Joanna Newsom to play Fleetwood Mac tribute festival

Joanna Newsom, Alison Mosshart, Perry Farrell and Dhani Harrison are among the artists who are scheduled to play Fleetwood Mac Fest.

The event has been put on by The Best Fest organisation, whose previous events have celebrated other artists including Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones.

It takes place on February 9-10 at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Pitchfork reports that proceeds from the event will go to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the Sweet Stuff Foundation.

Cold War Kids, Karen Elson and “surprise guests” will also perform.

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