Shakey Graves to Headline Key West's COAST is Clear Music & Arts Festival


Shakey Graves is set to headline the 2022 COAST is Clear Music & Arts Festival in Key West, Florida. The festival, which is set for December 1-4, will feature a variety of indie and folk-rock artists on its lineup.

During the festival's open-air highlight on December 3, attendees will be able to enjoy live music from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on two stages at the Parade Grounds at Fort East Martello Museum. In addition to the live music, the festival will also feature food trucks, bars, vendors, street art, and a private VIP section.

Co-produced by the Florida Keys' COAST Projects and the Key West Art & Historical Society, the festival is a chance for attendees to celebrate camaraderie and creativity in an outdoor setting. Headliner Shakey Graves will be joined by national and international favorites Hiss Golden Messenger, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Fruit Bats, Langhorne Slim, Bonny Light Horseman, Neal Francis, Katie Pruitt, Electric Blue Yonder, Lou Hazel, Banshee Tree, and Skank.

In addition to the Parade Grounds performances, the festival will also include intimate shows at a variety of Key West landmarks and watering holes, including the San Carlos Institute, Green Parrot Bar, Blue Heaven, and General Horseplay. The festival will conclude on December 4 with a day and evening of music at the San Carlos Institute.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now, with single-day general admission passes to the Parade Grounds performances costing $125 per person. Four-day VIP passes are also available for $495 per person and include access to special VIP events and reserved Parade Grounds seating and amenities.