~ 1st Annual "Jammin' For The Animals" Festival ~ Blue Falls Grove; Leesport, PA (near Reading, PA) ~ July 25th (Sat.) ~ 1:00pm - 10:30pm w/camp-over
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Info: This family-friendly, camping and jam-oriented music & arts festival at the beautiful Blue Falls Grove in Leesport, PA (10 miles north of Reading, PA) includes an exciting & well-rounded collection of bands all day Saturday, July 25th, from 1pm until 10:30pm under a covered pavilion with plenty of choice space for camping. This multi-arts festival, which will benefit the Humane Society of Berks County in memory of my brother, Bobby Jones, guarantees to be a feast for the senses. Included will be plenty to do for the kids & adults alike with a feeling of total brotherly/sisterly camaraderie & a complete family vibe. Vendor applications are currently being accepted now. This gorgeous rural setting is exactly what music fans are looking for in a jamband festival atmosphere. Hiking, swimming, juggling & hula hooping workshops, tie-dying workshop, glassblowing, live painting/graffiti, disc golf, chinese auction, raffles, plus kids activities, etc; all taking place while the hand-picked, mind-numbing music rages on. ~ Late night activities will also be planned ~ Modern restrooms available ~ Cooking with GAS GRILLS ONLY allowed on site ~ NO glass allowed! (MUST use plastic cups/cans) ~ Centrally located in the tri-state area, Blue Falls Grove is less than 2 hours from most NY, NJ & PA metro areas and only a short distance from Interstate 78 ~ Scarlet Sound will be providing the sound reinforcement ~ PlusVibes Productions will supply the lighting & Vibes Patrol ~ Advance tickets are limited & available now through: Dragonfly Studio & Gallery at 398 Penn Ave in W. Reading, PA (610/376-7176); Humane Society of Berks County at 1801 N. 11th St. in Reading, PA (610/921-2348) or by e-mailing Todd Jones at gratefultaj@yahoo.com ~ Tickets are $20/advance (limited available) & $25/gate ~ Includes camping ~ Visa & Master Card accepted ~ Children 10 & under admitted free with adult.
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Artists: Dakini, The Youngers, Mark Furman Band, Kris Kehr & The Stone Poets, The Pluckin' Grassholes ~~~
Also, the Reading Juggler's Club will be performing as well as doing a juggling workshop from about 3pm-6pm. Spirit Hoops will also be performing & doing hula hooping workshops throughout the day. Keep an eye open for the tie-dye workshop as well.
A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through...
Who I'd like to meet:
Music fans from all over the region who enjoy taking part in multi-art, family-oriented music & art festivals that are fun for kids of all ages. Anyone who is willing to be part of the show...the more the merrier...
***TICKETS/DONATION: Limited number of advance tickets $20/ea (Visa/MC); $25/ea at the gate - includes camping ~
Advance tickets & vendor applications are available through Dragonfly Studio & Gallery at 398 Penn Ave in West Reading, PA 19611 (610/376-7176) or by e-mailing me at gratefultaj@yahoo.com. Advance tickets are also available through the Humane Society of Berks County at 1801 N. 11th St. in Reading, PA (610/921-2348).
~ This is a benefit for the Humane Society of Berks County in memory of my brother, Bobby Jones, who loved all animals & was an avid supporter of the HSoBC, as well as the Animal Rescue League ~~~
BASIC DIRECTIONS TO
Blue Falls Grove;
91A Bowers Road;
Reading, PA 19605
(610/926-1883) ---
Directions from Reading:
Take Route 61 N towards Leesport. Turn RIGHT onto Wiley's Road a few hundred feet before the traffic light at Rt. 73. Follow Wiley's Road to its end. It will intersect with Ontelaunee Drive, but continue to the right. Wiley’s Road will end & Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. Follow FESTIVAL signs! ---
Directions from Pottsville:
Take Route 61 South towards Leesport. Continue past the traffic light where Route 61 & Route 73 intersect. Turn LEFT at few hundred feet further down Rt. 61 onto Wiley's Road. Follow Wiley's Road to its end. Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. It will intersect with Ontelaunee Drive, but continue to the right. Wiley’s Road will end & Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. Follow FESTIVAL signs! ---
Directions from Lancaster:
Take Route 30 East. Take the Reading Exit for Route 222 North. Take Route 222 North to Route 61. Take Route 61 North towards Pottsville. Follow Route 61 North to Leesport. Turn RIGHT onto Wiley's Road a few hundred feet before the traffic light at Rt. 73. Follow Wiley's Road to its end. It’ll intersect with Ontelaunee Drive, but continue to the right. Wiley’s Road will end & Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. Follow FESTIVAL signs! ---
Directions from Philadelphia:
You can take 73 West all the way from Phila. to Leesport. Or you can take Route 422 West out of Phila to Pottstown. Then take Route 100 North for about 5 miles to Boyertown. Then take Route 73 West towards Leesport and Route 61. Turn LEFT on to Ontelaunee Drive at the traffic light where Route 73 and Ontelaunee Drive intersect. (If you pass a school and a restaurant or reach Route 61, you went to far.) Turn LEFT onto Wiley's Road at the stop sign where Ontelaunee Drive comes to a T with Wiley's Road. Follow Wiley's Road to its end. Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. Follow FESTIVAL signs! ---
Directions from Allentown:
Take Route 222 South to Route 73. Take Route 73 West towards Leesport and Route 61. Turn LEFT on to Ontelaunee Drive at the traffic light where Route 73 and Ontelaunee Drive intersect. (If you pass a school and a restaurant or reach Route 61, you went to far.) Turn LEFT onto Wiley's Road at the stop sign where Ontelaunee Drive comes to a T with Wiley's Road. Follow Wiley's Road to its end. Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. Follow FESTIVAL signs! ---
Directions from NYC area:
Take I-78 West past Allentown to the Trexlertown exit onto Route 100S. Follow that for about 4 miles or so to Route 222 South. Take Route 222 South to Route 73. Take Route 73 West towards Leesport and Route 61. Turn LEFT on to Ontelaunee Drive at the traffic light where Route 73 and Ontelaunee Drive intersect. (If you pass a school and a restaurant or reach Route 61, you went to far.) Turn LEFT onto Wiley's Road at the stop sign where Ontelaunee Drive comes to a T with Wiley's Road. Follow Wiley's Road to its end. Blue Falls Grove will be straight ahead. Follow FESTIVAL signs!
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PlusVibes Productions http://www.plusvibes.com/ ~~~
Blue Falls Grove http://www.bluefallsgrove.com/ ~~~ Dragonfly Studio & Gallery http://www.daviddragonfly.com/index.html
Music
Makes ya tingle & feel good all over...nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile... http://www.myspace.com/pluckingrassholes ----- http://www.kriskehr.com/ ----- http://www.markfurmanband.com/ ----- http://www.myspace.com/theyoungers ----- http://www.myspace.com/dakiniband
*** Schedule ***
The Pluckin’ Grassholes (2:00pm - 3:00pm)*
Kris Kehr & The Stone Poets (3:30pm - 4:45pm)*
Mark Furman Band (5:15pm - 6:30pm)*
The Youngers (7:00pm - 8:15pm)*
Dakini (8:45pm - 10:15pm)*
The Pluckin’ Grassholes (late night acoustic jam)*
***Tweener sets***
DJ Meeshu (1:00pm - 2:00pm)*
“Hair” / DJ Meeshu (3:00pm - 3:30pm)*
DJ Meeshu & Bryan Betts (4:45pm - 5:15pm)*
DJ Meeshu & Bryan Betts (6:30pm - 7:00pm)*
Bryan Betts (8:15pm - 8:45pm)
***Workshops***
Reading Juggler’s Club (3pm - 6pm)
- performing & doing a workshop*
Spirit Hoops
- vending, performing & doing workshops*
Tie-dyes by Keith Giordano
- vending & doing a workshop
Movies
Doctor Doolittle, Scooby Doo, Free Willy, Marley & Me
Television
There's a reason it's referred to as programming!
Books
Douglas Adams' "Hitch-Hikers Guide To The Galaxy"; Old Yeller (makes me sniffle every time...); Stephen King's "Cujo".
Heroes
Lassie, King Kong, Mister Ed, Barbaro, Paxatawney Phil
Hi! were playing at the World Cafe Live in Philly , on Saturday October 24 @ 10 pm.Local Music needs support and we need yours :) come on out and jam with us !!!!!!! Its a great place to have dinner and drinks and dance ! Save the date Much love , BOSU http://www.worldcafelive.com
MEETING OF THE MINDS II September 11-13, 2009 Mountain View Park Wind Gap, PA (20 miles North of Bethlehem) 17 Bands $30 Presale A full weekend of camping & music
ARTISTS:
Juggling Suns Cabinet Jimkata Bohemian Sunrise Hexbelt The Big Dirty Backwoods Experiment Dakini Herbie Agent Moosehead Fellswoop Chester River Runoff UZO Displaced Peoples The Backroad South Mountain Pass Trippin on Nothing Tomm Dunn * Kyle Morgan * Mike Miz Erik From Baltimore * Will Bowers * Amanda Penecale
Meeting of the Minds II will be a full weekend musical extravaganza featuring 17 bands, late-night jams, fire performances, numerous solo artists, light shows, kids activities, food & craft vendors, camping, and music. The site, located just 20 miles north of Allentown, is a beautiful 30-acre, privately owned property in Wind Gap, PA. Our new venue features plenty of woodsy camping, permanent stage, showers, and electricity access for RV’s.
Presale tickets are just $30 for this event and include a full weekend of camping & music. <br
During this festival, a Chinese auction will
take place throughout the day in which 100% of the proceeds received will
directly benefit the Humane Society of Berks County. Items from numerous
businesses throughout the Berks County area will be displayed & available
to win during the auction. The total
amount raised during this auction plus admission to the festival proceeds will
be a very needed boost to help our furry little friends.
Also during this festival we will be accepting
food donations for Philabundance, a Philadelphia-based food distribution
warehouse. The items being accepted at the festival will be any non-perishable
canned or boxed food products, toiletries/hygiene products & pet food
products. Items must be recently purchased, unopened & in decent condition.
We have happy to introduce to you DEADBOLT Featuring: Rich Crocker - Guitars/Vocals Tom Valatka - Guitars/Vocals Dr. Larry - Keyboards Jeff Wandling - Bass/Vocals Drums - VACANT
Snipes Farm 890 West Bridge Street Morrisville, PA, 19067
Main Gate’s 12:00 PM Music 1:00 PM –12:30 AM~?
Ticket Prices: $15.00 Advance $20.00 Day of Show $5.00 Camping (per person) available at the gat
Comments
Oct 15 2009 6:45 PM
Much love ,
BOSU
http://www.worldcafelive.com
Sep 19 2009 7:58 PM
Aug 5 2009 5:58 PM
Jibberjazz.com
MEETING OF THE MINDS II
September 11-13, 2009
Mountain View Park
Wind Gap, PA
(20 miles North of Bethlehem)
17 Bands
$30 Presale
A full weekend of camping & music
ARTISTS:
Juggling Suns
Cabinet
Jimkata
Bohemian Sunrise
Hexbelt
The Big Dirty
Backwoods Experiment
Dakini
Herbie
Agent Moosehead
Fellswoop
Chester River Runoff
UZO
Displaced Peoples
The Backroad
South Mountain Pass
Trippin on Nothing
Tomm Dunn * Kyle Morgan * Mike Miz
Erik From Baltimore * Will Bowers * Amanda Penecale
Meeting of the Minds II will be a full weekend musical extravaganza featuring 17 bands, late-night jams, fire performances, numerous solo artists, light shows, kids activities, food & craft vendors, camping, and music. The site, located just 20 miles north of Allentown, is a beautiful 30-acre, privately owned property in Wind Gap, PA. Our new venue features plenty of woodsy camping, permanent stage, showers, and electricity access for RV’s.
Presale tickets are just $30 for this event and include a full weekend of camping & music. <br
Jul 19 2009 4:12 PM
During this festival, a Chinese auction will take place throughout the day in which 100% of the proceeds received will directly benefit the Humane Society of Berks County. Items from numerous businesses throughout the Berks County area will be displayed & available to win during the auction. The total amount raised during this auction plus admission to the festival proceeds will be a very needed boost to help our furry little friends.
Also during this festival we will be accepting food donations for Philabundance, a Philadelphia-based food distribution warehouse. The items being accepted at the festival will be any non-perishable canned or boxed food products, toiletries/hygiene products & pet food products. Items must be recently purchased, unopened & in decent condition.
Jul 14 2009 8:12 PM
Jun 17 2009 4:06 PM
May 30 2009 9:33 PM
Featuring:
Rich Crocker - Guitars/Vocals
Tom Valatka - Guitars/Vocals
Dr. Larry - Keyboards
Jeff Wandling - Bass/Vocals
Drums - VACANT
Snipes Farm
890 West Bridge Street
Morrisville, PA, 19067
Main Gate’s 12:00 PM
Music 1:00 PM –12:30 AM~?
Ticket Prices:
$15.00 Advance
$20.00 Day of Show
$5.00 Camping (per person) available at the gat
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM M - Good Lovin Jamband www.myspace.com/goodlovinjamband
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM S - Sean Dobson The Hippy www.myspace.com/seanthehippy
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM M - Walt B & In the Dark www.myspace.com/inthedarkct
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM S – Lyle Rickards & the Black Lighters(old & in the way covers)
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM M - Reflections: www.ReflectionsBand.net
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM S - Sean Dobson The Hippy http://www.my
May 9 2009 1:39 AM
Be well my friend.
NAMASTE
Andrew
May 8 2009 9:08 PM
We hope you have a good time !
Apr 30 2009 10:24 PM
HGRNJ
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DaveMIX
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Apr 27 2009 12:11 AM
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hope all is good! Jay
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