Word of [South], a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Beginning with our first festival in 2015, the festival showcases authors who write about music, musicians who also are authors, authors and musicians trading places, and everything in between. We’re especially proud of our “mu-aushups”: authors and musicians appearing together (some of whom have never met), as well as our cookbook authors, kids programming and musical performances of every genre--we’ve got gospel and HipHop, pop and bluegrass, jazz and country, Americana and R&B. Bring the whole family, and come see what’s down South!

Friday, April 4, 2025

Violent Femmes

Violent Femmes with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra performing their self-titled debut album at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Pioneering 1980s folk-punk outfit, the Violent Femmes, join forces with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra for a fully symphonic rendition of their self-titled debut album. Released in 1983, the album features classic tracks like "Blister in the Sun," "Gone Daddy Gone," and "Add It Up." Formed in 1981 in Milwaukee, Violent Femmes gained a dedicated following with their distinctive blend of punk and folk rock. The band’s raw sound and honest lyrics have resonated across generations, earning them critical acclaim and a place in alternative music history. With their influential self-titled debut album going platinum, Violent Femmes have consistently delivered energetic, unforgettable live performances and continue to captivate audiences worldwide over the past 40 plus years, with their authentic, genre-defying style.

TICKET PRICES BELOW INCLUDE ALL SALES TAXES, CREDIT CARD AND SERVICE FEES

P1 (Center Isles 200 and 300) = $99

P2 (Side Isles 100 and 400) = $77

Lawn General Admission, P3 = $52

Gates open 7p - Showtime 8:30p

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Adderley Amphitheater Stage

11:00 - 11:45

Rickards High School Marching Raider Band

6:30 - 7:15

Secret Army

7:45 - 9:00

Danny Bedrosian with George Clinton and members of P-Funk, 70th Anniversary

Salvation South

1:30 - 2:30

Jett Holden

3:00 - 4:00

Jacqueline Trimble/ Ashley Jones/ Chuck Reece

4:30 - 5:30

Madeleine Peyroux

FSU Student Union at Centennial Field

2:00 - 3:00

Bathe Alone

3:45 - 4:45

Justin St. Clair

5:30 - 6:30

Oliver Hazard

Ology Troubadours

1:15 - 2:00

Maurice Mangum

3:00 - 3:45

BadDog Mama

4:45 - 5:30

Maddy Walsh

Flamingo Magazine

1:15 - 2:15

Charlie Mars/ Blake Dowling

2:45 - 3:45

Jeff VanderMeer

4:00 - 5:00

David Kirby/ Larry Mitchell

5:15 - 6:15

The Hails

Florida Jazz and Blues in AC Marriott Ballroom

1:00 - 2:00

Mark Mustian/ Danny Bedrosian

2:15 - 3:00

One Book Tally/ M.O. Walsh

3:30 - 4:30

Chris Bohjalian

5:00 - 6:00

FSU Institute for Governance & Civics/ Del Suggs/ Mollie Hemingway/ Jess Bravin

Midtown Reader

12:30 - 1:30

FBA Fiction/ Donna Meredith/ Aracelis Gonzalez Asendorf/ Amina Gautier/ Ajibola Tolase

1:45 - 2:45

FBA Non-Fiction/ Paula Walborsky/ Raymond Arsenault/ Barbara Drake-Vera/ Evan Bennett

3:15 - 4:15

Sean Pittman

4:30 - 5:30

Jami Attenberg/ Kristen Arnett

Champions First Credit Union on AC Marriott Plaza

2:30 - 3:30

Pharaohs of Funk

4:00 - 5:00

The Shindellas

5:30 - 6:30

BJ the Chicago Kid

Amicus Brewery

1:45 - 2:45

The Eyrie

3:15 - 4:00

Jami Attenberg

5:30 - 7:00

Artist Party

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Salvation South

12:45 - 1:45

BJ Barham/ Caleb Caudle/ Tommy Prine/ Chuck Reece/Michael Farris Smith

2:00 - 3:00

Tommy Prine

3:15 - 4:15

Caleb Caudle/ Sweet Critters

4:45 - 5:45

American Aquarium

FSU Student Union at Centennial Field

1:15 - 2:15

FSU Contest Winner

Seminole Vibes

3:00 - 4:00

Webb Wilder

4:30 - 5:30

The Cactus Blossoms

Ology Troubadours

2:15 - 3:00

Danny Goddard

3:45 - 4:30

Rachel Hillman

Flamingo Magazine

12:45 - 1:45

The Rough and Tumble

2:00 - 3:00

Dalia Colon/ Fred Wheatt

3:30 - 4:30

Chuck Reece/ Michael Farris Smith

5:00 - 6:00

Mustard Service

Florida Jazz and Blues in AC Marriott Ballroom

12:45 - 1:45

Leon Anderson Quartet

2:00 - 3:00

TJ Norris and the Wednesday Night Revival

3:15 - 4:00

Panel Discussion

4:15 - 5:15

Delfeayo Marsalis/ Herlin Riley

Midtown Reader

12:45 - 1:45

Ann Camp

2:00 - 3:00

Robert W. Fieseler/ Ana Goni-Lessan

3:15 - 4:15

Diane Roberts/ Mark Hinson

4:30 - 5:45

Craig Pittman/ Frank Douglas/ Annie Jones

Champions First Credit Union on AC Marriott Plaza

1:30 - 2:30

Kristy Lee

3:00 - 4:00

Larry Mitchell

4:30 - 5:30

Jett Holden/ Justin St. Clair

Amicus Brewery

2:00 - 3:00

Poetry/ James Kimbrell/ Raphael Gamero

3:15 - 4:15

Historical Fiction/ Pat MacEnulty/ Madeline Martin

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Date: April 4 - 6, 2025

Location: Downtown Tallahassee, FL

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