The Everglades Roots Festival

08/15/2026

08/09/2026

Y’all get ready …This one hits home✔️🐊🍊

With his new album Miss Florida, Gator Nate celebrates the people, places, and spirit of the Sunshine State! 🎶🌴
Link in the comments ⬇️

07/31/2026

AS PROMISED🥊

by Theresa LaVelle AKA “Hell and High Water”

“Miss Florida” is the BRAND NEW-Full-length album from one of Florida’s absolute treasures, the one-n-only Gator Nate!
*featuring SWFL’s top rhythm section, “Reefer” Steve Mastrangelo on bass & Kellyn Karr on drums, alongside the (undoubtedly) “funkiest man alive”… Hunter McDaniel himself on keys. 🎹
12 tracks, available on streaming, vinyl and CD.

06/10/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED!
🍑The Restless Natives: Macon, Georgia’s Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band on Friday, January 1st, 2027

The Restless Natives are Macon’s tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. Specializing in the early music created by the “Original 6,” The Restless Natives bring a fire and energy unparalleled in tribute acts.

🎫Tickets on sale Friday June 12th @ 12pm
💻For tickets + info visit thekeywesttheater.com

05/09/2026

Hey y’all
 We’ve been selected to participate in Johnny Depp’s the people’s artist showcase .If you could give me a vote would be greatly appreciated.

Music Is My Life And Creating Music And Events That Bring People Together In These Times Is Invaluable And Builds Community And Family.

04/29/2026

Dear Roots family and friends,

Over the years, we’ve grown something out here that feels far beyond an event — it feels like family.

Today, we share heartbreaking news with heavy hearts.Our dear friend Brian Drysdale has passed. Brian was a big part of our gatherings over the last 10 years, and his presence meant more than words can properly express.

Anyone who ever had the pleasure of being around Brian knows the kind of light he carried. He made the world better through laughter, kindness, music, and that genuine smile he gave so freely. He had a special way of bringing rhythm, joy, and energy into every room he entered.

Moments like this remind us how deeply music connects us all, and how precious our time together is.
We are keeping Brian’s family, friends, bandmates, and all those whose lives he touched in our thoughts and prayers. His spirit will live on in the community he helped build through decades of music, friendship, and laughter.

With love to all of you,
The Shealy Family

04/23/2026

Roots Fam,
We’re hosting an Artist Retreat here in the Everglades, with workshops, music, and time to unplug, reset, and reconnect with nature.

Come spend a day (or the weekend) with us—good people and the kind of peace you can only find out in the swamp. 🌿