Word of [South], a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Beginning with our first festival in 2015, the festival showcases authors who write about music, musicians who also are authors, authors and musicians trading places, and everything in between. We’re especially proud of our “mu-aushups”: authors and musicians appearing together (some of whom have never met), as well as our cookbook authors, kids programming and musical performances of every genre--we’ve got gospel and HipHop, pop and bluegrass, jazz and country, Americana and R&B. Bring the whole family, and come see what’s down South!

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Salvation South

12:45 - 1:45

BJ Barham/ Caleb Caudle/ Tommy Prine/ Chuck Reece/Michael Farris Smith

2:00 - 3:00

Tommy Prine

3:15 - 4:15

Caleb Caudle/ Sweet Critters

4:45 - 5:45

American Aquarium

FSU Student Union at Centennial Field

1:15 - 2:15

FSU Contest Winner

Seminole Vibes

3:00 - 4:00

Webb Wilder

4:30 - 5:30

The Cactus Blossoms

Ology Troubadours

2:15 - 3:00

Danny Goddard

3:45 - 4:30

Rachel Hillman

Flamingo Magazine

12:45 - 1:45

The Rough and Tumble

2:00 - 3:00

Dalia Colon/ Fred Wheatt

3:30 - 4:30

Chuck Reece/ Michael Farris Smith

5:00 - 6:00

Mustard Service

Florida Jazz and Blues in AC Marriott Ballroom

12:45 - 1:45

Leon Anderson Quartet

2:00 - 3:00

TJ Norris and the Wednesday Night Revival

3:15 - 4:00

Panel Discussion

4:15 - 5:15

Delfeayo Marsalis/ Herlin Riley

Midtown Reader

12:45 - 1:45

Ann Camp

2:00 - 3:00

Robert W. Fieseler/ Ana Goni-Lessan

3:15 - 4:15

Diane Roberts/ Mark Hinson

4:30 - 5:45

Craig Pittman/ Frank Douglas/ Annie Jones

Champions First Credit Union on AC Marriott Plaza

1:30 - 2:30

Kristy Lee

3:00 - 4:00

Larry Mitchell

4:30 - 5:30

Jett Holden/ Justin St. Clair

Amicus Brewery

2:00 - 3:00

Poetry/ James Kimbrell/ Raphael Gamero

3:15 - 4:15

Historical Fiction/ Pat MacEnulty/ Madeline Martin

Date: April 4 - 6, 2025