WomBash 23 to feature two nights of local music at Heartwood Soundstage and First Mag

The Wombat 90.1 FM, "Gainesville's Locally Driven Radio," is celebrating its second anniversary with a two-day festival and fundraiser at First Magnitude Brewing Company and the Heartwood Soundstage.

WomBash 23, scheduled for May 12-13, will showcase Gainesville's music and art heritage and will feature numerous local bands, including platinum-selling recording artists Sister Hazel.

Tickets to WomBash are $50 for a weekend pass and are available online at heartwoodsoundstage.com. Those interested in only attending Friday night's session at First Magnitude will be asked to pay a $15 donation at the door.

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Friday night at First Magnitude

The doors at First Magnitude, 1220 SE Veitch St., open at 6 p.m. and the Jordan Burchel Band will kick things off at 7, followed by The Slims at 8, and Avi Bortnick’s Cornpone at 9:30 p.m.

Food trucks scheduled to be at First Magnitude include Eddy’s Patty, Radha’s Kitchen, Lulu’s Gelato, Bone of my Bone BBQ, Taino Roots and Soul Spice.

Parking at the brewery is limited. Other suggested parking areas include areas along South Main Street and lots on the south side of Depot Park.

Saturday's lineup at Heartwood Soundstage

The music continues Saturday at Heartwood Soundstage, 19 S. Main St., Gainesville., with The Ones to Blame at 2 p.m. followed by local favorites Little Jake & The Soul Searchers at 3. The fun continues with the Sooza Brass Brand at 4:30, and the psychedelic rock band Morningbell at 6. Longtime Gainesville-based soul pop band What It Is gets the nightcap started at 7:30 before headliner Sister Hazel finally takes the stage at 9:30.

About the headliner

Sister Hazel released its self-titled debut album in 1994 and rocketed to success after its hit song "All for You" topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997. While known mostly over the years for their rock and alternative sound, Sister Hazel is now finding success in country music, having released four Billboard Top Country Albums Chart entries.

According to a press release about the festival, fans can expect a high-energy show with some brand-new Sister Hazel songs as well as popular fan favorites.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Sister Hazel to headline WomBash 23 in Gainesville Florida