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Wilco, The Black Crowes, Son Volt To Head Inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival August 16 & 17, 2008
Other Confirmed Artists Include The Avett Brothers, Medeski Martin and Wood, Backdoor Slam, and Kaki King
Additional Marquee Artists To Be Announced In The Coming Weeks
JACKSON HOLE, WY (May 28, 2008) – Festival Network, LLC is proud to announce the inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival on August 16 & 17 in Jackson Hole, WY. The festival's initial lineup includes Wilco, The Black Crowes, Son Volt, The Avett Brothers, Medeski Martin and Wood, Backdoor Slam and Kaki King. Additional marquee artists will be added to the lineup in the coming weeks.
Tickets go on sale May 30 at 9am and can be purchased exclusively at www.jacksonholemusicfestival.com or via phone at (877) 655-4TIX. Tickets are $72.50 for single day passes and $130.00 for 2-day general admission passes, while single day passes are $10.00 for children under 12 years, and free for children under 5 years of age. A limited number of “early bird” two-day general admission passes are available for $110.00. VIP two-day passes will be announced in the coming weeks.
Taking place in a natural outdoor amphitheatre setting in the small resort community of Teton Village at the base of the Bridger Gondola, this event exemplifies Festival Network's commitment to holding premiere music festivals in the most beautiful settings the world has to offer. Always seeking new and unique locations, the festival will be the first concert produced at this idyllic setting, which is nestled on the edge of Grand Teton National Park. The intimate setting and eclectic lineup are sure to provide an unforgettable festival experience and set the standard in the region for years to come.
"Jackson Hole truly embodies the ideal type of location that we want to define our festivals," commented Tom Shepard, CEO of Festival Network. "We can't imagine a better place than under the Tetons to host such an amazing festival."
In addition to lodging in Teton Village at the festival site and the nearby town of Jackson, there is scattered camping available in the Jackson Hole valley. Below is the lineup for the inaugural Jackson Hole Music Festival. More to come.
- Wilco
- The Black Crowes
- Son Volt
- Medeski Martin and Wood
- The Avett Brothers
- Backdoor Slam
- Kaki King