As usual, there’s plenty of cowbell. Via Soundcloud.

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The Kahbang Music and Arts Festival launched last summer in Bangor, Maine with Matt & Kim and Ra Ra Riot headlining — but it’s still relatively unheard-of. This year Kahbang will be running from August 6-14, and the list of performers includes Ok Go, Biz Markie, The Gay Blades, BoB, Free Energy and more. There will be plenty of art installations and a film festival portion as well.

Kahbang’s concept is to translate some of the live music energy from Brooklyn way up north. And in that spirit, we’re offering two pairs of VIP passes to FreeWilliamsburg readers. Just leave us a comment on our Facebook page, and we’ll randomly select two winners who will each get a pair of VIP passes to the festival. Summer road trip, anyone? And speaking of road trips, Kahbang’s planners are still looking to book more bands and artists, so if you are interested in participating, go ahead and contact them here.

VIP ULTIMATE FESTIVAL PASS

Pass Includes:

• Entry to festival grounds (2-Day Music pass)
• Entry to any film screening (Film Pass)
• Access to all special events (Q/A sessions, Panels, etc.)
• Access to KahBang VIP events
• Advanced seating/reserved seating/preferred seating
• Limited edition 2010 festival T-shirt
• Limited edition souvenir ticket
• Complimentary beverages (water, soda, juice)*
• VIP Bar specials ($2 drafts / $3 well drinks)*

*Music Festival Only