Mitchell Parrish

Today Frendly Gathering announces its partners for the Frendly Gathering Music Festival, taking place June 28-30 at Sugarbush's Mt. Ellen in Waitsfield, Vermont. The festival is pleased to announce its presenting partner Pacifico as well as Martin Guitars, Burton, Klean Kanteen, Lululemon, Dragon, Ben & Jerry's, & Guayaki Yerba Mate. Celebrating its eighth year, Frendly Gathering is produced by best 'frends' and pro snowboarders Danny Davis and Jack Mitrani. Heralded as one of New England's premier music and camping festivals, the festival boasts 32 acts including rock and roll, bluegrass, folk, jam, reggae and electronic bands along with yoga, local food, skateboarding, dance workshops, and of course, 'Frendship.' Headliners include Vermont's own Twiddle as well as national artists Greensky Bluegrass, Nahko & Medicine for the People, Kamasi Washington & more. Tickets are on-sale at FrendlyGathering.com.

Maestro Keith Lockhart chats about the Boston Pops' new Christmas CD as well as about concerts on tour and at Boston's famed Symphony Hall.