Gathering of the Vibes 2013 Online Event Program

MAIN STAGE BANDS cont The Roots – One of our favorite house bands ever, it’s astounding to think that this famed hip-hop band has yet to perform at Gathering of the Vibes. The instrumental, Philadelphia bred eight-piece band was formed in 1987 by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Their festival sets are often show stealers, memorable for their energetic, eclectic approach to hip-hop and crowd encompassing performances. Join us as we welcome The Roots to Vibes. Don’t miss this set! funky METERS - Formed during an informal jam at the 1994 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the funky Meters combined Art Neville and George Porter Jr. of The Original Meters, with drummer Russell Batiste Jr., and guitarist Brian Stolz. Every member of this band has been inaugurated as VibeTribe - they’ve all performed on our stage one or many times, in one incarnation or another. That’s what makes these men true legends; they can play anything at any time. Laissez les bons temps rouler, VibeTribe!

John Butler Trio – In 2011, this Australian based trio – John Butler (guitar), Nicky Bomba (drums and percussion), Byron Luiters (bass) - closed the Gathering of the Vibes festival with an inspirational, rocking set of blues and roots rock that drew one of the largest Sunday crowds we’ve ever had. You’ve been asking us to bring them back for a reprisal performance ever since. Show the love for the melodic, funky, phat and rockin’ sound of John Butler Trio. A perfect match for Gathering of the Vibes!

Galactic - Continuing our celebration of all things funk, we proudly welcome Galactic back to Seaside. Galactic was formed eighteen years ago in New Orleans, and they cut their teeth playing the biggest party in America: Mardi Gras, when the entire town shuts down to celebrate. To make Carnivale Electricos, the members of Galactic (Ben Ellman, harps and horns; Robert Mercurio, bass; Stanton Moore, drums and percussion; Jeff Raines, guitar; Rich Vogel, keyboards) draw on the skills, stamina, and funk they deploy at the all-night party of their annual Lundi Gras show that goes till sunrise and leads sleeplessly into Mardi Gras day.

Dark Star Orchestra – This band’s Thursday night tribute performances have become legends, and definitely one of the most talked about sets of the entire festival. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring. As campers and fans set up tents, finding friends old and new, “What set do you think DSO will perform tonight?” is certainly one of the most anticipated questions around the park. We’re proud to welcome back DSO for a performance dedicated to the forbearers of the jam scene and the inspiration for this festival.