Mountain Jam Festival Adds Some Umph

As if the initial lineup for this year’s Mountain Jam festival wasn’t killer enough on its own, the promoters have added a slew of impressive acts including Umphrey’s McGee, Gomez, Alberta Cross and the Gene Ween Band to the list. Also appearing at Hunter Mountain on May 29-31 will be Kreutzmann/Burbridge/Murawski and Richie Havens as part of the festival’s tribute to the 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, the Marco Benevento Trio, as well as Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 have also been added to the list of Mountain Jam performers, where they’ll join headliners the Allman Brothers Band. Gov’t Mule, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Girl Talk, Coheed & Cambria, The Derek Trucks Band, The Hold Steady, Richie Havens, Railroad Earth, Porter Batiste & Stoltz, Brett Dennen and The Lee Boys were all named as part of the initial lineup announcement. Tickets for Mountain Jam 2009 are currently onsale for $139 (concert only) or $159 (concert and camping). Go get ’em!