Celebrating the Music Legacy of the Grateful Dead at Snipes Farm June 13 & 14
May 14th, 2013 – The 7th Annual In and Out the Garden We Go: A Celebration of the Music of the Grateful Dead festival will be held on June 13th and 14th at Snipes Farm in Morrisville PA. In and Out the Garden We Go continues to grow each year, drawing the best regional tribute bands together to create an energetic jamming experience. This year each band will bring different eras of the Grateful Dead to life through their music. Adding to the vibes of the times, the festival will feature two special sets honoring the music of Janis Joplin (Jersey Pearl) and the Jefferson Airplane (Reverend Jefferson). Like every Dead Show parking lot, there will be crafters and Artisans on site to share their wares, as well as, some of the top-rated festival food vendors from the area.
The In and Out the Garden We Go music festival begins Friday, June 13th at 6PM with Uncle Jah’s Band, with its reggae infused renderings of the Grateful Dead are sure to set the groove for the weekend. The amazing band Alligator whose music specialty is covering the early era Dead, features Mark Diomede of the Juggling Suns. Saturday, June 14th, music begins at 11AM and doesn’t stop until late into the night. The talented line-up includes Terrapin Trio, Bear’s Choice, Glimmer Grass Band, Steal Your Face, and Blackhand.
There will be a Children’s Music Workshop (1pm) where kids will be able to directly experience songwriting by national recording artist and Family Roots Musician, Bobby Beetcut. Some participants in the workshop may be asked to participate in a live performance at the festival on the main stage during his performance.
Headlining this year’s In and Out the Garden We Go festival is Reflections, whose ten years of performances have earned them the respect of Deadheads up and down the East Coast. Closing out the music festival at the late-night bonfire location will be Only Footprints.
Music at Snipes Farm has been using the bucolic pastures of the farm as a backdrop for a unique music venue hosting a variety of concerts and festivals since 2003. Advance Tickets for In and Out the Garden We Go purchased before June 6th are $55 for a 2-Day Pass or $25 for a 1-Day Pass. Day of Show Ticket prices are $65 for 2-Day Pass or $30 for Day of Show Pass (Rain or Shine). This show is appropriate for all ages with children 12 and under free with paid adult admission. Camping is $10 extra per person and RV pass is $20(Limited Availability – must be purchased in advance). For further information and directions go to www.musicatsnipesfarm.com. Snipes Farm is located at 882 West Bridge St., Morrisville, PA 19067.