How to Plan a Day at the Newport Jazz Festival

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How to Plan a Day at the Newport Jazz Festival

Introduction

The Newport Jazz Festival is held annually in Newport, R.I. It is a widely respected and fairly large jazz festival that has garnered famous recordings from Muddy Waters and Miles Davis (among others). It is a vibrant experience. Follow these steps to plan a day at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Check out the official Newport Jazz Festival Web site (see Resources below). It includes a detailed list of musicians and a schedule.
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Step Two

Look at the performers and make a short list of those artists you cannot miss. Add to the list those artists you would like to see.
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Step Three

Take note of the acts that you have not heard of. Write them down and go to your friends or a music downloading program to sample some of their stuff.
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Step Four

Check the schedule on the Web site. Depending on when you check it (the festival is always in the spring), the schedule may not be finalized or even available.
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Step Five

Determine the artists you can and cannot see. Keep a list of your a??must-see acts.a?? This will help guide your scheduling.
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Step Six

Get your tickets early from the Newport Jazz Festival Web site. When you are running late, though, check Newport classifieds or eBay.
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Step Seven

Arrange for accommodations. The Newport Jazz Festival is three days long, so if you want to go for the whole event, you will need a bed to rest in.
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Step Eight

Arrange some kind of transportation. When you can get a hotel close to the festival grounds, you might consider flying in. You might not even have to use a car.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Do not feel rushed. If you are worrying about which acts you are going to squeeze in while you are listening to another act, youa??re also missing the point. The Newport Jazz Festival is about hearing and appreciating excellent jazz music.
  • Do not miss out on the non-jazz aspects. The food and culture of the Newport Jazz Festival is everywhere you go at the festival.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Tickets
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