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The Savannahian was founded in 2020 by Jim Morekis, Rachael Flora, and Sean Kelly. Together, they bring over 30 years of journalism experience and a strong connection to the community. These three unique voices in Savannah unite to promote independent and locally-focused news and storytelling in Savannah, GA.

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The Savannahian Soundboard: April 14-20

1 week ago | thesavannahian.com | Jenna Moore

By Jenna MoorePlease fill out this form to submit dates for future soundboards.
Savannah Music Festival: An Oral History

2 weeks ago | thesavannahian.com | Sean Kelly |Jenna Moore |Frank Ricci

by Sean Kelly, Jenna Moore, and Frank RicciAS THE 2025 Savannah Music Festival comes to a close, we wanted to highlight the 36-year history of this cultural staple by talking to some of the people who have been involved in the production and the evolution of the festival, and ask them about their role in getting it all on stage. Getting On Board:Ryan McMaken (Artistic Director): My wife and I were visiting from Portland, Maine in November of 2006, and I saw a poster at the airport while leaving.
The Savannahian Soundboard: March 31-April 6

3 weeks ago | thesavannahian.com | Jenna Moore

By Jenna MoorePlease fill out this form to submit dates for future soundboards.
SMF: Taj Mahal asks attendees to be present and participate in the show

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jenna Moore

By Jenna MooreON SUNDAY, March 30, the legendary, GRAMMY Award-Winner Taj Mahal and his band — Bill Rich (bass), Robert Greenidge (steel drums), Tony Durham (percussion/drums) and Bobby Ingano (guitar/lap steel) — perform at the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts at 7 p.m. for the Savannah Music Festival. For the fortunate Savannahians who have tickets, you should expect to hear Taj Mahal’s signature blues sound influenced by reggae, funk, jazz, West African, Cajun and Caribbean styles.
The Savannahian Soundboard: March 24-30

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jenna Moore

By Jenna MoorePlease fill out this form to submit dates for future soundboards. For upcoming Savannah Music Festival shows (3/27 - 4/12) click here.
Flannery-inspired concert at Service Brewing will mark author's centennial

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jim Morekis

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SMF: East Nash Grass set for debut

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jenna Moore

By Jenna MooreON SATURDAY, March 29, 2025, Nashville’s illustrious bluegrass band will make their debut at the Savannah Music Festival in the Metal Building at Trustee’s Garden. Coming from Music City, East Nash Grass got its name for its remarkable reputation earned by an extraordinary bunch of bluegrass pickers and songwriters. This Nashville string band started in 2017 as a weekly collective of pickers on a small stage at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge.
Review: 'No Other Land'

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jim Morekis

LAST night, the stellar local organization Cinema Savannah screened No Other Land, this year’s Oscar winner for Best Documentary, at the Otis Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly Savannah Cultural Arts Center). For those unaware, No Other Land won the Oscar despite not being able to find a distributor in the United States, due to its graphic, entirely journalistic, and entirely accurate portrayal of Israeli brutality against Palestinian residents of the West Bank.
SMF: Warren Haynes, on the record

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jenna Moore

By Jenna MooreON FRIDAY, April 4 at 8 p.m., the Warren Haynes Band will take the historic stage of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts at the Savannah Music Festival. An illustrious artist and GRAMMY Award-winner, Warren Haynes has had a remarkable music journey. From the Allman Brothers Band and Gov’t Mule to the Warren Haynes Band, this legend earned every iota of the respect he receives from fans and fellow musicians.
Paddy's Day FAQs: Pro tips on how to enjoy Savannah's favorite time of year

1 month ago | thesavannahian.com | Jim Morekis

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