"Cooler in the Mountains" Concert Series Presented by Long Trail
Saturday afternoons, 3:30 pm, July 23-August 27 at K-1 Base Lodge at Killington Resort
Top names on the national music scene will be taking the stage for six free outdoor shows this summer as the Town of Killington announces the second annual "Cooler in the Mountains" free concert series presented by Long Trail Brewing Co. The performances support the greening efforts of Reverb non-profit organization, which educates and engages musicians and their fans to take action toward a more sustainable future.
Grab the lawn chair, beach blanket, and the whole family and head to Killington’s K1 Base Area for this outdoor concert series featuring top regional bands. At each concert, enter to win a 2011-2012 Killington Season Pass, which will be given away at the conclusion of the series.
Saturday, July 23, 2:00-5:30 PM: Sean Kelly from The Samples **concurrent with Killington Wine Festival
Saturday, July 30, 3:30 pm: Ilo Ferreira (Jimmy Buffett protege) & Barefoot Truth **concurrent with Eastern Cup Mountain Biking Competition
Saturday, August 6, 3:30 pm: Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime **concurrent with Spartan Beast Race
Saturday, August 13, 3:30 pm: Twiddle **concurrent with Gravity East Downhill Mountain Bike Competition & Circus Smirkus
Saturday, August 20, 3:30 pm: Dirty Dozen Brass Band **concurrent with the Reverb Eco Village
Saturday, August 27, 3:30 pm: Sister Hazel
The musical acts have been scheduled to complement and coincide with various special events taking place in Killington this summer, like the Killington Wine Festival, The Spartan Beast Race, and Circus Smirkus, among others. The list of performers includes Sean Kelly--founding member of The Sample--at the Killington Wine Festival; Jimmy Buffet's protege and tour opener Ilow Ferreira during the Eastern Cup Mountain Biking Completition; Sublime tribute band Badfish after the Spartan Beast Race; Vermont's own Twiddle during the Gravity East Downhill Mountain Bike Competition, and Florida-based alternative rock band Sister Hazel to wrap the series.
Each week, Reverb will activate its Carbon Offset Program, which allows fans to offset their carbon footprint by making a small charitable donation. On August 20th, when Dirty Dozen Brass Band takes the stage, the Reverb Eco-village will descend on Killington to offer activities aimed at raising awareness of alternative and renewable energy sources. Environmental non-profit groups will help educate concertgoers about the steps they can take to reduce their footprint, and all-natural and organic food producers will sample their products. Killington Resort will present an interactive display to inform guests about how it integrates green practices into its snowmaking and customer service operations.
A beer garden, outdoor grill and outdoor lawn games will accompany the live music, so bring lawn blankets and chairs and enjoy the scenic views!
For music fans looking for a little outdoor adventure before the concert, The Basin Ski Shop on the Killington Road will behosting free mountain bike demos by Specialized on Saturday July 30 from 9 am - 5 pm. The demos are free, and the Basin provodes free lift tickets from Killington.
The events are sponsored by Long Trail Brewing Company, Killington Resort, IZSTYLE, Casella Waste Systems Inc. and the Town of Killington.
For great lodging options, check out the Scenic K-1 Gondola Package
We love dogs, but please keep them at home for this event.
About Reverb
Operating from deep within both the music industry and the environmental world, Reverb "greens" artists' tours and the music business at large while raising awareness and support for the environment. The group has joined forces with a growing number of artists, including the Dave Mattews Band, and they have made great strides in their efforts to promote environmental sustainability. To date, they have "greened" over 1,800 events, and reached over 14 million music fans with their message. For more information about Reverb's mission, go to www.reverb.org/
