Gallery: Gathering of the Vibes

This past weekend nearly 25,000 eager festival goers descended on Seaside Park in Bridgeport CT for Gathering of the Vibes. Despite record heat in the 100′s for the first of the festival’s four days, it was a 1st class rage fest. The crowds were some of the more experienced i have seen, as the musical acts were as well. The Main stage hosted every living member of the Grateful Dead, The band who’s spirit is the essence of GOTV itself. Here are some photos in and around the festival grounds.

Gathering of the Vibes 2009 Lineup

The four-day music festival takes place July 23-26 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. This festival is celebrates the Grateful Dead and has a very diverse lineup of music. Wavy Gravy a close friend of Jerry Garcia and 60′s counter culture icon has been the master of ceremonies at several Vibes festivals, and has come to become a staple of the festival. reaching into his 80′s Wavy Gravy is a link to the past in which the Vibes pays homage. **Click HERE for full schedule. The lineup includes: . -Bob Weir & Ratdog -moe. -Levon Helm Band -State Radio -Buddy Guy -George Clinton & P-Funk -Grace Potter & The Nocturnals -Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll…