Music's In The Air - Summer Music Festivals

August 7 2008 by Claudia Kunkel

SummerFestival.jpgJVC Jazz Festival - Newport, Rhode Island August 8-10, 2008

What better way to spend a hot, sultry August weekend than in Newport listening to the soulful sounds of jazz. The Newport Jazz Festival started in 1954 and is still going strong and has featured lineups from the great Miles Davis and Duke Ellington to the popular Chris Botti and Herbie Hancock. When you want a break from the music, Newport has the beautiful beaches, mansions and historic downtown to enjoy (the Best Western Mainstay is located just off of the historic downtown area). You can also choose from 11 other Best Western hotels in the vicinity of Newport.


Austin City Limits Music Festival September 26-28, 2008

Wind down the summer inside the city limits -the Austin City Limits that is. Three days, three stages and 130 bands make up this eclectic lineup of performers. Whatever your taste in music is, you can find it here. You can start with Foo Fighters, go to John Fogerty, skip over to Gnarls Barkley and finish with Erykah Badu. This year the sponsors of the festival are helping our planet go green by showcasing local non-profit environmental groups - so check it out. When night falls and you've had enough of the nightlife, there are 13 Best Western hotels in the Austin area including the Best Western Atrium North which is only a short drive away from the festival.

Festival Vancouver August 2-15

Canada's best known music festival is the Montreal Jazz Festival, but North America's largest classical music festival is located in Vancouver. Chorals, French chamber and sacred music series are presented at over 9 venues from morning to midnight, for a total of 50 concerts. Best Western offers visitors to Vancouver over 21 hotel locations within 40 miles of the city.

There are so many summer music festivals to choose from that there is something for everyone. Let us know your favorite.

Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all details directly with the companies or entities before planning your trip.

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