Blue Turtle Seduction and TerraFin Entertainment are honored to present the 3rd Annual "LAS TORTUGAS DANCE of the DEAD". The event is located 100 yards from the Central Western Gate of the magnificent Yosemite National Park, at the Evergreen Lodge in Groveland, Ca.

This year's artist lineup features an amazing array of artists with an emphasis from the exploding Northern California music scene. We are absolutely thrilled to announce the following confirmed acts: ALO, TEA LEAF GREEN, HOT BUTTERED RUM, Host Band BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, MELVIN
SEALS' JGB, LEBO from ALO, TREVOR GARROD from TEA LEAF GREEN, GUITARMAGEDDON, CORNMEAL, FLOWMOTION, POOR MAN'S WHISKEY, BLVD, THE MONOPHONICS, DELTA NOVE, TRACORUM, THE TRESPASSERS, IZABELLA, UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA, ON THE ONE, VICTOR BARNES, TISTRYA AND FRIENDS, BIG LIGHT, MONTANA SLIM, DAVE STEIN BUBHUB, & WISEBIRD

The festivities begin on Thursday, October 30th and run through Sunday, November 2nd, 2008.

HOT BUTTERED RUM, THE MOTHER HIPS, BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, LEBO, IZABELLA, POOR MAN'S WHISKEY, TRESSPASSERS, WISEBIRD, and DAVE STEIN BUBHUB will make the first splash at the THURSDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF PARTY on October 30th. Tickets are available now at
evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com. There is also still reserved on site camping available through the Lodge at 209-379-2606, and free camping directly across the street. There are also several off site lodging options available which are listed below.

Building upon the Magic of the past 2 years, LAS TORTUGAS III will feature 3 Stages, TERRAPIN BIG TOP, TUOLUMNE HALL and the TAVERN. There will be nightly themes, including the Annual Halloween Costume Contest, the Cabin Decoration Contest, the Evergreen Fire Pit Parade, Dusk
Performances at the Sunset Vista and plenty of fantastic activities for Young and All throughout the weekend. Once again Evergreen will be providing high quality festival food in the food court as well as tasty buffets run through their great restaurant.

1) Food: food court with various options, breakfast/lunch buffet and dinner buffet, general store with grab and go food options, beer/wine, snacks, ice cream fountain, and more!
2) General store: food, beer, ice cream, snacks, gifts, sundries, outdoor related items, etc...
3) 90 year old Tavern with full bar, ten beers on tap, excellent wine list, big screen for world series, killer music
4) Rec. Center with free internet and long distance service, cozy fireplace and couches, games, guide service office, bike rentals
5) Bath House: For on-site campers only
6) No RV's on site. RV camping is available in the national forest
7) Car camping in the Evergreen parking lot is not allowed
8) No Dogs
9) Weather at this time of year is typically nice with highs in the 60's and lows in the high 30's though Fall weather in the Sierra can be unpredictable and you should be prepared for whatever Mother Nature
might throw at us!

In addition to reserved on-site camping available by calling the front desk of Evergreen Lodge, and free parking across the street, there are several excellent lodging options throughout the Yosemite and Groveland areas, from hotels, bed/breakfasts, and camping. Please call the Evergreen Lodge at 209/379-2606 for any questions you might have.

Those additional lodging options are listed below, including off-site camping information:

Riverside Inn - 209/962-7408, yosemiteriversideinn.com/
Yosemite Westgate - 800/253-YOSE,
www.tales.com/ca/yosemitewestgatemotel/
Groveland Hotel- 209/962-4000, www.groveland.com/main.htm
Hotel Charlotte- 209/962-6455, www.hotelcharlotte.com/
Yosemite Rose- 866/962-6548, www.yosemiterose.com/
Camping Info- www.forestcamping.com/dow/pac...info.htm

Please visit our sites: evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com, www.myspace.com/lastortugasdanceofthedead3 & tribes.tribe.net/lastortugas for any & all information surrounding this intimate mind boggling Musical Event.

See you in Yosemite for Halloween!!!

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