With as much fun as everyone had at the festival, it was also overshadowed by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the residents of Gulf Shores will be directly affected by the spill, whether they work in the local fishing industry, or businesses that rely on the tourism industry. The profits from Hangout Fest 2010 will be going to assist in clean-up and restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast. Please take the time to educate yourself on the spill and see what you can do to help, by checking out some of the links below.

The Hangout Fest 2010 is in the books and it was a memorable time had by all. With performances by Ray LaMontagne, Trey Anastasio and TAB, The Roots, John Legend, Ben Harper and Relentless 7, Zac Brown Band, and many more, this festival will only continue to grow in popularity. Check out videos and photos below!

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WHEN: Friday May 14th – Sunday May 16th 

WHERE: The southern end of AL-Hwy 59 in Gulf Shores, Alabama
PRICES: $159 3-Day Pass / Limited $82 Day Passes / VIP Ticket and travel packages available
FESTIVAL WEBSITE: www.hangoutmusicfest.com

CONFIRMED ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Trey Anastasio and TAB + Zac Brown Band + John Legend + Ben Harper and Relentless7 + The Black Crowes + Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas + Gov’t Mule + Flaming Lips + Ray LaMontagne + Michael Franti and Spearhead + Rodrigo Y Gabriela + Funky Meters + Blind Boys of Alabama + Matisyahu + Girl Talk + Guster + Brett Dennen + Keller Williams + Jerry Jeff Walker + North Mississippi Allstars(duo) + A.L.O. + The Whigs + Ozomatli + OK GO + Orianthi + Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam + Pnuma Trio + Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears + Toubab Krewe + Mat Hires + A.A. Bondy + Rachel Goodrich + Moon Taxi + El Cantador + Kristy Lee + Roman Street

The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival is thrilled to announce an incredible lineup for its inaugural year including performances from Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper, The Flaming Lips, and Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. The 3-day music and arts festival is scheduled for May 14th – 16th and is sure to be an experience like no other. Located directly on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival is the first major music festival of the summer festival season. A full confirmed lineup is listed below with more bands to be announced in the coming weeks.

With performances taking place on four stages, and two main stages on the beach, the festival hopes to bring the Gulf Coast into the national music scene. In addition, festival organizers have other activities still to be announced. Attendance will be limited to 35,000 people per day.

Festival tickets are available online at www.hangoutmusicfest.com as well as at The Hangout restaurant and Surf Style stores along the central Gulf Coast. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass and limited $82 day passes will be available after the schedule is announced in the weeks to come. VIP ticket packages and travel packages start at $500 and are available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.

There is a wide assortment of lodging options surrounding the festival including traditional hotels and beachfront condos to camping at the local state park. Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for more information.