The 6th annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival (The VOV) March 17 -21 is shaping up to be a high caliber event with confirmations from some of today’s musical innovators including LUCERO who will open The VOV on Wednesday, March 17 (St Patties Day) at Low Key Arts – tickets on sale now!!

The VOV will also take on more of a family friendly approach with all day events on both Saturday and Sunday. Music slated for the early portion of each day will be a bit easier on the ears, while remaining artistic, forward thinking and fun. In addition to family, education is also in mind for this years VOV. Panel discussions and workshops are in the works for each day – details later.

VOV Tickets -buy now.

LUCERO/March 17, 2010 $16.00 2009 VOV Poster $15.00

Prices include shipping and handling

Below is a list of confirmed bands thus far for The VOV. Stay tuned for additional updates as the festival draws nearer.

LUCERO
TUMBLEDOWN
ANDREW ANDERSON
RYAN POWER
MY GOLD MASK
POST HONEYMOON
THE WOES
JUKEBOX ROMANTICS
HEAT MACHINE
UZUHI (japan)
FIRE TO REASON
THE MEMPHIS BELLES
BIG JOHN BATES AND THE VOODOO DOLLZ
REVEREND DEADEYE
MOUNTAIN SPROUT
CLETUS GOT SHOT
THE BITTER TEARS
THE NAME (brazil)
RED PONY CLOCK

Melodic Punk rock with a Southern snarl, THE BLACKLIST ROYALS will stop at Low Key Arts as part of their current US tour for a VOV fundraiser this Saturday, January 16th at Low Key Arts.

Arkansas pop-punk mainstays, DREAMFAST will open the show. Following the show will be a no holds barred Karaoke throwdown that all are welcome to participate in. Admission for the fundraiser is $7 and the show is open to all ages. 9PM – Low Key Arts is located at 118 Arbor in downtown Hot Springs.