The Rothbury Festival is a new music and arts festival taking place in Rothbury, Michigan on July 3-6, 2008. The goal of the event is to bring attention to climate change and clean energy alternatives. In addition to the diverse lineup of musical acts, the festival will also feature think tanks, cabaret performances, a costume tent, various master classes, yoga, an energy fair and green technology exhibits.
Featured Artists:
- Dave Matthews Band
- Widespread Panic
- John Mayer
- 311
- Beth Orton
- Snoop Dogg
- Dresden Dolls
- Thievery Corporation
- Phil Lesh and Friends
- Modest Mouse
- Primus
- Medeski Martin and Wood
- Many more artists have been confirmed
- More acts are yet to be announced
Fast Facts:
- Held on Double JJ Ranch
- 8 stages
- Will use alternative energy
- Tickets on sale February 27, 2008 at 12:00pm EST
- Purchase tickets here or call 1.888.512.SHOW
*Note This festival should not be confused with the Rothbury Traditional Music Festival that takes place each year in Rothbury, England.
Rothbury 2008 Lineup
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Lineup
Mickey Hart Band with Steve Kimock and George Porter Jr.
eTown Radio Show
Yonder Mountain String Band
The Disco Biscuits
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival
Perpetual Groove
Boombox
Four Finger Five
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Zappa Plays Zappa
Crystal Method DJ Set
JJ Grey & Mofro
The Greyboy Allstars
Railroad Earth
The Wailers
A3
Bettye Lavette
Emmitt-Nershi Band
Lotus
Eoto
Panjea with Michael Kang
Yard Dogs Road Show
Tea Leaf Green
Bassnectar
Pnuma Trio
The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker
DJ Rekha
Trampled By Turtles
Motion Potion
DJ Rootz
Sojorn
Busdriver
Greensky Bluegrass
Kyle Hollingsworth Band
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