Step right back and watch it now

We'll show ya how it's done...

For those of you that just can't make it to the best damn festival of the summer. You may have caught a break...

In addition to the coverage from this blog it looks like you will be able to see some of the Mountain Jam through an exclusive video webcast.

That's right... don't sit there like a blind man in the dark.


CLICK HERE DURING SHOW TIMES

There are still tickets available and they are going fast so get yourselves up here, but hey If ya can't it’s the perfect way to experience the excitement.



The webcast will use 5 HD cameras.
The video will be fed into a mobile production studio.
The audio mix will come from the festival sound board.
Then magically distributed to your computer via the Internet.


Keep it tuned here for all the details
... as I get em and post it right here!

In the mean time here's a little Tea Leaf Green to get you looking forward the TLG > Mule > TLG sandwich on Saturday night!
Rock 'n' Roll Band - AVAILABLE IN STORES NOW ! (It Rocks!)
Director Justin Kreutzmann provides both a snapshot of where the band is today and clear evidence of where they are headed tomorrow. Part concert film, part documentary, Rock 'n' Roll Band balances blazing live performances with private moments of artful reflection and presents the magic that is Tea Leaf Green for all to enjoy

TURN UP THE RADIO

Radio
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Radio is the wireless transmission of signals, by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light.


As you drive up into upstate New York you enter Woodstock Radio Country!

Tune into some of the most killer radio in the country!




Click the radio buttons bellow to listen to the live radio streams!



~ Robert Randolph interviewed on air 2006 ~














“Let there be songs to fill the air.”

2 More Days!

Happy Hump Day!
The anticipation is building...
The excitement uncontainable...

Friday is almost upon us. As we pray to the weather gods...
Lets look ahead to opening night.

Who are you most excited to see Friday night?
Leave a comment and let us know?

~ The Master Music Schedule ~ Right Here!

Two full sets of Mule heads my list, but I'm really looking forward to The New Orleans Social Club's set. Ivan Neville, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Henry Butler & Raymond Weber will be laying down some funkified grooves on the main stage.

Check out this amazing version of "Fortunate Son"
From the New Orleans Social Club's Austin City limits appearance


Check out a nice short video on the making of the album here:
New Orleans Social Club ~ Sing Me Back Home ~

HOW DO I GET THERE FROM HERE?

Whether you travel by car, bus, RV, air, train, horse and buggy or hike it... you will experience a scenic trip up to Hunter Mountain for sure. As in all festival trips it's best to try and figure out the best route before hand.

So here's a bit of information to help you in that department. Don't bother bringing your skis or boards with ya. They stopped making snow a while back (a bummer I know). But the roads are clear and all trails to the main stage are open!



Most of you will be driving so here are some links you may want to check out. Follow all posted signs during your mountain trek!

Driving Directions... click here!

Now if your gonna MapQuest your driving directions make sure you use this link and follow the signs from Palenvile,NY right to Hunter Mountain for the most accurate path to the Jam. Online mapping services may not produce an accurate route directly to Hunter.
MapQuest Driving Directions to Palenville ... click here!

Be sure to gas up along the way.
You don't wanna be lookin at this...


Most of all we need you to arrive safely!

3 MORE DAYS !

That's right! Only three days till sweet music fills the air at Hunter Mountain. With a short week away from all the high altitude rockin, look for more frequent updates right here on the blog as we countdown to Friday afternoon.

As all of the final preparations are being made at the festival site. Get psyched because it's shaping up to be the best yet!

Lets start this week off right with a few great live tracks and some words from Warren Haynes himself. The good folks at Relix did a nice interview with Warren and sprinkled in some sweet tunes. Let's see if this doesn't get ya pumped up for Mountain Jam!

Click this link & listen to the Relix Cold Turkey PodCast
Relix Cold Turkey -Warren Haynes Presents Mountain Jam

1) An introduction from Warren Haynes

2) “That's What Love Will Make You Do” featuring John Medeski
(recorded June 4, 2006 at Hunter, NY’s second annual Mountain Jam)


3) Warren Haynes on Mountain Jam’s lineup, music festivals and the Grateful Dead

4) “Sugaree” featuring Umphrey’s McGee’s Brendan Bayliss and Joel Cummins
(recorded June 9, 2006 at Columbus, OH’s Promo West Pavillion)


5) Warren Haynes on Umphrey’s McGee, Gov’t Mule’s summer tour, the Allman Brothers Band’s Beacon run and “new rock bands”

6) “Cortez The Killer” featuring Rose Hill Drive’s Daniel Sproul
(recorded June 3, 2006 at Hunter, NY’s second annual Mountain Jam)


All music provided by
Mule Tracks .

THE FESTIVAL SITE MAP IS IN...

We just got in the Mountain Jam site map and wanted to share it with y'all.

~ Click on the image to see larger size ~



We'll have more updates shortly, including spelling out exactly how wristband exchange, camping check-in, will-call are all going to work.

NOTHIN' BUT BLUE SKIES

I'm not saying you should leave the rain gear at home, because we all know you need to be be prepared for hot, cold, rain and all weather in between, but the ever trusty Farmer's Almanac says that the weather in Hunter for June 1-4 is going to be "Sunny, Very Warm."

Don't forget the sunscreen. If the farmers say its going to be nice, then its going to be nice. Afterall:

WELCOME TO THE THIRD ANNUAL MOUNTAIN JAM FESTIVAL BLOG

Hi all. Mountain Jam is just about 2 weeks away and to continue to build the anticipation for what is sure to be the one of the best and most memorable weekends of the year, we're launching this blog which will offer real time updates leading up until and all during The Mountain Jam. We plan on offering exclusive access from on-stage, backstage and all through the concert field and campgrounds. We will be adding pictures, setlists and reviews of all the bands continuously through the weekend.

As a preview, below are some pictures taken during this past Tuesday's site vist where the promoters, production people, security, Hunter Mountain people and everyone involved in creating this event met and went through every detail from where exactly the stages are going, to the new and improved layout of the vending village, and every little detail in between.

View from the lodge. The mainstage will be go at base of the mountain and face up hill.


The vendor area will snake along here. And the second stage, which will be bigger and have better sound and lights, will be moved up the mountain.


We'll be updating this blog frequently over the the next 2 weeks with any news and new information that may make your trip up and stay while you are on the mountain the best one possible.

See you soon. Only 15 more days til the fun begins.