After the Newport Folk Festival, Merritt will continue touring through August, playing dates on the East Coast and in Canada.

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The Los Angeles Staples Center, home to the NBA's Lakers and Clippers, the NHL's Kings, and the WNBA's Sparks--together those clubs ensure 140 playing dates per year, not including playoffs.

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In the summer of 2003, Jay-Z spent much of his time on the road, playing 33 dates with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott on the Rock the Mic tour.

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