A reggae scion, a scorching blues-rock performer and a prolific protest singer/songwriter are the top acts listed on FloydFest 2027’s opening artist announcement.
The festival, dubbed FloydFest 27~Echoes, launched its opening lineup salvo on Thursday. Ziggy Marley is atop the bill on the first round of what will be several announcements, along with Marcus King and Jesse Welles.
Grammy Award-winning Marley is reggae legend Bob Marley’s oldest son. King is the rare blues-rock performer whose soulful, rangy vocals match his blistering fretboard work. And Welles, who emerged on social media singing protest songs directed at the political and corporate powers that be, has seen a quick rise to event headliner.
Evan Honer, Kashus Culpepper, Mo Lowda & the Humble, The Band Loula, Shadowgrass, Eggy, Hannah Dasher, Magoo, Johnny Mullenax, and FloydFest 26~Daydream On-the-Rise winner Jacoozy and runner-up Frute round out the festival’s music announcement.
FloydFest is set for July 22-25, 2027, at FestivalPark, 5826 Floyd Highway North, near Check. Tickets with “early-bird” pricing are on sale now via FloydFest.com or aftontickets.com/FloydFest27Echoes.
The site features more a la carte ticket options, plus multiday options for parking and RV passes and buy-one-get-one deals on tickets for FloydFest’s sister venue in downtown Roanoke, The Exchange Music Hall, according to the news release. Flexible payment options are also available, with more details included during ticket check-out.
