“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
VoltaireCatalina Island has a long history with music and musicians, you can enjoy great weather and great music. The island hosts variety of music festivals such as "Catalina Island Blues Festival", "JazzTrax Music Festival", and "Festival of World Music". One of the reasons why many music organizations choose Catalina as the place to host their festivals is the proximity from Hollywood, the center of art. Other factors like the island's nice weather and its laid back enthronement also play a key role in choosing Catalina to host many art festivals.
The Ozark country music is derived from a British and German origins. The stereotypical perception of music in the area is dominated by the "Hillbilly" music. However, many people prefer the local music genre known as the fiddle jam. "The Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival" is a music festival that was established by the West Plains Council on the Arts through funding by the Missouri Arts Council and the Missouri Folk Arts Program with a main goal to preserve the authentic music or the Ozark region. If you are interested in attending this festival, check this website out: http://www.oldtimemusic.org/
Ozark Fiddle music clip