Muddy Roots Music Festival
August 30th - September 1st, 2024. 115 Waterloo Rd.Cookeville, Tn.
FAQs
Where do I buy tickets?
Weekend passes include free camping and hot showers. Arrive Friday and leave Monday. You may come and go. Grab them here! MRMF 2024 TICKETS You’ll be able to see all performing acts with this ticket, with exception to one private performance for “Keys To The Kingdom,” tiered Patreon members. Don’t need a full weekend pass? No probs, just show up to the gate on the day you can, an tickets will be available for the remainder of the show. Kid tickets are discounted, and only available at the gate.
What’s the camping situation?
We have 127 acres for you to spread out on. You can park and camp just about anywhere you like, except on vendor row. There is no extra charge to camp. You can bring an rv, camper, tent, uhual, hotrod, school bus, vintage 1956 vintage country star touring bus, hell, we don’t care. But, there are no hookups. Do not bring a loud generator. Be mindful of your neighbors or you may be asked to leave, with no refund.
There are several hotels in Cookeville and surrounding towns.
I’m hungry and thirsty, feed me?
There are many food and drink vendors onsite, including 2 bars. BYOB is also ok, as well as cooking and grilling out at your campsite. Pick your mess up and be safe with fire. It’s all at your own risk.
How do I get there?
115 Waterllo Rd. Cookeville TN 38506 is the address, but sometimes that brings you to a house across the road. Look for the Junebug Boogie Ranch. We’re about 15 miles North of the I-40 in Cookeville. BNA airport is about 90 miles away. Knoxille airport is about is about 115 miles. Greyhound goes to Cookeville, the town. You may need a carpool, uber, lyft, or taxi from there.
What can’t I bring?
You may not bring dogs, guns, knives, bad attitudes. For clarity, you may cook with knives, but leave your crococile dundee fashion hip knife at camp. Legal service dogs are permitted. THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY. Neither the ADA nor Tennessee's service animal law includes what some people call "emotional support animals": animals that provide a sense of safety, companionship, and comfort to those with psychiatric or emotional disabilities or conditions.
Do not fuck around, or you’ll find out what it’s like to be sent packing.
There’s a waterfall?
There are actually two of them, one small and the other large. They’re both at Waterloo Falls & Events. You may walk there from the fest grounds or take the shuttle provided each day for $5 round trip. DO NOT PARK ALONGSIDE THE ROAD OR ON THE WATERFALL LOT. You’ll bring negative attention and ruin the fun. The shuttle stop is located near the ticket booth at the Junebug Ranch. The falls are on private property and not open to the public during the festival. Just for us y’all! Bring water shoes, as the riverrock can be slippery. Be careful and have fun. Look out for each other. Enter at your own risk.
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ALL THEM WITCHES
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Emerging from the streets of Music City, they have definitely carved away their own sound. Blending blues, psych rock, and heavy classic rock, they have a style all their own. All Them Witches will make their debut in the field this year, and it promises to be one for the books.
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BAT
Making the trek from Richmond Virginia, is a project of heavy proportions. Featuring Ryan and Nick from Municipal Waste and Chris from Ultimate Disaster on drums….we give you BAT making their first trip to the field, we expect nothing but mayhem and carnage!!
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BEGGARS CANYON
PDX has some great stuff coming out of there, and this band is no exception. This 6 piece Americana folk group is apart of the Flail Records family and coming back once again do some storytelling in the field. Welcome back Beggars Canyon.
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BELUSHI SPEED BALL
Who’s ready to get messy? Louisville’s pizza thrashers are making their way back for round 2 in the field. Belushi Speed Ball s headed back to Cookeville and they’re looking to top last years debauchery. Bring your smocks, tie them shoes, and get ready for the circle pit!!
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BLOSSOMIN' BONE
Whatcha get when you take a picker from Georgia and a picker from Florida? Ya get a soulful sound of folk that’s going to get y’all’s feet a movin. Blossomin' Bone is making their way to the field for the first time and they’re looking to win yer hearts and make some Muddy Buddy’s!
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BOB LOG III
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Suited up and ready to make his debut in the field, this masked one man band is something to be seen! Bob Log will be bringing his soulful blues and rock and roll to Muddy Roots this year!! -
BOLT SWALLOWER
Fresh off the streets of Bucket City, this band has emerged from the ever growing number of bands from the Boro underground. Bolt Swallower is a new up and comer that is shakin up the local HC scene. Come check them out and welcome them to the field!
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BONGINATOR
Description goes hereFlying in on a hot boxed ufo, these guys are going to drown the field in smoke and sludge!! Welcome Bonginator are coming to blow your minds with heavy riffs and giant spliffs. Be forewarned, this set will rip!
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CDSM
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Hotlanta is has some insane music coming out of it, and these guys are just another example. Who’s ready to dance? CDSM is making their debut in the field with their mix of goth/synth whisk you away into oblivion.
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CHICHILTIK OHTLI
Modern Aztec (Mexica) dancers will be performing ceremonies again Thursday for our Pre-Party at Muddy Roots. Catch them in the field!
“CHICHILTIK OHTLI”
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COUNTRY DEATH
Lil bit of country, lil bit of rock and roll, and zero fucks to give!! Country Death s bringing the party to the field this year for the first time! Don’t miss these guys, we know y’all will love it!!
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CRAZY & THE BRAINS
From house shows in Jersey, to dives in Lower East Side of Manhattan. These guys bring a unique take of punk and confront topics ranging from mental health to junk food. Crazy & The Brains puts on a high energy and eccentric show that will be nothing short of amazing in the field!
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DEAF CHILD
From busking the streets of New England to singing his charismatic folk, Deaf Child voice and songs about life, love, and tragedy will speak directly to your soul one again in the field.
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DEFIANT STATE
Showing some more love to our neighbors to the north, these Kentucky boys are making their debut in the field this year. Really excited to have Defiant State bring their blend of street punk and oi to Muddy!
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DISTORTED TIMES
A special debut gig from Portland, Oregon's - Distorted Times. A mix of Weirdo Punk, Ska, & Hardcore that spans all across the map and makes you feel like you are listening to a Punk o Rama CD! Featuring members of Ground Score, Dirty Kid Discount, My Gold Fish Ned, & Problems. This will definitely be the wild card set in the field this year.
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DRU THE DRIFTER
Raw unapologetic punk with their own blend of grungy garage rock,Dru the drifter nd the back Alley Hookers will be making their return to the tents of Muddy.
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DUNGEON
Born in the hallways of an abandoned school in the hills of Harlan Kentucky, this is a new band that is coming in hit and heavy. Dungeon is an absolute beast and their blend of hardcore punk is going to blow the roof off the tent!
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DYLAN WALSHE
This year marks 10 years since he first played Muddy Roots, this lad from the grassy green hills of Ireland will be singing the songs of Irish lore. Come sing and celebrate with our dear friend Dylan Walshe this year in the field.
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FEA
Who’s ready for some unrelenting, unapologetic, chicana punk rock? All the way from the great state of Tejas, FEA will be making their debut in the field!
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FLATFOOT 56
From the Windy City of Chicago, Flatfoot 56 will be coming to the field with their Celtic American Punk sound and getting that pit stirring!! Please don’t miss this set and get ready to have a pint!!!
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FREYA
Bringing their brand of beat down NY hardcore to Cookeville. Featuring members of legendary HC band Earth Crisis, these guys are going to destroy. Freya will be making their debut in the field, gonna be a good one!!
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GENKI GENKI PANIC
Description goes hereWhat if Oingo Boingo, Bad Brains, and Mr Bungle had a baby? You would get these next guys. Making their way up from the hills of Nooga, their sound is like riding a surfboard through a horror movie on acid! Please welcome Genki Genki Panic to the field for the first time and prepare to paddle out to the deepest darkest spaces in your mind!
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GOGOL BORDELLO
Taking it back to the roots and starting 2024 off with a bang!! We're so honored to welcome for the first time to the field... Gogol Bordello. They will be performing an unforgettable set that will be engraved in to everyone in that field. Time to start wearing purple!
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HARDYVILLE STRANGLERS
Making their way out from Arizona heat, the Hardyville Stranglers are making their debut in the field. This is the new project of Frank Casillas founding frontman of Voodoo Glow Skulls, featuring members of Narcoleptic Youth. If you know Frank, then you know this is good!!
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HARLEY POE
If you took punk, folk, and mixed it up with horror films and little monsters…these guys are what you would get. Spawned from the depths of Indiana, Harley Poe makes their return to the field!! If you weren’t lucky enough to catch them last time, here’s your chance to catch one of the most memorable sets from Muddy past.
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HIGH ON FIRE
Like a storm rolling in to Cookeville, these Bay Area legends are headed this way for 1 reason….to destroy the field!! We are so stoked to welcome back metal marauders High On Fire.
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HOLY LOCUST
A magical school bus pulling into the field, one way straight from NOLA. Storytelling with their music that cuts through the soul. Holy Locust will return to the field once again, and we promise you it will be nothing short of magical.
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IMMORTAL LEE COUNTY KILLERS
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These Alabama boys are gettin the band back together and headed to the field! The Immortal Lee County Killers bring a mix of southern blues and punk for a very distinct style all their own. They will be playing a very limited run of shows, so don’t miss this set!!
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JAMES HUNNICUTT
Flying in to Tennessee like a majestic eagle, spreading PMA everywhere he goes. Making his journey all the way from the Pacific Northwest to welcome y’all to the field on Thursday for the Pre-Party, he's no stranger to Muddy and will have you all singing in the field. Welcome back James Hunnicutt
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LADRONES
Coming in with a mix punk, rock, and grimey garage vibes straight outta the ATL!! For the first time in the field, Ladrones is making the trip up to get the party started!!
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L.IP.S
Bottled up raw emotion spawned in the hollers of the Appalachia, these guys bring the heat 100% of the time. LIPS makes their return this year to show you what the punks from way out yonder have to say. We dare you to check this years set out!!
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LITTLE FOOT
Making his way back to the field from the Arizona desert, welcome back Little Foot. He made his debut last year and stole the attention of everyone in the field. If you missed it last year, we’re givin y'all a chance to be redeemed!!
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LOS MAL HABLADOS
Rolling in to the field, all the way from Portland Oregon. Los Mal Hablados is a powerful Latin Skacore group. Spanish hardcore with full brass sound, mixed with rhythmic beats and dark undertones. This is looking like it’s going to be a field favorite for sure!!
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MORU
Heavier than Thors hammer, with unrelenting power that hits you in the face like a freight train. MORU is back and they are taking no prisoners this time around. The field will be at war, and the tent will be the battlefield!
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MOUTH READER
Rock and roll acid trip? This band is making their 1st trip to the field, and hopefully put everyone in the tent on a whole other trip! Mouth Reader brings their psychedelic garage surf punk to Muddy this year. Check them out and go down a rabbit hole with them!
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MUNLY & THE LUPERCALIANS
Born in the countryside in Colorado, this band radiates darkness and conjures up nightmares through the storytelling of music they play. Munly & The Lupercalians will forever haunt your souls, and bring joy to your black hearts. We may need to sage the tent afterwards!
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NEGATIVE APPROACH
Making their way down from Detroit are the pioneers of hardcore punk! In your face and still stirring up shit since 1981, Negative Approach will be making their debut in the field this year. Be ready and this pit is not for the faint of heart.
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NICKY DIAMONDS
From San Antonio to the Volunteer State, this will be his first time in the field and we couldn’t be more excited. Nicky Diamonds is a mix of old-school honky-tonk country & a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll tunes that will have everyone in the tent boot scootin in the mud.
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NINA SNOOGANS
The Kentuckiana lady bird will be ridin the rails and making her way down to the field this year. Nina Snoogans brings a unique blend of folk, and uses her songs to tell her stories. Come out to the tent and take a listen!
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NOBLE HOBO
Traveling down from the great Motor City is someone we think will win over the field with his songs of pain, trials and tribulations. A lot of heart and soul wrapped up in a mix of folk and Americana. Noble Hobo is not a stranger of Muddy but will make his debut this year for y'all. Please come check out this set Sunday 11:30am on the Lil Tent Stage, we know you won't be sorry.
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PART TIME FILTH
Only thing hotter than an August summer day in Cookeville, might be these guys right here. Kings of trailer rock and black belts at melting faces, Part Time Filth is coming to the field! Forklift certified and Muddy approved!! Featuring members from Muddy Alumni Waxed and My Wall.
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PENTAGRAM STRING BAND
Darkness returns once again to the field. Have you ever danced with the devil? Lights of blood red, tent filled with sin, and Pentagram String Band looking to turn you all into loyal followers once again!! A performance to leave a mark on your soul for as long as you live.
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PINE HILL HAINTS
A Muddy favorite from the hills of Alabama, this group has a very eclectic and diverse sound. Self described “Alabama Ghost Music”, they are no strangers to the field. Welcome back The Pine Hill Haints, and come dance a little jig with them!
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POSSESSED BY PAUL JAMES
Have you ever watched someone and it felt like he was singing straight to your soul? His songs and energy transcends the tent and resonates through the field, and you feel right at home surrounded by family in the field. @possessedbypauljames will be returning to the field, and reminding you why you fell in love with the mud in the first place.
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RICO DEL ORO
Born and raised in the Lonestar state, but now calling Nashvegas his home. Rico Del Oro takes his Mexican roots and mixes it with his own blend of Western to give y’all something to move to. Welcome him to the field!!
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SADDLE OF SOUTHERN DARKNESS
The Derby City has produced a lot of great acts, and these guys are no exception. Southern Gothic folk, with dark imagery and even darker lyrics. Saddle of Southern Darkness is trading blood for mud and coming to the field!
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VAN TASTIK
The fallen reverend Van Tastik from the shadows of the Netherlands, makes his way across the pond and to the field for the first time. His performances are pure passion and energy. His songs celebrate the hardships of life creating familiarity and an unmistakable atmosphere with humor, crowd participation, hollerin’ and foot stompin’ like some forgotten Pentecostal travellin’ church service.
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SAVAGE ATTACK
The 615 has been hittin hard lately and there’s a lot of new exciting bands coming out of Nashville. This next band is bringin the thrash and gonna have y’all ready to pass out in that circle pit. Welcome Savage Attack to the field for the first time!
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SCOTT H BIRAM
Straight outta Texas, this dirty old one man band is puttin the rubber to the road and headed to Cookeville!! Welcome back Scott H. Biram to the field to sing yall in to a frenzy for Thursday for the Pre-Party.
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SECOND IMPACT
Florida freak rocker hardcore is best way to describe this band. Powerful vocals followed by heavy melodic beat down, Second Impact is going to make their first appearance in the field one to remember!!
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SLIM CESSNA'S AUTO CLUB
The field is full of Muddy Misfits that have lost their way, and these healers hailing from the Rockies of Colorado will heal you all!! Slim Cessna’s Auto Club will make their return to the field, and make you whole with the field once more.
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SUNNY WAR
Sometimes you can just feel the emotion of a song, and realize that this comes from a place of experiences and truth. Not just someone writing lyrics on a paper. Sunny War will be making her debut in the field and will be sharing these stories with y’all. She will also be including some of her earlier punk material with her group @anuskingsband. This will be a very special set and we are excited to have her in the field!
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TEJON STREET CORNER THIEVES
Colorado Springs is a beautiful place, and has had a lot of great things come out of that town. These next guys are no exception, and are definitely no strangers to the field. Welcome back Tejon Street Corner Thieves to Muddy Roots!!
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THE ADOLESCENTS
Formed in 1980 by a couple of teenagers from Fullerton California, they helped pave the way for a lot of punks. Over the years they have featured members of The Germs, Social Distortion, Cadillac Tramps, Manic Hispanic, and Death by Stereo. We are super excited to welcome for the first time to the field, The Adolescents!!
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THE BANDIT QUEEN OF SORROWS
A wandering one woman band, a storyteller, a railroad poet…songs with substance and meaning. We are really happy to welcome The Bandit Queen of Sorrows to the field. Come inside the tent, close your eyes, and let her take you on a journey with her music. Definitely going to be one not to miss!
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THE RIP TAYLORS
Nashville’s very own pop punk hero’s, are going to make their debut in the field this year. Come checkout The Rip Taylor's and get yer pogo on, it's going to be a party!!
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THE WELL
Now we are gettin heavy and got a trio making the drive up from Austin Texas. This power psych rock group is going to thump y’all’s faces and are going to be heard all the way into town!! Please welcome for their debut in the field, The Well.
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TRAILER PARK MARK AND THE CRYSTAL DETH BAND
Coming up from the swamps of Florida riding into town, is the king of the trailer parks and his band. Absolutely no stranger to the field, but making their debut on stage is Trailer Park Mark and the Crystaldeth Band Thursday for the Pre-Party. Get a stomping and hollering cause it’s about to be a good time!!
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TRIANGLE FIRE
A powerful trio of road warriors based out of Athen Georgia, making their return to the field. Triangle Fire brings a rymthic mix of metal and hardcore with their own twist of punk/crust. Besides being a killer band, they’re just all around good people. If you missed them last year, don’t fuck up twice and catch them this year!!
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TWISTED TEENS (CPNPC)
From the streets of NOLA, this guy has traveled all over. He now has the field set in his future travel plans, and will be bringing his very eccentric and emotional filled songs to Muddy Roots. Twisted Teens also known as Caspian of Scissorbills and Blackbird Raum makes his debut this year in the tent.
(WAS CPNPC NOW TWISTED TEENS)
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VIVA LE VOX
What can be said to describe this band, other than an eccentric trio of folk/punk/experimental that always has something up their sleeves. Viva Le Vox is no stranger to the field, and they will make their return this year to expand the minds of the masses
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WEEDEATER
No strangers to the field, these guys have been destroying faces with their brand of sludge. Please welcome back Weedeater to the field, and prepare to get a contact in the tent and pray they don’t bring the tent down!
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WESLEY & THE BOYS
Music City is known for its country, but there’s some serious Rock & Roll coming out of Nashville. @wesleyandtheboys are bringing their high energy, no fucks given rock & roll to the field for the first time this year. Don’t miss these guys...thank us later
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WITCHPIT
Bringing their sludgy South Carolina metal to the field for the first time, these guys are gonna be swinging for the fences. Witchpit brings an unorthodox blend of High on Fire meets Neurosis and just punches you in the face with it. Be prepared!
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WREKT
Spikes, studs, and beers….oh my!! Always a good time when these guys show up, and it ain’t going to be no different this time. WREKT! is coming back and they’re ready to party!
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YES MA'AM
Straight outta the Big Easy, get yalls beads ready cause Yes Ma’am is making their way back to the field. Last year was an incredible performance and if you missed it, we really feel for ya. Here’s your opportunity to get right with yourself.