ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This past March I sat down with my dear friend, Heidi Jamila,in my campsite at Suwannee Spring Reunion at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, the same festival where we met more than a decade ago. We became fast friends, she eventually moved to the Florida Panhandle where we ended up in a band called Sweater Puppets together and then she got a day job she relocated to Europe. She now resides in Germany but often makes the grand pilgrimage to what she calls her home festival. Heidi shares about the diverse bluegrass festivals happening in the European scene. If you’re thinking of traveling abroad and want to find out where to find Bluegrass gatherings than this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights
[1:35] Back at Suwannee
[3:37] The Volunteer Check-In Years
[11:54] Day Jobs, Electric Fiddle, and the UK Music Scene
[13:42] The EBMA Story
[24:24] What's Coming Up: The Flying Caravan, Rotterdam Bluegrass & La Roche
[39:00] The Sweater Puppets: Band Chemistry, Vulnerability & Fem Jams
[43:02] Coming Back to Suwannee as a European Bluegrass Ambassador
[46:36] Finding Your People
Suggested Links
European Bluegrass Music Association: https://www.ebma.org
Bluegrass in La Roche: https://www.larochebluegrass.org
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival: https://www.bluegrassfestival.nl/en
Festival Recap on Grateful Web: www.gratefulweb.com
Suwannee Spring Reunion: https://suwanneespringreunion.com
Suwannee Roots Revival: https://suwanneerootsrevival.com
HUGE Thanks to Be Sweet Y'all (Karen Key Smith), Jason Hedden with Panama City Comedy, and everyone who tuned in and donated to the live stream so I could rent a car, get to Suwannee Spring Reunion, and capture these moments with Heidi and Tire Fire. I could not have done it without ya!
Be Sweet Ya'll: BeSweetYall.com
Panama City Comedy:www.panamacitycomedy.com
About Heidi Jamila
Heidi Jamila is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and lifelong festival family member who's called the Suwannee home for over two decades. Heidi's journey has taken her all the way to Germany where she currently serves as secretary on the board of the European Bluegrass Music Association, connecting bluegrass lovers throughout Europe.
Follow Heidi on Instagram: @adventuresofahousefairy
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This episode is brought to you by ADF Media. ADF Media is my small but mighty creative business where I help artists, festivals, and storytellers shine. I assist with everything from podcast production to social media management, private consulting, and Patreon setup. If you've always wanted a podcast but the tech lift feels like too much—I've got the equipment, and I can come to you. Book a free discovery call: email createwithadfmedia@gmail.com.
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Episode Highlights
[1:35] Back at Suwannee
[3:37] The Volunteer Check-In Years
[11:54] Day Jobs, Electric Fiddle, and the UK Music Scene
[13:42] The EBMA Story
[24:24] What's Coming Up: The Flying Caravan, Rotterdam Bluegrass & La Roche
[39:00] The Sweater Puppets: Band Chemistry, Vulnerability & Fem Jams
[43:02] Coming Back to Suwannee as a European Bluegrass Ambassador
[46:36] Finding Your People
Suggested Links
European Bluegrass Music Association: https://www.ebma.org
Bluegrass in La Roche: https://www.larochebluegrass.org
Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival: https://www.bluegrassfestival.nl/en
Festival Recap on Grateful Web: www.gratefulweb.com
Suwannee Spring Reunion: https://suwanneespringreunion.com
Suwannee Roots Revival: https://suwanneerootsrevival.com
HUGE Thanks to Be Sweet Y'all (Karen Key Smith), Jason Hedden with Panama City Comedy, and everyone who tuned in and donated to the live stream so I could rent a car, get to Suwannee Spring Reunion, and capture these moments with Heidi and Tire Fire. I could not have done it without ya!
Be Sweet Ya'll: BeSweetYall.com
Panama City Comedy:www.panamacitycomedy.com
About Heidi Jamila
Heidi Jamila is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and lifelong festival family member who's called the Suwannee home for over two decades. Heidi's journey has taken her all the way to Germany where she currently serves as secretary on the board of the European Bluegrass Music Association, connecting bluegrass lovers throughout Europe.
Follow Heidi on Instagram: @adventuresofahousefairy
Sponsor An Episode!
This episode is brought to you by ADF Media. ADF Media is my small but mighty creative business where I help artists, festivals, and storytellers shine. I assist with everything from podcast production to social media management, private consulting, and Patreon setup. If you've always wanted a podcast but the tech lift feels like too much—I've got the equipment, and I can come to you. Book a free discovery call: email createwithadfmedia@gmail.com.
Join Our Community
Email: createwithadfmedia@gmail.com
Instagram: @sunshinestateshowcase.fl
Facebook: Sunshine State Showcase
Presented by ADF Media
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