Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival
Schedule
Fri Nov 15 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package | Orange Beach, AL
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Dome StageSugarcane Jane, led by Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee from Loxley, Alabama — has been America's sweethearts from Alabama's Gulf Coast for over a decade.
Between them, they have amassed a rich musical heritage working with such notables as Neil Young, Steve Winwood, and Dwight Yoakam. Comparable to Shovels & Rope or The Wood Brothers, their music is melodic and direct, rooted in country and rock, and anchored by their sweet and soulful harmonies.
Knowing the couple's roots is essential in understanding the foundation of their incredible story. Anthony's musical career has led him all over the world, beginning at Opryland at the age of eighteen to performing at the Grand Ole Opry with Roy Acuff, to being on tour with Sonny James, Neil Young (The Shocking Pinks, The International Harvesters, The Electric Band), Steve Winwood (Roll With It Tour), Vince Gill, and Dwight Yoakam. He's had appearances on Hee Haw, Austin City Limits, Live Aid, Farm Aid, Showtime, the Late Show with David Letterman, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Today Show, Grammy Awards Show, made music videos (Wonderin'-Neil Young, Gone-Dwight Yoakam), been in movies (Heart of Gold-Neil Young, Neil Young Trunk Show, Blackhawk DVD). He performed on stage with Paul McCartney and Neil Young at Hyde Park. He took the cover photo for Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II album. His
songs have been recorded by Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Rogers, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lorrie Morgan, Billy Burnett, Sawyer Brown, and others. He has earned an impressive double platinum, platinum, and six gold albums (Vince Gill, Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Rosanne Cash,
Lorrie Morgan) for his contributions to rock and country luminaries.
"One of the liveliest, most engaging Americana CDs you'll likely hear this or any year."
~ Vintage Guitar Magazine
The last decade has been an intricate part of Anthony's ultimate direction. After marrying musical partner Savana Lee and settling in the rural southern Alabama town of Loxley, a new perspective has emerged in their songwriting and touring life. They have grown a loyal following and an all-American brand of music completely original and homegrown, rooted in a southern spirit of the deep South.
“An album that deserves to be at the top of critics' lists" - The Washington Times
Sugarcane Jane's latest album, On a Mission, released March 1, 2024, by Admiral Bean Records, is highly anticipated and rightly so. This eleven-song joy ride traverses several root genres (rock, country, gospel) while consistently delivering the melodic rhythms and harmonies we have all grown to love. Their love for each other is evident
throughout, with hints of struggle yet perseverance. Uplifting and inspiring, these two
are undoubtedly "On a Mission.” We are all the fortunate recipients of their incredible
gifts.
"Bottom line: One of the best duos since Johnny and June" ~ Nancy Dunham, The
Washington Times
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Where is it happening?
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive,Pensacola,FL,United States, Orange BeachEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
