VOV FANZINE -

Taking submissions now for the VOV 2012 Fanzine. Stories, poems, rants, recipes, photos, drawings, crosswords, whatever!! Traveling bands, musicians and festival-goers are especially encouraged to take part. Submissions are due on February 14th and can be emailed to bnsart@gmail.com or mailed to VOV Fanzine, 118 Arbor, HS. AR. 71901. So get out your typewriter, glue stick, scissors and copy machines and get creative – old skool style!!

The VOV will take place March 18 – 24th in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.    The small venue festival will feature the most innovative, cutting edge and original bands in today’s underground music scene. Highlights include Oberhofer, Two Cow Garage, The Black Belles, Cloud Nothings, Maps & Atlases, Japanther, Kentucky Knife Fight, Girl In A Coma and a ton more. There are 30 confirmations to date and we expect 40 acts who will peform, lead workshops and socialize with the locals and out of towner’s alike.

Check the About The Bands tab for information on all the bands.

The VOV (march 18-24) is very proud to unveil the limited edition silk screened poster for VOV 2012. This years image was designed and screened by Los Angeles based artist, Jim Mazza who has designed posters for Morrisey, Matt & Kim, Atmosphere, Girl Talk, Snoop Dog, Stone Temple Pilots and Yo La Tengo, to name a few. These beauties are limited to 75, 18″ x 24″ signed and numbered prints on heavyweight paper. We are offering an early bird price of $15 (add $5 for shipping and handling) to own the VOV 2012 print. Price will pop up to $20 come festival time, so act now. Contact bill at valleyofthevapors dot com for more details or now by using Paypal.

The 8th Annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival (The VOV) will be held in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas during Spring Break week, March 16 – 24, 2012.  The VOV showcases the most innovative and inspiring musicians from around the globe on small venue stages – up close and personal. In addition to live shows, interactive workshops and special events are always on the bill.  Mark it down in your calendar and start planning your spring break trip to Hot Springs National Park. There are endless camping spots in The National Park, as well as, affordable rooms at The Springs Hotel.

Like it on Facebook and get all the updates as they come in. For booking contact bill@valleyofthevapors.com

VOV FEST 2011 Retrospective in Pictures Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Below are a few choice selections from The 7th Annual VOV. Thanks to all the shutterbugs who took so many great pics, especially Aaron Brewer, Jim Miller, Zeke, Cole McCaskill, Ben Fry, James Katowich, and Rebecca Stone. What a year!