(L-R: Performing Musical Groups: Will Kimbrough * Molly Thomas And the Rare Birds * The Krickets)
MOBILE, Ala.(February 11, 2020) – For the sixth consecutive year, Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR) organizers are pleased to announce the Mud Bottom Revival Music Festival. This popular family-friendly day of music and fun was created to raise awareness and funds for the only non-profit organization dedicated to Dog River.
The 6th Annual Mud Bottom Revival Music Festival is set for Sunday, April 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm (gates open at 2:00 pm) at Bender Point, located at the end of Riviere DuChien Road (3619 Riviere DuChien Road, Mobile, AL).Returning this year is well-known headliner, Will Kimbrough. The Krickets will open the show, followed by Molly Thomas & the Rare Birds, who will also join Will for the final set.
Attendees are invited to bring coolers, picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy an afternoon of live music in the beautiful outdoor setting under the moss-covered oaks. No pets are allowed. There will be food available for purchase from Smokin’ Gringos food truck and Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream. Motorboats are not allowed to tie off at the property during the duration of the event; however, boats may be anchored at the river’s edge.
Tickets may be purchased for $25 through April 17; after which ticket prices will increase to $35. Children 10 and under are admitted free of charge. No refunds. Tickets may be purchased online only at www.dogriver.org.
Sponsorships are available for this Spring fundraising event with levels ranging from $250 to $2500. For more information, email mudbottomrevival@gmail.com.
About Will Kimbrough
Will Kimbrough is a singer songwriter based in Nashville whose songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Toby Keith, Little Feat and many other artists. Will is also a producer (check out Shemekia Copeland's Grammy-nominated "America's Child", and Doug Seegers' certified Gold "Down to the River"), a touring lead guitarist and session musician, whose credits include Buffett, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, Mavis Staples and too many other great artists to mention. He is a Deep South Rock ‘n Roller with a heart full of The Blues and an eye on classic Country Music. Will's bands include Will and the Bushmen, The Bis-Quits, DADDY, Willie Sugarcapps and The Red Dirt Boys. He has eight solo albums out and as many with his bands. To learn more, visit www.willkimbrough.com.
About Molly Thomas And The Rare Birds
Molly Thomas is an accomplished career artist with a strong point of view fronting a dynamic and experienced band of musical collaborators. Molly Thomas and The Rare Birds have dedicated work ethic confirming their honesty and authenticity in every song, and have been hailed by both critics and their contemporaries as an integral and “unfiltered voice” representing the sound of the southern United States.
About The Krickets
The Krickets are a female Americana group from the gulf coast who's music is what Paste Magazine calls a "a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound." With a specialty in swamp harmony, the group's genre-bending songwriting has allowed them to play for diverse audiences from listening rooms to official performances at SXSW. Their title track of their most 2018 album, Redbird, was just named Alt Country Song of the Year at the 2019 Independent Music Awards. Live video clip: https://youtu.be/A7F0I93gmHA
About Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR)
DRCR is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the water quality of Dog River and its tributaries. All DRCR programs, projects and volunteer effort work toward this ambitious goal. For more information about DRCR, visit www.dogriver.org.