Black Crowes, Cat Power, Jim James Lead Newport Folk Line-up

The lineup for the 2008 Newport Folk Festival, taking place August
1 through Sunday, August 3 in Newport, RI has been announced.  
Steeped in 49 years of tradition and woven into the fabric of American musical 
history, the 2008 lineup is a modern take on the festival¹s original premise. 
This year¹s event pairs young stars like Cat Power and Jim James of My Morning 
Jacket with established artists like Jimmy Buffett and The Black Crowes. From 
its Friday evening show at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport 
Casino to its three-stage weekend layout at Fort Adams State Park, the 2008 Newport
Folk Festival promises to bring the original essence that the fans have come
to expect through a careful curatorial approach that links our collective
musical heritage with the music of today.
 
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 23 at 9am, with single day tickets and a
limited number of discounted two-day passes available at that time.  For
more information on package features and pricing, visit
www.festivalnetwork.com 
 
³We have taken great care in selecting the artists for this year¹s Newport
Folk Festival,² commented Tom Shepard, CEO of The Festival Network. ³The
festival is one of the oldest music events in the United States and this
year¹s lineup will respect its storied history while bringing in a new crop
of artists that represent the future of American music.²
 
The new booking approach by The Festival Network aims to reestablish one of
America¹s oldest and most beloved music festivals among the country¹s top
summer destinations.  With respect to the history and tradition of the
festival, each artist¹s set will be unique to the event.  From rare song
renditions to complete acoustic sets to the intimate beauty of the legendary
surroundings, this year¹s festival will stand out as a memorable turning
point for years to come.
 
Founded in 1959, The Newport Folk Festival has become an institution,
renowned for presenting well-known folk stars alongside the best new talent
of the day in one of the most beautifully intimate settings America can
offer. From Joan Baez, James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, to The Pixies, Bright
Eyes and Wilco, the Newport Folk Festival continues to present nationally
known performers as well as traditional folk and roots artists alongside new
artists from a wide variety of genres including folk/rock, indie rock,
bluegrass, country, alt-country, blues, grassroots and world music.

 
Below is the lineup for the 2008 Newport Folk Festival.  More to come.
 
Jimmy Buffett
The Black Crowes
Levon Helm
The Avett Brothers
Cat Power
Jim James (of My Morning Jacket)
Jakob Dylan
Stephen & Damian Marley
Gillian Welch
She & Him featuring Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward
Calexico
Kaki King
Brandi Carlile
Willy Mason   
Over The Rhine
The Felice Brothers
Jake Shimabukuro
Kate Taylor
Richard Julian
Jesca Hoop