The 24th annual Old 280 Boogie is coming to Waverly, Alabama, this Saturday, April 12, for art and music enthusiasts to enjoy. The outdoor festival is hosted at the Standard Deluxe, where there will be a surplus of live music, art, Southern cuisine and community.
This upcoming event is a celebration of music and art, where people can come together to indulge in southern culture, whether it is raining or shining. The Boogie will be from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Attendees are free to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the outdoor lawn seating and empty water bottles to fill with water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
This year's lineup consists of five diverse bands that make up what Southern culture is all about. To open the Boogie, The Pine Hill Haints from Florence, Alabama, will set the stage in the late morning with their self-proclaimed “Ghost Music.” Following them is the Sweet Lizzy Project from Nashville, Tennessee, which consists of Cuban musicians who love rock music.
Switching from rock to country, the Chatam Country Line from Raleigh, North Carolina, will show off their acoustic guitar skills. Then, Carolyn Wonderland, a blues singer-songwriter, will perform her classic soulful music. Lastly, taking the stage to wrap up the night is David Ramirez, who is from Austin, Texas, and will be playing his go-to sorrowful and love-filled songs.
There will also be food available on the grounds of the Standard Deluxe. Vendors will be setting up shop to sell their food and will have a variety of options. Businesses like HOTBOX, Kath’s Bake Shop, Mama Mocha’s Coffee Roastery, Bandito’s and more will be available for purchase.
If music and food are not enough, assorted art will be displayed for purchase. Multiple vendors will showcase their art from The Martin Collective, YES Glass Studio, Mighty Fine Art, Charlie’s Rocks and Minerals and others.
Tickets are available online or at the gate for $50 a piece for ages 13+. Kids 12 or younger can enter for free. For veterans and students, there will be a 20% discount, bringing the total down to $40 per ticket.
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