The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)

3 day Mountain Jam will feature 40 bands

- By John Atashian

Mountain Jam is a three day, multi-stage event, that features nearly 40 bands on 3 stages in one of the Northeast’s most pristine natural amphitheat­ers on June 15-17. This year’s Mountain Jam will include performanc­es by Jack Johnson, Sturgill Simpson, Alt-J, The War on Drugs, Portugal. The Man, Father John Misty, The Dec.ists, George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic and many other great bands.

Rolling Stone Magazine, along with many other noteworthy national publicatio­ns, consistent­ly rate Mountain Jam as one to the top music festivals in the country. In 2011, Pollstar recognized Mountain Jam with a nomination for “Music Festival of the Year.”

Nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, Hunter Mountain in Hunter New York is a world class ski resort that offers many year round amenities. The lodge provides fans with 24-hour access to indoor bathrooms, a large, full service bar, and food services. The Sky Ride provides a fun and unique opportunit­y for fans to take in the beautiful views of the Catskill Mountains while watching the music. The festival offers 3-day festival tickets with or without camping, VIP, and Super VIP access. On-site camping and condos, and a variety of nearby hotels, lodges and ski chalets offer attendees a wide variety of accommodat­ions. This year’s Mountain Jam will include performanc­es by Jack Johnson, Sturgill Simpson, Alt-J, The War on Drugs, Portugal. The Man, Father John Misty, The Dec.ists, George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic and many other great bands.

To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit www.mountainja­m.com Upcoming concerts Ronnie Earl & the Broadcaste­rs - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook - May 25

Boston Calling - Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Massachuse­tts on May 25, 26 & 27

Keb Mo - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - May 26

Khalid - Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre, Wallingfor­d - May 26

Rik Emmett of Triumph - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook - May 31

Marc Cohn - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - May 31

Taj Mahal - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - June 1

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - June 1

B52's - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - June 5

Ry Cooder - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield June 6

Los Lobos - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - June 8

The Dec.ists - College Street Music Hall, New Haven - June 8

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - June 9

David Crosby & Friends Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - June 10

David Crosby & Friends Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - June 12

Martina McBride - Garde Theater, New London June 14

Howie Mandel - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield June 14

Gilbert Gottfried - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook June 15

Mountain Jam featuring Jack Johnson - Hunter Mountain, Hunter, New York - June 15, 16 & 17

Arlen Roth Band - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook June 16

Robert Cray Band - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk June 16

Aaron Lewis - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantuck­et - June 16

Stephen Stills & Judy Collins - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - June 18

Quinn Sullivan - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - June 21

Trace Adkins - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield June 21

Outlaws - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - June 22

Billy Don Burns - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook June 23

John Valby "Dr Dirty" Bobby V's, Windsor Locks - June 23

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - June 23

Joel McHale - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantuck­et - June 23

Adam Ezra Band - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - June 23

 ?? Photo by Morgan Maassen ?? This years Mountain Jam will include performanc­es by Jack Johnson, pictured above, Sturgill Simpson, Alt-J, The War on Drugs, Portugal. The Man, Father John Misty, The Decemberis­ts, George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic and many other great bands.
Photo by Morgan Maassen This years Mountain Jam will include performanc­es by Jack Johnson, pictured above, Sturgill Simpson, Alt-J, The War on Drugs, Portugal. The Man, Father John Misty, The Decemberis­ts, George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic and many other great bands.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States