Duncan Sheik, Natalie Merchant & More Set for Hamptons Music Festival This Weekend

F. David Mogull Productions presents the inaugural Hamptons Music Festival (HMF), this weekend, October 24, 25, 26 at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. The three day festival will include MainStage performances by Duncan Sheik, Natalie Merchant, and Jeff LeBlanc, culminating in a Festival Finale - East Meets West featuring local musicians from Montauk to Patchogue. Visit www.hamptonsmucifestival.com for more information.

Friday, October 24 at 8pm, it's Duncan Sheik with special guest, Jeff LeBlanc. A Grammy and Tony winning singer/songwriter, Duncan Sheik is probably best known for his 1996 hit, "Barely Breathing," which remained on the charts for 55 weeks. His rich, catchy melodies complete with full orchestral strings add a lush, ethereal quality matching Sheik's own vocal style. Expect to hear memorable hits along with newer compositions such "Lay Down Your Weapons" (2013), as well as songs from his Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening. An absolute must see to open the inaugural Hamptons Music Festival! Opening for Duncan Sheik is the East End of Long Island's own singer/songwriter, Jeff LeBlanc.

Tickets are $55, $60, $65

On Saturday, October 25 at 8pm, it's alt-pop powerhouse Natalie Merchant. As the lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs and a prolific singer/songwriter, Ms. Merchant's deep distinctive voice helped define an entire generation. Her literate, socially conscious songs solidified her position as a frontrunner among women in pop music in the early '90s, and she has enjoyed even greater success since embarking on her solo career. Don't miss the rare opportunity to hear this multi-platinum selling American singer in an intimate setting, as she returns with her first collection of entirely original songs in 13 years.

Tickets are $95, $135, $150

Then on Sunday, October 26, HMF presents East Meets West - The Best Music from Montauk to Patchogue. From 12:30 - 8pm, talented singer/songwriters from across the East End of Long Island will showcase their original music from both the indoor electric and outdoor acoustic stages. Justin from Cow Palace in Westhampton Beach will be serving up barbeque favorites from the grill while the specialty drinks flow from both the indoor and outdoor bars. Don't miss Dan Baily, Hopefully Forgiven, Matty O'Brein Group, Julia Haltigan, Jack Licitra, Alfredo & Lilly Anne Merat and more.

Tickets: $39 All-Access Pass

Purchase Tickets 3 Ways:

· On-Line: http://hamptonsmusicfestival.com/lineup

· Call Box Office: 631-288-1500

· Visit: 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

(Wednesday - Sunday, Noon - 6pm and later on show nights.)