Did someone say the “Green Woodstock”?

John Mayer,Dave Matthews Band,Snoop Dogg and other bands(more) to perform at inaugural environmentally sound music festival Rothbury,which kicks off on July 3 ,2008 in Rothbury,Michigan.

The festivals organizers goal is to draw attention to climate change and clean energy alternatives.The weekend will feature a think tank featuring panel discussions on various climate concerns, an energy fair where attendees can get their hands on related technology and products, and the festivals’ campgrounds will strive for a zero-waste experience via composting, carbon-offsetting and more strategies (alternative lodging will also be available for festival-goers who don’t want to pitch a tent). The initial line up includes more than seventy bands on eight stages.

The first round of tickets go on sale February 27th,2008 on Rothbury Music Festival’s official website site.

Other performers in addition to John Mayer,Dave Matthews and Snoop Dogg include:

Widespread Panic, 311, Phil Lesh and Friends, Primus, Thievery Corporation, Modest Mouse, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Gov’t Mule, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Colbie Caillat, Thinking Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves Radio for future updates.

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