Damon Dotson, Brother Trucker will take the stage at 2017 Newton Fest

Filling out the most jam-packed musical weekend in recent Newton history, Damon Dotson and Brother Trucker will be Saturday evening’s musical entertainment at this year’s Newton Fest.

Brother Trucker will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. followed by an 8 p.m. performance by Damon Dotson. In addition to the two evening performances, local talent take the
stage beginning at noon on June 10. This is following performances Friday night including metal giants Metallica with Avenged Sevenfold and Volbeat at Iowa Speedway and Aftershock performing at Thunder Nites.

Damon Dotson is a singer/songwriter originally from northwest Iowa but now based out of Des Moines. Dotson has released four original albums and played countless shows throughout the Midwest. His 2016 album, “Tumblin’” had a sold out album release show and climbed to #24 on the iTunes rock charts. He is no stranger to the area, consistently playing shows in the Newton area for the last several years. He’s one of two Iowan’s who have sang “America the Beautiful” on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Iowa State Capitol; the other being world renowned opera singer Simon Estes.

Brother Trucker, an Americana roots rock band based out of Des Moines, has toured the Midwest since 2000, playing festivals, bars, coffee houses, parties and a myriad of benefits.
With four albums to their credit, the band is influenced by the sounds of the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Drive by Truckers. The band consists of Andy Fleming (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Fitzpatrick (lead guitar/vocals), Lyle Kevin Hogue (bass), Jim Viner (drums) and Matt Jesson (keys/vocals).

Newton Fest also will feature local talent on the concert stage from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
before the main shows in the evening. Local bands, musicians and performers who would like to showcase their talents for 30 to 45 minutes, can apply for a chance to be part of Newton Fest by visiting www.newtonfest.org.