Four-Day Great South Bay Music Festival Begins July 14

The Great South Bay Music Festival will start July 14 this summer, continuing for four days and featuring performers such as Graham Nash, Third Eye Blind, Blues Traveler, Joe Nichols and Minus The Bear.

In total, the organizers plan to have over 65 different performers on four stages.

Music styles will range from rock, contemporary rock, folk, jazz, blues, country and funk, and the varied lineup includes both mainstay musicians of the genres and newcomers to the scene.

"Our artists are chosen in part because of the effect they’ve had on our culture, creatively, emotionally, or politically," said a press release from the festival's organizers. "From Odetta’s civil rights messages to Richie Havens and Graham Nash’s positive appeals for peace, to Umphrey’s McGee’s brilliant musicianship, to the ability a Third Eye Blind, Blues Traveler or 311 has to connect with 10,000 people in such a positive tribal or communal way."

The festival will be held at ShoreFront Park in Patchogue. Tickets range in price from $30.50 to $125, varying by day and level of access.

You can pay extra for VIP access that guarantees you seating. Otherwise, you'll probably want to bring a lawn chair.

All ages are welcome to attend, and anyone 10 years old and under doesn't have to pay for general admission.

On Sunday and Saturday of the festival, there will be plenty of kid-centric entertainment provided as well. Laurie Berkner, a noted performer for kids, will take stage with her Band at noon on Sunday, the last day of the festival.

For more details and a full schedule, click here.

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