Orange Blossom Revue 2026 Lineup: St. Paul & the Broken Bones and JJ Grey to Headline

The Orange Blossom Revue will expand its footprint for its biggest year yet, bringing a two-day lineup of soul, rock, folk, and Americana music to Lake Wales, Florida, on December 4th and 5th, 2026, spinmagazine.com reported.

What began as a simple barbecue fundraiser hosted by the Lake Wales Rotary Club has transformed into a signature Central Florida cultural event. Presented by the Blossom Charitable Foundation, Inc., the festival channels its proceeds directly into arts education and recreation programming for children and families throughout the local area.

From Barbecue Fundraiser to Cultural Anchor

For more than a decade, the festival has maintained an intimate atmosphere centered on small-town hospitality. That focus on genuine connection remains central to the event’s longevity, distinguishing it from larger commercial festivals.

It’s not just putting bands together because they’re hot right now, JJ Grey told The Ledger, a Lakeland, Florida-based newspaper, in 2023. I mean, a concert like this gives folks a deeper connection to the music and the musicians.

That connection drives the 2026 artist roster, which features prominent touring acts alongside regional mainstays.

St. Paul & the Broken Bones Headline December 4

St. Paul & the Broken Bones will headline the opening night on Friday, December 4th. Frontman Paul Janeway leads the ensemble through psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes. The band arrives in Lake Wales with a touring history that includes sharing stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, and Black Pumas.

Friday’s schedule also showcases Trousdale, a trio composed of Quinn D’Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones. The group performs indie-pop and country-influenced harmonies centered on themes of personal growth and resilience from their album Growing Pains. M.C. Taylor’s long-running project, Hiss Golden Messenger, brings Grammy-nominated folk, country, soul, and gospel songwriting to the opening night. The UK-based psychedelic rock and vintage soul band The Heavy Heavy—formed by Georgie Fuller and William Turner—rounds out the international contingent alongside Wyatt Waddell, Bombargo, The Gnarbuckles, and Tru Phonic.

Florida native JJ Grey & Mofro headlines the final day on Saturday, December 5th. Grey released his debut album, Blackwater, in 2001, subsequently establishing a career built on gritty baritone vocals and Southern soul songwriting rooted in his North Florida upbringing.

Saturday’s performances feature The 502s, a Maitland-formed band known for upbeat beach folk and energetic stage shows. The Travelin’ McCourys bring traditional bluegrass shaped by brothers Ronnie and Rob McCoury, who learned the genre from their father, Del McCoury. Vincent Neal Emerson adds storytelling-driven folk and country drawn from Texas honky-tonks and roadside busking. Steeln’ Peaches, Slap Dragon, Jordan Foley, and Remedy Tree complete the Saturday schedule.

General admission and VIP tickets are currently on sale.

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