Son Of A Sailor Fest

Name: Son Of A Sailor Fest
Start: 2024-09-21T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

Schedule

Sat Sep 21 2024 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama | Mobile, AL

Son Of A Sailor Fest – or S.O.S. Fest – is a FREE celebration of Jimmy Buffett and Gulf Coast culture in his waterfront hometown of Mobile, Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico.
This family-friendly street festival features a rollicking second line parade through historic downtown Mobile, parrot-head costume contests, and musical acts inspired by Jimmy Buffett and the area’s unique and colorful coastal culture including Will Kimbrough, A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show, and more!
Visit www.SOS-Fest.com for more info!
Music Lineup:
A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show will drop anchor at S.O.S. Fest and put on a show of Cat-5 proportions. Founded in 1991, this premiere 11-piece band (plus a couple of pirate performers for good measure) will bring your favorite Buffett tunes to life through a squall of fun and high energy entertainment. Not only has A1A been officially endorsed by Jimmy himself, but they have even filled in for the Coral Reefer band. The energy, musicianship, originality, excitement, and continuous honest dedication to preserving Jimmy Buffett's legacy that has always surrounded an A1A performance are an experience and a driving force that has helped the band remain the first, foremost and longest running Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show in history.
Will Kimbrough: Song and Stories from the Studio
Come for fantastic music...stay for never before heard Buffett tales! Will Kimbrough is an honorary Coral Reefer, writer, and performer on every Jimmy Buffett studio album for the last twenty years. His writing credits include the Paul McCartney-praised and universally acclaimed "Bubbles Up." In addition to collaborating with artists such as John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Little Feat, and Mavis Staples, Kimbrough is a renowned and praised musician in his own right. With experiences writing with Buffett and performing in-studio and on-stage with the Coral Reefers under his belt, you do not want to miss this unique opportunity for incredible music and tales from his time with Jimmy!
🏝 Vibe Irie
Having opened The Wailers, Nappy Roots, Afroman and more, The Official Vibe Irie brings to every stage an undeniable mastery of reggae music! This innovative and multi faceted band of musicians hailing from Florida and Jamaica is known for spreading good vibes across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Their unique fusion of mellow roots, dub, and dancehall will have you on your feet and feeling that Caribbean spirit!
🦜 Street Folks
A potent cocktail of jukebox classics and trop-rock escapism, Street Folks has emerged as a must-see band in the Mobile Bay area especially if there is a beach nearby! This motley crew has perfected the art of having a good time in the form of great tunes. Prepare for feel-good jams with that laid back Gulf Coast style!
🎺 Blow House Brass Band
Jimmy always said he was a "child of the Mardi Gras" and anyone from Mobile would say that same thing! In that spirit we're kicking off the party the only way Mobile knows how: with a rollicking second line parade lead by the one and only Blow House Brass Band! Titans of the Mardi Gras sound and masters of their craft, Blow House will bring that brassy funk that will have you dancing down Dauphin Street like it's Fat Tuesday. Follow them through the streets of old Mobile all the way to Cathedral Square where they will take the stage to start the party off right!

Stay tuned for more music announcements!