Electric Forest Music Festival 2011 Preview June 30th

Electric Forest Music Festival 2011 Preview June 30th - July 3rd

Introduction By Greg Molitor

The Double J Ranch is back in the game! After skipping festivities in 2010, the one-of-a-kind live music venue is once again hosting a 4th of July weekend festival this year in the form of The String Cheese Incident’s summer festival, Electric Forest. SCI isn’t alone in the debauchery as they’ve complied an expansive line up that features some of the most respected touring DJs and bands. Electric Forest takes place in Rothbury, Michigan, from June 30 - July 3rd and should not be missed if you don’t have plans and have a heartbeat. See you in the Forest!

ELECTRIC FOREST 2011 ARTIST LINE UP:

String Cheese Incident (3 shows), Tiësto, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Stephen Marley, Kaskade
Shpongle Presents The Shpongletron Experience, Railroad Earth
Laidback Luke, JJ Grey and Mofro, Excision, The New Deal, EOTO
Emmitt-Nershi Band, Skrillex, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Toubab Krewe
Bonobo (DJ set), Beats Antique, Big Gigantic, Chiddy Bang, ESKMO, Lettuce
Eliot Lipp, Paper Diamond, The Infamous Stringdusters, Zion I and The Grouch
Greensky Bluegrass, Feed Me, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
The Beautiful Girls (acoustic), 12th Planet, The Pimps of Joytime, Rubblebucket
Archnemesis, Emancipator, Break Science, The Macpodz, Vibesquad
Euforquestra, The Hood Internet, Lynx, Two Fresh, Kraz (DJ set),
The Treasures, Steez, Superdre, Panic Bomber, Dragon Wagon
REO Speedwagon, Galactic, The Railbirds, Conspirator, Zach Deputy
Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Future Rock, Papadosio, Dieselboy, That 1 Guy Porter Robinson, Keys N Krates, Van Ghost, Lance Herbstrong
Cas Haley Zedd, Michal Menert, The Werks

Ticket Types Available via Electric Forest Ticketing:WEEKEND TICKETS2-DAY SAT & SUN TICKETGOOD LIFE VILLAGEGOOD LIFE BACK 40 and FRONTIER Lodging Packages GENERAL and GOOD LIFE RV PASSES

Electric Forest’s general admission Weekend Ticket includes a four-day festival pass, Thursday through Sunday, and onsite camping/parking. The 2-Day Ticket includes a two-day festival pass, Saturday and Sunday, and onsite caping/parking for those days.

Weekend Tickets are $239.50 (plus ticket fees)

2-Day Tickets are $125 (plus ticket fees)

To Upgrade from a Weekend Pass to a Good Life Village, Back 40, or Frontier Package Please Call: 888-512-SHOW

Children's tickets are available for purchase only via telephone at 1.866.455.BAND (2263).

RV Parking requires the purchase of an RV Pass. Add an RV PASS at checkout for $125 per RV (plus service fees). Please note: every vehicle entering the RV camping area must have an RV Pass, every person entering the Electric Forest RV camping area must also have a Weekend Ticket.

To order tickets online, visit www.electricforestfestival.frontgatetickets.com

For complete information regarding Electric Forest Music Festival 2011, check out the festival’s official website below:

www.electricforestfestival.com

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