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9th ANNUAL DOG RIVER MUDBOTTOM
REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
ORGANIZERS ANNOUNCE CALL FOR SPONSORS
SAVE THE DATE – SUNDAY, APRIL 21,
AND MUSICAL LINEUP
Dog River Clearwater Revival Fundraiser Aims for Protection
of Water Quality Improvement with Day of Music and Family Fun
MOBILE, Ala. (February 17, 2024) – For the ninth consecutive year, Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR) organizers announce the date and plans for the MudBottom Revival Music Festival – a fun afternoon created to raise awareness and funds. Music enthusiasts and river stewards annually look forward to this popular family event on the river to enjoy great musical entertainment. The 9th Annual MudBottom Revival Music Festival is set for Sunday, April 21 at Bender Point, 3619 Riviere Du Chien Road, from 2-6PM(Gates open at 1:30pm).
This year’s musical lineup features headliner Red Dirt Boys, along with opening act Rollin’ in the Hay.
Attendees are invited to bring coolers and chairs to enjoy an afternoon of live music under a shaded oak-covered spot on the banks of beautiful Dog River. Food and drink will be available for purchase from area food trucks.
Tickets are on sale now – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/839594930037?aff=oddtdtcreator. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly!
Ticket Prices – $35.00 general admission/$45.00 week of show
Sponsorships are available now for this spring fundraising event. The deadline for sponsorship information to be included on promotional material is April 1st. For more information on sponsorship benefits and levels, ranging from $250 to $2500, visit our website at https://dogriver.org/events/fundraisers/sponsor-info-mudbottom-revival-music-festival/
ABOUT THE MUSIC
About Red Dirt Boys
Red Dirt Boys are an American musical group living in Nashville, formed by Emmylou Harris in 2008. Band members include Will Kimbrough, Phil Madeira, Bryan Owings and Chris Donohue. Their music reflects their love of blues, jazz, rock and country music.
If you love the music of New Orleans, Randy Newman and Little Feat, you will love Red Dirt Boys.
Will and Phil’s songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Alison Krauss, Toby Keith, Shemekia Copeland and Little Feat.
As musicians, in the studio and on tour, the Red Dirt Boys members have played with Emmylou, Buffett, Alicia Keys, Delbert McClinton, Tom Jones, Ray LaMontagne, Taj Mahal many other beloved artists.
Red Dirt Boys shows are equal parts killer songs, musicianship & storytelling – with plenty of hip shaking grooves!
About Rollin’ in the Hay
If you want to get an understanding of Rollin’ in the Hay, just think High Octane Groove Grass/Americana, Country music, funny songs about life in general, and killer pickin’ and grinnin’ with a touch of down-home foot stompin’…or more simply – Renegade Bluegrass.
Band members include Rick Carter, Stan Foster, Donna Hall Foster and Brooks Hubbert III.
Long considered to be one of the forerunners of the “Newgrass” revolution in America, these savvy veterans have been thrilling fans coast to coast for years! Opening for everyone from Greg Allman, Moe, Charlie Daniels, The Doobie Brothers, Jerry Douglas, Alabama (this list could get LONG), to Widespread Panic, the unique sound of the Hay keeps fans coming back for more.
Rollin’ in the Hay has six self-released albums and also has recorded 15 nationally released instrumental tributes known as the “Pickin’ On” series. With the approval of the band, there are also tons of live “bootleg” shows on the internet.
Rollin’ in the Hay is based out of Birmingham, Alabama and being listed in the Alabama Music Hall 0f Fame as “Music Achievers” is one of the band’s proudest accomplishments! We are proud to feature Mobile’s own Donna Hall. Donna is a member of both the Alabama and Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
About Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR)
DRCR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public access to and the water quality of Dog River and its tributaries. All DRCR programs, projects and volunteers work toward this ambitious goal. For more information about DRCR, visit www.dogriver.org. You are also invited to review our 2023 Annual Report published on our website for a summary of all our recent work and accomplishments.
FACT SHEET
DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL
- 100,000 lbs of litter removed
- 6 litter traps installed
- 291 acres of wetlands preserved
- 20 test sites for water quality monitoring
- 26 derelict vessels removed
- 6 kayak launches established as part of the Dog River Scenic Blueway
- 5,000 storm drain markers installed
- 200 Watershed Awareness presentations given
- 4 Eagle Reefs installed for water filtration & habitats
- Completed a Litter Abatement Plan for the City of Mobile
- Stream crossing & watershed signage erected
- Youth educational program on litter and watersheds
- Living shoreline education and planting projects
- Reppin’ the River Business Partner Outreach Program
- Frequent community cleanups
- Ongoing restoration projects at Halls Mill Landing
- Invasive plant management plan being investigated
- Wood Duck House Builds for duck conservation