Long Island’s largest and longest running four-day music and art festival is back with another groovy lineup. The Great South Bay Music Festival will host their 16th anniversary at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, NY. The festival is sponsored by Voodoo Ranger.
The elite festival will take place July 18 through 21 and will host a wide variety of artists of many genres. Contemporary and classic rock, jazz, jam, blues, Americana, ska, reggae, alternative and funk will be represented this summer with over 60 featured artists.
Also included in the festival are several draft beer and wine tents, along with a food court of diverse selections. A craft market will also be showcased. The fest will present four very different days of music, with a lineup of headline artists alongside cutting-edge rising stars.
Featured artists include blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa, Jim Messina of Buffalo Springfield, and phenom guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer. Saturday is Jam Day and continuing the Grateful Dead Live Concert Experience as no one else can, is Dark Star Orchestra. Newly added acts include Start Making Sense, Aqua Cherry, Funkin A, Enrose, Rob Europe, Chris Ruben Band, Lex Grey & Urban Pioneers, Stanton Anderson Band, Imposters, Drop The 4, Chloe Halpin, & IRIEspect.
The Disco Biscuits support with their brand of “Trancefusion”, bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. Also appearing is Asbury Park New Jersey’s famed quintet: Dogs In A Pile, Dopapod, psychedelic indie-rocker Karina Rykman and more.
Closing out the Great South Bay Music Festival is legendary rock group YES. Accompanying the Sunday stage is Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, and Talking Heads Tribute: Start Making Sense.
Festival Times:
Thursday, July 18: Doors are at 3:00 pm, fest goes till 10pm.
Friday, July 19: Doors are at 3:00PM, music till 11pm,
Saturday July 20.: Doors are at 1:00pm, music till 11pm,
Sunday July 21: Doors are at 2:00pm with performances till 10pm.
Ticket price includes all concerts and entertainment. Food and beverages not included. Children under 10 are free. For more information on The Great South Bay Music Festival and tickets, click here.
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