This Spring will see the inaugural Hangout Music Festival bring an “eclectic lineup of 60-plus artists” to the Gulf Shores of Alabama. “We’re shooting for the stars,” found Shaul Zislin told Alabama Live upon announcing its creation in December. “We want the best that are available in the business to come here.”
Well, it took a little long than expected, but Mr. Zislin has returned to announce which of these stars will hanging out on from May 14-16. Among them include the now Grammy Award winning outfit the Zac Brown Band, John Legend, The Black Crowes, and Allison Krauss & Union Station (featuring Jerry Douglas).
Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, and Brett Dennen are also confirmed to take part, as are The Whigs, OK Go, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Toubab Krewe, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and A.A. Bondy.
Three-day passes, priced at $159, will go on sale beginning Monday, February 15th. VIP Packages will also be available. Attendance will be limited to 35,000 people per day.