BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FestEVOL has lined up Barenaked Ladies and Guster as the headlining bands for its second annual concert series. FestEVOL 2012 will kick off at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in Colorado, on March 17 and 18. From there, the music and mountain lifestyle celebration moves east to Okemo Mountain Resort, in Vermont, on March 24 and 25, and Mount Sunapee Resort, in New Hampshire, on March 31 and April 1. FestEVOL 2012 will combine snow sports and live music at the nation's premier mountain resorts.
"It is our goal to give our FestEVOL attendees a weekend escape where they can enjoy great music, awesome snow and delicious food with their friends and families," said Andrew Jaffe, EVOL Foods vice president of marketing. "In its second year, FestEVOL is going to be better and more exciting with the music of Barenaked Ladies and Guster."
Barenaked Ladies are coming off a break from their 2011 summer tour and the September release of their greatest hits album, Hits From Yesterday & the Day Before.
"We love to ski and board at all three of these resorts," said Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies. "Being a part of FestEVOL allows us to share our passion for music and winter snow sports with all of our loyal fans."
Guster, known for such hits as "Amsterdam," "Satellite" and "Do You Love Me?" has become well known for their music and for their nonprofit organization, Reverb, founded by band member Adam Gardner and his wife, Lauren, in 2004. Reverb will be actively involved at each FestEVOL location in an effort to keep the event as green and sustainable as possible. The Reverb Eco Village highlights environmental nonprofit groups alongside alternative energy exhibits. It also includes food sampling from top natural food brands plus ski and snowboard equipment demos with Nordica, Ramp, and Burton Snowboards.
Additional musical artists playing at FestEVOL will be announced soon. Tickets and ticket packages will be available for purchase beginning Dec. 15, 2011, at www.festevol.com and on each of the host mountain resort websites.
SOURCE: EVOL Foods
Danielle Winslow, 303-257-8480
danielle@evolfoods.com
About EVOL Foods
EVOL (ee-vuhl) Foods, based in Boulder, Colo., is changing the way the world thinks about frozen food. Philip Anson, chief operating officer, chef and founder, is very choosy about what goes into his burritos, wraps, snacks, entrees, flatbreads and pizzas: antibiotic-free chicken, pork, beef and chorizo sausage; artisan hand-tossed dough; cage-free eggs; traditionally made tortillas; herb-roasted skin-on potatoes; house-made green chilé and salsas; and numerous local and organic ingredients. There's a lot to LOVE about EVOL. EVOL Foods is available in grocers nationwide. www.evolfoods.com
About Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte is committed to preserving the pristine landscape and mountain lifestyle. With vibrant Victorian store fronts and expressive local characters, the small historic town remains true to its heritage and radiates an unparalleled welcoming and inviting spirit that celebrates a simpler life and time. Thanks to a widely diverse landscape, outdoor enthusiasts of all levels will find a new challenge with each visit. From world-class mountain biking, to legendary skiing and snowboarding, to a secluded fly-fishing experience, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is one of Colorado's best-kept secrets. www.skicb.com
About Okemo Mountain Resort
Rising above the village of Ludlow, in south-central Vermont, Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season playground that built its reputation for quality and superior guest service as a winter retreat for skiers and snowboarders. Originally a small community-run ski hill, Okemo began to blossom in 1982 under the ownership of Tim and Diane Mueller. Creating "The Okemo Difference" consistently earns the resort accolades and awards for snow quality, grooming, terrain parks, family programs, slope-side lodging, resort dining and the best guest service in the East. In addition to an on-snow lineup of family fun, Okemo offers a variety of activities including ice skating, a pool and fitness center, spa services and a new mountain coaster attraction that operates year-round. Two 18-hole championship golf courses highlight the warm-weather offerings and Okemo is the ideal hub from which to launch a New England adventure at any time of the year. www.okemo.com
About Mount Sunapee Resort
Mount Sunapee Resort, located in Newbury, N.H., only 90 minutes from Boston, has been ranked with the best snow surfaces in the East in the annual Ski Magazine Reader Survey for the past six years. All this great snow covers a mountain with more than 1,500 vertical feet of fun. There are 66 trails and slopes serviced by 11 lifts including a base-to-summit high-speed quad and two other quad chairs. There are nine glades, three dedicated bump runs and three terrain parks sculpted for all sizes and levels of bravado. Mount Sunapee defines family friendly. The spacious Learning Center puts everything a family needs under one roof: child care and children's rental equipment, and Snow Stars (ages 4–7) and Mountain Explorers (ages 8–12), the resort's popular half- and full-day children's programs. Families can learn to ski or snowboard together by participating in the award-winning Families First package. www.mountsunapee.com
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