Thievery Corporation, DJ Logic headline Spring Back to Vail on Friday

The excitement of Spring Back to Vail continues Friday with a headliner concert from Thievery Corporation with opener DJ Logic at Ford Park. The day's events will also include the Spring Back to Vail Expo Village at the Base of the Vista Bahn and après and after-dark parties presented by Bud Light.

Thievery Corporation

Eric Hilton and Rob Garza, the DJ duo behind Thievery Corporation, cite many different influences for the creative and interesting electronic music they make. Since the formation of the band in 1995, Thievery Corporation has released six studio albums and been nominated for a Grammy. The duo enlists the help of numerous supporting artists, from vocalists to guitarists and more, to add a full sound to the music they create. They plan to have a band of 20 supporting artists for their show at Spring Back to Vail Friday night – making for a concert experience that will not disappoint. The venue at Ford Park will open at 6 p.m. on Friday night and the music will start at 6:30 p.m.; DJ Logic will open.

A limited number of Private Reserve passes are still available for the Thievery Corporation show in Ford Park. While admission to Spring Back to Vail concerts and events is free, Private Reserve passes give holders access to preferred viewing of the stage in Ford Park as well as complimentary food and beverages. The Private Reserve pass is the ultimate Spring Back to Vail concert experience, providing access to an exclusive area of the venue complete with outdoor heaters and close-in viewing of the stage. Passes are just $125 each and can be purchased through the Vail Box Office by calling 970-845-8497.

Friday's schedule of events also includes après and after-dark parties presented by Bud Light:

· 4-6 p.m. – Bud Light Après Party at The Club, Vail Village

· 10 p.m.-midnight – Bud Light Post Concert Party at Vendetta's, Vail Village

Attendees of the après and after-dark parties can expect great specials on Bud Light and lots of great giveaways.

The Spring Back to Vail Expo Village will return to the base of the Vista Bahn Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with expos from brands like Maui Jim, Ski Bumper, Urgent RX, O.N.E. Cocount Water and MATADOR® Beef Jerky and gear demos from Liberty skis, Nordica and Ramp Sports.

Spring Back to Vail is the annual spring bash in Vail, Colo. celebrating the close of the skiing and riding season with a jam-packed schedule of events that includes free headliner concerts, nightly bar parties, the Spring Back to Vail Expo Village and the wet ‘n' wild World Pond Skimming Championships presented by Rockstar. For more information on Spring Back to Vail, including the full event schedule and registration for the Pond Skimming World Championships presented by Rockstar, visit www.vail.com/springback.

Spring Back to Vail is presented by Vail Mountain, Bud Light, Cadillac, SoBe Lifewater,Sprint, Town of Vail and Skiing Magazine and is brought to you in part by Helly Hansen, Maui Jim, MATADOR® Beef Jerky, Macanudo, Liberty Skis, UrgentRx, Ski Bumper, Vail Daily and KZYR-The Zephyr.