BayFest

Sep 23 2008 – Saving Abel sharpens work ethic By Stephen Centanni Music editor As far as rock-and-roll biz is concerned, no one ever said it was easy.

Sep 23 2008 – Puddle of Mudd looks for inspiration in fans By Stephen Centanni Music editor Puddle of Mudd hit the big time with their first major-label debut on Fred Durst’s (Limp Bizkit) Flawless Records.

Sep 23 2008 – O’Jays bring a dream to life By Kevin Lee Associate editor For vocalist Eric Grant, every day is a dream.

Sep 23 2008 – Church is rare breed in Music City By Stephen Centanni Music editor When it comes to country music, Nashville has the reputation of being a house divided.

Sep 23 2008 – Church is rare breed in Music City By Stephen Centanni Music editor When it comes to country music, Nashville has the reputation of being a house divided.

Sep 23 2008 – Darius Rucker, former front man of Hootie and the Blowfish, talks about his new career as a solo country artist.

Sep 23 2008 – Countdown to ignition By Peter Teske Lagniappe Staff Every year our region’s best artists take the stage at the BayFest Launching Pad.

Sep 23 2008 – Buckcherry talks with our music editor about there new album "Black Butterfly"

Sep 23 2008 – BayFest gives back By Stephen Centanni Music Editor When BayFest began in 1995, the Board of Directors made the decision not only to create a major music festival but to also give back to the local arts community.

Sep 23 2008 – Atkins’ struggle turns to hit By Stephen Centanni Music editor Rodney Atkins has charmed fans of country music with his honest songwriting.

Sep 25 2007 – BayFest is upon us, and here’s our complete guide to Mobile’s biggest and best music festival. We have a complete stage-by-stage schedule and also offer some helpful hints on some of the acts you won’t want to miss.

Sep 25 2007 – Velvet Revolver brings some familiar faces together to produce a rocking sound that’s different than anything the members have done before. They headline this year’s BayFest.

Sep 25 2007 – Over the years, the Launching Pad stage has become quite popular with the Bayfest crowd where up-and-coming local and regional acts take the stage in front of major crowds and showcase their talent.

Sep 25 2007 – On Aug. 12, many music lovers tuned into A&E to see that Blues Traveler hasn’t missed a beat.

Sep 25 2007 – When Joan Jett and the Blackhearts take the stage at BayFest, many audience members may be unaware that Jett is not the only rock icon performing.

Sep 25 2007 – By Trudy Helmsing Lagniappe staff With BayFest upon us once again, it’s time to make that crucial decision-who you just can’t miss this year.

Sep 27 2006 – Jacksonville, Fla., has traditionally been known in the music industry for one band: Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Sep 27 2006 – By Amanda Hardy Lagniappe staff There had been rap superstars and revolutions in hip-hop before him, but MC Hammer was the man who truly brought rap music to the airwaves of pop.

Sep 27 2006 – By Amanda Hardy Lagniappe staff One of the most successful and talented women to come out Nashville in the last decade, Gretchen Wilson is riding the train of country music stardom with no plans to disembark.

Sep 27 2006 – It’s easy to imagine an R&B singer whose greatest gift to American culture is the addition of a new phrase to the cultural lexicon.

Sep 27 2006 – By Amanda Hardy Lagniappe intern When people hear the name "Michael Bolton," they normally think of adult contemporary songs dripping with cheesy pick-up lines and facial expressions of constipation.

Sep 27 2006 – Though he’s been around the world, Mobile native Dennis "Finger Roll" Nelson has received some of his greatest gifts from his hometown.

Sep 27 2006 – Complete listing of BayFest bios and performance times listed by stage.