Wanee Music Festival 2017 Overview: A Tribute to Butch Trucks

April 21 and 22, 2017

Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park

Live Oak, Florida

by Michelle Wilson of Rock Legends Photographers

The pilgrimage to Wanee Music Festival has become a sacred tradition for thousands of people since the inaugural 2005 event at the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Founded by Gregg Allman and the late Butch Trucks, fans from ALL walks of life converge on the magical, mystical park and enjoy several days of reefer-hazed, alcohol-soaked friendship, fun and of course, MUSIC. Because music is, unequivocally, the universal language, and the jam-based live entertainment at Wanee was the heart and soul of Butch Trucks. So it was only fitting that the event was a tribute to and celebration of the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Claude Hudson “Butch” Trucks.

Wannee Festival Photos

Photography by Doug Siegel

The 2011 Wanee Festival located in Live Oak, Florida went on without a hitch. With great weather and a superb line-up, the festival attracted a large crowd and bands from Ween to Widespread Panic, Karl Denson, Lotus, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks/Susan Tedeschi, Toubob Krewe, Taj Mahal, Rusted Root, Mike Gordon, and The Allman Brothers Band just to name a handful. 

The crowd was in full spirit and enthusiastic about all the talent involved with the festival. Several band members of all genres of music sat in with other bands showcasing what these festivals are about, the camaraderie of music. 

 

See a slide show with all of Doug Siegel's photos from Wanee Festival