15th Annual Gathering of the Vibes Festival Announces Initial Artist Lineup.

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Gathering of the Vibes 2010 marks the third installment of a five-year contract
with the city of Bridgeport to host the annual music, arts and camping festival
at Seaside Park through summer 2012. After drawing 20,000 revelers per day
to the 370-acre venue last year, the city and festival organizers look to spread
more positive Vibes in 2010. This all-ages, family-friendly event will be held
from July 29 to August 1. The festival caters to both weekend campers and
single-day guests; both will have access to the park, including its shaded groves,
manicured fields and more than a mile of Long Island Sound beachfront.

The initial 2010 lineup includes the reunion of Les Claypool's Primus, reggae
legend and 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inductee Jimmy Cliff,
Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Billy Kreutzmann's Rhythm Devils featuring
Keller Williams, reggae sensation Damien Marley with special guest
hip-hop icon Nas, pedal steel guitar master Robert Randolph & The Family Band,
New Orleans funk outfit Galactic, and many, many more!

Other confirmed artists include Steve Kimock Crazy Engine; Umphrey’s McGee;
Beastie Boys’ DJ “Mix Master Mike”; Jackie Greene Band; Little Feat; Martin Sexton
featuring The Ryan Montbleau Band; New Riders of the Purple Sage; Donna Jean
Godchaux; Dark Star Orchestra; Zach Deputy; Big Sam’s Funky Nation; and Max Creek.
The Sunday-night headliner and Green Vibes Stage artist announcements are forthcoming.

WHAT: Fifteenth Annual Gathering of the Vibes Music, Camping and Arts Festival
WHEN: July 29 – August 1, 2010
WHERE: Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT
INFO: www.GOVIBES.com
TICKETS: A limited number of Weekend Camping Passes are on sale for $165;
VIP Passes for $420. Single-day tickets will be available when the final band schedule
is announced next month. For tickets and information go to www.GatheringoftheVibes.com
or call Vibes HQ at 203.908.3030.