Americanafest NYC Adds Old 97's, John Fullbright & More

The Americana Music Association and Lincoln Center have partnered for the first time to present Americanafest NYC. The event, a music and film experience, will take place August 4th-10th during Lincoln Center's popular free Summer music program,Out of Doors, which is now in its 44th season.
 
Americanafest NYC will present concerts by a range of Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Rock and R&B artists. Also offered will be film screenings, a related photo exhibition by Music Maker Relief Foundation and a symposium exploring the elders and their legacies finding new expression among younger generations of musicians.
 
“We’re thrilled to partner with the American Music Association this summer,” shares Jill Sternheimer, Producer, Public Programming for Lincoln Center. “The organization, led by Jed Hilly, is at the epicenter of a vital movement bringing together new voices, celebrated icons, and eager audiences. Our initial thought was for Americana to be represented at our annual “Roots of American Music” weekend but we realized that this music is such a part of the country’s cultural canon, that a full week of programming was the way to go.”
 
“After receiving the invitation from Lincoln Center to co-curate this event, my first call was to invite Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris, who’ve been champions of our cause," said Jed Hilly, Executive Direcotr of the Americana Music Association. “Rodney called me back within minutes and said, 'Let’s do it.' We are truly humbled by artists' support and the acknowledgement of our work by America’s greatest cultural institution, Lincoln Center.”
 
All events are free with no tickets required. Events take place on Lincoln Center’s Plazas between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues, from West 62nd Street to West 65th Street (except where noted). For the full schedule visit here.