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 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: 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!!!