The producers of the Hangout Music Fest have scored some of the biggest names in rock to perform at their event, which is scheduled to take place May 17-19 on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.  Headlining the festival will be Kings of Leon , Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and a third artist that will be announced soon. 

Among the other acts set to perform at the three-day event include The Shins , The Black Crowes , Trey Anastasio Band , Passion Pit , Jim James , Grouplove , Bloc Party and Slightly Stoopid .

Tickets go on sale on Friday at 11 a.m. ET, with three-day passes starting at $209.  To see the complete artist roster and purchase tickets, head over to HangoutMusicFest.com .

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