Episode 14 | Songbird 26

TRAE JUDY & JOHN KATZ

Columbia SC Music Festival fans won’t want to miss this episode of the Soda Citizen Podcast as we dive into everything happening with Songbird Music Festival 2026 at Finlay Park on May 30–31. 

Brad Allen and Mary Lane Sloan sit down with Trae Judy and John Katz to talk about bringing one of the biggest music festivals Columbia has ever seen to downtown Columbia, SC. From Old Crow Medicine Show and Futurebirds to food trucks, vendors, family-friendly activities, and the future of live music in Columbia — this episode covers why Songbird 2026 is such a major moment for the city. 

Whether you’re planning to attend Songbird 2026, love live music, or just want to see where Columbia is headed next — this episode is for you.

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