Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion, to host inaugural event, seeking volunteers

Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion, a fundraiser to support research for Kleefstra Syndrome genetic disorder, will host its inaugural event April 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trailblazer Park at 235 Trailblazer Drive in Travelers Rest.

The event’s lineup includes live music from performers such as:

Darby Wilcox
Gyth Ridgon
Tim White
Trey Francis and Babyfreak
Wilder Things Than Us

Joining the live entertainment are teams from farms and restaurants, including:

Aaron Siegel and Taylor Garrigan of Home Team BBQ with William Cribb and David Moore of The Kennedy
Adam Hayes of Larkin’s with Jon Buck of Providence Farm
Adrian Davila of Davila’s BBQ and Adam Cooke of Topsoil Restaurant
Anthony Gray of Stella’s Brasserie with Ken Frazier and Austyn McGroarty of Woodside Bistro
Anthony DiBernardo of Swig and Swine with Heidi and Joe Trull of Side Dish Catering
Bo Wilder of Henry’s Smokehouse with Justin Furr and Malaki Craft of Rick Erwin’s Dining Group
Bob Cook of Edmund’s Oast with Tanner Marino of Village Kitchen
Captain Jamie Hough of The Redfish Mafia & Southeast Rescue and Relief with Haydn Shaak of Restaurant 17
Jalen Williams of 3’s Greenville Golf & Grill with Jason Janson of Broadwater Shrimp Supply Co
Chris Williams of Roy’s Grille with Craig Kuhns and Vince Bienish of The Cook’s Station
Josh Lee of Lake & Oak Neighborhood BBQ with Drew Erickson of Camp/Table 301
Leonard Botello IV of Truth BBQ with Teryi Musolf of Camilla Kitchen at M. Judson Booksellers
Madison Ruckel of Mama Jean’s Barbecue with Shawn Kelly of Fork and Plough
Matthew Raiford of Gilliard Farms with Gregory McPhee of The Anchorage
Michael Rednak of Bacon Bros. Public House with Steven Musolf of Oak and Honey
Rob Levitt of Publican Quality Meats with David Porras and Lori Nelson of Oak Hill Cafe and Farm