Josephine Johnson

When you’re sisters and musicians from rural North Georgia and one summer find out at an Alabama family reunion that Edgar Allan Poe is distant kin, you run with it. As point of pride and pinnacle of Southern Gothic, you find a way to link that icon with the relevance of your current endeavors. Megan and Rebecca Lovell did just that when choosing a memorable moniker for their American roots rock band. Larkin Poe brings their smoldering, Grammy-winning sounds and smart songwriting to the Savannah Music Festival, Wednesday, March 25, at the Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street, Savannah. Homeschooled on 70-acres of rolling countryside near Calhoun, Ga., the Lovell sisters grew a fondness for nature and a knack for learning instruments. Their music-savvy parents supported the girls’ nascent interests, and by ages 3 and 5, Rebecca and Megan were studying classical violin and piano. Their older sister Jessica quickly developed an ear and fingers for the violin. In a few years, they were all in a small youth symphony and singing in the church choir.

For almost 30 years progressive bluegrass jammers Yonder Mountain String Band has been impressing audiences in America and abroad. Since their humble northern Colorado beginnings, the ensemble has recorded 11 studio albums, six live releases, earned a Grammy nomination, and played more than 2,500 shows.

Discover Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, a remote sea island accessible only by boat, offering unique art, history, and beaches.

Samantha Fish discusses her Grammy-nominated album 'Paper Doll,' constant touring, and her upcoming show in Savannah.

Music icon Ani DiFranco brings her 'Spirit of Love Tour' to Savannah, reflecting on her independent career and new album.

Want to get out of town but gas prices got you down? No worries. Just across the Talmadge Bridge and up the road about 45 miles beams Beaufort, SC, where budget-conscious Savannahians can find both outdoor adventure and indulgent repose.

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Macon offers rich music history, but a solo traveler finds downtown safety concerns require caution at night.

Beyond the Masters tournament, Augusta offers travelers unique history, outdoor adventures, and vibrant dining.

“Steve, Steve, don’t put it back!” Cried out Bethany Brodbeck, assistant aquarium curator. She dashed across the corridor to the rogue sea trout wriggling on the feeding room floor. Brodbeck then swiftly scooped it up and delivered the fish into a tank swimming with black drum, red drum, snook and a bonnethead shark.