WEQX Presents: The Dead of Summer Music Festival

This rain or shine event will take place at Hunter Park on 25 beautiful acres nestled in the Green Mountains of Manchester Vermont

 3 days of Live Music From 20 Bands on 2 Stages, Food, Clothing, Art and Craft  Vendors, 21 + On-site Bar, Family/Kid Friendly, RV Camping and Tent Camping, Disc Golf, Yoga, Kid's Set

Gates Open at 9:00 am Friday July 11th 

Festival site clears at 9pm Sunday July 13th 

Kids 10 and under are free, all children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

NO REFUNDS

For additional festival information, schedule and FAQS click below

 

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become "Jam Band Music". From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. Melvin Seals and JGB  are Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards & Vocals, John Kadlecik - Electric Guitar & Lead Vocals, John-Paul McLean - Bass and Jeremy Hoenig - Drums

The Wailers are a rare breed of musicians who have earned their place in the annals of music history. Their culture-defining music, embodying the spirit of the 70s reggae movement, has left an indelible mark on the industry. Experience the magic of their timeless classics and incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s vast repertoire in a set that is truly unforgettable. Under the guidance of Aston Barrett Jr, son of the legendary “Familyman”, The Wailers continue to preserve the legacy of their iconic sound.

Prince/Bowie is a tribute fusion band that combines the music of Prince and David Bowie into a high energy live show. It features a rotating Allstar cast of characters from various national acts including Pink Talking Fish, Twiddle, Remain In Light and more.

This band was created by the founder of Pink Talking Fish and adds a unique flavor to the Tribute Genre. The mix of the Prince and David Bowie songbooks blend beautifully.

Dangermuffin are storytellers. Casting images that are timeless yet novel, the band blends mindful lyrics with contemplative sounds, creating songs aimed at reinvigorating the soul. Having played festival stages and concert halls across the US and beyond, this seasoned outfit continues to share its music through live shows as well as online, where their streaming numbers have recently garnered exponential growth. The band’s far-reaching catalog is ripe with engaging, singable tracks that ask to be played on repeat.

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys

Rev Tor & Friends return with a live performance of Paul Simon’s Graceland Album in its entirety along with a few other select songs from Simon’s solo career. For this performance Rev Tor has assembled an all-star collective of musicians and singers including Tom Major (Entrain), Jamemurrell Stanley (Max Creek), Dave Vittone & Aaron Dean (Misty Blues), Brian O'Connell (Dead Man’s Waltz), Rob Sanzone (Picky Bastards), Beth Rose & Lee-Ann Lovelace (Guinevere) and Tendai Muparutsa (African Music Performance Artist in Residence at Williams College)

Bearly Dead is a nationally-touring, hi-energy tribute to the Grateful Dead and all of its members throughout the years. While the band plays all of the Grateful Dead classics, they also dive into an extended catalog, which may include any song that any member of the Dead ever performed. With over 250 songs in rotation and new material being added all the time, Bearly Dead performs wildly different setlists every night and ensures that each show is a unique experience.

Dead Man’s Waltz is a six piece group that explores and celebrates the music of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band and The Band. With two powerhouse drummers DMW echoes the line-ups while effortlessly interweaving the grooves and jams of all three iconic bands creating a unique musical experience.  

Since debuting his revolutionary music project Talking Dreads live at The High Times Music Festival on the beach in Negril in late 2015, the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and performer Mystic Bowie has electrified audiences at more than 300 shows across North America – spinning the heads of initially skeptical Talking Heads fans, and getting everyone else grooving along to the infectious, joyous rhythms and jubilant spirit of his native island

Organ Fairchild Hailed as a“fast-rising NY band”by Live For Live Music, and a group that's“ makingwaves in the scene"by JamBase, Organ Fairchild craft their organ-trio-meets-rock-band sound—described as“adventurous,vital and alive”by Glide Magazine—by synthesizing influences ranging fromSoulive and Medeski Martin & Wood to The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan and the Meters

The Wheel (Live Dead and Beyond) based in Albany, NY puts their driving, thoughtful and expressive spin on the GD music that’s deep in your heart. Formed 15yrs ago they’ve played Troy Savings Bank Music Hall  2x and numerous venues in NY and VT. The Wheel will be playing the classic Grateful Dead acoustic album,“Reckoning” in its entirety.

Jatoba is a high-energy groovegrass bluegrass trio that has been captivating audiences since their formation in 2008. Hailing from Brattleboro, Vermont, the band brings uniqueness to their songwriting and compositions and communicate seamlessly through spontaneous composition and improvisation, bringing an unpredictable and dynamic element to their performances.

Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Formed by Matt Turk and C Lanzbom the band includes Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Kensuke Shoji completing this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia.

Mark Mercier from Max Creek and various side projects, Mark Paradis from “Dead Show” and “Lobsterz from Marz”, Dave Stoltz from Dickie Betts “Great Northern” and “Jaimoe’s Jazz Band”, and Brian “Duke” Konopka, from “Dead Show” and “Duke”….

Hilltop is a four piece Funk Rock band from Albany, NY. Over the past six years they’ve made a name for themselves with carefully crafted originals, mind bending improvisation & fun, diverse covers.

Terrafunk is an exceptional female-led psychedelic soul octet dedicated to bringing a vibrant funk atmosphere to your life since 2013! Our music seamlessly blends funky rhythms, soulful melodies, and elements of psychedelic rock, drawing inspiration from sixty years of musical excellence.

Brett Hughes and Lowell Thompson team up to share each others' original songs as Bar Brides. It's Honky Tonk Rock, with curveballs and in-jokes, full-throated harmonies and jangly guitars. Joined by long-time ace rhythm section Pat Melvin on bass and Steve Hadeka on drums and Leon Campos on keys.

The Misty Blues Roadhouse Revival will be taking you to church this year! Join us at the Main Stage for the Roadhouse Revival featuring 2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, ied by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County, Massachusetts playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999.

Raised and joined in the Shires of Vermont, Heavy Nettles are a trio of true bards - individual masters of their own instruments, singers, songwriters, and collaborators for a lifetime. Described as “Black Hole Bluegrass”, and “Prarie Jazz”, their sound oscillates in and out of traditional Bluegrass sounds, traveling through jazz, hot jazz, celtic, jam grass, and so much more. Featuring Marc Edwards on Guitar, Mandolin Hank on Mandolin, and Mowgli Giannitti on Double Bass.

 

Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie are a dynamic and well rounded duo. Both are great musicians in their own right, but when they come together it is magical. From old timey banjo tunes to big spacey jams with the baritone, you are in for an amazing journey.