Aaron Neville to headline meet-and-greet at Newtown music festival
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• GRAMMY-Winning Artist To Appear At Newtown Music Festival (patch.com) — Newtown residents can look forward to a special appearance by five-time GRAMMY winner Aaron Neville at the Fairfield Hills Music Festival on May 16, where he’ll host a meet-and-greet and book signing. The all-day festival at the Fairfield Hills campus will feature two stages, ten bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and will raise funds for Newtown-based Kevin’s Community Center.
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