SummerTyne Americana Festival 2011

SummerTyne Americana Festival takes place From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July 2011 at The Sage, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne. The multi-stage event has imaginative programming and a booking policy that succeeds in bringing not only world class Americana acts to perform in Gateshead, but also cutting edge up-and-coming artists.

Line-up

Lyle Lovett, Irma Thomas (the Soul Queen of New Orleans with one of only two UK shows), Raul Malo (former frontman of The Mavericks performing exclusively at Gateshead with Northern Sinfonia orchestra of The Sage Gateshead), John Grant, Chuck Prophet & The Spanish Bombs, The Secret Sisters, Abigail Washburn, Paul Burch & WPA Ballclub, Sarah Jarosz.

Jumpin' Hot outdoor stage: Justin Townes Earle, The Savoy Cajun Band, Richmond Fontaine Acoustic Duo, Redlands Palomino Company, Sean Taylor, John Miller and his Country Casuals, The Lucky Strikes, Hogseye, Smoove & Turrell, John Strong.

Home Fries outdoor stage: The Cornshed Sisters, Jess & The Pimptones, Little Mo & Band, Damascus, Nathalie Stern, The Buffalo Skinners, Lesley Roley Trio, Eleanor & Julia's Big Yee Haa!

Plus: Boat trips, film programme, children's concerts, SummerTyne Idols bus trips, and poster fair.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary depending upon event. Outdoor stage events are free. To buy tickets, click here.

More information will be here when available.