ELVIS PERKINS IN DEARLAND Replaces Injured Justin Townes Earle on NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL Lineup
Elvis Perkins In Dearland (Photo Credit: EPID)
BAD NEWS > GOOD NEWS! Unfortunately it’s true — Justin Townes Earle injured his hand and needed 19 stitches, and he will not be able to play his first Newport Folk Festival.
HOWEVER, the Folk Gods were indeed smiling. Exactly 45 minutes after receiving the news, our good friends, Elvis Perkins In Dearland happened to call us for tickets to come to the festival simply as fans. We said we could do one better… and asked them if they would like to play. They said YES!!!!
All good wishes to Justin and welcome back to Newport ELVIS PERKINS IN DEARLAND on Sunday, August 1, at 4:50 pm on the new Quad Stage. For the complete 2010 Newport Folk Festival lineup, go to www.newportfolkfest.net.
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