| MOUNTAIN JAM RETURNS FOR FOURTH YEAR.
2008 Mountain Jam Confirmed Artists:
Bob Weir & RatDog
Gov't Mule – Playing 2 Nights
Levon Helm's Ramble on the Road
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Umphreys McGee
Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood
Citizen Cope
Drive-By Truckers
Ray LaMontagne
Dark Star Orchestra
Galactic
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Ingrid Micahelson
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
The Felice Brothers
JJ Grey & Mofro
Jackie Greene
Dr Dog
Lotus
Pete Francis
JIM WEIDER'S PRoJECT PERCoLAToR with special guest Lucy Bo
Larry McCray
Pnuma Trio
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
O'Death
BuzzUniverse
Phonograph
Dark Meat
Ratboy
DJ Lady Verse
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For the fourth year in a row, Gov't Mule will anchor the weekend-long event with a pair of two-set performances. Mule is joined by Bob Weir and RatDog and Levon Helm's Ramble on the Road
A founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir served as the legendary rock-group's rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist for 30 years. Today, he keeps The Dead's legacy alive with his acclaimed band RatDog.
Mountain Jam will feature a rare appearance by Levon Helm , founding member of The Band, who will perform material from his Grammy-winning album Dirt Farmer and a selection of The Band's signature songs. Radio Woodstock 's Gary Chetkof said, "This is such a special time for Levon, with his Lifetime Achievement Award and Grammy win. It is an honor to have Levon on the bill this year and I know Levon and Warren love jamming together.”
As in years past, Mountain Jam will offer a wide scope of music, including the third appearance by Umphrey's McGee, Michael Franti & Spearhead , Citizen Cope , Drive By Truckers , Dark Star Orchestra, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk , Galactic , Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Jim Weider . Medeski, Martin & Wood , who turned in memorable Mountain Jam performances in both 2005 and 2006, will return with jazz legend John Scofield , who made his Mountain Jam debut last spring with Phil Lesh & Friends . The festival will also showcase rising stars like The Felice Brothers , Jackie Greene, Pnuma Trio, and Lotus. See complete confirmed line-up below.
The festival's forward thinking Awareness Village will feature a variety of holistic health, alternative energy and spiritual awareness displays and events. It will host Rock The Earth, a not-for-profit environmental advocacy group, Headcount, which promotes voter registration, and Community Energy, a company committed to increasing the domestic supply of clean, fuel-free energy. The festival pledges to increase its environmental efforts thanks to recycling and post event clean-up provided by Clean Vibes. Mountain Jam will also donate 50 cents per festival ticket sold to HeadCount's Cents For Sense program, which will help register voters for the 2008 presidential election.
Originally conceived as a single-day celebration timed with Radio Woodstock's 25 th anniversary, Mountain Jam has blossomed into a three-day, multi-stage event, featuring onsite camping, a full Awareness Village, and one of the northeast's most pristine natural amphitheaters. For the first time, Mountain Jam will also host outdoor late night performances by marquee acts like Galactic and the Dark Star Orchestra on both Friday and Saturday nights. These starlit performances will complement the festival's already popular late night offerings by dance bands like Lotus and the Pnuma Trio in the enclosed Hunter Mountain Lodge.
The Hunter Mountain Lodge will provide fans with 24-hour access to both food and indoor bathrooms, while onsite camping and a smorgasbord of nearby hotels and lodges will ensure that all attendees will have a comfortable stay. This year Mountain Jam will also offer an expanded VIP option, featuring a shaded hospitality tent, a variety of food and beverages and, even, full concierge service.
Hunter Mountain is located within a short drive from anywhere in New York , New Jersey , Connecticut , Pennsylvania and Massachusetts , and is considered the unofficial kick off to the Northeast festival season. Fans unable to attend will be able to experience the music as well, thanks to the festival's interactive blog and innovative webcast, which drew close to 50,000 viewers in 2007.
Mountain Jam passes are now available at www.mountainjam.com . A limited number of 3-Day Passes are available now for $130; 3-Day Passes with camping are $155. Prices will when these allotments sell out. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $315, or $345 including camping.
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