Area Jambands chosen to perform at Merry Prankster's 50th Anniversary Furthur Bus Stop in Bedford, PA

Wheeling, WV's KR-3 and Washington, PA's Rusty Haywhackers have been chosen to perform at Willis Mountain Music Festival on August 11th for an official Merry Prankster's 50th Anniversary Bus Stop hosted by Ken Kesey's son Zane Kesey.
 
PITTSBURGH - July 15, 2014 - PRLog -- In celebration of the 50th year anniversary of the legendary cross-country trip that marked the start of the "psychedelic era" and counter culture, Zane Kesey ("One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" author Ken Kesey's son) and some new Merry Pranksters will stop with the 1947 International Harvester Bus called "Furthur" at Wills Mountain for a special day of celebration, and TWO Pittsburgh area jambands have been invited to perform!
With Music on the Main Stage, Crafts, Foods, Photo opportunities with the bus, a 60's costume contest with prizes, handmade craft and local food vendors
and activities for kids of all ages, this is a once in a lifetime event worth catching!
The movie, "Magic Trip", a documentary using the 16 MM color footage shot by Kesey and the Merry Pranksters during their 1964 cross-country bus trip in the FURTHUR BUS will be shown for late-night viewing.

BANDS APPEARING:
KR-3
Adams Ale
The Rusty Haywhackers
Mixing Numbers With Sound
Sprinter Cat
and MORE to be announced!

Single Day Furthur "Bus Fare" tickets will be available for $15 at the festival gate Monday morning, August 11. (Parking and camping Monday night included)
The Further Bus Stop will immediately follow the three day Wills Mountain Festival on Monday August 11, 2014.
Patrons who purchase a three day weekend Wills Mountain Festival Pass on-line by July 15 will receive a complimentary ticket to the Monday
Bus Stop show. Visit the festival ticket page for more details
Kids under 17 are free, if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Music and the fun starts at 11am.
$15
http://www.wmfest.com/Furthur-Bus-Stop-at-Wills-Mountain.html

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