Local residents in need of an afternoon of music received their wish March 21 at Ranch Jam. The three-day inaugural event brought a range of musical acts, such as country performer Jeff Cook of Alabama and his Allstar Goodtime Band, and blues troupe, The Kat Crosby Band. Attendees scattered their lawn chairs and blankets across the acres of Big Red Cattle Co.’s farm, located in Myakka City. The event also featured an area for overnight camping, and food and craft vendors.
Trevor and Traci MacLaine are country music enthusiasts.
The Kat Crosby Band plays blues music for its audience.
Attendees of the three-day event gather for days of music and outdoor fun.
Rhonda and David Daily plan to attend the event next year, too.
Ethan Eckhard, Jillian Polk, Alex Wixson, Simon Via and Reed Spahn are members of local band Steel Relic.
Lu Eckhard, Bonnie Polk, Jon Eckhard, Mike and Sharon Polk are relatives and fans of Steel Relic.
Nellie Gillander and Diana Brabeck serve up cold drinks to thirsty attendees.
Emily Grimm shows support for her mother, the lead singer of The Kat Crosby Band.
Martina and Todd Krege enjoy time in the sun during The Kat Crosby Band’s performance.
Ranch Jam was a family affair for Becki Oliver, Preston
Jimmy Pollack and Nicholas Pollack, and Robert Wixson each enjoy a cold refreshment.
Cody Pyle attends the event with his family, Renee Hudson ad Steve and Blaire Pyle.
Spike is the mascot and theme of his owner, Mike Mularz’s, motorcycle.
Jan and Dan Taggart find a spot in the shade for the all-day event.
Darlene snacks on a snow cone to cool down on the hot spring day.
Friends Reilly Thompson, Blake Martino and Paris Carey support the local and nationally recognized bands that performed.
Chris and Erica Yeager enjoy country music, while snacking on fried food.
