Jam Session
DJ Laura
Jam Session
04.22.13
This week we’re talking about the Hang Out Festival in Alabama, Toubab Tuesdays and the 18th annual Gathering of the Vibes festival. Be sure to tune in next week when we have Vibes founder Ken Hays on the show to talk about the festival!
moe. (Photo by Adjomi Photography & Design)
May 19 – Gulf Shores, AL @ Hang Out Music Festival
May 24 – 26 – Chillicothe, IL @ Summer Camp Music Festival
May 28 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
May 29 – Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
May 30 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
May 31 – Chesterfield, VA @ Pocahontas State Park
Assembly of Dust (Photo from AoD)
May 2 – Charlotte, NC @ isulite Theatre
May 3 – Atlanta, GA @ Smith’s Olde Bar
May 5 – Raleigh, NC @ Southland Ballroom
June 23 – Rowayton, CT @ Bayley Beach Park
July 26 – Bridgeport, CT @ Gathering of the Vibes
Toubab Krewe (Photo from Toubab Krewe)
April 26 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
May 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Blockley
May 9 – 10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
May 11 – Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
May 24 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
May 31 – Chicago, IL @ Martyrs’
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