12th Annual Gram Parsons Guitar Pull and Tribute Festival

The 12th Annual Gram Parsons Guitar Pull and Tribute Festival will be held on Sept. 17, 18, and 19, 2009 in Parson's home town of Waycross, Georgia. Headlining this year's musical event will be Leon Russell, Charlie Louvin, Randall Bramblett, Tommy Talton, Ian Dunlop, and Bloodkin.

The weekend tribute officially begins on Thursday evening at the Waycross College Fine Arts Auditorium from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. At 9:30 p.m. the show moves to Cypress Creek Bar and Grill until closing. Friday's entertainment begins at 6 p.m. at the Okefenokee Fairgrounds and goes till midnight, then picks up again Saturday at 3 p.m. and continues non-stop until midnight.

Leon Russell, long known for his trademark image of long hair, flowing beard, and top hat, is as ingrained in America's musical heritage as blues, rock and roll, and bluegrass is. And he does a fine job covering all those styles to this day. Russell will perform Friday Sept 18 at 10:30 pm at the Okefenokee Fairgrounds.

Also featured during the 3-day celebration will be Abby Owens, Amanda Lynn Taylor, Ashton Herrin, The Bearfoot Hookers, Brothers Marler, Connor Griffin, Corey Bradley, The Crabgrass Cowboys, David Kraai and The Saddle Tramps, Deepwell, Devils in Disguise, Dixie Wreck, Hayshaker, Hickory Wind, Jack Cadillac, Marlin Brackett, The Modern Eldorados, Quartermoon, Ray Harris, Ross Pead, Sam Hester, The Georgia Pines, The Woodgrains, Tracie Mattox, and Uncle Dave and The Younguns.

Advance tickets for the entire 3-day event will sell for $30 per person. Tickets are available in Waycross at Hickory Wind Music in Satilla Square, Wiltronics Music on Valdosta Highway, and Cypress Creek Bar and Grill on Memorial Drive.

If you'd rather pick and choose which shows to attend, admissions are as follows:
Thursday 6-9 p.m. at Waycross College: $5
Thursday 9:30 p.m. - 2 am at Cypress Creek: $5
Friday 6 p.m. - midnight at Okefenokee Fairgrounds: $20
Saturday 3 p.m. - midnight at Okefenokee Fairgrounds: $20
Children 12 and under receive free admission.

On-site RV and tent camping will be available this year. Fees for camping are as follows:
One night fee: $20
Two-night fee: $30
Three-night fee: $40

No drum circles will be allowed; however, acoustic guitars are welcome. Arts and crafts, music, and food vendors will scatter the grounds as well. Be sure to bring a comfortable lawn chair or blanket and cooler, if you wish; but please leave pets at home.

Attendees may register to win an Epiphone acoustic guitar with hardshell case. Winner will be drawn Saturday Sept. 19, at 10 p.m. and you must be present to win.

For advance ticket purchase by credit card, vendor application, tribute information, or sponsorship inquiries, contact Dave Griffin of Safe at Home Productions Inc. at 912-288-3712.

Visit www.gramparsonsguitarpull.com for a downloadable ticket order form, schedule of performance times, and links to artist websites.