Folk Fest Adds Friday Date

"We are excited to return to the tradition of presenting a Friday night concert at the festival, and we are lucky to have Wilco to kick off what already promises to be a great weekend of music, " said Newport Folk Festival Producer, Jay Sweet. "Having been a part of our long history, it means a lot to us that they decided to come back this year. Wilco represents much of what we admire in a band -- they are torch carriers, musical innovators and veritable stalwarts at their craft."

"It's always a pleasure to be involved with the Newport Festivals, " said Wilco manager Tony Margherita. "They put on the types of events we love -- well run, music-first shows in a beautiful setting. That makes for a great time whether you're standing on the stage or in front of it."

Tickets are $45.00 and go on sale worldwide on Friday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com. This is a separately ticketed event from the two-day festival, which begins on July 28. Service Charges apply.

All seating is general admission on an open lawn. It is highly suggested that music fans arrive as close as possible to gates opening. Gates open at 4 p.m.; music starts at 5 p.m. Please carpool or come by water shuttle from downtown Newport. Limited edition keepsakes will be given to the first 1, 000 people to enter the gates. For more information, visit www.newportfolkfest.net