Interview with Ken Hays

Gathering of the Vibes founder and owner Ken Hays talks about this year's festival. 

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Learn about the artists

If you're not familiar with some of the music in the lineup, Radio Vibes has you covered. Many of this year's artists are represented, along with some tasty nuts from past Radio Vibes broadcasts. Click Play and kick back. Enjoy!

While you're waiting ...

Today begins the last full week before Vibes. While you're organizing your camping supplies, we have some things of interest to the Vibe Tribe happening on WPKN 89.5 FM (streaming on wpkn.org) today.

• 11:30 a.m. – Interview with Ken Hays, owner of Gathering of the Vibes. The festival returns to Seaside Park in Bridgeport the weekend of July 31st, and WPKN will once again be broadcasting "Radio Vibes" throughout the weekend.
• 12:00 noon – Interview with Roger McNamee from the band Moonalice. They played the Vibes in 2009, and are coming to FTC Stage One on July 29th.
• 12:30 p.m. – Sunday Brunch Concert: God Street Wine. Playing under their stealth name Jon Bevo's Love Orchestra, this is a rare appearance by the full original lineup of another Vibes alumnus. Recorded live at Garcia's at the Capitol Theatre on July 10th. Three members of GSW will combine with members of Assembly of Dust to perform at this year's Vibes under the name "Assembly of Wine." 

Fresh out of the box

Digital optical cable.

Less than two weeks away!

We're in the final run-up to Vibes. Today is a big test of our new AoIP system (audio over IP) for sending the feed from Seaside Park to WPKN's studio. We are planning to keep as much as we can in the digital domain, from the main stage soundboard right up to the computer feeding our mixing board at WPKN. That means a lot of tinkering and testing, but we're up for it.

WPKN/FTC benefit tomorrow night with The Grand Slambovians & Hamell on Trial

WPKN—the proud home of Radio Vibes since 2007—is co-presenting a benefit concert tomorrow night in Fairfield. This is an opportunity to hear some great live music, and support the area's best alternative, community radio station.

This Thursday, June 26th we're at the Fairfield Theater Company where we co-present together with the FTC a rare CT appearance by The Grand Slambovians— who pioneered alt-folk/americana staying on the fringe of the music industry. Think David Gilmore meets Duane Allman meets David Bowie! The opener is the personable, heavily acoustic amped Ed Hamell who goes by the name Hamell on Trial. This is a benefit for both of our non-profits. Tickets are online at fairfieldtheatre.org or via the box office at 203-259-1036.

The Vibes Schedule Looks Like Fun

Has your head exploded yet? Check out the schedule! Start planning your weekend now. Friday looks like a roots, reggae, and American fest on both stages. Saturday is off the hook with Umphrey's, Panic, and Bisco from 7:30 PM until 1 AM. Sunday looks pretty groovy too, with Maceo, moe., and Marley. That's just the main stage. We'll be broadcasting as much of this as we can (subject to artist agreement).