Phil & Friends, Weir/Hornsby/Marsalis, Avett Brothers, Primus Lead 2012 Gathering of the Vibes

The surviving four members of the Grateful Dead — with their solo projects — will join the Avett Brothers, Primus, Zappa Plays Zappa, Steel Pulse, Sound Tribe Sector 9 and others at the 17th annual Gathering of the Vibes festival, which will take place July 19-22 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn.
 
Friday, July 20, will be "pretty much about the Grateful Dead" according to Vibes founder Ken Hays, including performances by bassist Phil Lesh & Friends, guitarist Bob Weir with Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis, and percussionist Bill Kreutzmann with his latest group, 7 Walkers. Percussionist Mickey Hart and his new band — promoting the "Mysterium Tremendum" album that comes out April 10 — will appear on Saturday, July 21.
 
A weekend pass is $185 for general admission, $420 VIP. Single day tickets will be on sale soon at prices to be determined, while Connecticut residents and state employees will receive a 50 percent discount for the festival’s final day, and children 15 and under accompanied by parents will be admitted free.
 
Festival information and updates are available at www.gatheringofthevibes.com.

The festival’s current lineup includes:
July 19 — Dark Star Orchestra, Yonder Mountain String Band, Zach Deputy, Royal Family Ball featuring Soulive and Lettuce
July 20 — Phil Lesh & Friends, Bob Weir, Bruce Hornsby & Branford Marsalis, 7 Walkers, Greyboy Allstars, Conspirator, Kung Fu
July 21 — Mickey Hart Band, Primus, Zappa Plays Zappa, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Deep Banana Blackout, Ryan Montbleau Band, Strangefolk, McLovins
July 22 — Avett Brothers, Steel Pulse, Band Together

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