Festivus For The Restivus: July 17-19 | Toubab Krewe, Midnite

Toubab Krewe — By Pete Stergion on June 20, 2009 at 11:03 pm

After seeing Toubab Krewe play at Rothbury Festival last weekend we wish we could make the trip up to their next festival in the northeast. The band is currently on route to Vermont to play at bass players David Pransky’s family farm. This amazing locations is six hours north of New York City and three hours from Boston or Montreal.

The Festivus, dubbed “The Manifestivus” this year to honor its larger scale, will prove to be an unforgettable weekend of dancing, hiking and swimming for festivalgoers.

The Manifestivus will feature performances by legendary world touring acts Toubab Krewe, Oumou Sangaré, Barrington Levy, Midnite, Black Sheep and Earle “Chinna” Smith and some of New England’s best musicians, as well as an all-star jam and a Saturday night afterparty featuring electro-pop outfit My Dear Disco, J. Holla, Relolon, D.J. Patrick B. and many more.

“The Manifestivus” Lineup

Fri. July 17, 2009

Toubab Krewe
Oumou Sangaré
Midnite

Sat. July 18, 2009

Toubab Krewe
Barrington Levy
Black Sheep
Special guest Earl “Chinna” Smith

Featuring:

Lamine Soumano
Strength In Numbers
Movement of the People:
Fela Kuti Tribute Ensemble
Boubacar Diabate
Sara Grace & The Suits
Jeh Kulu
Puppet Theater
Yoga In The Woods
African Drum &
Dance Workshop

Sat. July 18, 2009: Saturday Night After Hours Party

Brought by DIGILOG STUDIOS & 1lb Production featuring:
J-Holla
Rekkon
S Factor DJ Patrick B
My Dear Disco
& Specials Guests
Sun. July 19, 2009
Jazz Criminals

More about Festivus:

The Manifestivus is held on 93 acres of breathtaking land in Cabot, six hours north of New York City and three hours from Boston or Montreal. Set on a gently rolling hillside meadow surrounded by forest, the timber stage creates an unforgettable vibe which last year hosted 1500 dancing, smiling, loving faces under a moonlit sky. The Festivus is founded by Toubab Krewe bassist David Pransky, and takes place on his family’s longtime farm.

The family-friendly event offers on-site camping, medical facilities and security, a VIP lounge, and vendors of authentic African and Ital food and local arts and crafts. Hiking trails wind through beaver ponds, marsh and woodland forest, and a large swimming pond. The 200 children attending in 2008 had their own safe play area with body paint and a bouncy house. This year they’ll also have a puppet theater and a little people’s water slide. An energy-saving sound system and LED lights use only a fraction of the power used at most festivals.

http://www.manifestivus.com/

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