Bedouin, K'Naan Do Hillside Inside 2009

The initial lineup for the second annual Hillside Inside festival will feature reggae rockers Bedouin Soundclash, rapper K'Naan, folk rockers Great Lake Swimmers, experimental group Bell Orchestre and hip-hop/club music duo Thunderheist.

That 1 Guy is so far the bill's lone American act. More artists will be announced shortly.

Hillside inside will be held from 1 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Guelph, Ont.'s Sleeman Centre. Tickets are on sale now at the Hillside Festival Office, the University Of Guelph and Ground Floor Music and Encore Records in Guelph. They're also available at Toronto's Soundscapes and can be purchased online at the Hillside Festival website, through Ticketpro or by phone. A variety of ticket types are available, and more information can be found on the festival's website.

Festival organizers are encouraging ticket buyers to bring a refillable Hillside beer mug to the event, since the venue is licensed. You can also buy a mug at the gig.