The initial lineup announcement for Gathering of the Vibes 2011 has been released and features a number of Dead-related acts as well as a few surprises. Both Furthur and the Rhythm Devils return in 2011 with Bobby and Phil’s latest band set to headline on Friday, July 22, and Mickey and Billy’s group set to appear on Sunday, July 24. HT faves the Levon Helm Band, moe., McLovins and The New Mastersounds are also signed on for Vibes 2011 along with Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Jane’s Addiction, the Dark Star Orchestra, Assembly of Dust and many other acts.
Gathering of the Vibes 2011 takes place at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn. from July 21 to July 24. Tickets are currently available through the event’s website. Festival organizers expect to release another artist announcement within the next two weeks.
Here’s the full list of artists announced today…
Furthur featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane’s Addiction, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, moe., The Levon Helm Band, John Butler Trio, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John and the Lower 911, Taj Mahal Trio, The Rhythm Devils with Keller Williams, Steve Kimock and Reed Mathis, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Toots & The Maytals, Dark Star Orchestra, Ryan Montbleau Band, David Gans, Assembly of Dust, The McLovins, King for a Day, Deep Banana Blackout, The New Mastersounds and Big Gigantic
