Its been a hot summer, but this past Furthur tour on the east coast was an incredible (and sweaty) blast!  And now the John K Band is pleased to announce that as the summer rolls into the final stretch, the John K Band will be out on the road for a Labor Day Weekend Mini-tour!  A three-night run that sees us returning to the 8x10 in Baltimore (Fri Sep 2) and the State Theatre in the DC area (Sat Sep 3) and then making our first real road-trip to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ (Sun Sep 4).

At our Spring performances we brought out some new material, including new original songs, and we have more planned for these upcoming shows.  You can listen to some of our previous shows free at the Internet Archive.

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Upcoming Shows

Friday, September 2nd, 2011
The 8x10, Baltimore, MD
$10 in advance, $12 day of show - all-ages

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011
State Theatre, Falls Church, VA
$10 in advance, $12 day of show - 18+

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ
$12 in advance, $15 day of show

With 25,000 attendees expected per day, the 16^th Annual Gathering of the Vibes music, arts and camping festival and the City of Bridgeport prepare for larger than expected crowds along the 370-acre waterfront of Seaside Park.

“We are working with the city parks department to make sure that everybody who comes to the Vibes has an amazing experience,” says festival promoter Ken Hays.  “We’ve secured more parking lots, shuttle buses, porto-lets and increased safety patrols,” Hays added.

The Vibes 2011 line-up includes Los Angeles rockers Jane’s Addiction, Elvis Costello and the Imposters, FURTHUR featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Dr. John & the Lower 911, The Taj Mahal Trio, Levon Helm Band, Toots and the Maytals, Tedeschi Trucks Band and moe. alongside 50 bands performing on 4 stages. The complete schedule of performances can be found at www.GOVIBES.com.

What differentiates the Vibes from other music festivals is its multi-generational fan base. With so much global uncertainty flooding the air waves, the festival offers families an opportunity to get away and reflect upon what’s truly important; family, friends, live music and community.  Last year, 2,300 children accompanied their parents to the musical retreat. Gathering of the Vibes 2011 proudly partners with the nation’s top performance based musical academy, School of Rock, and also KORG USA, Lag Guitars, Vox, Blackstar, and Zildjian to create a truly interactive Rock and Roll performance space for kids and their parents to enjoy.  This year, Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by parents, and on Sunday, “Family Day at the Vibes,” kids 15 and under are admitted free of charge.

Vibes continues to “give back” to the local Bridgeport community in the form of a $100,000 donation that facilitated the construction of a splash pad on the city’s east end.  A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 15^th, celebrating the official opening of the water park just in time for families not fortunate enough to have parks and playgrounds within walking distance.

“Giving back has always been important an important part of the Vibes and the response to the water park has been overwhelming,” shared Hays.  “There are so many needs in the community and in the words of Jerry Garcia, “you just gotta’ poke around” to find a way to make a positive difference.”

Gathering of the Vibes began in 1996 as a celebration of the life of Jerry Garcia who had passed away the previous summer. Initially named “Deadhead Heaven,” the festival continues to be an annual forum for fans across the country to remember the counter-cultural icon.  Gathering of the Vibes combines legendary artists with emerging acts to appeal to a wide cross-section of live music enthusiasts.

Although VIP tickets are sold out, a limited number of camping tickets and single day passes are still available at prices ranging from $20 on Sunday for Connecticut residents to $225 for the full weekend camping package. Ticket prices and information can be found at www.GOVIBES.com.

The Hatch Family & Pet Projekt are excited to announce the lineup for the 3^rd Annual Bluegrass & Beyond Music and Art Festival. This year’s lineup is shaping up to be the best yet with legendary musicians Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Keller and the Keels, Danny Barnes, Hot Buttered Rum, and many others.  In addition on August 27^th the festival focuses on the “beyond” with a late night performance at Mont Bleu Resort featuring The Pimps of Joytime, Eprom & Groove Session. This year’s festival is moving to what is quickly becoming known as one of the most scenic venues in all of the country; pairing great music with the beautiful outdoor setting of Lake Tahoe.

One of the goals in creating the Bluegrass & Beyond Music and Arts Festival is to share this vibrant mountain community and help transform it into a destination for Bluegrass fans across the nation. While the festival started in 2009, this is the first year at this amazing location. The festival started as a one day beer and bluegrass bash on the loading dock of the Mt. Tallac Brwing Co and was organized by South Lake Tahoe musician Andy Hatch and his wife Jenny. But as word of the festival spread it became apparent that a new site would be needed and Tahoe’s Sand Harbor State Park seemed the perfect backdrop. Bluegrass & Beyond is unique in its feel; it is a family event that has had a steady, organic growth because of the honest, authentic flow of events.

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3^rd Annual Bluegrass & Beyond

Music and Art Festival

w/ Keller & The Keels, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Hot Buttered Rum, Danny Barnes,

The Bucky Walters, Buster Blue, Bison, The Trespasser’s, Thick Soup, Wild Horse Drive, and The Jug Stompers

August 27^th & August 28^th

Sand Harbor State Park Shakespeare Theater

Lake Tahoe, NV

Today's the first full day of summer - time to swim in clear waters, lay in the grass under the long twilight, dance in the starlight to your favorite bands, and experience "fireworks, clowns, skydivers, fire performers, swimming, cliff diving, Grateful vendors, family, friends..." Gratefulfest has it all: 3 nights of Dark Star Orchestra, plus Keller Williams, Rusted Root, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Railroad Earth, Donna Jean Godchaux Band, BoomBox and more! We can't wait to share the awesome park with you. Join us - check out the Nelson Ledges Quarry Park here!

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The Last Rose of Summer

Come September, when the last bolt of sunshine hits the mountain and the stars seem to splatter in the sky, we'll be singing our songs in the Southwestern sun, up and down the California coast and through the desert into the rolling green hills of Texas. San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura; Salt Lake City; Denver; Tulsa, Dallas and Houston, here we come. It's the Last Rose of Summer Tour, and we hope to see you there. Visit the tour page for details.

The Last Rose of Summer

Come September, when the last bolt of sunshine hits the mountain and the stars seem to splatter in the sky, we'll be singing our songs in the Southwestern sun, up and down the California coast and through the desert into the rolling green hills of Texas. San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura; Salt Lake City; Denver; Tulsa, Dallas and Houston, here we come. It's the Last Rose of Summer Tour, and we hope to see you there. Visit the tour page for details.

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TOUR DATES