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2 tix available - face or ?

2009-10-28T04:52:41Z

I'm extremely bummed I can't attend because my fiance is very ill. We have 2 tix purchased at early-bird price - $130 for 4-day pass. Will entertain offers. Can transfer ownership via the Evergreen desk - just contact me here. Also posted on Craigslist under tickets in SF, Sac, Chico. Hopin' someone can have some fun with 'em!

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Las Tortugas Off-Site Camping FYI

2009-10-26T19:13:09Z

ON-SITE CAMPING SOLD OUT - OFF-SITE CAMPING UPDATE:

On-site camping is currently sold out.Camping will be allowed in a nearby designated area of the national forest. Those camping in the forest must have a parking permit, which costs $10 per night, per car, and can be purchased from the Evergreen Lodge at arrival after you get your wristband. The camping area will have portapotties and trash cans. Cars camping in the forest without permits will be towed.
Free camping in the national forest will only be available in areas that are several miles away from the lodge. If you’re interested in this option, call the forest service for more information.

If you plan on doing any camping in the national forest, please contact the Groveland Ranger Station for camping rules and to get information about how to obtain permits for campfires and cooking in the forest. Their phone number is 209-962-7825.

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Carpool-Sac, chico, nc

2009-10-26T18:22:11Z

My friend is leaving Friday and wants to know if anyone wnats to carpool, he will be leaving chico and can do sac, nevada city, or if you have room for him, he wont have anything I will be taking it all

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SINGLE DAY TICKETS | THEMES | STU ALLEN & FRIENDS

2009-10-07T08:14:01Z

Single Day Tickets On-Sale Now:
Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead IV is right around the corner. Can't commit to the whole festival? Single day tickets are now on-sale!

Thursday 10/29 $40
Friday 10/30 - Sunday 11/1 $45
Themes Announced:
We encourage everybody to join in the fun by dressing up for our theme nights. Time to get planning for the themes this year:

Thursday: Voodoo Circus
Friday: Boogie Nights
Saturday: Halloween
Sunday's Jubilee Theme is Enchantment Under the Sea Dance
Line-up Addition:
If our line-up wasn't already super solid we're pleased to announce Stu Allen & Friends! In case you've missed it our full line up this year is:

UMPHREY'S McGEE
BILL KREUTZMANN
IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK
TEA LEAF GREEN
HOT BUTTERED RUM
BAG of TRICKS (Brogan, Adams, Gill of ALO)
THE MOTHER HIPS
PAPA MALI feat. BILL KREUTZMANN
BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION
NEW MONSOON
POOR MAN'S WHISKEY
PIMPS OF JOYTIME
NATHAN MOORE
BIG LIGHT
STU ALLEN & FRIENDS
Plus!... TREVOR GARROD, COUNTERCLARKWISE, DAVE BROGAN BAND, GUITARMAGEDDON, SEAN LEAHY, NICKI BLUHM & THE GRAMBLERS, IZABELLA, TRACORUM, TISTRYA & FRIENDS, THE TRESPASSERS, TEN MILE TIDE, MONTANA SLIM, SMOKEDADDIES, plus a special full set by DUN FOUR.
Volunteers Needed:
Las Tortugas is looking for festival helpers. If you are interested in helping make the magic happen, please send an email to Tistryagrace@gmail.com
Off-site Camping Is Back:
LAS TORTUGAS OFF SITE CAMPING IN THE NATIONAL FOREST---

While there are still a few single day cabin rentals available by calling the Lodge at 209/379-2606, for those Tortugas patrons looking for an inexpensive nearby offsite camping option, DISPERSED CAMPING IS PERMITTED ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS. Please contact the Groveland Ranger District Office of the National Forest Service at 209-962-7825 to get important details on the regulations for dispersed camping.

Note:
- Campfires are currently prohibited in the area – call ahead to the Forest Service for up to date campfire guidelines
- Camping in the meadow across from the Evergreen lodge is strictly prohibited

Upon arrival to the event, "off-site campers" must check in at the Box Office which is located across from the Lodge Front Desk to obtain your Event Wristband. There will be Temporary Parking in front of the Lodge Tavern. Guests will be required to leave their vehicle keys &/or a person behind with your vehicle while we set you up with your entry credentials for Tortugas IV. Upon completing this process, please immediately remove your vehicle from Temporary Parking, so we can help your fellow Tortugians.

Please make sure your camping location in the National Forest is appropriately located and appropriately dispersed. If you have any question about this, please see us at the Box Office for assistance/guidance.

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Schedule has been posted!

2009-10-06T14:08:49Z

Check out the schedule for this year's Las Tortugas!!

http://www.jambase.com/festivals/lastortugas/

Enjoy your planning!!

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Schedule Next Week || New Fangled Wasteland Added to Line-Up

2009-10-03T20:25:41Z

We've added one more super group to our line-up, New Fangled Wasteland.

From their website:
Newfangled Wasteland is fast becoming the most talked about "supergroup" project in San Francisco. This all star line up was founded by guitarist Chris Haugen (Jambay, Melvin Seals), and features keyboardist Trevor Garrod (Tea Leaf Green), bassist Steve Adams (ALO, Big Light) and drummer Dave Brogan (ALO). Using the prolific span of Beck tunes as a point of departure, Newfangled Wasteland explores and stretches the material, and builds upon Beck's familiar hooks and grooves to create a fresh and original sound. Just clap your hands.

Now that we've locked in our line-up, although you never know with us, the schedule has been finalized and will be announced early next week!

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Off-Site Camping is BACK!!!

2009-09-22T05:11:43Z

Passing on the off-site camping info. I LOVE the forest.

While there are still a few single day cabin rentals available by calling the Lodge at 209/379-2606, for those Tortugas patrons looking for an inexpensive nearby offsite camping option, DISPERSED CAMPING IS PERMITTED ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS NEAR THE EVERGREEN LODGE IN NON RESTRICTED AREAS. Please contact the Groveland Ranger District Office of the National Forest Service at 209-962-7825 to get important details on the regulations for disbursed camping.

Note:
- Campfires are currently prohibited in the area – call ahead to the Forest Service for up to date campfire guidelines
- Camping in the meadow across from the Evergreen lodge is strictly prohibited

Upon arrival to the event, "off-site campers" must check in at the Box Office which is located across from the Lodge Front Desk to obtain your Event Wristband. There will be Temporary Parking in front of the Lodge Tavern. Guests will be required to leave their vehicle keys &/or a person behind with your vehicle while we set you up with your entry credentials for Tortugas IV. Upon completing this process, please immediately remove your vehicle from Temporary Parking, so we can help your fellow Tortugians.

Please make sure your camping location in the National Forest is appropriately located and appropriately dispersed. If you have any question about this, please see us at the Box Office for assistance.

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Costumes?

2009-09-22T05:09:45Z

Soooo, I was wondering how close we are to the unveiling of the themes for this particular event?-

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Founding Member of The Grateful Dead Bill Kreutzmann Added!!!

2009-09-11T03:17:36Z

Fresh news from the world of Las Tortugas. This is awesome!

Las Tortugas – Dance of the Dead, is very proud to announce that the legendary drummer and co-founder of theGrateful Dead, Bill Kreutzmann, will be the Honored Guest for this year's festival. After honoring the Dead's legacy the past two year's with sizzling performances from Melvin Seals & JGB, Las Tortugas is delighted to continue the festival's warm embrace of the roots of the jam-centric scene at the heart of this intimate, exciting festival. Kreutzmann's innovative approach to drumming combined with his deep understanding of the power of rock 'n' roll & improvisation will be on display as he guests with Papa Mali at Las Tortugas. We're delighted to have Bill on board this year and look forward to the many surprises he'll unleash from his voluminous trick bag!

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Las Tortugas Festival Warm Up Party - Ten Mile Tide plus: Acorn Project @boom boom room 9/10

2009-09-03T16:22:32Z

Tide is back from tour and excited about their next stop Las Tortugas. They are throwing a pre-Tortugas party at the boom boom room Thursday 9/10/09 with Washington's Acorn Project. This night is going to go off so maake she you come out and support the music!!!!

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Early Bird Ticket Sales End Today 8/24 - Zach Gill Solo Added!

2009-08-24T16:42:36Z

From the fests facebook:

Early bird ticket sales for Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead IV end tonight! Tickets will go from $130 to $160 starting at Midnight till the festival. There will be no walk up sales this year. Get 'em while they're hot. BUY TICKETS: http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com/events/43302

We've got a killer line up with surprises being added all the time. We're please to announce Zach Gill will be playing music from his solo repertoire. Our lineup also includes:

UMPHREY'S McGEE

IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK

TEA LEAF GREEN

HOT BUTTERED RUM

BAG of TRICKS (Brogan, Adams, Gill of ALO)

THE MOTHER HIPS

BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION

NEW MONSOON

POOR MAN'S WHISKEY

PIMPS OF JOYTIME

BIG LIGHT

PAPA MALI

Plus!... ZACH GILL SOLO (JUST ADDED), TREVOR GARROD, COUNTERCLARKWISE, DAVE BROGAN BAND, GUITARMAGEDDON, SEAN LEAHY, NICKI BLUHM & THE GRAMBLERS, IZABELLA, TRACORUM, TISTRYA & FRIENDS, THE TRESPASSERS, TEN MILE TIDE, MONTANA SLIM, SMOKEDADDIES, plus a special full set by DUN FOUR.

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So who is in?

2009-08-12T18:53:35Z

OK, tix are on sale, cabin are on sale, who is IN??
Me, 1t and possibly one other person... Got one of the new cabins across the road. Not my 1st pref but we are IN!

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street teamers!

2009-08-11T06:11:20Z

Hey folks!

We're looking for some amazing, dedicated street teamers to get the word out about this year's Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead! This year's line-up is incredible and the festival is guaranteed to be the best yet. If you haven't seen what's in store check it out here:
http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com/

We're hoping to find folks willing to hang up posters and pass out fliers in key downtown areas and at shows and festivals (specifically in CA and CO), and we especially need people going to non-Bay Area festivals, like Earthdance and Meltdown.

For street-teaming you can receive a discounted ticket ($100) to Las Tortugas, with possible bonuses for all-stars.

There are a limited number of street-team spots available, so get back to me ASAP if you're interested! Send an email to kestrel@blueturtleseduction.com, and please respond with the following information:

1. Full name
2. Email address
3. Phone #
4. Street address
5. Where you'll be able to street-team (cities, colleges, festivals, shows- be specific!)

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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New Las Tortugas Video

2009-08-11T05:22:28Z

Check out this video Jarid Johnson made for the fest. Pretty cool! I spotted some fun people in here. Hafty as a priest, Steve as a choir boy, Vidal and Liz Bunny hanging out.

http://www.sfvisuals.com/movies/tortugas.mov

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NATHAN MOORE!!!!

2009-08-11T05:20:51Z

Added to the line up!!!

This just made my WEEEEK!

What an amazing Troubador, so inspirational and wonderful!! I am so elated that one of my favorite singer songwriters will be present as he probably SHOOOD.....Way to go Nathan! Doing all my favorite events: Bobolink, HSMF and now Torts!

Thanks to Hafty and SD for recognizing!

BIG LOVE

,,,,,,Im a rubber baaallll

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Need a ride from Stockton or Modesto to & from Tortugas

2009-08-06T18:35:37Z

Hi folks, I need a ride from either Stockton or Modesto Greyhound station to (and from) Las Tortugas Fest. I'm super laid back, am great company and will gladly help with gas and even driving if need be. I'll also be traveling pretty light, with just a couple backpacks. Please help me make it to my very first Las Tortugas Fest!!
~ Namaste

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ANNOUNCEMENT? With the Phish Cali Halloween festival almost announced.....

2009-08-05T16:47:03Z

we need a balancing act here! Anyone know when we can start fluttering about Tortugas on line and who will be playing?

Phish at the Coachella site for Halloween for 3 nights. I think actually, this is just what Tortugas needs to balance it all out. And Im guessing what Tortugas has in store will be awesome and a great balance to Phish.

But, I think its time to start rolling on it since theres so much talk of Phish Halloween in Indio, it would be nice to have the Tortugas back up to go along with the conversations. Can we get a speculation date or something that we can announce for people to chew on out there?

SO FREAKIN STOKED FOR TORTUGAAAS!!!! I know its going to be amazing this year.

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TEN MILE TIDE at TORTUGAS!

2009-07-26T02:29:26Z

Hi Everyone...

You speak--we listen....Ten Mile Tide is confirmed for Tortugas this year.

Huge and Kisses...the Tortugas crew

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Tickets on Sale TOMORROW!!

2009-07-24T03:21:12Z

Nathan Moore, Ten Mile Tide and The Trespassers added to the line-up! Tix on-sale tomorrow 7/24 at 10am PST http://tinyurl.com/l7no7j

Las Tortugas - Dance of the Dead IV, returns October 29th through November 1st. Las Tortugas offers a handpicked, quality assortment of diverse, jam friendly artists in a positive, engaged environment that's quickly becoming a can't-miss event in Northern California. This year's lineup features:

UMPHREY'S McGEE

IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK

TEA LEAF GREEN

HOT BUTTERED RUM

BAG of TRICKS (Brogan, Adams, Gill of ALO)

THE MOTHER HIPS

BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION

NEW MONSOON

POOR MAN'S WHISKEY

PIMPS OF JOYTIME

BIG LIGHT

PAPA MALI

Plus!... TREVOR GARROD, COUNTERCLARKWISE, DAVE BROGAN BAND, GUITARMAGEDDON, SEAN LEAHY, NICKI BLUHM & THE GRAMBLERS, IZABELLA, TRACORUM, TISTRYA & FRIENDS, THE TRESPASSERS, TEN MILE TIDE, MONTANA SLIM, SMOKEDADDIES.

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2009 Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead IV Line Up ANNOUNCEMENT!!

2009-07-22T00:49:17Z

Las Tortugas - Dance of the Dead IV, returns October 29th through November 1st. Las Tortugas offers a handpicked, quality assortment of diverse, jam friendly artists in a positive, engaged environment that's quickly becoming a can't-miss event in Northern California. This year's lineup features:

Umphrey's McGee
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Tea Leaf Green
Hot Buttered Rum
Bag of Tricks (featuring Zach Gill, Steve Adams and Dave Brogan of ALO)
The Mother Hips
Blue Turtle Seduction
Tervor Garrod
Counterclarkwise
New Monsoon
Big Light
Papa Mali
Dave Brogan Band
Guitarmageddon
Sean Leahy
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers
Pimps of Joytime
Izabella
Poor Man's Whiskey
Tracorum
Tistrya and Friends
Montana Slim
Smokedaddies

In it's fourth year, Las Tortugas continues to build on its core ideal of active, joyous musical pleasure delivered by road tested pros, who often finds themselves collaborating in unique combinations here. A strong sense of community infuses Las Tortugas, with daily themes, special one-off sets (like TLG's Trevor Garrod's annual Sunday morning solo performances), quality, reasonably priced food and a wonderfully immersive feel where costumes change on a daily basis and the players have as much fun as the attendees.

For Tickets and festival information visit http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com

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Tickets on Sale this Friday!

2009-07-21T07:35:45Z

I can't even wait for my 3rd annual Tortugas. Tix go on sale this Friday. Be sure to get them quick, Umphrey's did a fan pre-sale so tix have been selling all week. http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com/

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Do You Guys Use Facebook or Twitter??

2009-07-17T07:11:08Z

Check out Las Tortugas, ticket giveaways happening via Twitter.

www.twitter.com/lastortugasfest
www.facebook.com/lastortugasfestival

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Tortugas IV Coming Thursday

2009-07-16T06:36:23Z

Hi Everyone...please check our website on Thursday, July 16---for the lineup announcement for Las Tortugas IV :)

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Da Bubhub @ Evergreen Lodge This SAT night !

2009-04-10T22:13:50Z

Da Bubhub
Grateful Funk Rock originals and covers!
http:davesteimusic.com

At the pristine entrance to Yosemite-
Evergreen Lodge www.evergreenlodge.com/contactus.html

Saturday, April 11th @ 9PM
EVERGREEN LODGE
33160 Evergreen Rd.
Evergreen, California 95321

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2009 INFO??? Anyone know any details?

2009-04-03T06:54:15Z

Im alredy salivating for the next round of TortugasVille......is it ON?

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More Las Tortugas III Downloads

2009-01-16T00:48:48Z

The Dave Stein Bubhub at Las Tortugas III kickoff party is up!

http://www.archive.org/details/dsb2008-10-30.aud.flac16

This was the Thursday night set, one of the FIRST sets of Las Tortugas III to kick it off!

Feel free to post others.

Setlist:
1. Introduction
2. Are You My Woman?
3. Slam
4. Stick Around
5. For Those Who Wonder Why > Band Intros
6. Creeper
7 . Rollin' the Miles
8. Ophelia (The Band) >
9. Shakedown Street (Grateful Dead) >
10. Don't Throw My Vote Away

Dave Stein Bubhub: Dave Stein (guitar/vocals)
Jordan Feinstein (keys/vocals)
Josh Atlas (bass guitar)
Chris Thalmann (drums)

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Pictures in the lodge?

2008-12-17T01:30:04Z

Remember the guy that was taking pictures in the lodge? He told me he would email a link to recieve the pics, but no email. has anyone received an email?

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Las Tortugas III Downloads

2008-12-08T21:27:11Z

Mother Hips Live at Evergreen Lodge on 2008-10-31
http://www.archive.org/details/motherhips2008-10-31.flac16

Tea Leaf Green Live at Evergreen Lodge on 2008-11-02
http://www.archive.org/details/trevorgarrod2008-11-02.sr77.flac16

Tea Leaf Green Live at Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead on 2008-11-01
http://www.archive.org/details/tlg2008-11-01.flac

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VIVA TORTUGAS!

2008-11-25T02:21:36Z

Hey Tort Hedz, I hope everyone had fun losing their Tortillas at the fest this year !!

Rain poured so hard for the first three days, that by Sunday I was hallucinating raindrops all day and night.
The winter season is here, have at it! Said mother nature as we celebrated one last musical freak out in nature until next Spring. It was sooooooooooooooo hot and dry for MONTHS leading up to Tortugas.....al the fires of summer, choking on smoke, barely riding bikes on a sand dune playa, wham bam oh shit ma'am, its wet cold harvest FROSTy relentless on the tiny boulevards of Evergreen Lodge Festy Town. Hunker down, paint your face, let your make up run for the hills, mosh in a puddle and lets CELEBRATE!! The shock of the rain watered down with tequila and love and smiles and most of all, top titties rock and frickin roll MUSIC...........

Was it a dream? Was my favorite band really playing all 4 nights? Were my friends really putting this all on? Have I really been a part of something this amazing the last 5 years? Did Blue Turtle REALLY play 4 amazing sets of music? Are all these other bands and artists on the line up REALLY this GREAT? Are these smiles for real......do I really have this many friends? Is the love in my heart respected so tenderly by this crew of FREAKS? Driving home in a downpour barely seeing in the dark on monday, I knew the answer to all these questions was a big fat YES, except for the DREAM part! hahaha!!! LIVIN IT!

Bee back with more musical reviews and highlights~~ VIVA TORTUGAS and LONG MAY YOU LOSE YOUR TORTILLAS!!

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Tistrya Grace CD release party!

2008-11-21T18:47:03Z

Come join us at the CT Yankee on Saturday, 12/20 to celebrate the release of my very first studio album, Seremplicity. We would love to celebrate with you at the clubhouse! Marshall from New Monsoon will be rocking out on bass! Sean Leahy will be opening the evening up. Hope to see you there!

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Thanks from Tortugas

2008-11-17T18:30:10Z

Tortugas III has come and gone, and all of us at Terrafin Entertainment
and the Evergreen Lodge would like to thank all of you for making the
weekend so magical. The collective energy, positivity and love you all
brought to Yosemite is something we will never forget and cherish.

You all are incredibly special people, and it is a true honor and joy to
produce a weekend for you where we can all let loose, have fun and
listen to the best music in the world. We wish all of you a wonderful
end to 2008, and a fruitful and prosperous 2009.

You will be hearing from us again sometime in early 2009 with details
about Las Tortugas 4.

Until then, WE BID YOU GOODNIGHT...Sd, Hafty, and the Tortugas Crew

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My pics and vids

2008-11-15T21:39:49Z

My pics and vids
http://picasaweb.google.com/Tahoetoeknee/LasTortugasIII2008#

http://www.youtube.com/tahoetoeknee

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Help me find this new friend named Joe

2008-11-06T17:10:53Z

I can post a pic soon which will help in my search, but maybe someone on tribe knows Joe from Berkeley ?? I had so much fun with this dork almost every night of the fest. He was dressed as Slash the first nights and a jehovah witness on Sat. night. Hes tall w/braces and about age 28? He lives in Berkeley and works at a garden. Tried to get contact info but we were always having too much fun dancing. Meeting cool people is always a treat, but Im a sucker for longer lasting friendships. Please help if you can! He was hanging around someone who knows a lot of folk in this community but I forgot his name. I know him though. He had glasses and a beard and was wearing a cape. They were at LOUD CAMP for a bit on Sat. Thanks, Tort Hedz for the help!

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Vids

2008-11-06T02:00:40Z

Here are a few short clips of stuff I took at Las Tortugas Halloween festival:

Izabella with Allie from Cornmeal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z870DDV64n8

Hot Buttered Rum - Evolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzUGWzEV6l8

Cornmeal - 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZN7tLzJggY

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bears

2008-11-05T20:37:38Z

I've never really gone camping where there were any bears. Can anyone give me some info on what it's like at Las Tortugas dealing with bears? Do you see many? Is it scary? What should I be doing to prepare? Should I get a bear box?

Thanks a bunch for any info :)

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PICTURES!!

2008-11-04T04:15:34Z

Here are mine......please share if you have any!!

http://picasaweb.google.com/aelhajj79

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Shuttle from Riverview Inn to Las Tortugas

2008-10-29T22:48:18Z

Crew of us is staying at Riverview Inn and when we made reservations we were told they had a shuttle running to and from LT. Turns out I don't think they are running the shuttle this year.

Anyone know anything about a shuttle or other forms of group transportation from the hotels to the festival?

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DSB Boom Boom Room LT preview set on LMA, Bubhub set times, LT schedule

2008-10-29T22:48:16Z

Hi,

Our 2008-10-18 Boom Boom Room show and set list is now on LMA.

http://www.archive.org/details/dsb2008-10-18.aud.flac16

FYI, we'll be playing the Tavern Thursday 8pm-9:15

Outdoor Sol Vista set for sundown with Monophonics Horns Friday at
6pm-7pm.

Sunday in the Tavern from 3pm-4pm.

You can see all who's playing and when here: http://jambase.com/festivals/lastortugas/

Hope to see ya there!

Good to know the Wood Bees will be properly fed.

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Wood Bee Cood Bee Potluck Thurs eve

2008-10-29T22:47:46Z

The Beez decided to have a potluck / Just Come And Eat Some Food gathering at Tortugas for Thursday evening so we can get the party started in a unified fashion!

Bring something to share, or just show up!

This will be held at 5:30 pm at cabin L-13, down in the parking lot

For all who get in on Thurs and want to warm it up right!
Music should start somewhere around 7 ish is what I heard....so this should be good timing for some homestyle treats and greetings.

Also keep your nose on guard for bacon and mimosas in the early AM sat and sunday!

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weather report link

2008-10-29T18:21:57Z

weather report link
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.87854571763138&lon=-119.85865116119385&site=sto&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

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Las Tortugas 4-day Pass For Sale

2008-10-28T19:39:58Z

I have one Las Tortugas 4-day pass for sale. $125 or best offer. It's very easy to change the name of the confirmation to your name. See below...

Change Name for Will Call

There are two ways to transfer your will call tickets to another person.

Option 1:
This can ONLY be done up to 2 days before ticket sales end.
If ticket sales are near ending, see Option #2 below.
You can submit a name change via fax by following the online instructions:
http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com/namechange

Option 2:
Someone else can pick up your tickets if you provide them with all of the following:
1) a photocopy of your drivers license & credit card
2) a copy of your email receipt
3) a note signed and dated by the cardholder naming the person to pick up the tickets

Does this take care of your concern?
Yes, I am finished here.
No, I need to contact a support specialist.

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Themes

2008-10-28T00:58:52Z

I'm not one for themes much myself but here are the "official" ones. I know that some have been working on costumes for weeks, right on! I can hardly wait to see them! I guess I should start thinking about what to wear too... I might go the Michael Scott route but modify the shorts & batik theme to include long underwear :)

Festivities begin on Thursday, October 30th and run through Sunday, November 2nd, 2008. Each night we encourage you to participate in our nightly themes and events.

The theme for our Thursday Night Kick Off Party is WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE.

Friday night's theme is the Halloween Masquerade Costume Ball. Friday will also be the Annual Halloween Costume Contest and the Cabin Decoration Contest. There will also be the Evergreen Fire Pit Parade, and Dusk Performances at the Sunset Vista.

Saturday's theme is NAUGHTY BY NATURE and Sunday's theme is GOSPEL JUBILEE. We have plenty of fantastic activities planned for Young and All throughout the weekend.

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Tortugas Key Info!

2008-10-23T19:33:23Z

Tortugas Attendees, Evergreen Cabin and Camping Guests & Off-Site Campers and Guests:
We are excited to see you soon at the Evergreen Lodge for the third annual Las Tortugas Festival. We have put a tremendous amount of work into the festival so please read the information below that pertains to all festival attendees. It also has specific information depending on whether you are staying at Evergreen Lodge or off-site.
For all attendees:

TICKETING:
- You will pick up your wristbands on-site at Evergreen. If you are over 21, please bring your ID, to get a wristband to consume alcohol. You must be present to get your wristband. If not all members of your party are there, we will check in your later arriving members of your party when they arrive.
- If you are staying at Evergreen, you can park on-site though there is a two car maximum per cabin. Off-site guests camping in the area or staying elsewhere but driving in should park above the lodge and walk down as there will no parking next to the lodge.
- You must have an ID to get your ticket if it is in your name.
- Box office hours are on our website.
- Single day tickets are available at the event. Check our website for prices.
On-Site Amenities/Food/Drink (Specific food themes are on our website):

Food:
Breakfast Buffet: 9am-12:30pm. 7$/per person . Various goodies including biscuits and gravy & BACON!
Food Court: 12:30pm-9pm - BBQ, Salad Bar, Panini
Dinner Buffet: 5pm-9:30pm – Nightly Theme showcasing Evergreen’s amazing and talented kitchen. Menus posted. 14$/person
Late Night Grub: 10pm-1am- Falaffel, Gyros, Turkey Burgers, Chicago Dogs
General Store: 7am-midnight- pre made sandwiches, salads, quiche, burritos, ice cream, beer, chips, snacks, ice, glow-sticks, sundries, etc..

Tavern/Booze:
- 11am-2am – ten beers on tap, killer wine list, top shelf boozes, big screen for the games, drink specials, and of course, KILLER
MUSIC!
- We appreciate you respecting that NO PERSONAL ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED IN TAVERN and that doors shut at 2am.

Great Room/Rec Center:
- Cozy couches, games, free internet (limit your time please) and long distance phone service, fireplace, and recreation information
- Massages Available here. Chair massages 1$/per minute. Full Body massage $70/hour
- Bike Rentals. 10$/hour or 20$ for full day

Random Stuff For All to Know:
- Bring a flashlight as there will be no moon.
- Evergreen Road and all roads in Yosemite are federally patrolled. Obey speed limits. Evergreen Road is 25mph.
- No Dogs on-site. No exceptions.
- Please make sure that your wristband is visible with any costume you may create and wear.
- Be prepared for all types of weather.
- Please Carpool

OFF-SITE Campers, RV’ers, Locals:
- Please obey all signs on Evergreen Road near the lodge. There is no parking on the lodge side of the road for 200 yards above the lodge.
- Anyone parking on the side of Evergreen Road (where allowed) must be completely off of the road.
- There is NO TENT OR CAR CAMPING ALLOWED ON EVERGREEN ROAD within two hundred yards of the lodge.
- Please do not camp on Camp Mather property which is located below Evergreen Lodge on Evergreen Road
- Please cleanup all trash during and after your stay and DO NOT BUILD NEW FIREPITS. You must have a campfire permit to have a fire.
- Bears are very active. Please secure all food and coolers in cars. Never leave food and coolers unprotected.
- Showers are available in the Evergreen Bath house for $3.00. Please check-in and pay at front desk and help keep bath house clean.

Evergreen Cabin & Camping guests:
- Parking is limited on-site so cabin guests are limited to two cars per cabin. This will be enforced with parking stickers so please discuss in advance with cabin mates if you are in excess and plan accordingly. Other cars can be parked off-site after unloading.
- Please respect the no smoking/incense/candle rule in cabins or plan to pay a hefty cleaning fee. We recommend shutting deck doors to avoid smoke from drifting in and educate your guests so they don’t screw it up for you.
- Plan ahead for your cabin decorations and avoid tacks and pins and tape on paint.
- Campers arriving at night should be patient as you find a spot and unload. It is a big property with plenty of space for all. Bring a good flashlight and welcome your new neighbors!
- All guests should be BEAR SAFE. Do not leave coolers on decks, next to tents, etc..All food/coolers should be secured.

That is it for now. We are counting the days……
Sincerely, BTS & Evergreen Lodge

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Rides to Las Tortugas from Sac leaving thursday

2008-10-23T16:50:02Z

I am leaving from sac around 1:30-2pm and have room for about 2 people, let me know if you need a ride

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rides to tortugas from SF

2008-10-22T23:48:32Z

saw this posted on the ALO board, and thought i'd repost --

- 14 passenger BioDiesel Party bus making trip to Las Tortugas.
- Departs SF on Thursday 10/30 at 7PM. Return can be either Sun night
or Monday morning based on demand. If you would like to sign up
please let me know your preference.
- Per person charge is $50 roundtrip.

Drop off in Groveland or other nearby hotels is available. You may
bring as much luggage as you need, but please don't overdo it. You
may bring camping gear and coolers as well.

To sign up, please call or email below.

Thanks, ELIE

ELIE SASSON
Green Dream Tours
415-830-3787
elie@greendreamtour s.com

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spooky-halloween-food-ideas

2008-10-17T07:21:11Z

Mmmm, perhaps some creative food types can whip some of this stuff up :)

http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2008/10/spooky-halloween-food-ideas.html

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LT III Pre Party at Boom Boom Room this Saturday with Tracorum/Dave Stein Bubhub 10-18

2008-10-16T21:22:50Z

Can you feel it? The light's changing, the air smells like fall, the days are getting shorter as we approach one of the funnest times of the year Halloween.

First, I'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you funsters and "bubs" who made it to the Yankee last Friday night. You know who you are and were witness to another first, our first cobill with the Smokedaddies and the appearance of guest guitarists Byron Rynes and Sean Leahy. Here our set at the link below!

http://www.archive.org/details/dsb2008-10-10.aud.flac16

Coming up this Saturday is another series of firsts, a cobill with Tracorum (we play first at 9:00) and our historic debut at the Boom Boom Room. This Saturday will be a special Pre-Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III pre-party! Let's get it going for Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite (Groveland, technically but right at the entrance to Yosemite!)

We will be featuring Jordan Feinstein on organ and keys.

Get your tickets in advance and save
$10adv

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We need a Schedule

2008-10-16T20:12:32Z

I know it's comming soon.....

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Las Tortugas SCHEDULE

2008-10-14T00:47:34Z

Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III is very pleased to announce our daily
music schedule: http://jambase.com/festivals/lastortugas/

Please also know that the event is not sold out. Tickets for the
weekend currently cost $125, with no extra ticketing fees-get them here
http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com

If you wait until you arrive at the Lodge to buy your tickets, the price
is $135 for a weekend pass, so please get your tickets now. Single day
tickets will also be on sale at the Lodge for $20 on Thursday, and $45
for Fri/Sat/Sun. Also, Sunday cabins still remain. Call the Lodge at
209/379-2606 to get your Sunday cabin.

See you in Yosemite for Halloween!!!

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Las Tortugas free camping and free RV parking

2008-10-06T01:27:16Z

For those of you going to Yosemite for Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead
III at the amazing Evergreen Lodge, there is an incredible natural
amenity located 30 yards across the street known as the 'Free Emerald
Forest Camping and Free RV Parking.' This vast area provides groves that
showcase the Sierras majestic allure. The trails and fire roads go on
for miles and miles. Each year, people create their own villages,
camps, and even 'tarped out Condos' that stretch from one RV to another.
The free Emerald Forest Camping and RV parking is the last available
lodging accommodation that is near or on site. Please be sure to go
online to gather any and all info, maps, history, and especially
guidelines, regarding this camping jewel:
http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/staninfo.htm

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Las Tortugas ticket for sale

2008-10-03T02:37:56Z

Seeking face value or best offer. The website makes it pretty easy to transfer the will call ticket into someone else's name.

Hope everyone has fun this year!

- peace

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Las Tortugas- Cabins available Sunday

2008-09-28T16:18:40Z

There are still cabins available to rent on Sunday night of Las Tortugas. Could be a nice way to end a weekend of camping! Visit evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com for more info!

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Jambase contest for tickets

2008-09-26T20:50:07Z

hi Everyone. we are giving away a pair of VIP tickets to Tortugas via Jambase. please go to Jambase to sign up...THANKS!!

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New website

2008-09-26T20:49:26Z

hi Everyone. we have a new website, with all the info you would ever want. Http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com

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Costumes for themes

2008-09-26T03:03:52Z

Hey! Does anyone have any good sites for ideas/patterns we can use to make heady/retro costumes according to these themes?

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LAS TORTUGAS THEMES

2008-09-18T19:29:20Z

Hello Everyone...

Here are the themes for Las Tortugas III...

Thursday, Oct 30: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Friday, Oct 31: HALLOWEEN MASQUERADA COSTUME BALL
Sat, Nov 1: NAUGHTY BY NATURE
Sun, Nov 2: GOSPEL JUBILEE

We encourage everyone to dress according to the themes...

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COSTUMES!!!!! ME WANT COSTUMES

2008-08-29T21:56:35Z

I am so excited I need something to do like get my costumes ready. Does anyone have any idea when they are going to annouce the theme nights

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Montana Slim String Band - Fall Tour Farewell Show - Friday night at the Plough and Stars (8/22)

2008-08-20T20:45:30Z

Hey Everyone-

We're gearing up for our fall tour, and we'd love for you to come out and spend one last night with us before we hit the road. We'll be playing over at the Plough and Stars at 2nd Ave and Clement St on Friday night. It's located very conveniently close to the top of Golden Gate Park, for those of you fortunate enough to attend the Outside Lands festival. We'll have a few tricks up our collective sleeve, so make sure to bring your dancin' boots!

www. theploughandstars. com

Until Then...

Be Good to Each Other !!

Cheers,
MSSB
www.myspace.com/montanaslimmusic
montanaslimmusic@gmail.com

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Pictures of the free camping areas >>

2008-08-13T05:08:53Z

I dont have time to upload them now, a friend reported these to us on the high sierra message board. He just went and gave us a report and took these pics. They are of the free camping off site:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Tahoetoeknee/Yosemite/photo#5230439118103782994

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Alcohol

2008-08-09T02:30:46Z

Does anyone know if there is a limit on how much you can bring?

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5 Spots left! As of 3:30pm 7/31

2008-08-01T00:48:31Z

I just hung up the phone with Evergreen Lodge...5 spaces left!!

GET ON IT PEOPLE!

I got mine...

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Camping Question

2008-07-30T20:27:45Z

This is my first year at Las Tortugas! can anybody explain to me how does the camping works? Is there a on-site free camping like Lighting in a bottle?!

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Tistrya, Lara and some Bella boys at CT Yankee!

2008-07-28T00:15:53Z

Hello all of you amazing music fans!

Please come and join us for a night of music and celebration on Tuesday, August 19th at the CT Yankee in San Francisco. Tistrya, Lara, Brian, Sean and Sam will be rocking out together for a full night of music. Show starts at 10pm and it's only $5 for a rocking collaboration of amazing musicians!

I am so honored to have these wonderful friends and talented musicians accompany me on stage. I am so blessed to spend the night in celebration with all of you amazing friends and awesome dancers! Bring your dancing shoes and some slick new moves!

Hope to see you there! love always, tistrya

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new bands!

2008-07-24T21:41:01Z

The Mother Hips and ALO have been added to the Las Tortugas III line-up!

Woohoo!

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CAMPING INFO

2008-07-24T17:31:35Z

hi POSSE...this is from the owner of the Lodge regarding camping. Btw, i am told there are just a few onsite reserved camp slots left, so please call the Lodge if you want one, 209 379 2606. Custom camping (where they provide gear) is now only available for Sunday night, as custom camping for the other nights is sold out...here is that info:

On-site Evergreen camping:
BYO gear camping is dispersed around the property in various open spaces as well as ‘nooks and crannies’ and is limited to about 100 people. There are also reserved sites in the main campground for those who reserved custom camping. All on-site guests have access to the campground bathhouse and showers. Campers are not parked next to their cars but the cars are not far-away. On-site campers and cabin guests are encouraged to carpool as parking in general is limited and each tent and cabin will be limited to a maximum of 2 cars on-site. Food must be stored in bear boxes or in cars. On-site campers will have special wristbands and tags for their tents. No RV’s on-site or sleeping in vehicles, no exceptions. Once camping is sold-out, no more spots will be available so your friends will need to camp off-site.

Off-site Tent & RV camping:
Free tent camping in the national forest is as close as 150 yards from the lodge. There is no camping allowed on the sides of Evergreen Road, you need to pull onto fire roads. The main fire road closest to the lodge is on your right (road 1s32) about 200 yards before the lodge and there are groves of trees, meadows and pullouts along this 2 mile long road. Other fire roads can be found all along Evergreen Road for more private, secluded, and quiet camping. You need to abide by national forest rules, have a fire permit to have a campfire, leave the forest spotless, protect your food and respect nature and other campers. Bring a bike. RV campers can camp on fire roads as well.

Off-site parking:
Cars must be completely off of Evergreen Road. There will be NO parking allowed on the north side (same side as the lodge) of Evergreen Road within a few hundred yards of the lodge (this will be signed).

On-site Parking:
Parking is limited so please park efficiently. There will be a two car limit for each cabin. Carpooling is highly encouraged. No RV parking on-site and no car-camping. Once parking is full on-site, cars will need to park off property on Evergreen Road below the lodge. Please be careful parking on-site when parking off of the main roads or main parking lots. There are plenty of ‘tweener’ spots, just watch out for lodge materials/lights/etc..

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newest press release...

2008-07-24T09:22:46Z

Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead III, the annual Halloween soiree in Yosemite at Evergreen Lodge, is very pleased to announce some musical additions to an already stellar lineup. The additions include Tortugas veterans ALO, making a rare appearance in 2008. Joining ALO will be The Mother Hips, Trevor Garrod of Tea Leaf Green, Cornmeal, Flowmotion and Tracorum. These bands will be joining a bill that already includes Tea Leaf Green, Hot Buttered Rum, host band Blue Turtle Seduction, Melvin Seals’ JGB, Lebo, Guitarmageddon, and many other great bands and artists.

Taking place from October 30-November 2, the Thursday night kick off party will include Hot Buttered Rum, The Mother Hips, Lebo and Friends, Blue Turtle Seduction, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Izabella, Wisebird, and Dave Stein Bubhub.

Please go to http//:evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com for general info, tickets, and lodging information.

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Portland People....??

2008-07-23T17:12:59Z

Who's in for Las Tortugas this year from PDX??

John M
Noah C ?
me?

?= figuring it out still. logistical challenges ahead.

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Harina de Maíz at Tortugas

2008-07-22T02:12:19Z

Yeah, that's Cornmeal. I heard a rumor they have been added to this already great line up. Can anyone confirm that? If so it'd be hella sweet!

Now if we could just get a little Marea de Diez Millas happening too, then we'd really be schwippin' the schwap!

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Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash with Montana Slim and DJ Dark Star Dan - 12 Galaxies - Friday, August 1st !!!

2008-07-21T22:00:06Z

"Jerry Garcia's Birthday Bash"
w/dj*-Dark Star Dan and featuring Montana Slim!
plus Video, Special Guests and More...

Friday - August 01, 2008
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission @ 22nd - SF
$10 * Doors 8pm

$1 of every ticket sold goes to benefit "Jerry Day 2008"

www.myspace.com/montanaslimmusic
www.myspace.com/djdarkstardan
www.12galaxies.com

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Camping

2008-07-18T16:27:15Z

For the do it yourself on site camping, does anyone know if it is car camping or if you end up being kinda far from your car?

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2-night Izabella run in Sacramento finalized!!

2008-06-19T07:06:17Z

We've confirmed another 2-night run in Sacramento on August 15th and 16th. For those of you that have been around a 2-night Izabella run then you know the craziness that will go down. For those of you that don't it's the biggest little secret. Sacramento has a really good scene and community that surrounds Izabella and we are excited to provide a great weekend of music. Look for our new stage design to be debuted at this festive event!

A summer night on Vashon Island proved that the community IS smaller than we all think. After loading in we starting talking with the other act on the bill and it turned out Lucas Carlton had performed with a couple of these guys in High School. As discussion continued we realized that the bass player from the band was dating Sean Lehe's cousin. The night with Damon Castillo Band (www.myspace.com/damoncastillo) not only blew our minds, but also knocked us off our feet! These guys are hot and will be a lovely start to the weekend so make sure you come out at 9pm sharp to check this solid unit out.

Saturday is when things get loose and the party explodes. Our great friends 5 Eyed Hand (www.fiveeyedhand.com) will ignite the fire with their playful artistry and impressive musical backgrounds. This summer has introduced 5 Eyed Hand and Izabella to the festival circuit and we're extremely excited to have these guys joining us in our hometown. Saturday is not to be missed so make sure you get drinks early and make it out to catch this Santa Cruz based quartet.

We're looking forward to an incredible weekend of music and celebration of life so join us for the weekend and check out some talented folks from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo. There will be horns present on Friday and a violin in the house on Saturday so look for some cross pollination. Get your $15 two-night pass early cause the place will get packed!

See you soon

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Cabins

2008-05-19T23:41:02Z

Are available May 15th!!!! Tortugas here we come!

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Tortugas III Official Announcement

2008-05-13T01:24:42Z

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 tickled to announce the following confirmed acts:
TEA LEAF GREEN, HOT BUTTERED RUM, Host Band BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, JGB Featuring MELVIN SEALS, LEBO FROM ALO (and more surprises), GUITARMAGEDDON, with more special headliners to be announced. Our Lineup also includes some incredible “Up & Coming” bands, including POOR MAN’S WHISKEY, BLVD, THE MONOPHONICS, DELTA NOVE, THE TRESPASSERS, IZABELLA, UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA, ON THE ONE, VICTOR BARNES, TISTRYA AND FRIENDS, BIG LIGHT, DAVE STEIN BUBHUB, & WISEBIRD, with more to come.

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

HOT BUTTERED RUM & BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION will make the first splash at the THURSDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF PARTY on October 30th. Tickets and Cabins go On Sale May 15th at 8:00 a.m. To reserve a Cabin or On Site Camping, please call the Evergreen Lodge May 15th, again at 8:00 a.m. #209-379-2606. There is a 3 day minimum on Cabins and Custom Camping, where gear is provided by the Lodge. There is a 2 day minimum on reserved ‘do it yourself’ Camping. There is also a 25% discount on 4th and 5th night cabin stays.

The Cabins are sure to sell out rapidly, so please call on May 15th. 4 Day Early Bird Tickets will be available for $100. The ticket price will go to $125 as of July 1st, 2008. Tickets for TORTUGAS III will be made available via http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com.

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, 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: http://evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com, www.myspace.com/lastortugasdanceofthedead3 & http://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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Addl Info: RVs, Dogs, Weather

2008-05-12T17:32:25Z

Hi There, here is some additional info we thought would be helpful.

- No RV's on site. RV camping is available in the national forest

- Car camping in the Evergreen parking lot is not allowed

- No Dogs

- 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!

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Initial LINE UP!

2008-05-12T17:09:42Z

Blue Turtle Seduction
Tea Leaf Green
Hot Buttered Rum
Monophonics
BLVD
Poor Man's Whiskey
ON THE ONE
Delta Nove
Izabella
Big Light
Victor Barnes
Dave Stein BubHub (DSB)
Wisebird
Melvin Seals & JGB
The Trespassers
Underground Orchestra

Cabins and tix go on sale May 15th and CABINS WILL GO FAST so if youre interested JUST GET ONE. You can always hook someone up close to event if you back out, because they will be HOT COMMODITY.

ALL WE NEED IS TEN MILE TIDE on the line up......cmon Tortugas!! Comply! :)

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Look who is back!!!

2008-05-08T16:32:49Z

Woow, this might be my year to return to Evergreen after seeing this on the HBRSB yahoo group. Info came from pollsta.

> > Hot Buttered Rum 10/30/2008 - Thu Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead
> > (Evergreen Lodge)
> > Groveland, CA
> > Hot Buttered Rum 10/31/2008 - Fri Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead
> > (Evergreen Lodge)
> > Groveland, CA
> > Hot Buttered Rum 11/1/2008 - Sat Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead
> > (Evergreen Lodge)
> > Groveland, CA
> > Hot Buttered Rum 11/2/2008 - Sun Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead
> > (Evergreen Lodge)
> > Groveland, CA

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new bands for Tortuga's 3...

2008-05-06T22:41:43Z

is it too early to start making some requests for October 08?

how about a little TEN MILE TIDE added to the lineup? they are awesome and would fit in soooo well w/ the vibe & style of music!!

and i just saw Montana Slim from SF for the first time last week. loved them! fun bluegrass band, some great covers, and they definitely know how to throw an afterparty!!

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When does the lineup come up

2008-05-05T17:31:38Z

I might be wrong, but I thought I had saw a line up for Tortugas around this time very early may last year? I see some of the artisit showing they are playing it, but no other news, or even an updated website,

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Mariachis

2008-02-26T22:57:30Z

This is a happy mariachi song for Obama!
Share it or not.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0fd-MVU4vtU

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Dig the Mariachi brothers? Youll love Poor Mans Whiskey! This Friday nite

2008-01-16T23:58:44Z

Hey there music lovers!

I think I speak for all you crazy freaks when I say that the crazy Mariachi brothers were definately a highlight of the Las Tortugas Fest! This Friday at the Great American their band Poor Mans Whiskey will perform their interpretation of Dark side of the Moon(shine) bluegrass style! There will be a costume contest so come as your favorite OZ character or interpretation of. Check out this link on youtube of previous years performances of Dark Side of the Moonshine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPcW8yf9GaA

Cant wait to boogie down with y'all in the land of OZ!!!!

Cheers,
Robin

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Tistrya Tour!

2008-01-06T19:16:54Z

Hey all! I am going on a musical adventure and I would love for all of you to come along. I am blessed to be playing music with The Trespassers from Yosemite for this magical tour. We are playing at the CT Yankee in SF on friday, january 11th, Schanachie's Pub in Willits on Monday, january 14th, Humbrew's in Arcata on Wednesday, january 16th opening for Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and Thursday, january 17th in Nevada City at Cooper's. The Turtles will follow at Cooper's on the 18th and 19th. I would be so honored to see all of you there!

love always, tistrya

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Tortuga'd =

2007-11-22T19:36:43Z

"Tortuga'd" = To be enamored with festival glaze after being at Las Tortugas festival. Could refer to being tired, confused by music, broke(missing days from work, not that it was pricey), in a complete cave daze where all other trees look tiny, and having your head completely shredded from rock out dork star energy. Could also mean a completely rock and roll'd bliss feeling of community amazement, accomplishment, meaning, and hope, and a blast to bits feeling of knowing a secret Yosemite hideout that harbors your forested hobbit dreams.....Kind if a "cup overfloweth" ass-jabbed psychedelic twisted audio stoke we also could refer to as "schwipp schwapp", which meanings are limited to anything where anything is happening at a stoked level.

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help New Monsoon!

2007-11-21T19:04:38Z

New Monsoon has made the finals of the Hennessy/Rolling Stone Magazine Pure Music Review! Vote, vote, vote!! The winner gets featured in Rolling Stone Magazine and gets a free trip to NY for a recording session. Voting continues through Nov. 26, and you can vote once a day per IP address. Let's help those NM boys git er dun!!!

VOTE HERE: http://www.rollingstoneextras.com/hennessy/voting.php

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Las Tortugas pics

2007-11-21T16:50:42Z

Finally! Might add more later...

http://www.molecularmusic.org/gallery2/lastortugas/

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Las Tortugas Day of the Dead

2007-11-20T21:04:40Z

Hi all,

I was finally unpacking ambiance from the weekend this morning and discovered a bag of trinkets, pictures etc that people had placed on the altar. This was obviously packed by mistake and I feel terrible that someone may have put something really meaningful on the altar only to discover it gone at the end :( So please if you are missing something that you placed on the altar during Las Tortugas message me privately... if I have it I will get it back to you safely!

Love to you all,
Jen

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Share your best pics on THIS TRIBE!

2007-11-14T19:11:24Z

Wouldnt that bee fun? Please post your best (or worst) from Tortugas 07 on this tribe so we can combine all perspectives in one place. My camera broke as soon as I got to the fest this year, and being the usual snapper I am, I was really bummed to not be able to do my thing. I would love to see some uploaded to this tribe instead of following links, lets have a community picture sharing party!!!

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Las Tortugas review on Jambase

2007-11-07T19:01:15Z

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?StoryID=11889

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Evergreen Ideas - Keep'em Coming

2007-11-07T18:57:30Z

Hey folks,

We love all the great feedback and reviews. Thank you for the ideas to make things better for next year. We will work hard on food related stuff as we know we can step it up in that area. Going from a hotel to a music fest is not our normal routine but with a little experience under our belts, we will definitely improve for next year.

Please be specific about food ideas; IE; salad/salad bar, meat on a stick, etc....

One question for those who had breakfast: Was the breakfast buffet at 6$ not a good value?
We will extend breakfast hours next year so no worries there.

Thanks, dan

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My Tortugas thoughts

2007-11-04T16:29:57Z

I went to Las Tortugas II. It was a last minute decision for me, but I am glad I went. About 1000 peeps at the peak on Saturday night. Lots of costumes all 4 nights, the bands got into it too, dressing up differently each set.

New finds for me: Tracorum from SF, a four piece band with guitar, drums, keys and a bass player from Amsterdam that made my jaw drop. He was kind of a cross between Les Claypool, Phil Lesh and Kai Eckhardt if you can imagine that! He turned a lot of heads.

Another discovery was Buffalo Strange from Tampa, a fun hippie, tribal Deadish jam band. I also enjoyed Greensky Bluegrass and their interesting bluegrass covers of Pink Floyd, and Springsteen to name a few.

I arrived late Thursday in time to see ALO throw down 2 long sets and play until 5am! Every night was like that! The headliners delivered. I also enjoyed Guitarmeggedon with Lebo, Clark, and Leahy. A rare stage appearance by Jenna Lebo on background vocals!

NM played two sets on Saturday late night in costume and the next night they followed a wonderfully fun set by the JGB. The new drummer Sean Hutchinson is someone you should all check out. Only 22 years old and a monster on the drums, he even plays tablas and congas too. They are much harder rocking band these days.

TLG was very popular and played very LOUD sets on Friday and Saturday. Izabella was great, they have really evolved into a versatile band: soulful covers and originals, Deadesque jams and everything between. Stu Allen of the JGB sat in Sunday night on Iko and Jeff Miller on Don’t Bring Me Down. Lots of sit-ins all weekend. Monophonics delivered the funky horn sound which was a welcome change of pace; they remind me of Vinyl.

BTS were the hosts of the festival and I think they played every day. The loyal Turtle heads were out in force.

This was a very intimate festival, kinda like HSMF only way smaller. Everyone attending was cool and no hassles. Most did dress sup at least one night and I made some new friends. The only complaint I might have is about the food being overpriced and not so great.

I was psyched to learn they had satellite TV in the bar so I was able to see most of the World Series. Yeah Sox!

Some of my pics will run on Jambase probably today and then I will post a gallery once I catch up on “real” work.

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Tortugas Festy Quotes

2007-11-03T06:32:45Z

Got any? Here are some we compiled on phantasytour:

"schwipped out"

"bella bella bella!"

"Ya gotta ride the fine line between schwipp and schwapp"

"We know why youre smiling. Its not so secret anymore. The Secret Smiley Zone"

"Earplugs courtesy of LOUD CAMP"

"its getting a little too schwippy in here!"

"SHUT THE FUCK UP LOUD CAMP!"

"Im going to go down and hide in the cave for awhile"

"Social Retardation is setting in"

"Like a fart in the wind, so are the schwips of our lives"

"Where does a bear shit?"

"MORE STUFF ON STICKS!!!"

"CHAIR-CUZZI!!!"

"I need to re-up my cooz"

"If we had a guitar out here, it'd be jam-cooz!"

"I need to hold on."

"We've officially reached the 'we will dance to anything' point of the evening."

"looks like a thrift store threw up on him"
~me to Jay, as he walked by wb cabin in a day glo snow suit and a cowboy hat

Random: "So next year at Tortuga..."
S.D.: "Just be here now"

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Shout out to SD and crew

2007-11-01T23:51:10Z

How about a great big shout out to SD, Hafty, Thaddeus, Tistrya, and everyone else who helped make Tortugas so great! SD and his relentless energy, Thaddeus always making sure things were going off on time, Hafty for constant attention to the artists, Tistrya for both all the behind the scenes work and in front of the microphone artistry! And to Howie for his wonderful spirit, Jenna, Claire, Kestrel, and all who helped with ambiance and decorations...this type of thing doesn't come off this great without a lot of work from a lot of people...Here's to them! SALUTE!

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LOUD CAMP~3 days!!!

2007-11-01T23:27:42Z

bee prepared for another onslaught of TRUE LOUD CAMPERS! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Just for the record, LOUD CAMP was started last year at Tortuga #1 by Me, Mark my husband, and Katrinas truly spirited kids Brendan and Kelen. The phenomena has ruckused many a festival accross the nation since. Remember: ear plugs are your friend. hehehehehe

THREE DAYS TIL WE ALL MEKKA IN YOSEMITE IN THE PINEY DEEP! Pine Shrimp Deposit late nite Ricola jam, anyone?

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Thank You From The Evergreen

2007-11-01T21:45:57Z

Tortugans!

From all of us at Evergreen Lodge, a million thanks for making our little festie so fantastic, unique and spitited! Evergreen is the framework, you paint the picture...

That was a brilliant display of music, fandom, creativity, dancing, nature and joy.

Please send any lodge related suggestions, photos and comments to danb@evergreenlodge.com

Be good to one another and keep on supporting all these amazing bands!

Best, dan

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Ideas for next year

2007-11-01T03:04:27Z

who should come back? and who else needs to be there?

I definitely want to see the mother hips there...

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photos

2007-11-01T00:03:20Z

Here are some photos... unfortunately they ended up in reverse order, so you can see the weekend in rewind :)

http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/jupitergo/Las%20Tortugas%202007/

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How much fun was that?!?

2007-10-31T17:52:59Z

OMG! Hope everyone made it home safe and sound. Buffalo Strange is one of my new favs.

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1 EARLY BIRD TICKET AVAILABLE

2007-10-26T15:32:23Z

I have 1 early bird ticket available for purchase. Face value $85 for pass and $5 for early bird party!

wooo hoo!

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extra ticket

2007-10-26T15:29:36Z

who wants it? c'mon, its coming all the way from colorado... don't let it go to waste ;)

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new ISO: seeking ride back on Sunday at ANY TIME

2007-10-25T19:34:41Z

My schedule just got more flexible on Sunday so I can be back in Oakland any time that day or night.....just as long as I make it to work on Monday morning. Again, I'm more than happy to pay for the gas, contribute, etc.

Thanks,
Parisa

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extra 3 day ticket

2007-10-25T01:42:30Z

my friend couldn't make it so I have a fri-sat-sun ticket to get rid of for her. open to any offers

punkar@sonoma.edu

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