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With Quality Line-Up Almost Complete, Prime Location An Experience Package By Land and Sea, Newport Yachting Center Is Becoming The Area's Premier Outdoor Concert Venue

Thanks in part to another quality 2014 Newport Concert Series and music festival line-up, its waterfront location and a new VIP concert experience which includes access to a luxury Azimut yacht, the Newport Yachting Center is becoming the area’s premier outdoor concert and festival venue.  A variety of successful concerts - from rock, blues and reggae to country and pop – have already taken place this season and will continue through October at the Newport Yachting Center in the heart of downtown Newport.  Tickets for all the concerts and festivals can be purchased by visiting www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

“The reputation of the Newport Yachting Center to deliver vibrant concerts in a unique and intimate setting has grown over the years within the music industry and among the general public to the point where we are looked at by many as the outdoor concert venue destination in the area,” said Michele Maker Palmieri, General Manager of the Newport Yachting Center.  ”The launch of Club Azimut as our VIP Experience is another nod to the popularity of our concerts and our Newport location.  As we were running out of space on land in which to dedicate a new VIP area, we expanded out to the water to create the ultimate dockside concert experience.”

The Newport Concert Series and Live Nation are offering the premium concert package which starts at $150 per person, per show through their partners Azimut and MarineMax who are creators of luxury and ultra-luxury yachts.  Club Azimut and MarineMax target concert-goers who are looking for the ultimate concert experience with VIP status on both land and sea.  With the purchase of a premium ticket, Club Azimut guests gain access to a waterfront lounge aboard a yacht before and during the show, a cocktail menu, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and the option to enjoy the concert aboard the Azimut or in a prime seat location within 25 feet of the stage or on an elevated deck. VIP Parking and a direct line to the Newport Yachting Center concierge service are also part of the experience.  To purchase tickets, please contact Katie Spaziano, Box Office Manager, Newport Yachting Center at 401-846-1600 ext 209 or via email at boxoffice@newportyachtingcenter.com.

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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 Tour on 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 5th Annual Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival featuring reggae legend Freddie McGregor along with John Brown’s Body, Mighty Mystic, Etana, New Kingston and Soul Rebel Project on Saturday, August 9th and the 3rd Annual Newport Celtic Rock Festival headlined byGaelic Storm, Eileen Ivers, Black 47, Tartan Terrors, Celtica-Pipes Rock! and the Fighting Jamesons on Saturday, August 23rd.

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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, 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 and music festival announcements and presale opportunities, 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.

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