Gathering of the Vibes 2011

Gathering of the Vibes is the northeast's premier event for Funk, Jam Bands, Rock, Roots and Acoustic music. Now celebrating its 16th year, be one of the artists to perform at this annual weekend festival that attracts more than 25,000 people. For the 7th time in its history, Vibes will be returning to Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT on July 21 - July 24, 2011 - home of Vibes 1999-2000 and 2007-2009. Nestled in scenic Bridgeport, Connecticut with 370 acres of lush lawns, shady glades and sports fields rolling toward Long Island Sound, Seaside Park is a venue without peer on the Eastern Seaboard. There is 1 reserved slot for Sonicbids artists./n/nGathering of the Vibes is the northeast's premier event for Funk, Jam Bands, Rock, Roots and Acoustic music. Now celebrating its 16th year, be one of the artists to perform at this annual weekend festival that attracts more than 25,000 people. For the 7th time in its history, Vibes will be returning to Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT on July 21 - July 24, 2011 - home of Vibes 1999-2000 and 2007-2009. Nestled in scenic Bridgeport, Connecticut with 370 acres of lush lawns, shady glades and sports fields rolling toward Long Island Sound, Seaside Park is a venue without peer on the Eastern Seaboard. There is 1 reserved slot for Sonicbids artists, and selected artists will be compensated.

Past headliners have included Primus, Jimmy Cliff, Damian Marley feat. Nas, Rhythm Devils feat. Keller Williams, Umphrey's McGee, Galactic, Jackie Greene, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, The Radiators, Mix Master Mike, Martin Sexton & Ryan Montbleau Band, and more.

Past performers have also included Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bob Weir & Ratdog, moe., Levon Helm Band, State Radio, Guster, Buddy Guy, George Clinton & P-Funk, Dark Star Orchestra, Keller Williams, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and many more. Other previous artists that have performed include Phil Lesh and Friends, James Brown, The Allman Brothers Band, Buddy Guy, Gov’t Mule, The Neville Brothers, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Soul Stew Revival, Zappa Plays Zappa, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Deep Banana Blackout, Assembly of Dust, Strangefolk, Ryan Montbleau Band, Los Lobos, Burning Spear, and many more.

Gathering of the Vibes will have car-side camping, flush toilets, showers, playgrounds, Kids Corner and Teen Scene, an on-site art gallery, mist tents, craft and food vending, a skate park, and over a mile of pristine beach within a short walk - an ideal space for this highly anticipated 'family reunion.'

Please note: Some degree of festival experience (with references) is required. Artists will be prompted for this information during the submission process.