2006 Reviews:
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Fortune Williams Music Festival
With this single event, Staunton manages to host some of the nation's top musicians...
Music Fest Keeps Smith Busy
One of the more touching parts for me is seeing the reaction of the patients and the doctors and staff when we go to Augusta Medical Center, said Smith.
Hurry! Fortune-Williams tickets
Smith isn't too surprised at the early interest, given this year's performance lineup and Jimmy Fortune and Robin and Linda Williams's loyal fan base.
Fortune, Williamses Bring Music to the Augusta Medical Center
We really want you to feel the love of what will be going on this weekend," Fortune told the crowd of patients, visitors and staff.
A Touch of Home
Artists entertain at music festival
They all sang in a different pitch, had a different tone and different lyrics. But what they had in common was their love of songwriting, their need to tell stories and their compassion for one another and the crowd.
Two Days Down, One Day to Go
The 4th Annual Fortune Williams Music Festival at the Frontier Culture Museum hit its stride Saturday night as more than 600 people packed the main stage to hear Jimmy Fortune, who preceded the night's main attraction _ Grammy award-winner Rodney Crowell.
A Prairie Home Staunton
Gospel flourish helps conclude music festival
The final day of the 4th Annual Fortune Williams Music Festival ended in a hand-clapping, foot-tapping, side-splitting good time, with a rare performance by The Hopeful Gospel Quartet.
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2007 Reviews:
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Festival promises fun
Ever since the festival found what appears to be a permanent home at the Frontier Culture Museum, it has provided music lovers with both treats and surprises.
Fortune-Williams Music Festival singers brighten Augusta Medical Center patients' day
"There is a sharing going on that you don't find at most festivals," said Robin Williams as he watched Fortune play.
Good Fortune graces Day 2 of the Fortune-Williams Music Festival in Staunton
"The festival has had a wonderful turnout and fabulous weather," said festival director Larry Smith. He said that being around Fortune and Robin and Linda Williams from year to year has made him realize that they are just normal people who want to give back to their community.
Successful Fortune Williams Music Festival comes to close as Mary Chapin Carpenter takes stage
As for the rest of the weekend, organizers estimated the 5th annual Fortune Williams Festival had drawn in nearly 4,000 people over three days of performances.
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2008 Reviews:
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Talented acts to highlight Fortune Williams Music Festival
"It's so intimate," Fortune said. "It's laid back, no pressure. We feel it and the audience feels it: We're just there to have a great time with it all."
Songwriters in the Round
Songwriters night is known for its intimate and lighthearted atmosphere, which the artists themselves have commented on in the past.
Anderson closes music festival
Sunday marked the last day for the Fortune Williams Music Festival, and Fortune said he couldn't have been more pleased with the turnout...
Fortune estimated that while many in the crowd were from the area, a lot were coming from out of state for the weekend, himself included.
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