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Still Rockin’ GEORGE CLINTON by Kevin Rincon It’s been close to 40 years since the supposed apex of the hippie movement. The 12th annual Gathering Of The Vibes is a sign that, though not as many as before, the hippies are still around and still rockin’ out. The music and the natural beauty of the festival’s setting make this enjoyable for the whole family. By combining the atmosphere of an old hippie gathering with a more subtle family outing, the festival is tame, with a lot of peace and love. Disco Biscuits Along with a skate park, a gathering of the vibes sideshow, a beach, tons of camping, and attractions for Bros. Grim Side Shows, with and old school reggae at the every age range, the main its own bearded lady, a “torture same place. Umphrey’s focus is drawn back to the king,” The Lizard Man, The The Gathering Of The Vibes music every time another band Enigma, The Wolfman, and is set for Aug. 9-12 at Seaside hits the stage. This year’s various other acts, sure to leave Park in Bridgeport, CT. The McGee lineup includes some returning a lasting impression. full-length band lineups and acts, along with plenty of new Fans last year requested times are set up online. faces. With bands like Bob some reggae acts, and this Individual tickets are being August 15 * McCarren Pool Weir & Ratdog, Les Claypool, year, legendary roots rockers sold at $55 each, but only for Brooklyn, NY Buddy Guy, Los Lobos, The Wailers and John Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. DiscoBiscuits.com * Umphreys.com Martin Sexton, The Mickey Brown’s Body were added. Thursday entry is only for Hart Band, and The Wailers, Considered one of the best weekend pass holders, those AUGUST 21 * THE FORMAT * PIEBALD * WEBSTER HALL it’s no wonder the hippie American reggae acts, John passes are priced at $140. Visit BoweryPresents.com movement is still relevant. Also Brown’s Body carries the torch the festival’s website at Ticketmaster.com * 201.507.8900 on hand will be George of modern reggae; it’ll be gatheringofthevibes.com for Clinton & P-Funk, and The interesting watching modern more info.
Coming Straight To You
PHOTO BY JAKE LOWRY BY JAKE PHOTO down to earth approach Down To Earth Approach got their break To Yo u can be expected to propel the band when singer Jonathan Lullo’s internship at forward alongside their pop-punk peers. Vagrant Records snowballed into a record The band participated in the ever popular deal for his band from high school. Their Warped Tour in 2006 and have toured with debut, Another Intervention, was released Saves The Day and As Tall As Lions. In May in 2004 and the band have been building on of this year they hit the road with Paulson that foundation ever since. Currently on a before going into the studio to finish their headlining tour, they’ll stop at The Internet record with producers Mike Watts and Steven Café in Red Bank on Aug. 9. Haigler, who have worked with Down To Earth The tour, which has 16 stops around the Approach’s former tourmates As Tall As Lions country, is in support of the band’s new album, in the past. On their headlining circuit they Come Back To You. Released on July 7, the will be supported by Dameira and Treaty Of album is a continuation of the poppy, emotional Paris. fare that Down To Earth Approach have been The Internet Café is located at 1 W. perfecting since their start. Featuring guest Front St. Tickets are $10. Go to appearances by Max Bemis of Say Anything myspace.com/downtoearthapproach for and Drew Glackin of The Silos, Come Back more info.
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