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Gathering Of The Vibes Draws Huge Crowds To Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Thousands of concert fans from around the northeast came together in Bridgeport's Seaside Park to jam out to tunes for the 20th annual Gathering of the Vibes music festival.

Fans rock out in front of the main stage at Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport.

Fans rock out in front of the main stage at Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport.

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The Word performs at Gathering of the Vibes.

The Word performs at Gathering of the Vibes.

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The crowds enthusiastically cheered on their favorite acts.

The crowds enthusiastically cheered on their favorite acts.

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The Funky Dawgz Brass Band performed at several spots around the festival Friday.

The Funky Dawgz Brass Band performed at several spots around the festival Friday.

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Jaimoe's Jassz Band performs on the Green Vibes stage Friday afternoon.

Jaimoe's Jassz Band performs on the Green Vibes stage Friday afternoon.

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Several attendees danced with hula hoops while others relaxed in the sun at Gathering of the Vibes.

Several attendees danced with hula hoops while others relaxed in the sun at Gathering of the Vibes.

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The Brummy Brothers were one of several roaming artists performing at various spots throughout the festival.

The Brummy Brothers were one of several roaming artists performing at various spots throughout the festival.

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Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings bring the house down.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings bring the house down.

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Attendees partake in a one-of-a-kind auditory experience in the Sonic Portal at the Gathering of the Vibes.

Attendees partake in a one-of-a-kind auditory experience in the Sonic Portal at the Gathering of the Vibes.

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The second day of the four-day festival featured a wealth of entertainment for music lovers. The main stage hosted acts such as Twiddle, The Word, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gregg Allman and the String Cheese Incident with special guests David Grisman, Peter Rowan and Friends. The Green Vibes stage boasted Natali Rize and Notis, David Ganz, Jaimoe's Jassz Band, Doyle Bramhall II, Tea Leaf Green, School of Rock Allstars, Electron and Oktopus featuring Todd Stoops and Jason Hahn. Performing in the School of Rock tent were the Funky Dawgs Brass Band, Bobby Paltauf Band and School of Rock local schools.

Gathering of the Vibes continues Saturday and Sunday in Seaside Park. Check out the Vibes website for ticket information, upcoming acts and more.

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