Conveniently located on highways 95 and 10, the little city of Savannah has been a weekend pit stop for travelers and tourists for years. The allure of drinking and dancing on the streets and relaxing on the beach are always draws when the weather warms up, but what draws the crowds when there is still the potential of bite and chill?
For its tenth year, Savannah Stopover has been a weekend haven for the growing music scene in Savannah. Cushioned between the heavy metal AURA Fest and the traditional Savannah Music Festival, Stopover features a mix of up-and-coming rock, country, and pop artists. Often times, Stopover is a weekend stop for bands and artists before heading west to Austin, Texas’s South by Southwest festival. This year, the festival runs from Thursday, March 5th through Saturday, the 7th.
In addition to over 35 new acts this year, the festival is also featuring an evening with New West Records, a spotlight on rising female stars in Americana and Country music, a special 10-year opening night reception, and a 10-year photography exhibition.
Over the past 10 years, Stopover has featured the beginnings of many musical artist’s careers that have taken off. Grimes headlined in 2012, while Mac DeMarco was featured in the 2013 lineup. Athens-based indie pop band Of Montreal headlined the festival twice, in 2013 and again in 2018.
Among the touring artists and bands, there are also 8 local acts rounding up the 2020 lineup.
