Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2016

ow in its fifth year,

the Lowcountry’s own Southern

Ground Music and Food Festival is

set to rock Daniel Island, to the de-

light of those who like their coun-

try gritty, their whiskey straight and

their food options varied.

With arguably the most impressive lineup to date, this

event may indeed attract more out-of-town music lovers

willing to clock the miles in the

name of rock ‘n’ roll. What started

as the fairly modest brainchild of Zac Brown has bloomed

into a springtime staple, set to reach a new standard come

April. With The Marshall Tucker Band, Tedeschi Trucks

Band, and Michael Franti & Spearhead rounding out the

roster of scheduled acts, it’s no wonder

Rolling Stone Coun-

try

has deemed this fest one of the “hottest of 2016.”

“We choose these bands not only to make a good

festival lineup but to also, selfishly, have some sets that we

would flip out about as fans ourselves,” said Clay Cook,

guitarist for the Zac Brown Band. “We are fans first.”

From co-writing songs with Grammy winner John

Mayer to being an integral part of The Marshall Tucker

band from 2000 to 2009, Cook’s career is built on un-

breakable bonds of artistry. Savoring time collaborating

with his creative counterparts, he looks forward to the

endless possibilities touring provides and specifically revels

in seeing his tour bus roll into Chucktown.

Southern Ground MuSic and

Food FeStival

Set to Rock

Daniel Island

By Kalene Mccort