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Southern Rock Legends Molly Hatchet to Headline Space Coast Boots, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
First Album in 16 Years, “Lost Horizon,” Recorded at Abbey Road Studios Sets the Stage for Epic Merritt Island Performance
BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – Legendary Southern rock band Molly Hatchet will headline the upcoming Space Coast Boots, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, bringing decades of high-octane guitar riffs, timeless anthems and relentless road energy to Brevard County.
The headlining performance comes during an exciting new chapter for Molly Hatchet, which recently completed its highly anticipated studio album, “Lost Horizon,” slated for worldwide release Nov. 27 through Steamhammer.
The current Molly Hatchet lineup features longtime guitarist and musical director Bobby Ingram, keyboardist John Galvin and bassist Tim Lindsey, along with newer members Garrett Ramsden on drums and Parker Lee on lead vocals.
Space Coast Boots, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
The festival will take place at the Merritt Island Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 555 Fortenberry Road in Merritt Island.
The Space Coast Boots, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival will feature a Southern-style celebration combining slow-smoked barbecue, craft beer and bourbon tastings, line dancing, hayrides, contests, and live music throughout the day.
Molly Hatchet Records New Album at Abbey Road Studios
In a career spanning more than half a century, “Lost Horizon” marks Molly Hatchet’s first full-length studio album in 16 years.
The band recorded all 12 tracks at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, including sessions inside Studio 2, the historic recording space famously associated with The Beatles.
The band utilized vintage microphones from the studio’s collection while working with sound engineer Chris Bolster, whose credits include work with Paul McCartney, Elton John and Foo Fighters.
“In Studio 2 at Abbey Road, it was an incredibly emotional experience,” Ingram said. “Working with Chris Bolster and channeling the foundational roots of our music while marching boldly into the future … this is Molly Hatchet 2.0. We are keeping the foundational spirit alive, honoring our values, and bringing that fire straight to the stage.”
What Fans Can Expect at the Festival
Fans attending the festival can expect a setlist featuring some of Molly Hatchet’s best-known Southern rock anthems, including “Flirtin’ with Disaster,” “Dreams I’ll Never See” and “The Creeper.”
The band is also expected to showcase new material from “Lost Horizon,” including lead single “Dixie Highway.”
Molly Hatchet emerged from Jacksonville, Florida, during the 1970s and became one of Southern rock’s most recognizable bands, building a legacy around hard-driving guitars and songs that have remained staples of classic rock radio.
With the band entering a new era behind “Lost Horizon,” its appearance on Merritt Island will give Space Coast fans an opportunity to hear both classic Molly Hatchet favorites and material from the upcoming album.
Ticket and Festival Information
Festival schedules, beer and bourbon sampling times, VIP packages, and ticket information are available at SpaceCoastBBBB.com.
Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for additional announcements, festival updates, and comprehensive coverage leading up to the Space Coast Boots, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Festival.
