Bob Jones Honored

Cambridge, Mass.’ Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center will honor Festival Productions‘ Bob Jones May 20th with its second Living Legends Award.

The awards concert will be held at the city’s Sanders Theatre and will include performances by Alison Krauss + Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas, David Grisman & Old School Freight Train, Richard Thompson, Geoff Muldaur, and Dar Williams, among others. Festival Productions’ George Wein will say a few words in honor of Jones.

Participants are donating their time. Jones has been involved with the Newport Jazz Festival since 1963 and has an extensive history with Festival Productions, major festivals and as a touring musician.