Whippersnap 2025 Festival Recap: Music, Arts, & Vendor Highlights 🌴 (Ep.31)

Whippersnap 2025 Festival Recap: Music, Arts, & Vendor Highlights 🌴 (Ep.31)

Author: Nate Riggs February 28, 2025 Duration: 44:33

In Episode 31 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap and review the Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival that took place from 2/19 - 2/22/2025 at the Florida Sand Music Ranch with headliners Steelin' Peaches, Keller Williams, The Polyrhythmics and The New Mastersounds. You'll also hear interviews from Daniel Heitz, guitar player for Steeln' Peaches and Sierra Oriana McRae of Healing Arts Sanctuary.

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Key Moments in this Week's Podcast 🎙️

[00:01:27] Recap of Whippersnap Festival bands and layout.

[00:02:33] Festival Layout and Vendor Arrangements

[00:04:08] Stage layout and festival lighting and sound.

[00:06:48] Noteworthy Artist Collaborations at Whippersnap

[00:07:42] Introduction of featured interview guests

[00:11:25] Interview with Dan Heitz—Guitar Player for Steelin' Peaches

[00:24:18] Interview with Sierra Orana McRae—Healing Arts Sanctuary

[00:40:12] How to Enter our Upcoming Festival Ticket Drawings Contests

Find Steelin' Peaches 🍑

Website: https://www.steelnpeaches.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCmiCoM7fSOHSeyNVHlQm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steeln_peaches

Find Healing Arts Sanctuary 🧘‍♂️

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingartsstpete

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingartsspace

Massage Book: https://www.massagebook.com/therapists/HealingArtsSanctuary


Find Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival 🌴

https://www.whippersnapfest.com/

https://floridasandmusicranch.com/

https://www.whippersnapfest.com/whippersnap2025lineup


Win Festival Tickets - Join the Neighborhood 🎟️

Website: https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/


Find NeighborN8 🔎

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neighborn8fests/

Request coverage: https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/contact


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Production Credits 🙏

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

https://www.nrmedia.biz/


Title sequence music bed

Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 05/25/24.

Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/

Stream the set on Nugs: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24


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B-Roll Credits 🎥

The Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post - 9/23/1970 - Fillmore East

https://youtu.be/FUvxRjYqjEQ?si=7lXDEOePEJo7bjyU

@‌allmanbrothersmv


Allman Bros Last Sh0w at Wanee 2014

https://youtu.be/IWCx57b3iOQ?si=XvHny8baD4mXqJii

@‌btragal


Suwannee Hulaween | Official 2015 Recap

https://youtu.be/KkPfsR7U8y8?si=Zm5HMZ-PnWl_OTdz

@‌HulaweenFL


Daniel Heitz Band - JamBurg 2022

https://youtu.be/43aXIATZO8w?si=7_jF2epSvFZdMrKd

@‌TheSoberGoat


31st Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Asheville, NC Dinosaur Jr., Brothers Osborne

https://youtu.be/1WLshtW-dQ0?si=dKuCwy7-aZdHmVBa

@‌smcc55


Suwannee Resonate Music Festival 2023!

https://youtu.be/_P9-OkURrxk?si=Igg43RSW27l7HJtI

@‌MelanieMayeranderson


Bear Creek Folk Music Festival

https://youtu.be/1WQsSw12z4g?si=c1GGaZ1zlk0bV-t_

@‌bearcreekfolkfest


The Ruins of Frontier Ranch: A Once-Thriving Music Venue Now in Disrepair

https://youtu.be/JimkMcoSnlU?si=iMnmx4z78HP3_jR6

@‌TravelwithAustin


Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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