AmJam Adds: Washburn, Fleck

Hell yea this should be a good time. Its over my birthday too which makes it tempting to take a little road trip east.

Is Sound Tribe going to have their festival out there again? Any one got some info?

oh hell yeah. i heard raq is going to close out the first night on the main stage. they're killin' it right now. highly recommended.

by far the most enjoyable festival i have been to in a loooooong time. for those who want a very chill, very clean, very enjoyable small scene festi in one of the most beautiful parts of the country you could imagine, don't miss this one. and this is just the initial lineup too... mmmhmmmmm

this festival is going to get better and better, they are saying 30 bands over 3 days. this is hands down one of the best festival sites in the country, regen was amazing and this festival will be as well

rather go to delfest

why the hell does it say warren haynes & gov't mule? i thought that warren haynes was gov't mule?

And Asheville's best local band will be there, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket.

Seriously, if you haven't checked these guys out yet, do yourself a favor and head over to

www.LauraReed.com

Great voice, tight band, no aimless noodle jams, this is real Soul Music.

ADD STUMBLE

www.stumblewithus.com

this may be my festi this summer...sounds like an awesome time...and maybe they said warren haynes and gov't mule becuz warren haynes will sometimes put on these nice acoustic shows without the band so maybe thats what they're implying...or should i say hopefully

Kindskatz, i completely agree with you about Laura Reed & Deep Pocket. There's some serious soul comin out of that lady's pipes, everyone should check her out. Except for one thing, brotha. Laura and the Pocket originally hail from BOONE, not Asheville. Gotta keep true to them roots, y'know. Boone's got a great little local music scene goin, hopefully some more bands'll be added. How bout some Do It To Julia, maybe Banana DaTerra?

This festival was alright but probaly the lamest i went to last summer. Definately not a throw down by anyway means. Deerfields is nice but it'll take a lot more additions to get me back there for this festival. I felt like needed a kid or something!

boy that mule sure gets around, don't they? for early birds, the tix seem a little expensive for the lineup, at least by comparison to some other festivals like summercamp.. but still a great deal by comparison to some other festivals we won't start arguing about here.

I don't understand how Warren is going to be in two places at once, North Carolina with Mule and New York City with the Allmans.

In hindsight, it was the BEST festival I went to last year. Completely chill, safe, clean and the music was FANTASTIC from start to finish. My favorite thing about festivals anymore is discovering fabulous music I wasn't familiar with before and AmJam did just that! In fact it was so good, I bought the cheaper tickets this year before any line-up was announced at all.

phunksoulbrotha - unfortunately that's just part of the game when dealing with people you don't know. You should have gotten the chocolates instead ;-)

AND the allman bros shows in NYC are earlier in May - no date conflicts.

i would go to this, but there is another little festival just across the way during the same weeekend that will require my presence. if only this were a week or two later. =/

As far a Warren with the ABB playing NYC is that Mule will be closing out this festival on Sunday a day after the run. Hayes has got alot of energy to do that run and turn around and head to Asheville to close this out. I hope he is not leaving the Allman's!!!

Go to ROTHBURY’s Music Festival on July 4th Weekend in Michigan. Confirmed lineup

Dave Matthews Band

Widespread Panic

John Mayer

311

Phil Lesh and Friends

Primus ( I personally thought they were done but I dunno)

Thievery Corporation

Snoop Dogg

Modest Mouse

Michael Franti and Spearhead

Gov’t Mule

Slightly Stoopid

STS9

Colbie Caillat

The Black Keys

Yonder Mountain String Band with Jon Fishman

Gogol Bordello

Citizen Cope

Keller Williams and The WMD’S

The Disco Biscuits

Medeski Martin & Wood

Ray LaMontagne

Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival

Drive-By Truckers

Of Montreal

The Dresden Dolls

Gomez

Brett Dennen

Taj Mahal

Mike Gordon

Zappa Plays Zappa

Crystal Method DJ Set

JJ Grey & MOFRO

The Greyboy Allstars

The Secret Machines

Beth Orton

Jakob Dylan and the Green Mountain Rebels

A 3

Bettye Lavette

Lotus

Yard Dogs Road Show

State Radio

The Beautiful Girls

Sage Francis

Tea Leaf Green

Emmitt Nershi Band

EOTO

Panjea with Michael Kang

Railroad Earth

Bassnectar

Pnuma Trio

Diplo

Flosstradamus

The Juan MacLean

The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker

Dead Confederate

DJ Rekha

Motion Potion

DJ Rootz

SOJOURN

Busdriver

How are the Lee Boys scheduled for Delfest and AmJam??

Go see Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule. You won't regret it. I'm gonna drive from NYC after the ABB show to Asheville NC to see them too. They are worth all the effort. Angelemerald

Tickets ordered...

I am hoping that Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule means a Warren accoustic set and a Mule set later that night. Warren always pulls out all the stops in Asheville.

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Sounds like a cool little festival. Raq will be the dont miss show for people who want to melt.

Ashvegas is a great place, come an enjoy. Great lineup in beautiful place.

Laura Reed & Deep Pocket - support her if she comes to your town - the girl has some pipes.

Brotha - all the things you mentioned are exactly the reasons I am going back to amjam rather than going to summercamp. Lack of sketchy folks. Chill times. Family friendly. People who still care about the music first and foremost. Community.

good lineup but this fest is a bit too mellow for me. but check out ROTH!!! that is a sick lineup. see yall at langerado

The best part about this festival is that the stages are about 100 yards apart. If you are so inclined you could not miss a single note of music from the whole festival. There are many hiking trails including one named the Big Hill... it means it! It is definitely an awesome place to bring the kids. I have brought my daughter there for the last 3 years and she is going to go again. There is a kids universe with lots of great activities and even a parade for the kiddies on Sunday morning. Awesome festival put on by great folks...

The reason I go to AmJam instead of the bigger festivals is I have seen the schedules for the others and to me, for my money, you miss more than you see at the bigger ones and they are far more likely to be filled with people that are there because it is the "thing to do". This is a great festival to go to if you like to realax with friends and family, listen to some great tunes and enjoy being outdoors.

Vendors here don't rape you... love me some dollar grilled cheese and pesto mozzadilla!!! Bring back the coffee bus...please.

There was a round of additions announced yesterday. Most notably Keller & the Keels, Outformation, about a half dozen others. Follow the link above it's on the front page. Looking better now...

I really like that this festival is limiting the number of tickets sold. Official site actually says 3,500 tickets available instead of 3,000 as listed. Either way - that would really create a very intimate atmosphere.

Hookah in the Hills next weekend in Logan, Ohio! That will be a very small festival if anyone is in the midwest.

Good times!

Gary

http://www.festivalfriendly.com

best festi ever.

This is probably one of the best festival sites in the country and hands down the best festival in the country too. Yes teh family atmosphere is everywhere, that is why i love it. You can leave your car unlocked or your best treasures in your tent. NO ONE will steal it, there is NO SKETCh at this site and that is what music and camping is supposed to be about. I hate the new wave festivals that you have to have a guard protecting your belongings or it is as good as gone.

Hi Jerryskids, The coffee bus folks (The Joyful Cup) were actually there last year. They had a coffee tent in the food vendor section and also did mobile coffee deliveries to the campground! They'll be back this year (but no blue bus - not much room for it there). I bring my kid to this one every year as well. One of my favorite events each year. Stop by the Home Grown Music booth for some kind tunes, Ts, stickers and more! www.HomeGrownMusic.net

Deerfields is only 30 min from my house, so it makes it hard not to attend this. I went last yera and had a great time, but the line-up was better and the tickets were cheaper. Ticket prices are way too high for the acts they have scheduled. I'll probably get in there somehow though.

ADD TOUBAB KREWE. Their late night at AmJam last year was one of my all-time festival highlights. Add them or Tribe (or both) and Deerfields might spontaneously combust.

I definitely will check out Burning Spear - never sat down to listen to him. Any other fans?

Gary

http://www.festivalfriendly.com

SIPE & COFFIN? HOLY SHIT!

Where's Everyone Orchestra!!!

I am driving from Wsiconsin to be there, I am working it. I have been to Deerfields for Regeneration, Ashefest, Smilefest, and just to visit. Great place, good vibes, and always good people. The line up is sick, Laura Reed and Deep Pockect are definitely worth checking out. The vendors are always delicous and reasonable. One of the best place to have a festi, and I have been to more than I can count.

Do they sell one day tix? I can't arrive until Saturday after drive from PA.

What's the late night schedule? Thanks for all reviews and info on the fest!

RAQ is what its all about, catch those guys whether its at a festival or in your home town. They blow my face off everytime i see em, and theyll do the same for you!!! Welcome to the donkey show people!!

evilfunk i feel that man, i stumbled into coffin and sipe and stellablue's in asheville a few weeks ago, there were probably 30 people in the bar and they KILLED it. one of the most impressive musical displays i've seen in a while.