Single Day, Camping and VIP Tickets On Sale Now!
Bridgeport, CT -- Gathering of the Vibes, the Northeast's premier summer
music festival, announces initial lineup including: FURTHUR featuring Phil
Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, moe.,
The Levon Helm Band, John Butler Trio, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John and
the Lower 911, Taj Mahal Trio, The Rhythm Devils with Keller Williams, Steve
Kimock and Reed Mathis, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Toots & The Maytals,
Dark Star Orchestra, Ryan Montbleau Band, David Gans, Assembly of Dust, The
McLovins, King for a Day and Bridgeport's own Deep Banana Blackout. The New
Mastersounds, Big Gigantic, and others to headline the Late Night Stage.
The second round of artist announcements will be made within the next 2
weeks. Vibes continues its tradition of embracing new, undiscovered artists,
alongside legendary performers by reviewing 2,400 submissions via the Vibes
website and Sonicbids, for an opportunity to perform in front of 20,000+
music enthusiasts. Over 40 bands will perform on multiple alternating stages
at Seaside Park's 370-acre beachfront venue.
"Gathering of the Vibes continues its musical evolution and remains true to
our roots with this year's lineup," says festival founder Ken Hays.
The Vibes is an all ages, family friendly event, offering an exclusive
Family Camping area, Kids Corner, and a Teen Scene that includes interactive
workshops and a "Teen Vibes Stage" offering musical instruction and jam
sessions with main stage artists.
For the first time, Vibes is offering single day VIP tickets. VIP Vibesters
can look forward to rock-star parking, a stage-side chill tent, catered
meals, snacks and beverages.
All tickets and camping passes are on sale and available now at:
www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
Fans traveling to and from New York can ride the Metro North, Port Jefferson
Ferry or return on the late night "Vibes Party Bus" with shuttle service to
Penn Station, Grand Central Station and NY Port Authority, post Friday and
Saturday night sets, departing at 3:30 a.m. Hotel packages with
complimentary shuttle bus service are available at:
www.gatheringofthevibes.com/hotels.
For over a decade and a half, Gathering of the Vibes has been a frontrunner
in creating an online community whose year round support is dedicated to
helping make the world a better place through charitable causes and
environmental initiatives. Vibes 2011 is dedicated to the memory of Michael
J. Potashnick, the "Voice of the Vibes,"
co-Emcee since 2005, and a cherished member of the Vibes family since its
inception.
Follow Gathering of the Vibes on Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace, or check
the message boards for the most updated festival information.
