The All Good Music Festival is pleased to announce its 15th annual event to be held July 14-17, 2011 on Marvin’s Mountaintop near Masontown, WV.  As the Mid-Atlantic’s longest running music & camping event, this summer’s annual musical oasis saw the festival attracting record crowds, bringing in fans from every state in the country and internationally.

Along with announcing next year’s dates, the All Good Festival is asking its fans who they’d like to see perform on Marvin’s Mountaintop in 2011.  Fans who share their wish list on the All Good Festival’s Facebook page will also be entered into a drawing to win a pair of festival tickets for next year’s event.  Interested fans can have their vote and voice be heard via this online form.

Veteran All Good attendees have witnessed an eclectic mix of some of the world’s finest live performers and 2011 promises to be no different.  Past performers have included Furthur (Phil Lesh & Bob Weir), Widespread Panic, Ben Harper and Relentless 7, The Flaming Lips, Trey Anastasio Band, Phil Lesh & Friends, moe., Les Claypool, Gov’t Mule, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Umphrey’s McGee, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Dark Star Orchestra, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Keller Williams, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Old Crow Medicine Show, STS9, Bassnectar, Yonder Mountain String Band and many others.

--

“For many, traveling thousands of miles to take part in this experience is the highlight of their summer and a yearly tradition. It's a perfect combination of great music, beautiful scenery, crisp mountain air and a friendly, laid back vibe.” – MTV Newsroom, 2010

“…a weekend of great music and great friends that always seems to go out with a bang!" CNN, 2009

Highlighted in SPIN, 2008 as one of “Standout Summer Festivals”

“All Good is the best fest for jamheads...” ROLLING STONE, 2007 as one of the “Best Summer Fests”

FURTHUR!

John Kadlecik, our lead guitarist and founding member of DS0, has been invited to join Furthur for a few dates in September. John has graciously accepted this invitation and is honored and thrilled to perform with Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and others. We wish him the best of luck with this project and cannot wait to see and hear John play with our heroes...for Furthur info click HERE.

Announcing More Tour Dates...

After some mountain air and pacific sun on the Rex Caravan Tour the band will take a few weeks off before returning to East Coast for an extensive tour. We are excited to revisit some of our favorite east coast haunts this fall. Check out DSO at the tour kick-off at the Palace Theatre in Albany, feel the brotherly love in Philly, celebrate DSO's 12th Anniversary in Hagerstown, wave that flag in DC, return to the scene of the crime in Ithaca or hit the big apple for two nights at the Nokia Theatre. The bus will be laying rubber all over the east coast and we hope you can come along for the ride!

Check out the full tour schedule HERE.

Black Tie-Dye Ball in Portland Sept 25 Supports the Rex Foundation

Come celebrate this tradition of music and giving as Dark Star Orchestra and The Rex Foundation team up to present another epic gala event, The Black Tie-Dye Ball held September 25 at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR. Proceeds help support local area non-profit programs and further the grassroots giving that is the core of The Rex Foundation's mission.

Together, with The Rex Foundation we demonstrate the power of the musical community to provide essential seed grants to smaller non-profits doing great work in many different ways. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on September 25.

Get information on this awesome event and to secure your tickets or VIP package HERE.

Jam Cruise 2010

As the summer winds up, so does your chances to book your cabin on Jam Cruise 8! The kind folks of Jam Cruise want to let you know that there are less than 50 cabins left for the adventure in January 2010, setting sail from Ft. Lauderdale heading to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Dark Star Orchestra is thrilled to be back on board and we want to make sure you come with us. Picture this in the winter: a luxury cruise line, tropical locations, and music day and night. Did we mention some of our dear friends are also on board: Railroad Earth, Steve Kimock, Hot Buttered Rum, and 20 more bands.

For more information and to book your cabin today, visit http://www.jamcruise.com/.

TOUR DATES

Phil Lesh & Friends joins an already jam-packed lineup of artists for a headlining performance at the 4th Annual 10,000 Lakes Festival (10KLF) July 19-22, 2006 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN.

The perfect addition to 10KLF's rich musical diversity, former Grateful Dead bassist and his band, Phil Lesh & Friends, perform on the Main Stage Friday, July 21, joining festival headliners Trey Anastasio on July 22 and The String Cheese Incident on July 20.

Drawing from a pool full of talented national, regional, and emerging acts, the 10,000 Lakes Festival seeks to be the nation's premier music and camping festival destination. Enjoying the scene's top performers within the stunning natural beauty of clear lakes and spacious, wooded campgrounds provides all attendees an unparalleled festival experience.

Recent artist additions to the 10,000 Lakes Festival include:
• Phil Lesh & Friends
• The Everyone Orchestra
• Railroad Earth
• Garaj Mahal
• Shooter Jennings and more

The 10,000 Lakes Festival's line-up includes Trey Anastasio, The String Cheese Incident, Keller Williams Incident (performing with The String Cheese Incident), O.A.R. (...Of A Revolution); Keller Williams (solo), Umphrey's McGee, The Benevento/Russo Duo featuring Mike Gordon, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Hot Buttered Rum.

Additional acts include Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, Tea Leaf Green, Wood Brothers, WookieFoot, The Big Wu, The Mutaytor, Fat Maw Rooney, New Primitives, Freshwater Collins, Benzos, Green Lemon, Down Lo, White Iron Band, GypsyFoot, Trampled By Turtles, Backyard Tire Fire, Moses Mayes, Hooch, and Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. The full lineup is available at www.10klf.com.

Independent and unsigned bands now have the opportunity to perform at the festival through the 'Cosmic Break' competition. The 10KLF Cosmic Break Tour showcases emerging artists through a series of regional events during April and May. One band from each city's event moves on to perform at the 10,000 Lakes Festival. Thirteen bands will receive a paid performance slot at 10KLF and prize packages, including a potential endorsement from D'Addario Strings and Evans Drumheads. Interested artists may apply and get more information at www.CosmicBreakTour.com.

The 10,000 Lakes Festival community comes together once a year to celebrate great music in an enchanting natural setting within a participatory, dynamic festival environment. In 2005, the Minneapolis Star Tribune admired that the 10,000 Lakes Festival was "filled with thousands of good vibes." Jambase.com calls 10KLF "old from the North Country." The Star Tribune continues "Even the musicians are impressed by the fest site." Backstage at 10KLF, Jon Bell, singer/guitarist with Widespread Panic told the Tribune "There's room to move and lots of friendliness and not too crazy. It's a very open vibe. You can't create that."

Dotting the spacious festival and camp grounds are four stages showcasing the 40+ bands performing on the Barn Stage, a shady hill overlooking the concert bowl; the open air Field Stage; the Saloon Stage for intimate concerts and late night jams; and the Main Stage where everyone gathers in the evening for the headliners' concerts featuring Phil Lesh & Friends, Trey Anastasio, The String Cheese Incident and more.

10,000 Lakes Festival Show Details:
Wednesday, July 19 – Saturday, July 22, 2006
Soo Pass Ranch
25526 Cty Hwy 22
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Tickets and more information is available at www.10KLF.com or call 800-493-3378

Advance General Admission Music & Camping Tickets are $120. Limited tickets are available at this price range and the festival ticket cost will increase in the coming weeks.

VIP Ticket Packages are $350 per person and are available for a premium music and camping experience. Each VIP Ticket includes 2 meals per day Thu-Sat, a 10KLF camping chair, 6 drink tickets, access to the backstage VIP lounge, and access to the special VIP seating section at the Main Stage.

Each General Admission and VIP ticket covers camping and all music from Wednesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 23.

For non-camping music enthusiasts, there are 3-Day Music Only tickets available for $75 which include music Thurs. 7/20 - Sat. 7/22

1-Day Music Only: $50
Any day | Wed. 7/19 - Sat. 7/22

Children 12 and under are admitted at no charge with their parent's paid admission.

All listed artists have confirmed their appearance at the 10,000 Lakes Festival; however, artists are subject to change without notice. Tickets are available at the Official 10,000 Lakes Festival website www.10KLF.com or by calling 800-493-3378 and are also available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations and MusicToday outlets.