Newport Concert Series At The Newport Yachting Center To Make Summer Temperatures Rise Even Higher In Early August With Line-Up Featuring Gregg Allman With Special Guest Jaimoe's Jasssz Band

The 2014 Newport Concert Series at the Newport Yachting Center is sure to make the summer temperature rise even higher in early August with a hot line-up featuring Gregg Allman with Special Guest Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band on Sunday, August 10th.  Tickets are still available for the show by visiting www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.  The gates for Gregg Allman will open at 5:00 p.m. followed by music on The Point Stage and then Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band starting on the Main Stage at 6:00 p.m. The Newport Concert Series is currently underway and will continue through October at its unique waterfront venue in downtown Newport.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of the legendary southern rock and blues group, the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman wrote many of ABB’s classic songs and also penned hits of his own including “Queen of Hearts” and “I’m No Angel”.  Known for his soulful voice and distinctive Hammond B-3 organ playing, his most recent solo album release is the Grammy-nominated Low Country Blues which was produced by T Bone Burnett and shows the true passion Allman has for his own tunes, as well as the special twist he gives songs by blues greats including B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. The latest tribute to Allman’s vast talents is the soon to be released live album entitled All My Friends which features giants in the music industry, including Vince Gill, Jackson Browne and Widespread Panic, celebrating his catalog of songs.  Allman’s special guest will be Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band which is led by the legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brother’s Band, Jai Johanny Johanson, while local singer-songwriter and guitarist,Dean Depalma, will lead-off the concert on The Point Stage.

The Newport Concert Series at the Newport Yachting Center has 9 remaining concerts to-date: The Machine performs Pink Floyd With the Interstellar Laser Show on Friday, July 25th; 3 Doors Down Acoustic – Songs From The Basement on Friday, August 1st; Boz Scaggs – The Memphis Touron Wednesday, August 6th; Gregg Allman with Special Guest Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band on Sunday, August 10th; Josh Turner’s Roughstock and Rambler Tour (presented by Ariat) on Thursday, August 14th; The Beach Boys on Saturday, August 16th; Alanis Morissette Live – Intimate & Acoustic on Thursday, August 21st; Blues Jam With Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on Sunday, August 31st; and Chris Young With Special Guest Courtney Cole on Saturday, September 20th.  In addition to the Newport Concert Series, the Newport Yachting Center will host the Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival on Saturday, August 9th and the Newport Celtic Rock Festival to take place Saturday, August 23rd.

The Newport Yachting Center is located on the waterfront in the heart of historic downtown Newport on America's Cup Avenue.  The venue features a covered concert tent and ample open air space with stunning views of Newport Harbor.  Guests can enjoy “The Point”, a dockside waterfront bar and lounge with a full line of cocktails, wines, imported beers and micro brews, before, during and after the shows.  Julian’s Omnibus will offer concert-goers a fun, eclectic dining experience along with rooftop seating to fully appreciate the panoramic Newport views.

For more information on the Newport Concert Series at the Newport Yachting Center, please visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or contact Michele Maker Palmieri, General Manager at the Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf on America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, at (401) 846-1600, Ext. 222 or via email: mmaker@newportyachtingcenter.com.  To receive future 2014 Newport Concert Series announcements, sign up at newportwaterfrontevents.com, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/waterfrontevents or follow Newport Waterfront Events on Twitter at twitter.com/newportevents.  Also, share photos on Instagram at instagram.com/newportevents.com.