Las Tortugas Dance of The Dead Lineup Is Here and Awesome!

I didn't see this coming, and that's really surprising since I have no connections and rarely communicate with people that aren't selling me things. Umphrey's McGee, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, and Tea Leaf Green will headline the 4th Dance of the Dead Oct 29-Nov 1. The event takes place "100 yards from the Central Western Gate of the magnificent Yosemite National Park, at the Evergreen Lodge in Groveland, CA".

Umphrey's McGee (2 Shows per the hella awesome music blog Hidden Track) Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk Tea Leaf Green Hot Buttered Rum Bag of Tricks (featuring Zach Gill, Steve Adams and Dave Brogan of ALO) The Mother Hips Blue Turtle Seduction New Monsoon Trevor Garrod Counterclarkwise Big Light Papa Mali Dave Brogan Band Guitarmageddon Sean Leahy Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers Pimps of Joytime Izabella Poor Man's Whiskey Tracorum Tistrya and Friends Montana Slim Smokedaddies

Looks pretty fantastic to me. The theme for this year's festival will be announced soon, and I assume Umphrey's will get in on the fun as well with their own theme. We will keep you updated. This just made me feel a little sad that some other band is playing a Halloween festival, but what can you do. It's a good time to see some live music. Tickets and cabins go on sale 7/29. You can also stay up to date by joining the event's Facebook Page.