Nothing welcomes spring better than a cool breeze, sunshine, and live music on a Florida beach.
Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival aims to raise awareness about marine conservation and issues affecting the world’s oceans by bringing in 20 of the top country and rock artists to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park and transforming it into an oceanfront music experience. The festival takes place on Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14.
The festival’s headliners hold some of the biggest names among the country and rock genre: Kenny Chesney, a country music singer/song writer who has sold over 27 million albums, received 4 Country Music Association, as well as 4 consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Awards- just to name a few; Eric Church, who’s recent number one singles have accomplished RIAA gold and platinum certification; The Avette Brothers, a North Carolina-based indie folk pop band, who’s 2009 breakthrough major label, I and Love and You, resulted in an invitation to perform alongside Bob Dylan and Mumford & Sons at the 2011 Grammy Awards; Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Harper a grammy-winning blues-rock singer who teamed up with the harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite, who was inducted into Blues Hall of Fame in 2010.
Aside from the headliners, there are other performances that should not be missed, such as Donavon Frankenreiter, and Bright Light Social Hour.
Even if you’re not familiar with the lineup, listening to live music on the beach while supporting a good cause is reason enough to check the festival out.
Tickets for two days of music are $149 for general admission, and $99 for a one-day pass if you don’t want to stay all weekend.
For more information, visit the Tortuga Music Festival website, here.
