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Gillian Welch and her musical partner David Rawlings filled the Newport air with their gorgeous harmonies on this sunny Sunday afternoon set. They finger-picked from the whole catalog, but fans were also treated to three brand new songs, including a Johnny and June Carter Cash cover of 'Jackson.'

At 24, Willy Mason already sounds like a withered man. Accompanied by a musical saw player and members of his family on stage, his anti-anthems began Sunday's Newport Folk Festival in a somber mood. But a sweet moment came when Mason invited his parents — local to the area — on stage and lightened up the set just before noon.

Across the U.S., towns are rocking out with this season's music festivals

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a mixture of rock, trance, ambient and classical music, composer Scott G (recording artist The G-Man) creates a near-psychedelic journey on 'Burning Man Soundscapes.' Like the orchestral music by Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915), composer Scott G is hoping listeners to the Burning Man Soundscapes tracks achieve a state of synesthesia. (VIDEO - VNR)

The Edinburgh Fringe hit its stride over the weekend, offering a record number of productions through the festival month including comedy, drama, music, and a host of would-be stars aiming to break into the big time.

Two songwriters are suing record giant EMI, claiming they are owed royalty payments from the hit Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS. L. Russell Brown and the estate of the ...

Music News: Musicians break from family-centered tradition -- After 23 No. 1 records, album sales in the octuple digits and more Country music Assn. and Academy of Country music awards than any other act, Brooks & Dunn can stake a convincing claim as country music's premier duo, past or present.

Legit News: Will small-screen stars get Broadway's vote? -- You may not know what a Danity Kane is, or where on the map to find O-Town. But Broadway is starting to find out.As pop stars spawned by reality TV appear on Broadway with increasing frequency, producers are finding that some demos -- particularly teenage females -- can be tapped by performers largely unheard of by the wider public.Some legiters sneer that casting from the reality pool is the latest example of the industry's growing commercialism. And, they lament, things are getting even more crass as Broadway producers follow the West End's lead by creating their own shows to search for stars. And there's another minor consideration: Yes, many reality alums have proven they can sing. But can they act?Still, there are often box office benefits -- and in these times of economic crunch, every little bit helps. Take Aubrey O'Day, a member of Danity Kane, the musical group created by Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs on MTV reality skei

Music Reviews: Back in 1989, Ringo Starr came up with a great idea: He would be the Ringmaster for a collection of still-agile rock stars performing their old hits and backing those of their colleagues. The band played the Greek theater that year, and those who saw it savored the moment, wondering if they would ever see the then-elusive ex-Beatle perform again.

Music News: Brooks and Dunn involved in many charities -- Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have each received considerable acclaim for their charitable activities, both collectively and individually.