Life is good Festivals will feature amazing live music from coast to coast in 2009. There's nothing like enjoying sweet tunes all day in the great outdoors. And we've got a talent lineup that has us grinning like fools. Check it out:

	Brett Dennen on stage at 3:45 p.m. Rolling Stone named Brett one of its "Top Ten Artists to Watch" last year, and they called it right. He's fresh off a successful 54-city tour (happily backed by Life is good) and riding the success of his latest CD Hope for the Hopeless. He'll join us in Boston from a UK tour with The Fray and a performance at Bonnaroo. His rich voice, gifted songwriting and commitment to positive social change make him a not to be missed performer. Life is good and Brett Dennen are teaming up to help kids in need! http://www.brettdennen.net/
	Erin McCarley on stage at 2:00 p.m. This Texas-born singer-songwriter has seen her star ascend rapidly via strong live performances, a quality debut album, glowing national reviews, and a growing fan base. It was her showcase performance at the South By Southwest Festival in 2008 that ignited an industry-wide frenzy and bidding war, leading to her Universal Republic debut album, Love, Save the Empty, released in January, 2009. Erin McCarley delivers maturely considered lyrics and deeply melodic music with a spirit-boosting lightness and echoes of the Beatles, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, and Alanis Morissette. Come here what all the critics and admiring fans have discovered about this unique and talented performer. http://www.erinmccarley.com
	SteveSongs on stage at 12:00 p.m. Family-favorite SteveSongs is the winner of numerous prestigious awards, including two Parents' Choice Gold Awards, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children's Music Web Award. Steve can be seen daily on the PBS Kids preschool destination — the two-hour morning television block and online destination at pbskids.org — as the new music teacher, "Mr. Steve." Steve's live shows rock with guitars, vocal-bass and drums, along with the Sensational Sillies on background vocals. Kids dance, sing and rarely sit still at a SteveSongs concert, leaving parents no choice but to join the fun. http://www.stevesongs.com/

	Julian Marley: Julian Marley has carried on the musical and humanitarian tradition of his legendary father Bob Marley, building an international following through three albums and successful tours and appearances throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In concert he delivers not only soulful vocals of Bob Marley and the Wailers classics, but his own inspired roots-reggae originals woven of street-energy hip-hop, bubbling dance hall, and a smooth combination of R&B and reggae. http://www.myspace.com/royalmarley
	Carly Rae Jepsen: This Mission, B.C.-born singer/songwriter is on the rise, with an acclaimed first album, Tug of War, released in September, 2008. The former Canadian Idol contestant (a third-place finisher on season five) has gained increasing airplay across the country , beginning with her sparkling cover of John Denver's Sunshine and continuing with numerous deft, self-penned originals. http://www.myspace.com/carlyraemusic
	SteveSongs: Family-favorite SteveSongs is the winner of numerous prestigious awards, including two Parents' Choice Gold Awards, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children's Music Web Award. Steve can be seen daily on the PBS Kids preschool destination — the two-hour morning television block and online destination at pbskids.org — as the new music teacher, "Mr. Steve." Steve's live shows rock with guitars, vocal-bass and drums, along with the Sensational Sillies on background vocals. Kids dance, sing and rarely sit still at a SteveSongs concert, leaving parents no choice but to join the fun. http://www.stevesongs.com/

	The Blind Boys Alabama The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama combine musical passion and talent like very few others. Since coming together in 1939 at Alabama's Talladega Institute for the Blind, The Blind Boys of Alabama have sung a fervent blend of traditional and contemporary Gospel music. Winner of five Grammy Awards and recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, The Blind Boys' audience now reflects the group's eclectic, global following, while their repertoire has expanded to embrace secular songs with a strongly spiritual message. The Blind Boys have also performed and recorded with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Randy Travis, Peter Gabriel, Solomon Burke, Lou Reed, Tom Petty, John Fogarty and Ben Harper. http://www.blindboys.com/
	Brett Dennen Rolling Stone named Brett one of its "Top Ten Artists to Watch" last year, and they called it right. He's fresh off a successful 54-city tour (happily backed by Life is good) and riding the success of his latest CD Hope for the Hopeless. He'll join us in Boston from a UK tour with The Fray and a performance at Bonnaroo. His rich voice, gifted songwriting and commitment to positive social change make him a not to be missed performer. Life is good and Brett Dennen are teaming up to help kids in need! http://www.brettdennen.net/
	SteveSongs Family-favorite SteveSongs is the winner of numerous prestigious awards, including two Parents' Choice Gold Awards, an iParenting Media Award, and a Children's Music Web Award. Steve can be seen daily on the PBS Kids preschool destination — the two-hour morning television block and online destination at pbskids.org — as the new music teacher, "Mr. Steve." Steve's live shows rock with guitars, vocal-bass and drums, along with the Sensational Sillies on background vocals. Kids dance, sing and rarely sit still at a SteveSongs concert, leaving parents no choice but to join the fun. http://www.stevesongs.com/
	The Hot Tamale Brass Band The Hot Tamale Brass Band makes you feel like you're down in the Big Easy during a Mardi Gras Parade. With a line-up of 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 saxophones , a sousaphone and 2 drummers. They lay down the real funky feel of Bourbon Street.

	ALO Childhood friends turned college classmates at the University of California, Santa Barbara, ALO formed and found their musical roots in the Bay Area. The band of four have recorded five albums and have toured with collegiate cohort Jack Johnson — who also signed them to his label Brushfire Records — and Dave Matthews Band. http://www.alomusic.com/
	Martin Sexton An east coast native, Martin Sexton found his inspiration in classic rock and roll. Having released numerous albums beginning in 1996 Sexton launched his own label, KTR, in 2002. His diverse sound infiltrates many musical genres and his songs have been featured in film and television. http://www.martinsexton.com/
	The Sippy Cups Founded by the parents of pre-schoolers, The Sippy Cup's music is inspired, and sometimes composed, by their children. Working for the California school system by day, The Sippy Cups encourage parents to make music with their kids, teach school groups how to resolve conflicts non-violently, and educate and entertain school children about the wonders of the environment. http://www.thesippycups.com/

And that ain't all, folks. Stay tuned for more on the top talent you'll be seeing at the upcoming Toronto and St. Charles Festivals!