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August 3, 2007

Ronstadt, Allmans and more: Newport Folk begins

Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday, the Dunkin’ Donuts Newport Folk Festival draws musicians ranging from Linda Ronstadt to searing slide guitar of the Allman Brothers, to acoustic music and more.

Tonight, the big act is Ronstadt, playing at the Newport Casino, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. The show starts at 8 p.m. Fees range from $30 to $85.

Tomorrow, the events move to Fort Adams State Park:

On the Dunkin’ Donuts Stage: The Allman Brothers Band, The North Mississippi Allstars, The John Butler Trio, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Harbor Stage: Assembly of Dust, Tom Morello, Martha Wainwright, Song Circle with Martha Wainwright & Sloan Wainwright and Phonograph.

Waterside Stage: Vishten and others, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

On Sunday:

Dunkin’ Donuts Stage: Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Amos Lee, Alejandro Escovedo and The Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Harbor Stage: Alejandro Escovedo, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Cheryl Wheeler, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem and Elvis Perkins in Dearland.

Waterside Stage: The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Julie Lee, Song Swap with Hazel Dickens, Dudley Connell & Diana Jones and Sierra Hull and Highway 111, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Read more about this year's festival here.

Call 847-3700, (866) 468-7619 or go to www.ticketweb.com, www.newportfolk.com. Advance: $55, $75; $5 children 2-12; children under 2 free. Weekend of show: $59; $95 two-day, if available.

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 7:05 PM | Permalink

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