Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band Added To Forecastle

LOUISVILLE, KY – The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced more artists to the 8th annual Forecastle Festival, July 10th – 12th at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Pretty Lights, the New Mastersounds, the Whigs, Outformation, Kathleen Edwards, and Dead Confederate have been added to the bill, with over 50 bands and DJs to be announced. The new additions follow the previous announcement of Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes, the Black Keys, and the Avett Brothers as the festival headliners.

Tickets go on sale today at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com/forecastle), all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, and select, independent record stores. Single-day passes are $40.00 with three-day passes at $100.00. Kick-off party, after-parties, and VIP package options are also available, as well as campground accommodations and on-site hotel rooms overlooking both the Forecastle festival site and the scenic Ohio river.

More information is available at www.ForecastleFest.com.