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Hangout Fest 2011 : P. Simon, Foo, WSP, MMJ, Primus, Lips, Keys

February 1st, 2011 | No Comments

UMPH, WEEN, KELLER WILLIAMS, PRETTY LIGHTS, GIRL TALK, BASSNECTAR, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, DRIVE-
BY TRUCKERS, G. LOVE, WARREN HAYNES BAND, GALACTIC, MMW

Paul Simon

The Hangout Music Festival is thrilled to
announce its 2011 lineup featuring Paul Simon, Foo Fighters, Widespread Panic, The Black Keys, My Morning
Jacket, Flaming Lips, Cee Lo Green, Primus, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Girl Talk, Ween,
Matisyahu and dozens more. The festival takes place May 20 – 22 on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama –
just minutes from the Florida border. Tickets go on-sale this Wednesday at 9 am CST. A confirmed lineup is listed
below. More bands, amenities and activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

A limited quantity of festival tickets will be available for $159 and will go on-sale Wednesday, February 2 at 9 am
CST at www.hangoutmusicfest.com through Front Gate Tickets and at The Hangout Restaurant in Gulf Shores, AL.
Once tickets at the $159 price level are sold-out, tickets will then go on-sale for $174. VIP ticket packages and
travel packages start at $525 and are also available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.

CONFIRMED ARTISTS:

Paul Simon
Foo Fighters
Widespread Panic

The Black Keys

My Morning Jacket

Flaming Lips

Cee Lo Green
Primus

Michael Franti & Spearhead

Pretty Lights

Bassnectar

Girl Talk
Ween

Matisyahu

Warren Haynes Band
Umphrey’s McGee
Slightly Stoopid

Drive-By Truckers

Amos Lee

Old Crow Medicine Show

G. Love & Special Sauce

Medeski, Martin & Wood

Keller Williams

Galactic

Xavier Rudd

Minus the Bear

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Portugal. the Man

Beats Antique

Dead Confederate

Jonathan Tyler & Northern Lights
Easy Star All-Stars

Mariachi El Bronx
Truth & Salvage Co

Kristy Lee
Civil Twilight

Rich Aucoin

A Thousand Horses
Jon Black

Cas Haley

Roman Street

Hangout Fest Xmas Presale

December 20th, 2010 | No Comments

PRESALE AVAILABLE NOW

Hangout Fest by Dave Vann

Just in time for Christmas, 3-Day tickets for the Hangout Music Festival (May 20-22, 2011) will be
available
for the special discounted price of $134.00 (plus service charges). This exclusive presale is available right now.

Hangout Music Festival tickets are the perfect Christmas gift for that special music fan in your life. Buy your tickets
online now at www.HangoutMusicFest.com or in
person at The Hangout Restaurant in Gulf Shores,
Alabama.

Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for more
information
and stay tuned for the Hangout 2011 festival lineup coming in the New Year.

Hangout Music Festival 2011

November 19th, 2010 | No Comments

Hangout Music Festival has announced their 2nd annual festival will take place May 20th-22nd, 2011 on
the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The inaugural Hangout Beach Festival in May 2010 featured a diverse lineup of over 50 bands and
musicians
including: Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Trey Anastasio, The Roots, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black
Crows,
Alison Kraus and Union Station, Gov’t Mule, Ray Lamontagne, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Rodrigo Y Gabriela,
Matisyahu, Girl Talk and more all on stages located on some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

2011 promises to be bigger and better with never-before seen amenities and activities along with an exciting lineup
yet to be announced.

JamBase’s Hangout Music Festival 2009 Coverage:
Review | Photo Gallery

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Harper and Relentless7 concert photo

Hangout Festival | 05.14-05.16 | Alabama

May 20th, 2010 | No Comments

Words by: Alex Borsody | Images by: Dave Vann

Hangout Beach & Music Festival :: 05.14.10-05.16.10 :: Gulf Shores, AL

Hangout Beach & Music Festival

The inaugural Hangout Beach & Music Festival was an eclectic crossroads of Southern culture and the progressive festival scene. The promoters put incredible thought into the lineup to appeal to just about everyone. The wide range of fans and artists combined with the recent events of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, made for an interesting dynamic – ripe seeds of the green movement. Swimming in the 8-foot waves was unforgettable, but on the last day a gas station attendant showed me a tar ball that had washed up on the shore as the spill finally started to make its way to land.

Town-visitor relations could not have been better and the Southern hospitality was warm. Things ran smoothly and peacefully with the community on the white sandy beaches. The promoters pledged to donate their proceeds to the oil cleanup, a generous promise, and the political organization HeadCount was on-site leading a letter writing campaign on the issue.

As the festival went on, the crowd changed from those nearby who just came to check out the scene to more veteran live music lovers. The fans waited out an epic storm and tornado warning on Sunday and prayed for better weather. The grounds closed for a few hours and some performances were canceled, including Matisyahu, who played later that night at a free after party to the first 500 lucky fans. The sky cleared and with some schedule changes, the organizers managed to fit in some of the bigger acts on the bill in the limited time allowed. In the same pithy fashion, here are some of the highlights of the weekend.

Alison Krauss :: Hangout

Best Song Tease:
The first day of the festival featured a high percentage of the local population, with a generous 5000 tickets given out to the local community. Many were unfamiliar with the majority of acts, however, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas appealed to a variety of different people. After a few songs, Krauss stepped off stage leaving Douglas, arguably the world’s best dobro player, to go at it solo. He coasted through a tease of the Duane Allman penned “Little Martha,” while across the beach, Girl Talk played a mash-up of the Grateful Dead’ s “Casey Jones,” creating an unplanned homage to two pioneers of the modern music experience, one from the Deep South and one from freaky San Francisco.

Best collaboration:
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band played a funky New Orleans inspired set that included the sensual charisma of Grace Potter and the superb guitar playing of Warren Haynes. They played an amazing cover of the 1929 Albert E. Brumley bluegrass standard “I’ll Fly Away” and threw Dixie Cup ice cream into the crowd. The band marched off stage through the audience, then back onstage with some enthusiastic dancers from the crowd. They then led a procession up the boardwalk and into the VIP area, where the fun for many had to halt.

Best Dose of Southern Comfort:
The Grammy Award winning Zac Brown Band brought out a sea of meaty, clean cut, good ol’ boys in golf shirts. Brown looks similar to the guitarist Zach Deputy and shares his lightning fast picking style. His lyrics are a cross section of marijuana laced party rock and patriotic southern pride – a seemingly incongruent mix that somehow works. One song even went into a long instrumental jam. Brown played a solemn version of Crosby, Stills and Nash’s “Cost of Freedom,” followed by Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The presence of the armed forces is ubiquitous in the Deep South, and Brown was cheered on as he spoke about the importance of the military and their role in preserving our way of life.

Best Southern Picking:
Jeff Austin & Friends, including Larry Keel, wowed the crowd with a power trio bluegrass combination. The band played complicated bluegrass with fast picking and complex modulation. The Honey Island Swamp Band gets a honorable mention for some solid electric slide guitar.

Trey Anastasio Band :: Hangout Beach & Music Festival

Best Opportunity to Hook Up with a Southern Belle:
John Legend played soulful tunes until curfew, evoking a young Marvin Gaye. Each song was steamier than the next, set amidst the backdrop of crashing waves and a starry sky. He ended with a soulful, yet somber version of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.”

Best New Jam:
Nashville natives Moon Taxi played the JamBase Stage before it closed on Sunday due to weather. The high energy and virtuosity of this band is not to be missed.

Best Dose of Culture Shock:
Kathleen Kennedy was brought on to introduce the Zach Brown Band. Dressed in the height of hipster fashion, she began talking about preserving the environment, an issue difficult to oppose. Somehow Kennedy managed to ruin a very clear, beautiful message with the pompous attitude of an MTV VJ crossed with a royal bloodline. As she got booed and subsequently escorted off the stage, there were actually two sides of the coin that became apparent. It was appalling and shocking to see Americans so ignorant and uncaring about an issue as vital as clean beaches, yet here was this famous, twenty-something jetting down to Flora-Bama and lecturing folks with not a bit of humility in her voice.

Best Dose of Psychedelia:
Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB opened with a solid version of “Gotta Jibboo” and the set hit its climax early with “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” The Phish tune “Alaska” was subdued but featured the horn section creatively. The set was mostly slow and steady carried by bass player Tony Markellis‘ groove. Trey announced that when he and Tom Marshall found out about the festival, they wrote a song just for the occasion. The fruit of this was a reggae tune called “Sailboat Man.” The song was written in the most common rock arrangement of 1-4-5 (think “Stir It Up” or “Chalk Dust Torture”) and it sounded like it was written in five minutes, but nevertheless, was a thrill.

The set closed with slightly higher energy, including a beautiful version of “Drifting” and Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog.” The choice of “First Tube” for an encore was exciting, but nothing for the record books. Fireworks were set off behind the stage, with bombs bursting in air giving those who traveled just for this show an over the top Southern send off.

For more pics of the Hangout Music Festival go here.

JamBase | Alabama
Go See Live Music!

Hangout Music Festival Photo Gallery

May 20th, 2010 | No Comments

The Hangout Beach & Music Festival brought scores of fans to the Gulf Shores of Alabama to bask in the sun, some rain, raise money for Gulf relief and enjoy a ton of great music…

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Hangout Festival: 9 Must-See-Bands

May 13th, 2010 | No Comments

By: Dennis Cook, JamBase Associate Editor

The first Hangout Beach Music & Arts Festival begins tomorrow night and runs through Sunday, May 16, at 101 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, Alabama (The Southern End of AL-Hwy 59). While the world watches the devastating effects of the Horizon offshore oil rig disaster, the producers of the Hangout Festival have assured attendees that their beach is clear and the show will go on. All profits from the festival will go towards Coastal Conservation and Restoration as the event has turned into an environmental benefit concert.

For those heading down south tomorrow, we turn our attention towards the music. While most folks headed to Hangout already have headlining sets from The Black Crowes on Friday night, The Roots on Saturday, and Trey on Sunday evening etched in stone on their dance card, we wanted to offer a few pointers towards the other talent lined up at this new festival. We’ll have a full wrap-up of this inaugural weekend on Monday, so check back then for photos and other highlights. In the meantime, here’s some recommendations for those diggin’ their toes into the sand in Alabama.

Be sure to also tune in to our real-time Twitter updates page at http://www.jambase.com/hangoutfest throughout the weekend.

Friday, May 14

1. Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam :: 12:30-1:30 pm :: Verizon Stage

With a name derived from a Robert Cray tune and a sound and temperament that harks back to fiery English blues-rock pioneers like Cream and early Fleetwood Mac – not to mention American counterparts Paul Butterfield Blues Band and the Allman Brothers – Back Door Slam is just plain exciting every time they get onstage. Knowles is one of the tastiest young guitarists going and the whole enterprise oozes muscle and guts. Hard to imagine a better nooner than these guys!

2. Papa Mali & Friends :: 6:00-7:15 pm :: JamBase Stage

There’s many compelling, hard to pin down aspects to Papa Mali. He’s a swamp roamer and a mojo hand maker, not to mention one of the few guys who’ve ever captured some of Sly Stone’s impenetrably deep funk, but he can also be honestly teary-eyed and downright tender. Of late, he’s been exploring the Grateful Dead catalog and a pile of new Robert Hunter tunes with buddy Bill Kreutzmann. But, the real lure of any Papa set is NOT knowing what he’s got up his sleeve and just letting him have his way with you. And he has some pretty stellar “friends” so happy surprises are likely at this set.

3. Zac Brown Band :: 8:45-11:00 pm :: The Hangout Stage

Even though Brown is the opening day headliner, he’s likely an unknown quantity to many JamBase readers besides his rep as a fast-rising star in the contemporary country scene. His hit “Chicken Fried” is good fun, and he and his band are blue-collar sweethearts who play their bloody hearts out. No less an authority on a good time than Jimmy Buffett has taken a big shine to Brown, and if one goes in with an open mind and a yen to dance they’re likely to discover a real treat in this band.

Continue reading for Saturday’s suggestions…

Saturday, May 15

1. AA Bondy :: 12:30-1:30 pm :: PlayStation Stage

Often drawing comparisons to Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs, Bondy is the full package folkie, exuding both a ’60s Greenwich Village vibe as well as something more cynically, cleverly and darkly modern. His songwriting is both exposed and obtuse, but always capable of drawing one in with a whisper of acoustic guitar strings and a voice that eases into the bloodstream like a shot of the good stuff.

2. Toubab Krewe :: 2:30-3:30 pm :: PlayStation Stage

A true original in a sea of copyists, Toubab Krewe is carving out a potent new sound that is all their own. While touched by African and rock echoes, their music and whole approach to music making comes from a highly personal yet winningly universal place. This is the national sound of a country with no name where all are welcome to dance and think and imagine, presented with a bouncing, intense demeanor. If you’re still groggy after your first night revels, Toubab will set you right on Saturday as the sun rises high above the sand.

3. The Whigs :: 4:45-6:00 pm :: PlayStation Stage

Via his Twitter page, The Roots’ Questlove wrote after their April 27 appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, “The Whigs mean business. 3 of em sound like an army son!” Too right. These Athens, GA boys produce a glorious, red meat kinda rock noise with more hooks than a fly ‘n’ tackle shop. And their live shows tend to be boisterous and highly motivated to get everyone off, right back to the dude at the back of the field resisting the hip lubricant pouring off the stage.

Continue reading for Sunday’s suggestions…

Sunday, May 16

1. ALO :: 12:30-1:30 pm :: PlayStation Stage

San Francisco’s Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) are thoughtful sunshine, pop rock given real nuance and resonant heart. Their tunes are so catchy that you may swear a song has been a favorite for years after hearing it for the first time. That’s the kind of fundamental rightness they exude; a perfect rock four-piece that resides closely on the spectrum with enduring contemporaries like The Mother Hips, Robyn Hitchcock and The National.

2. OK Go :: 4:45-6:00 pm :: PlayStation Stage

Forget the treadmills and Rube Goldberg devices, OK Go are one of the last torchbearers for classic power pop in the mainstream, the descendents of Big Star, Badfinger and other crazy infectious, singles-minded groups that begin with “B” and other letters. They sweat and strut and sing sweet harmonies, and their guitars go to “11.” By Sunday you’ll need a boost and OK Go will surely deliver it.

3. Ray LaMontagne :: 7:15-8:45 pm :: Verizon Stage

While many have some passing familiarity with LaMontagne’s work, especially his omnipresent, almost universally adored debut Trouble (2004), there’s a burnished depth to his music that only seems to intensify as the years pile up. Live, he is the essence of subtle, naked folk-soul, and his empathetic band and smartly constructed setlists have the potential to be a real experience and not just another performance. Before Trey and TAB burn it down to close the inaugural Hangout Fest, let LaMontagne carry you to a quieter but equally powerful place.

Check back with JamBase on Monday for scads of photos and other highlights from the first Hangout Beach Music & Arts Festival, and be sure to also tune in to our real-time Twitter updates page at http://www.jambase.com/hangoutfest throughout the weekend.

JamBase | Alabama Shore
Go See Live Music!

Hangout Fest: Donates All Profits Adds Preservation Hall Jazz Band

May 12th, 2010 | No Comments

NEW FESTIVAL PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON RECENT ENVIROMENTAL DISASTER
DONATES ALL PROFITS TO REGIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has officially announced that environmental activists Erin Brockovich, Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy and Sierra Club Board President Allison Chin will participate in public panel discussion and press conferences at the festival on Saturday, May 15 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m.

Venerable New Orleans performers the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will appear at the Hangout. Huka Entertainment, producer of the Hangout, and Rehage Entertainment, producer of Gulf Aid and Voodoo Experience, have tapped New York City-based television network Fuse TV to film the band’s experiences traveling across Louisiana and Alabama for the “Concerts for the Coast” documentary project. On the tour, the band will visit establishments along the Gulf Coast interviewing residents affected by the oil spill. The tour will arrive at the Hangout on Friday, May 14, where The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will join Hangout headliners Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, Alison Krauss & Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas and The Black Crowes.

In light of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill affecting the Gulf Coast, the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival will be donating all profits to regional coastal cleanup and preservation. In an effort to expand awareness and increase donations, The Hangout, along with New Orleans producer Stephen Rehage, will expand the Concert For The Coast to New Orleans. This two-city concert experience features The Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama and a one-day concert event on Sunday, May 16th in downtown New Orleans. Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be on hand at both events.

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival takes place Friday, May 14 – Sunday, May 16 at 101 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, Alabama (The Southern End of AL-Hwy 59). Tickets are $159 Three-Day Pass / $79 Day Passes.

Confirmed Artists: Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Gov’t Mule, The Roots, Ray LaMontagne, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs feat. Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Funky Meters, Blind Boys of Alabama, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, Guster, Brett Dennen, Keller Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Papa Mali & Friends, North Mississippi Allstars Duo, ALO, The Whigs, Ozomatli, OK Go, Orianthi, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Pnuma Trio, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Toubab Krewe, Needtobreathe, Jeff Austin & Friends feat. Larry Keel, Matt Hires, A.A. Bondy, Rachel Goodrich, Moon Taxi, El Cantador, Kristy Lee, Roman Street, Kirsten Price, Honey Island Swamp Band, Wild Sweet Orange, Rustlanders, Ben Arthur, Hightide Blues, Jon Black, The Cary Laine Band, and Rollin’ in the Hay.

Hangout Fest Benefit Late Nights Big Gigantic, Keller, Gab, Alex B

May 7th, 2010 | No Comments

FUNDRAISERS FOR REX FOUNDATION AND MOBILE BAYKEEPER

Big Gigantic

The Hangout Festival has announced two benefit late night concerts at the indoor Hangout Restaurant to take place after the regular festival schedule.

Friday, May 14, Alex B, Gift of Gab and Big Gigantic will perform. Doors at 11, tickets are $20 ADV/ $25 DOS. All profits will go to Mobile Baykeeper.

Saturday, May 15, Keller Williams Electronica Experiment performs. Doors at 11pm, tickets are $5, and available for purchase in advance only, through Keller Willams fan ticketing or Hangout Festival Ticketing. All profits go toward The Rex Foundation and Mobile Baykeeper

Hangout Fest: The Roots Replace The Flaming Lips

May 4th, 2010 | No Comments

THE ROOTS REPLACE THE FLAMING LIPS IN HANGOUT BEACH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL LINEUP; ALEX
B, GIFT OF GAB, AND BIG GIGANTIC ANNOUNCED FOR FRIDAY LATE NIGHT PARTY

The Roots

Genre-crossing hip-hop band The
Roots join the 2010 Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival lineup. The Roots, the house band
for
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, are often hailed as one of the best live bands in hip-hop. When the festival
learned that The Flaming
Lips had
cancelled a string of shows due to the hospitalization of guitarist Steven Drozd, The Roots stepped in to
co-headline Alabama’s three-day beach party.

And for festival attendees who aren’t ready to call it a night after a full day of music, a late night show featuring
Alex B, Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), and Big Gigantic has been added for
Friday, May 14. Festival revelers looking to keep the party going will move from the white sands of Gulf Shores and
into The Hangout Restaurant. Tickets are $20 in advance/ $25 day of show, and are available through the festival
website.

Tickets to The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival are available online at www.hangoutmusicfest.com as well as at The Hangout and Surf Style
stores located along the central Gulf Coast. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass. Limited day tickets are
available for $79. VIP ticket packages and travel packages are still available starting at $500 and are available online
or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW. A wide assortment of lodging options is available surrounding the festival
including traditional hotels and beachfront condos to camping at the local state park.

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black
Crowes, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Gov’t Mule, The Roots, Ray LaMontagne, Jakob
Dylan and Three Legs feat. Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michael Franti and
Spearhead, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Funky Meters, Blind Boys of Alabama,
Matisyahu, Girl Talk, Guster, Brett Dennen, Keller Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Papa Mali & Friends, North Mississippi
Allstars Duo, ALO, The Whigs, Ozomatli, OK Go, Orianthi, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Pnuma Trio, Black Joe
Lewis and the Honeybears, Toubab Krewe, Needtobreathe, Jeff Austin & Friends feat. Larry Keel, Matt Hires, A.A.
Bondy, Rachel Goodrich, Moon Taxi, El Cantador, Kristy Lee, Roman Street, Kirsten Price, Honey Island Swamp Band,
Wild Sweet Orange, Rustlanders, Ben Arthur, Hightide Blues, Jon Black, The Cary Laine Band, and Rollin’ in the Hay.

Hangout Fest Transportation Plan Alex B, Gift of Gab, Big G Added

April 29th, 2010 | No Comments

THE 2010 HANGOUT BEACH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES TRANSPORTATION PLAN

WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY / ALEX B, GIFT OF GAB, BIG GIGANTIC ADDED TO LATE NIGHT

Gift of Gab

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has added a late night show on Friday, May 14. Alex B, Gift of Gab
(Blackalicious), and Big Gigantic will take the stage on
Friday night, pleasing the insatiable ears of those who wish to
go big, instead of going home. After 11 p.m., the party will move away from the beach and into The Hangout. Tickets
are $20 in advance, and $25 day of show and are available through the festival website.

In the interest of public safety, traffic flow, and environmental conservation, The Hangout Beach Music and Arts
Festival is announcing its public transportation plan. A shuttle system is now in place, and ample bicycle
rentals and parking will also be available. For non-local festival attendees, zimride.com is hosting a Ride Share application for the event.

Public Transportation: There will be three shuttle routes running north, west, and east from 10am-12am on Friday May 14 – Sunday May 16. Each shuttle ride will cost patrons $3.00, which may be payable in cash upon
boarding. Weekend all-you-can-ride passes are also available at $10.00 per rider. These wristbands may be
ordered online through the festival website, and they may also be purchased at the festival box office and on each
shuttle bus.

Road Closures: Portions of Hwy 59 will be closed midnight on Thursday May 13 through 6am on Monday
May 17. Highway 59 will be closed for public access for all points south of 1st Street. Beach Blvd will be closed
from East 1st Street to West 2nd Street. West 1st Street will also be closed south of West 1st Avenue.

Bicycles: For the festival attendees who prefer to feel the wind in their hair, Orange Beach Bicycles is the
official bicycle provider for The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival. To rent a bicycle, contact 251-974-2025 or
visit their website at www.obbicycles.com. It is recommended that bikers bring and use their own locks.

Carpooling: Non-local festival travelers are encouraged to carpool in the interest of conservation, and a
Ride Share application is being hosted by Zimride. Travelers may find a ride or someone to pitch in for gas by
clicking HERE.

Parking: For festival patrons that wish to drive, parking will be available in the surrounding
neighborhoods, similar to the organic parking system used during the Shrimp Festival.
No Boating Zone. In the interest of public safety, there will be a no boating zone extending 500 feet south from the
festival site.

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ben Harper and Relentless7,
The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Gov’t Mule, The Flaming Lips, Ray
LaMontagne, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs feat. Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michael
Franti and Spearhead, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Funky Meters, Blind Boys of
Alabama, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, Guster, Brett Dennen, Keller Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Papa Mali & Friends, North
Mississippi Allstars Duo, ALO, The Whigs, Ozomatli, OK Go, Orianthi, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Pnuma Trio,
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Toubab Krewe, Needtobreathe, Jeff Austin & Friends feat. Larry Keel, Matt Hires,
A.A. Bondy, Rachel Goodrich, Moon Taxi, El Cantador, Kristy Lee, Roman Street, Kirsten Price, Honey Island Swamp
Band, Wild Sweet Orange, Rustlanders, Ben Arthur, Hightide Blues, Jon Black, The Cary Laine Band, and Rollin’ in the
Hay.

WHEN: May 14, 2010, 11 p.m.

WHERE: The Hangout, 101 East Beach Blvd at AL-Hwy 59, Gulf Shores, AL

PRICES: $20 in advance / $25 Day of Show

Hangout Fest Adds: R. Randolph Papa Mali, Honey Island Swamp

April 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

HANGOUT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MORE ARTISTS

ROBERT RANDOLPH AND PAPA MALI JOIN TREY ANASTASIO, BLACK CROWES, THE FLAMING LIPS AND MORE

Papa Mali

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival is going toe-to-toe with the nations’ biggest festivals by offering fans a radically different live music experience. Trade in the mud, and come to the beaches of the Gulf Coast for ocean and sand.

Music’s biggest beach party will take place in the ocean resort community of Gulf Shores, AL. The festival is pleased
to announce new lineup additions including Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Papa Mali & Friends , and Honey Island Swamp Band. These
three bands join a stellar lineup that already includes the Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Trey Anastasio and TAB, The Black Crowes, Flaming Lips, Ben Harper and Relentless7, also Girl Talk, Matisyahu, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Funky Meters, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals and much more.

Hangout attendees will enjoy three full days of music and beach activities May 14-16. With four stages of music,
and two stages directly on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, The Hangout promises to be an experience
like no other. A number of late night performances will be announced soon.

To kick-off the festivities, Alabama’s Morning Show hosts, Rick and Bubba, will be broadcasting a pre-festival broadcast live from The Hangout on April 30, 2010.

Festival tickets are available online at www.hangoutmusicfest.com. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass and
limited $79 day passes are now available. VIP ticket and travel packages start at $500 and are available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.

WHEN: May 14-16, 2010
WHERE: 101 East Beach Boulevard at AL-Hwy 59, Gulf Shores, AL

PRICES: $159 Three-day Pass / $79 Day Pass / VIP Ticket & Travel Packages start at $500
WEBSITE: www.hangoutmusicfest.com

PRESS: The deadline to request for on-site press credentials is May 1
Limited media lodging is available.

Hangout Festival: Daily Schedule

April 5th, 2010 | No Comments

MUSICAL FUN ON ALABAMA SHORE IN MAY

Flaming Lips by Steven Walter

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has announced the daily schedule for its inaugural festival taking place May 14-16 in Gulf Shores, AL, on the beach, next to the Hangout Restaurant.

Daily Schedules

FRIDAY, MAY 14: Zac Brown Band, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, The Black Crowes, North Mississippi Allstars Duo, Girl Talk, Pnuma Trio, Orianthi, Brett Dennen, Jeff Austin and Friends featuring Larry Keel, Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, Rachel Goodrich, Kirsten Price, El Cantador, Ben Arthur, and Hightide Blues

SATURDAY, MAY 15: John Legend, The Flaming Lips, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs featuring Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, Gov’t Mule, Funky Meters, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ozomatli, The Whigs, Toubab Krewe, Moon Taxi, A.A. Bondy, Wild Sweet Orange, Jon Black, and Rustlanders

SUNDAY, MAY 16: Trey Anastasio and TAB, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Ray LaMontagne, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Guster, NeedToBreathe, Matisyahu, Keller Williams, OK Go, Blind Boys of Alabama, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, ALO, Matt Hires, Kristy Lee, Roman Street, Rollin’ in the Hay, and The Cary Laine Band.

Included in the schedule are the recent winners of the Hangout band search hosted by Sonic Bids and includes Hightide Blues, Ben Arthur, Jon Black, The Cary Laine Band, and Rollin’ in the Hay.

Hangout Fest Adds Potter Jakob Dylan, Case, Austin

March 16th, 2010 | No Comments

THE HANGOUT BEACH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP ADDITIONS

INCLUDING JAKOB DYLAN AND THREE LEGS FEATURING NEKO CASE AND KELLY HOGAN

GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS, NEEDTOBREATHE, AND JEFF AUSTIN & FRIENDS

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has added eight more acts to its May 14-16 lineup. The newest artist additions include Jakob Dylan and Three Legs featuring Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, NEEDTOBREATHE, Jeff Austin & Friends featuring Larry Keel, Kirsten Pierce, Timmy Curran, Wild Sweet Orange and Rustlanders. Last month, the festival announced national headliners and Grammy winners Zac Brown Band and John Legend, plus Trey Anastasio & TAB, The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Gov’t Mule and Ray LaMontagne. For a complete artist listing, see below.

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival will host a live radio broadcast throughout the weekend featuring backstage interviews and performances, live video streaming, and festival updates and info. The festival is also planning a shuttle system to improve safety, parking, and traffic flow for residents and festival patrons. More details will be announced soon.

With performances taking place on four stages including two main stages on the beach, the festival hopes to bring the Gulf Coast into the national music scene. In addition, festival organizers have other activities still to be announced. Attendance will be limited to 35,000 people per day.

Festival tickets are available online at hangoutmusicfest.com as well as at The Hangout and Surf Style stores along the central Gulf Coast. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass and limited $82 day passes will be available. VIP ticket packages and travel packages start at $500 and are available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW. A wide assortment of lodging options is available surrounding the festival including traditional hotels and beachfront condos to camping at the local state park.

The Hangout Festival is currently seeking volunteers and street team members. Can’t afford the festival ticket??? Not to worry, you can work in exchange for your full weekend pass. Sign up for both at http://www.shimonpresents.com/email/thehangout.htm.

CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Gov’t Mule, The Flaming Lips, Ray LaMontagne, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs feat. Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Funky Meters, Blind Boys of Alabama, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, Guster, Brett Dennen, Keller Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, North Mississippi All-stars, ALO, The Whigs, Ozomatli, OK GO, Orianthi, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Pnuma Trio, Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears, Toubab Krewe, Needtobreathe, Jeff Austin & Friends feat. Larry Keel, Matt Hires, A.A. Bondy, Rachel Goodrich, Moon Taxi, El Cantador, Kristy Lee, Roman Street, Kirsten Price, Timmy Curran, Wild Sweet Orange, Rustlanders.

Hangout Beach Fest in AL Trey, Mule, Lips, Crowes, Keller

February 18th, 2010 | No Comments

THE HANGOUT BEACH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THEIR 2010 LINEUP FEATURING:

TREY ANASTASIO AND TAB, ZAC BROWN BAND, JOHN LEGEND, ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION

THE BLACK CROWES, THE FLAMING LIPS, BEN HARPER, GOV’T MULE, MICHAEL FRANTI AND MORE

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has announced an incredible lineup for its inaugural year including performances from Trey Anastasio and TAB, Grammy Award winners Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper, The Flaming Lips, and Alison Krauss. The three-day music and arts festival is scheduled for May 14-16 and is sure to be an experience like no other. Located directly on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, The Hangout is the first major music festival of the summer festival season. A full confirmed lineup is listed below with more bands to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Watching this caliber of performers directly on the beach will truly be a unique experience. There’s just nothing like it,” said A.J. Niland, of HUKA Entertainment. “This will be one of the biggest beach parties this area has ever seen.”

With performances taking place on four stages, and two main stages on the beach, the festival hopes to bring the Gulf Coast into the national music scene. In addition, festival organizers have other activities still to be announced. Attendance will be limited to 35,000 people per day.

Festival tickets are available online at hangoutmusicfest.com as well as at The Hangout and Surf Style stores along the central Gulf Coast. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass and limited $82 day passes will be available after the schedule is announced in the weeks to come. VIP ticket packages and travel packages start at $500 and are available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.

There is a wide assortment of lodging options surrounding the festival including traditional hotels and beach-front condos to camping at the local state park. Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for more information.

CONFIRMED ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio and TAB

Zac Brown Band

John Legend

Ben Harper and Relentless7

Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

Ray LaMontagne

The Flaming Lips

The Black Crowes

Gov’t Mule

Michael Franti and Spearhead

Funky Meters

Keller Williams

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Matisyahu

North Mississippi Allstars

Girl Talk

Blind Boys of Alabama

Guster

Brett Dennen

ALO

Jerry Jeff Walker

The Whigs

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam

Ozomatli

OK Go

Orianthi

Pnuma Trio

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears

Toubab Krewe

Matt Hires

A.A. Bondy

Rachel Goodrich

Moon Taxi