Bay Jam Music Festival to Rock Islamorada in the Florida Keys April 6
March 30th, 2008
Islamorada, Florida Keys - The 13th annual Bay Jam music festival is slated for Sunday, April 6, at the TIB Bank of the Keys Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key. Concertgoers can rock to the sounds of an eclectic range of musicians from midday through sunset and into the night from the hammock-like performance center set against the aqua waters of Florida Bay.
Bay Jam’s talent lineup includes popular South Florida bands IKO IKO, Baga Trix, 2nd Chance Band, Philth AKA The Regs, Raford Stark and father-and-son duo David and Nyan Feder.
Feder, who has been part of Bay Jam since its beginnings, remembers which annual event it is by his son’s age. Now 13, Nyan Feder is slated to play alongside his dad in their popular hillbilly flamenco style.
Feder’s CDs include “Waiting For Sara,” “The Reason Why,” “Black Emerald” and “This Time in Between,” which is touted as the ultimate island spa mix. His latest, “Saranade,” is widely applauded by music lovers for its beautiful fingerstyle acoustic guitar work.
In addition to live music, the day’s festivities are to include food and beverage vendors offering cool drinks and island edibles. A highlight of the festival each year is an art show featuring works by local high school students, who benefit from the proceeds of Bay Jam through art and music scholarships.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and Bay Jam is to continue until 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult, with kids younger than 12 admitted free.
For more information, contact Island Community Entertainment at (305) 394-2765 or info@keysice.com.
To find out about area accommodations, call the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at (305) 664-4503 or (800) 322-5397, or visit the Florida Keys & Key West Web site at www.fla-keys.com.
