Sunday 8 June 2008

Raconteurs, Vampire Weekend to play Treasure Island

The Raconteurs, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Spiritualized, Goldfrapp, Hot Chip and CSS are among the bands set to play this year's Treasure Island festival in San Francisco.

The annual event takes place September 20 and 21 on California's historic San Francisco Island.

Also on the bill are Foals, Fleet Foxes, Tegan and Sara, The Kills, Tokyo Police Club and The Dodos.

The festival will also feature live art installations and carnival rides, including what is reportedly California's tallest Ferris wheel.

Additional bands are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets will go on sale May 30 at 10am PST. For further information, visit Treasureislandfestival.com.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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