IMMOKALEE —  Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee presents the second annual Southern Fried Swamp Jam Festival on Saturday, Jan. 16 with gates opening at 2 p.m. The free festival will feature outdoor concerts by 38 Special, The Outlaws, Confederate Railroad, and Creedence ‘69, as well as merchants and food trucks. Parking and admission are free and attendees should bring their own chairs for concert viewing. For full details, visit moreinparadise.com.

A VIP experience is available for purchase from Ticketmaster. The Gator Tent VIP Experience features an open bar, exclusive merchandise, $25 free play, private bathrooms, and limited open seating (bringing your own chair is allowed). VIP tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 2. A Venue Presale will be available Thursday, Oct. 1 with the password JAM26.

In addition, festival goers can sign up for the Unity Card Rewards Program at Southern Fried Swamp Jam and receive:

• $25 in free play or a free bet
• Play up to $200 on the house
• A free drink
• 50 percent off at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee restaurants on your next visit

The lineup for the Southern Fried Swamp Jam Festival includes:

• 50 years together. 20 million albums sold. More than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock, stacked high with hits like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “If I’d Been The One,” “Back Where You Belong,” and “Second Chance.” 38 Special is proof that there’s strength in numbers.

Formed in 1974, the band toured tirelessly from the start, sharpening the explosive live show that's been 38 Special's calling card for a half-century. Along the way, the Florida natives fine-tuned their sound too: a blend of muscle and melody, filled with the arena-rock pop hooks that would soon become staples of FM radio. Years passed… trends changed… some band members retired from the rigors… but 38 Special remained, hitting the road year after year, flying the flag for an enduring form of classic rock and roll that never dies. 

As 38 Special enters its sixth decade together, the music continues with “Milestone.” It's the band's first studio album in more than 20 years, and it showcases a group of road warriors with plenty of miles left in the tank. Fueled up on snarling guitars, anthemic melodies, and the desire to break new ground, they update their sound for the 2020s, bridging the gap between past and present without forgetting their rock and roll roots. 

• For The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. For more than 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs and endured tragedies to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Today, The Outlaws have returned with new music, new focus and an uncompromising new mission: It’s about a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony and the road. It’s about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to be defined by its past. But most of all, it’s about pride. “It’s About Pride” was also the title of the band’s acclaimed 2012 album, universally hailed as their victorious comeback.

Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums “The Outlaws,”“Lady In Waiting” and “Hurry Sundown” – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song,” “Green Grass & High Tides,” “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as “The Florida Guitar Army” by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones.

• Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the national country music scene in the early 1990s with its unique style and sound. The first single from their debut album "Confederate Railroad" was "She Took It Like A Man." It went to number 26, a preview of what was to come. The next two singles, "Jesus and Mama" and "Queen of Memphis," went to the top of the charts. Three more huge hits followed, "Trashy Women," "When You Leave That Way You Can Never Go Back," and "She Never Cried." "Trashy" would lead to a Grammy nomination and become their signature song. That album with six hits and nearly three million sales brought Confederate Railroad the Academy of Country Music's Best New Group Award in 1993 as well as numerous nominations from the Country Music Association and the British Country Music Foundation. The second album, "Notorious," produced one of the group's most popular songs "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind,” which became a number one video as well. "Elvis and Andy" and "Summer in Dixie" would further establish the Railroad as one of the most versatile acts in the business. This album would sell more than one million. Their overall totals are 18 charted hits and five million albums sold.
• Creedence ’69 is the ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute! Get ready to take a trip back to the golden era of American rock with Creedence '69, a high-energy tribute celebrating the timeless music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Featuring the legendary hits that defined a generation – "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," "Fortunate Son," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," "Down on the Corner," "Born on the Bayou," "Who'll Stop the Rain," and many more – Creedence '69 delivers the authentic sound, energy, and spirit of CCR live on stage. From the first guitar lick to the final encore, audiences will be singing, dancing, and reliving the unforgettable sounds of the late '60s and early '70s. Creedence '69 brings together top professional musicians with a passion for getting the details right, powerful vocals, authentic instrumentation, vintage sound, and the unmistakable swamp-rock groove that made CCR one of America's greatest bands.

Festival timeline

• Gates open at 2 p.m.
• Creedence ’69 at 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Confederate Railroad at 4-5 p.m.
• The Outlaws at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• 38 Special at 7-8:15 p.m.

About Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is Southwest Florida’s premier gaming and entertainment destination. Located at 506 South 1^st Street in Immokalee, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is easily accessible to all of Southwest Florida. The 51,000-square-foot casino offers 1,400 slots and 39 live table games. For the full Vegas experience, play at one of our two craps or three roulette tables. Place cash bets on sports with the Hard Rock Sportsbook kiosks available only at Seminole Casinos in Florida. Dining options include the award-winning 1^st Street Deli, Asian fusion restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House, and the EE-TO-LEET-KE (“The Camp”) Grill. Seminole Casino Hotel’s nightlife is highlighted by the Zig Zag lounge, home of the Zig Zag Girlz, “where the party never ends” featuring nightly live entertainment and no last call. Additional entertainment and events are held at the Seminole Center, an indoor/outdoor special event center featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. The Seminole Casino Hotel is the first upscale hotel to open in or near Immokalee and offers suites and deluxe guestrooms with modern décor and upscale features. Seminole Casino Hotel participates in the Unity Card Rewards Program whereby players earn and redeem Unity points at all Seminole Casinos in Florida. For more information, call toll-free (800) 218-0007 or visit moreinparadise.com or facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/.