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May 17, 2009 (San Francisco North Bay, CA) — Celebrating 31 years of “Harmony From the Roots Up”—and continuing its focus on progressive ideals, community activism, and uplifting music—the producers of the Harmony Festival (http://www.harmonyfestival.com) are very pleased to reveal the final line-up of confirmed musicians and performers. The Harmony Festival is the West Coast’s premier music and progressive lifestyle event—described as a hybrid between Burning Man and Bioneers—which will once again be held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California, this year on June 12, 13, and 14. This year’s festival features a diverse line-up of internationally reknowned, community-based music headliners. the Main Stage features reggae hip-hop social activist Michael Franti & Spearhead (Saturday), with their new albums: neo-soul singer-songwriter India.Arie + reggae/funk/hip hop sensation Matisyahu (both on Sunday) + popular progressive indie rock band CAKE + funk-a-teers ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) (both on Friday), Sierra Leone’s Refugee All- Stars + Somalian-born political rapper K’Naan, Rockin’ Roots band The Duhks + veteran jamband chameleon Steve Kimock with his new band Crazy Engine. 2009 debuts the action sports-themed Eco Cup stage featuring punk legends Dead Kennedys + Bad Brains plus fast-rising Pepper and Rebelution. The Sacred Sunday Show includes Rev. and Rickie Byars Beckwith, Agape & Social Prophet Choir, and Shabaz. Harmony After Dark features an amazing “Spirit of Miles Davis” tribute with legendary jazz artists Airto Moreira, Mike Clark, Mike Stern, Eddie Henderson and featuring Charnett Moffett collaborating with contemporary DJs and rappers—a show being recorded live and not to be missed! Other performers include: HIGHTOWER + RADIOACTIVE + CIPES & THE PEOPLE + DREAMING DEAD In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the legendary Mystic Beat Lounge - Techno-Tribal Dance, in 2009 audiences will be transported over two evenings to the new edge of sound, light, technology and talent. Performers include Balkan Beat Box’s gypsy beats, tribal grooves of Medicine Drum with Wisdom, multi-genre trance DJ/Producer Shpongle, U.K. chillout pioneers The Orb, the U.K. dub-reggae beats of DJ Gaudi, sonic explorer Random Rab, and Bay Area hip hop dubstep artist Abai. Also included are visual feasts of dazzling fire performances served up nightly by Luminesque, innovative jugglers and aerialists NANDA, among others. Very special guests are Matisyahu, K’Naan and Kitaro who make multiple appearances at Harmony this year. Music on the Goddess Temple Stage includes soulful, liquid grooves of Canada’s Wassabi Collective + The Duhks, down-tempo LYNX & Janover, and local performers Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Coyote Grace, Natasha James, and Jennifer Faust Band plus: WOMENROCK + LO CURA + DREAMING BEAR + BOURGEOIS GYPSIES + KIRTAN A variety of musicians and performances can also be experienced in the Ambiotica Chill Lounge, Earth Temple Dome and Kids’ Magical Playground. Final line-up is subject to change, please refer to web site for final schedule. Ticket Pricing: Tickets are now available at InTicketing.com, HarmonyFestival.com, and at dozens of participating vendors throughout the Bay Area including select Copperfield’s Books and Whole Foods (a complete list of outlets is at http://harmonyfestival.com/tickets/ticket-outlets.html ) Kids age 7-12 are $10, 6 and under are FREE. On-site camping for tents, cars, campers and RVs is $30 - $75/day for the weekend. People are invited to join the Children of Abraham’s communal campsite all weekend long, for an additional fee. In 2009 we’re also pleased to offer four new VIP Packages: Basic VIP Package ($300 per person, good all weekend) includes:
Standard VIP Package ($500 per person, good all weekend) includes: all of the above plus 3-nights dinner at The Showcase Café prepared by one of Sonoma County’s finest caterers Isa Jacoby, Saturday continental breakfast, Sunday brunch Deluxe VIP Package with RV parking ($1250 for two people all weekend) includes: all of the above plus Concierge Service (orientation, food and beverage delivery, transportation around grounds, scheduling of events, massage, guided meditation, and more Deluxe VIP Package with RV upgrade ($1750 for two people all weekend) includes: all of the above plus exclusive gift bags and an RV provided by Harmony Festival Late-breaking news will be announced in the Harmony Connection newsletter, Twitter and Facebook. General festival information is available at www.HarmonyFestival.com, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it, or 415-721-7515. To automatically receive future updated press releases, or to request media interviews, performers bios, digital images, promotional tickets, or press passes, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 415-453-4474. ### |
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