Gathering of the Vibes 2008

[vegas]

XIII :D

July 31; August 1-2-3 Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT


* Phil Lesh & Friends (Saturday)
* The Black Crowes (Friday)
* Neville Brothers
* Taj Mahal Trio
* Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi
* Umphreys McGee
* Sam Bush
* Dark Star Orchestra
* Porter Batiste & Stoltz
* Zappa plays Zappa
* Jackie Greene Band
* New Riders of The Purple Sage
* Deep Banana Blackout
* Mike Gordon
* Bill Kreutzmann Trio
* Assembly of Dust
* Donna Jean & The Tricksters
* Strangefolk
* Ryan Montbleau
* American Babies
* Groovesect
* King For A Day
* The Alternate Routes
* Plus Scrapomatic, Nate Wilson Group, David Gans, Virginia Coalition, The Heavy Pets,
Caravan of Theives, The Durkins, Roxy Perry, Greylight Campfire, Phonograph, Buzz
Universe, The Bridge, The Brew, The Brakes, Andrew Hoover, The Grapes, Saint
Bernedette, Turbine and 930 Moon


Tickets on sale NOW

www.gatheringofthevibes.com


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[tangledupinblue]

This is one I do not miss. Last year was a trip with all the tents on the beach getting blown away!!! Awesome place and the year before we had a river going through our camp.
Met some great people at Vibes....

[ABITAGIRL1]

I'm off - already wrote this in.
I found this fest intriguing. Those cabins look neat plus a really good lineup.
http://www.rothburyfestival.com/

[jazzykeb]

I haven't been able to make it. Would love to meet up with ya'll. Lets make it happen!

[vegas]

Black Crows added as Friday headliner :cool:

[willwn]

If it wasn't so far away from me I'd be all over it.

Assembly of Dust is one of my favorite bands - Reid Genauer is awesome.

[tangledupinblue]

If it wasn't so far away from me I'd be all over it.

Assembly of Dust is one of my favorite bands - Reid Genauer is awesome.

YES...we love AOD...

Willwn.....just fly up and come with us....we have a great, crazy crew!

[linza22]

YES...we love AOD...

Willwn.....just fly up and come with us....we have a great, crazy crew!

count me in! that looks like great fun....i'll check on airline tickets now!

[jonnygospeltent]

I'll try to make it. The New Riders are my fave band of all time.

[tangledupinblue]

I'll try to make it. The New Riders are my fave band of all time.

Oh that would be great if you could make it Johnny...

Just keep in touch as time grows closer....we can plan to camp together. AND if Shawl Mama Linza is coming...alll the better.

[MusicRoadMan]

Went last year (http://musicroadman.com/category/gathering-of-the-vibes/) and had a good time, I would recommend....

[linza22]

Oh that would be great if you could make it Johnny...

Just keep in touch as time grows closer....we can plan to camp together. AND if Shawl Mama Linza is coming...alll the better.

hey, i was just talking to a friend of mine here at work, and her husband drivew to NYC all of the time! so next time i decide to come to a festival last minute, i might be able to grab a ride from him!!!!

[vegas]

http://gatheringofthevibes.com/2008/2008+schedule

[Orleansnj]

NICE !!!!!!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Have not been to this in a couple of years but before that went every year...Fantastic time.

[vegas]

two weeks . . . fences are going up around the park . . . day tickets are on sale

[tangledupinblue]

I will be there camping all week-end. My friend is having his bachelor party at Vibes.....Hippie Boy that he is! Can't wait!

[duende]

My friend is having his bachelor party at Vibes.....Hippie Boy that he is! Can't wait!

:) I ran into a guy at High Sierra Fest who was on his extended bachelor party with his bud's. A very accomodating bride, I'd say!

Without derailing the thread too much for remedial education, would you mind schoolin' a potential Vibes type with some tips? ie:
what major airport would be the easiest (closest) for an out-of-state'r;
gettin' food, drink, ice & sundries (are they all available on the premises?);
is a car an essential part of getting there'n'back?

Thanks - I'm jealous about the lineup, but I'll be in Mendocino camping & pickin' with friends, so it'll do!

[vegas]

Bridgeport is slightly closer to Bradley (Hartford/Springfield) than LaGuardia (NYC), but there are many more flights into the New York airports

The venue, Seaside Park, is one mile south of the Bridgeport Metro-North Station (New Haven Line from Grand Central), and is also served by Amtrak . . . easy walk, or cabs available at the station

Car camping is the norm, but that is just about sold out . . . I have plenty of friends who dont car camp, the Bridgeport Holiday Inn is right near the train station

There's a small general store on site, ice for sale, and draft beer - and bodegas/liquor stores within a couple of blocks (no beer/wine/liquor for package sales in CT after 9 PM, and not at all on Sunday) . . . supermarkets and BJ's are less than 3 miles from the venue

hope that helps

[tangledupinblue]

Depending upon if Southwest does fly from Sac you could land at MacArthur Airport in Long Island and drive to the Ferry in Port Jefferson. It is a nice ride and you drive right on and it takes you right into Bridgeport. That is what we did last year. You can see the festival and all the tents as you dock at Bridgeport.

Very fun!

[duende]

Thanks! I'm making my "bucket list" of must-attend festivals (never too early to start) and I really like the lineup and vibe of this one, so it's going way ahead of Coachella or Festaroo - er, Bonnaroo. I worry a little about these kinds of line-ups sometimes for my wife's sake - she being a veteran of hundreds of Dead/Jerry Band shows - because it can be a little bittersweet for her. It's not easy to explain sometimes to people who either missed, or got off, the Dead tour bus. She's more of an omnivore now, especially at Jazzfest, and she managed almost the entire Ratdog show at High Sierra Fest without a Jerry Moment. It's easier for me... oh, look, music! But I've always been easily amused. :)

[vegas]

Depending upon if Southwest does fly from Sac you could land at MacArthur Airport in Long Island and drive to the Ferry in Port Jefferson. It is a nice ride and you drive right on and it takes you right into Bridgeport. That is what we did last year. You can see the festival and all the tents as you dock at Bridgeport.

Very fun!


good call! . . . and the ride over Thursday and Friday AM is very "heady" with tons of festy people on the boat!!!!!!

[funkkjunkie]

Heeehee. I worked on my fest list last week, duende. It's fun to dream, eh?

[jazzykeb]

Thanks! I'm making my "bucket list" of must-attend festivals (never too early to start) and I really like the lineup and vibe of this one, so it's going way ahead of Coachella or Festaroo - er, Bonnaroo. )

Well, put it at the top of the list (or maybe right behind Crawfishfest). I haven't made GOTV since it moved to CT, but am planning on it. Just not this year as I will be backpacking on the Long Trail in VT. Next year, definitely. If you need a ride from one of the NY airports I am sure we can work something out.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Heeehee. I worked on my fest list last week, duende. It's fun to dream, eh?

Definitely fun to dream... Wish I was making it to this one. Have fun y'all!!

[sunshinedaydream]

Hey there fellow festers.

Been to Vibes lots and love it. New to board but been to JF many times!

Hope to run into some of you and buy some balloons!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hey there fellow festers.

Been to Vibes lots and love it. New to board but been to JF many times!

Hope to run into some of you and buy some balloons!

Welcome Sunshinedaydream!!!

[denideadhead]

Thanks! I'm making my "bucket list" of must-attend festivals (never too early to start) and I really like the lineup and vibe of this one, so it's going way ahead of Coachella or Festaroo - er, Bonnaroo. I worry a little about these kinds of line-ups sometimes for my wife's sake - she being a veteran of hundreds of Dead/Jerry Band shows - because it can be a little bittersweet for her. It's not easy to explain sometimes to people who either missed, or got off, the Dead tour bus. She's more of an omnivore now, especially at Jazzfest, and she managed almost the entire Ratdog show at High Sierra Fest without a Jerry Moment. It's easier for me... oh, look, music! But I've always been easily amused. :)
I feel her ....and glad it is not just me.....have those Jerry Moments and they are genuine sadness...love Phil and Friends but the worst is at Ratdog when Bobby does a hard core Jerry song...wish he would just stick to Bobby stuff.... Slowly eased myself back on the bus with the encouragement of some groovy deadhead friends and am now really happy that we are still dancing to the music....
like I said glad you shared and that it is not just me...as my husband thinks I am silly to still freakin miss him soo....

[tangledupinblue]

Can't wait to Monker around with you hunni. I am now getting up there Thursday and setting up camp.
Juls said I have to see Buzz Universe!

[denideadhead]

Can't wait to Monker around with you hunni. I am now getting up there Thursday and setting up camp.
Juls said I have to see Buzz Universe!
If Juls recommends a band then it is a must see :D
lookin like I may be taking Fri off from work ....I was going to go for a half day but thinkin i may be in very different place of mind...:)

[duende]

I feel her ....and glad it is not just me.....have those Jerry Moments and they are genuine sadness...love Phil and Friends but the worst is at Ratdog when Bobby does a hard core Jerry song...wish he would just stick to Bobby stuff.... Slowly eased myself back on the bus with the encouragement of some groovy deadhead friends and am now really happy that we are still dancing to the music....
like I said glad you shared and that it is not just me...as my husband thinks I am silly to still freakin miss him soo....

Thanks for being simpatico! And it gets better every year... I wondered for about 10 minutes during our 1st Jazzfest when a famous jamband started playing a familiar Jerry-ish refrain and my wife had a mini-meltdown, something we still jokingly refer to as her "string cheese incident" :) but it was easy to fix - we just mosied over to the blues tent and caught a great Sonny Landreth set... THEN I knew we'd be alright, and our destiny at Jazzfest was secure.

I saw a full back tattoo that was a bit much of a commitment for me, but seemed to say it best: "we're alone now" above a huge SYF, with "but family forever" underneath.

[tangledupinblue]

Just got my tickets from my FedEx guy today. I am ready to go....

Wish more of you were going but I am sure Deni and I will tear it up for everyone!

[funkkjunkie]

I am certain that you and deni will represent well. Big hugs to juls and charlie, k?:D

[denideadhead]

Thanks for being simpatico! And it gets better every year... I wondered for about 10 minutes during our 1st Jazzfest when a famous jamband started playing a familiar Jerry-ish refrain and my wife had a mini-meltdown, something we still jokingly refer to as her "string cheese incident" :) but it was easy to fix - we just mosied over to the blues tent and caught a great Sonny Landreth set... THEN I knew we'd be alright, and our destiny at Jazzfest was secure.

I saw a full back tattoo that was a bit much of a commitment for me, but seemed to say it best: "we're alone now" above a huge SYF, with "but family forever" underneath.
that is groovy I took me a while to figure it out but there is truth in that sentiment as I happily discovered !!!!
My two biggest melt downs were the first time I heard Bobby do Eyes of the World....and Warren accoustic doing PAtchwork Quilt at Jazzfest I tried to hide it then just said it is jazzfest and these people will understand so I just sat there in the sun weeping but smiling at the time.....
LOL and a hug on her string cheese incident......

O
Katy we need to get more peeps to come if we have to represent for this whole boatload of krewe :) that is whole lotta dancing ....

[funkkjunkie]

Oh, I feel sure you are up to the task, deni!

[jazzykeb]

Have a great time ladies. Wish I could be there with ya.

[mightyradgumbo]

Gathering has always been a special fest for me. It certainly soothed my soul at the first vibes in '96. I made several in a row but have missed the last couple of years. I am confident that Tangie, Deni, Charlie and Juls will represent TH nation for sure.

[tangledupinblue]

Gathering has always been a special fest for me. It certainly soothed my soul at the first vibes in '96. I made several in a row but have missed the last couple of years. I am confident that Tangie, Deni, Charlie and Juls will represent TH nation for sure.

I WISH Charlie and Juls were going but doesn't look like it.

This is a great heart warmer festival. Running into old faces from Dead shows and we don't even know names....we just hug!

Dan, I will call ya when I am there. Just please don't drink all the Abita down there while I am away this month! I have been drinking Sam Summer and it is pretty good!

[linza22]

Just got my tickets from my FedEx guy today. I am ready to go....

Wish more of you were going but I am sure Deni and I will tear it up for everyone!

That, i have no doubt about!:)

[tangledupinblue]

Have a great time ladies. Wish I could be there with ya.

Where the heck are you Kev? I need to see ya before I head back! HELLLLLLOOOOOO????

[denideadhead]

I WISH Charlie and Juls were going but doesn't look like it.

This is a great heart warmer festival. Running into old faces from Dead shows and we don't even know names....we just hug!

Dan, I will call ya when I am there. Just please don't drink all the Abita down there while I am away this month! I have been drinking Sam Summer and it is pretty good!

Dan
I never thought about that !!....I hope the brewery recognizes the demand and steps it up for festgiving :)

Glad ya'll have such belief in us but I really think it is Tangie you feel will carry the banner :) high high high!!!
this has been a vey inspirational thread to me though ...thanks for the faith and love !!!

[jazzykeb]

Where the heck are you Kev? I need to see ya before I head back! HELLLLLLOOOOOO????

I know! Unfortunately, I don't think it's gonna happen. Had plans to meet up with you and Abita over July 4th, but then I guess you got delayed. I've been swamped and been getting ready for backpacking from Canada to Stowe VT next week on the Long Trail in VT. Leaving tomorrow night. Going to be completely out of touch, no cell, no computer, no TV for about 8 days (depending on weather). Thats why I won't be able to make GOTVs.

I owe you $ for the gift too. Sorry, I've been out of it. Will pay ya, and hopefully see you before too long. Have a blast. k

[denideadhead]

I know! Unfortunately, I don't think it's gonna happen. Had plans to meet up with you and Abita over July 4th, but then I guess you got delayed. I've been swamped and been getting ready for backpacking from Canada to Stowe VT next week on the Long Trail in VT. Leaving tomorrow night. Going to be completely out of touch, no cell, no computer, no TV for about 8 days (depending on weather). Thats why I won't be able to make GOTVs.

I owe you $ for the gift too. Sorry, I've been out of it. Will pay ya, and hopefully see you before too long. Have a blast. k
WOW Gonna miss U huge but sounds like you are going to have a most excellant adventure!! be safe and have a great time!!!

[Belle]

Welcome Sunshinedaydream!!!

What she said!!! We do and fun and are happy you are here!!!

[jonnygospeltent]

Don't miss The New Riders.They ares good now if not better than they were in '71

[vegas]

I was just up at the site, Seaside Park . . . looking great, except for the bazillions of jellyfish in Long Island Sound!

[tangledupinblue]

I was just up at the site, Seaside Park . . . looking great, except for the bazillions of jellyfish in Long Island Sound!

Awesome! Can't wait. Are you going to be there Vegas?

Yes, there are so many jellyfish in Long Beach too. I never saw them like this before around here.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Have a blast this weekend, y'all!!! Wish I could be there!

[tangledupinblue]

Oh man...I just looked at the weather forecast....NICE!

Heading up later than expected due to W#*$ BUT I will make it there as the krewe will already be set up with cold beers and meat on the grill.

Dark Star tomorrow for three hours!!!


Thu
Jul 31 Scattered T-Storms 84°/71° 50 %
Fri
Aug 01 Sunny 85°/70° 10 %
Sat
Aug 02 Partly Cloudy 86°/70° 0 %
Sun
Aug 03 Mostly Sunny 87°/70° 10

MOSTLY FUN!!!!

[swag]

Oh man...I just looked at the weather forecast....NICE!

Heading up later than expected due to W#*$ BUT I will make it there as the krewe will already be set up with cold beers and meat on the grill.



We'll miss you in NOLA this weekend while Satchmoing, but have fun up north!

[tangledupinblue]

We'll miss you in NOLA this weekend while Satchmoing, but have fun up north!

WIll miss you too my baby....but the beat goes on as long as DA WORK is here...


Have a few and hug a lots of my good pals... I MISS THEM!!!

[hogan20a]

For those who cannot make it, VIbes is going to be webcasting the event and feel free to follow along with the official GOTV blog, which I will be doing with my girlfriend. My photos, her words and hopefully some videos as well from the Solar Stage (if I get permission) and/or artist interviews they are supposed to be setting up.

http://gatheringofthevibes.blogspot.com/

Adam

[denideadhead]

WIll miss you too my baby....but the beat goes on as long as DA WORK is here...


Have a few and hug a lots of my good pals... I MISS THEM!!!
ME TOO ME TOO!!!
SWAG you are Officially designated the damn wish we could be in two places hugger!!! so go forth and do your best :) O and have a few too indeed!! and you need to give a special one to Corona from me pleazzze

[tangledupinblue]

Part of my krewe is already set up at Vibes having beers. They opened the gates at 8am.

I freaking have to work all day today so will make it up there around 6pm.

Deni, call me when you get up there? Can't wait!

[jazzykeb]

SO? How was it? Still recovering???

[jonnygospeltent]

where are the pictures?????

[hogan20a]

Some pictures can be seen in the blog we did for Vibes, seen here...

http://gatheringofthevibes.blogspot.com/

I will also be submitting different ones to Jambase for their review, which I will post when they post.