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18th Annual Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival

Gathering of the Vibes music, arts & camping festival returns once again to the water’s edge at Bridgeport, Connecticut’s 370-Acre Seaside Park July 25-38 to celebrate its 18th year.

Four days of exceptional live music including over forty bands, eclectic food & craft vendors, Kids Corner, the School of Rock Teen Vibes Stage and a ‘Sustainability Village’ that highlights local and national non-profit organizations.

The 2013 artist lineup features two nights of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh & Friends featuring John Scofield and John Medeski. Other Vibes performances include Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, The Roots, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Jimkata, Andy the Music Man, Lukas Nelson & P.O.T.R., Bridgeport favorites The McLovins & Deep Banana Blackout, the School of Rock All-Stars, and more.

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Weekend campers will also be in for a treat with Late Night performances by Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Kung Fu, Papadosio and the Silent Disco (costumes optional).

There is plenty to do for the entire family. Kids and teens can visit the Kids Corner & Teen Scene featuring: face painting, hair wraps, arts & crafts, dancing with life-sized puppets, trips to the BioBus, photo booth, take a ride on the 85 foot high Ferris wheel or jam on professional equipment with musicians from the Green Vibes and Main stages at the School of Rock Stage.

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Weekend Camping Passes are currently priced at $225, with special VIP Passes including catered meals & a special viewing platform available for an added cost. Single Day Tickets can also be purchased.

For information on weekend camping or single day tickets, discounts for residents or active members of the military, please visit www.GOVIBES.com, for complete details. Follow Gathering of the Vibes on Facebook, Twitter or check the Vibes message boards.

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