the only way Mobile knows how: with a rollicking second line parade lead by the one and only Blow House Brass Band! Titans of the Mardi Gras sound and masters of their craft, Blow House will bring that brassy funk that will have you dancing down Dauphin Street like it's Fat Tuesday. Follow them through the streets of old Mobile all the way to Cathedral Square where they will take the stage to start the party off right!
Second Line Parade | 11:15am
DISCO LEMONADE
An exhilarating mix of alternative rock, pop, and dance hits that will keep you grooving on the dance floor. Disco Lemonade, known for their high-energy performances and infectious beats, will bring the perfect blend of music to make this day truly magical.
SOUTHSOUNDS Showcase Stage | 12pm
LAURIE ANNE NIX
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Laurie Anne Nix brings a fresh take on Contemporary Folk with influences ranging from Beatles to Bonnie Raitt, Lauren Daigle to Nora Jones, and Otis Redding to Lisa Mills.
SOUTHSOUNDS Showcase Stage | 3:30pm
ELLA SALTER AND THE SUNDAY SINNERS
Rooted in the heart of South Alabama with a dash of Texas influence, Ella Salter and the Sunday Sinners embody the soulful essence of Americana and Red Dirt Country. With a voice that resonates with both the depth of Janis Joplin and the classic country tones of icons like Dolly Parton, Ella Salter's music captures the spirit of the Southern landscape.
SOUTHSOUNDS Showcase Stage | 5:00pm