Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival: Insider Preview with Producer Shane LaVigne (S2.Ep23)

Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival: Insider Preview with Producer Shane LaVigne (S2.Ep23)

Author: Nate Riggs January 3, 2025 Duration: 26:50

In Ep.23 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with festival producer Shane LaVigne about the upcoming Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival that will be held at the at the Florida Sand Music Ranch Feb 19-22, 2025.

This early 2025 season festival is shaping up to be a killer event with headliners including Keller Williams, The New Mastersounds, and the Polyrythmics. Dozens of other regional and local bands will be jamming across two stages and to some of the best light shows you'll find at an intimate music festival setting.

🎙️ Key Moments in the Conversation 🎙️

03:29 Local Florida fans inspired organizing a music festival.

08:28 Funk music, talented bands, Polyrhythmics excelling.

11:44 Expanded lighting, lasers, LED upgrades, projection mapping.

13:15 Adapted plans: relocated stage due to flooding.

17:31 VIP package includes RV, grocery service, merchandise.

20:43 Newsletter offers festival tickets and band interviews.

🔗 More About Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival 🔗

https://www.whippersnapfest.com/

https://www.facebook.com/whippersnapfest/

https://www.instagram.com/whippersnapfest/

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yqvRtDX5KHVO4eXQ5Uizc

🔗 More About Florida Sand Music Ranch 🔗

https://floridasandmusicranch.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/floridasandmusicranch/


⏯️ Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville FL - Venue & Campground Tour (11/23/24) ⏯️ https://youtu.be/RLM7GW_bTJg?si=PCRYdN8w9lzhQ8c2


⏯️ Florida Sand Music Ranch Playlist ⏯️

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vKuhye8V3_nlaK2lakIUeyivOA8xzKY&si=yLgL_uep2xrnC9fK


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🙏 Production Credits 🙏

Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024)

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

Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24


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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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