Gathering of the Vibes
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| Genre | Jam bands, alternative rock, jazz, americana, bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, reggae |
| Dates | TBD 2017 |
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Bridgeport, Connecticut, US; Mariaville, New York, US; Red Hook, New York, US; Plattsburgh, New York, US; Croton-on-Hudson, New York, US; Purchase, New York, US |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
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Gathering of the Vibes (often abbreviated as GOTV) is an annual four-day music, camping and arts festival that celebrates the Grateful Dead & showcases a very diverse variety of music. Over the course of the event, styles often include; Funk, Bluegrass, Rock, Jam Band, Jazz, Reggae, R&B & Folk music. Since 1996, GOTV has brought many bands to the New England area during the summer season. There are two main stages that alternate bands so that festival goers experience music all day and into the night. A short stroll down the beach is the "Green Vibes Stage" which showcases some of the Northeast's finest talent.
In addition to music, festival goers have access to food and beverage vendors, a variety of both handmade crafts and imported goods along the "Craft Vendor Row" known as Shakedown Street which is highlighted by and many types of vendor, an Art Gallery along with Vibes merchandise. The Vibes also showcases non-profit organizations in a Non-Profit "Village" with an emphasis on local groups. Information and demonstrations include everything from environmental awareness to social consciousness. The Vibes has hosted a non-perishable food and hygiene product drive every year since 1999 to benefit a local food bank.
On November 27, 2015 it was announced that Gathering of the Vibes will not take place in 2016 but it was stated that the festival plans to return in 2017.
For 30 years, the Grateful Dead were an American musical institution. Born out of a decade of social upheaval and consciousness expanding, the group sparked the creation of an unparalleled sub-culture of loyally devoted enthusiasts. The Grateful Dead inspired thousands of self-proclaimed Deadheads.
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