(MURFREESBORO) As you recall, the 42nd Uncle Dave Macon Days was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In it's place "A Roots Rendezvous" streaming series of concerts was created, and the first virtual event will be at noon on June 20, 2020 on-line at www.rootsrendezvous.com.
Uncle Day Macon Days Director Ben Wilson said, "Augmenting a "new" social-experiment is a chance to adapt and expand musically."
Appearing on "Virtual Roots Rendezvous" June 20th from 12-2pm are Dr. Digger Cleverly from "The Cleverlys (see photo above), Zach and Maggie, Maybe April, Dave Adkins, Ralph Stanley II, Jesse Harper from Love Canon, Zach Top, and Will Maclean.
The mission of Uncle Dave Macon Days is to preserve and perpetuate roots, blues, Americana, and bluegrass music.
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Help Musicians
With the recent developments of the Covid-19 Virus and the ban on social gatherings, musicians are finding themselves cut off from their core source of income - the live concert experience. People need music in their lives, and musicians need shows to play. Uncle Dave Macon Days will present "Virtual Roots Rendezvous Fest" hosted by Grand Ole Opry Square Dancer Marcia Campbell and will feature some of the best in Americana, Roots, and Bluegrass music.
The streamed festival will benefit those musicians and artists who have been impacted financially by COVID-19.
In addition to June 20, 2020, there will also be ROOTS RENDEVOUS streams on July 25, August 22, and the fall season will begin September 26, October 24, November 21, and December 19, 2020.
For more information, visit www.rootsrendezvous.com or send an e-mail to rootsrendezvous@gmail.com.
We Need Music NOW
During a time of isolation and heightened fear, music is needed now more than ever. A song can bring hope; a song can bring joy; and songs have played a pivotal role throughout history in bringing people together to create community amidst times of cultural turmoil and uncertainty.
Zach White commented, "As a touring musician, these times are uncertain and detrimental to our livelihood. Fortunately, we live in a time that an online festival like Roots Rendezvous can exist and be a quality, hopefully temporary, way for musicians to still create. "
More Virtual Roots Rendezvous Fests will be held through the fall, 2020. The Summer Series is June 20, As the possibilities emerge, small live concerts and performances will happen.
With a continued commitment to authentic roots music, plans are already underway for an amazing 2021 UDM festival.
YOUR TICKET IS YOUR DONATION TO MUSICIANS
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If you're interested in learning more about participating, attending or being a sponsor, contact rootsrendezvous@gmail.com or call 615-893-2371
