The Newport Folk today announced the on-sale date for tickets for the 2022 Festival, scheduled for July 22-24. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, February 2 at 11AM. In past years, Folk Festival tickets have sold out in minutes, so patrons are advised to purchase tickets immediately when they are available. Check the full text […]
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Newport Folk Festival releases ‘2021 Thank You Video’
In an email to fans today, Newport Folk Festival released their annual Thank You Video. “We are excited to share details about our 2022 on sale early in the new year, including our new ticketing partner. We cannot wait to see you back at the Fort on July 22-24. Before we officially turn the page […]
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What’s Up Interview: Natalie Hemby, 2021 Newport Folk artist releases new album
As live music fans continue to process the past 18 months, we’re looking back on concert highlights from this past summer. The Newport Folk Festival’s “Folk On” experience was a whirlwind, full of over-the-top moments, including a triumphant set from first-time artist, Natalie Hemby. She just put out a new album on October 8th, Pins […]
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Newport Festivals co-founder George Wein dies at age 95
A spokesperson from the Newport Festivals Foundation provided the following press release this afternoon: Impresario, promoter, pianist, art collector and philanthropist George T. Wein, co-founder and creator of the Newport Jazz Festival® and the Newport Folk Festival®, who for seven decades, was the most influential presenter of music around the globe, died peacefully in his […]
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Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals announce 2022 dates
Time to plan ahead. Newport Folk and Jazz Festival organizers today announced the dates for the 2022 events. The Folk Festival will be held at Fort Adams State Park July 22-24, 2022, and the Jazz Festival is scheduled for July 29-31, 2022. With the expectation of full capacity events next summer, it’s notable the Folk […]
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Newport Folk “First-Timers” – We speak with Ida Mae and Elijah Wolf
Playing the Newport Folk Festival can be a career-defining moment for any artist. Some musicians use the exposure as a steppingstone, others mark it as a career-high point. Either way, everyone who’s played Newport understands the historical significance of the event. Last week at “Folk On,” I spoke with several young artists who are making […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – The final day of “Folk On” (July 28)
The 2021 Newport Folk Festival edition known as “Folk On” is now part of folk history. The six-day Festival (conceived as two three-day mini-fests), with half capacity crowds due to Covid, was a resounding success. The Festival felt a little different, with smaller crowds and stripped-down sets from many artists. Still, the vibe was pure […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Part 2 Day 2 (Tuesday, July 27)
“This is a very special festival,” remarked music iconoclast Beck from the Lawn Stage Tuesday evening. “There’s nothing really like this anywhere else in America,” he noted. We couldn’t agree more. Beck headlined the fifth day of folk music in Newport, a day full of diverse talent. And although you couldn’t find much relief from […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Part 2 – Day 1 (Monday July 26)
The first day of “Part 2” of “Folk On,” Newport Folk’s iteration of the 2021 Festival, was a resounding success. If you haven’t heard, the Festival reduced its capacity to 50% due to the pandemic. So, a pair of three-day mini-fests replaced the usual three-day weekend Festival. Monday featured a good mix of music, from […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Day 3 Recap and Photos
The last day of the first of two (half-capacity) Newport Folk Festivals began with a morning sprinkle – and ended with a thunderstorm – of talent. The big surprise of Day 3 at Newport Folk was an appearance by R&B legend Chaka Kahn. The ten-time Grammy Award-winning singer joined the thematic set “Allison Russell’s Once […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Day 2 Recap and Photos
Saturday, July 24th was a perfect day to ‘Folk On” at the Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. It was Day 2 of the first of two three-day downsized festivals, with Fort Adams at half its regular capacity. The day featured great music and a visit from RI Governor Dan McKee. The day […]
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“Folk On” Saturday Headliner: Jason Isbell to close out Lawn Stage Saturday
One of the great songwriters of the modern era, Jason Isbell is scheduled to headline tonight’s Newport Folk Festival’s “Folk On” event, playing the Lawn Stage at 6:05 PM. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Isbell began his career as a member of the Drive-By Truckers and later formed his band the 400 Unit. During the pandemic, […]
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Newport Folk 2021 – “Folk On” Day 1 Recap and Photos
With the words “Happy New Year,” Newport Folk Festival Executive Director Jay Sweet kicked off “Folk On,” the 2021 version of the historic Festival. The event was downsized somewhat this year, with about half the normal capacity due to the pandemic. Still, the 5000 or so fans at Fort Adams made up the difference with […]
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“Folk On” Headliner: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats return to Newport Friday
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will be headlining the Lawn Stage at “Folk On” Friday, July 23. The Festival performance comes just as he releases a new album, Red Rocks 2020, recorded live during the pandemic. Red Rocks 2020, the new live album from Nathaniel Rateliff, was just released on Stax Records. The live record was […]
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NFF First-Timers: Singer-Songwriter Andrea von Kampen bringing Nebraska vibe to “Folk On”
Every year, WhatsUpNewp interviews Newport Folk and Jazz Festival artists who are playing Fort Adams for the first time. Our first chat this year was with Andrea von Kampen, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based singer-songwriter who will be playing the Folk Festival’s “Folk On” event Monday, July 26th. “How does it feel?” we wondered. “It feels very […]
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Newport Festivals: Bike Newport ready to assist riders at Fort Adams beginning Friday, July 23
WhatsUpNewp’s Folk and Jazz Festival coverage is brought to you by the Midtown Oyster Bar. If you’ve ever tried to exit the Newport Folk or Jazz Festival by car at the end of a day of music, you know patience is a virtue, and cyclists come first. Although it’s not quite the Tour de France peloton, […]
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2021 dates, details announced for Newport Folk and Newport Jazz
It’s getting even more official. This summer, Newport Folk and Newport Jazz will return to Fort Adams State Park. Newport Festivals Foundation, producers of the the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival announced some dates and details on Thursday. “Though Newport Folk and Newport Jazz won’t look exactly the same, we are thrilled to […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation to release “John Prine and Friends” album
Recorded during the 2017 Newport Folk Festival®, John Prine and Friends is the first-ever release of this celebrated and unique performance. Joining John on stage during this once-in-a-lifetime set were some of our very dear friends including (in order of appearance) Justin Vernon, Jim James, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, and Roger Waters. Offered exclusively through Newport Folk and […]
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Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz Festival planning to return this summer
Attention Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival fans, there’s hope, positive news, and/or reasons to be excited. Governor Dan McKee today announced during his weekly COVID-19 press briefing that he is working closely with organizers of the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival on a plan that allows them to host safe events […]
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Newport Folk and Jazz Artists dominate Grammy Awards
Like most awards shows this year, tonight’s Grammy Awards (hosted by The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah), will be quite different from years past. Many presenters, including Lizzo and Ringo Starr, will be streaming in remotely, and workers from shuttered concert venues will be presenting awards. Headliners include Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee […]
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Newport Folk Launches “Wake the Folk Up” Video Series to Benefit Musicians
“Wake The Folk Up” is a new video series from the folk at the Newport Festivals Foundation, designed “to highlight the issues that matter most to artists during these unprecedented times.” In an effort to support touring musicians, the Foundation is providing grants to artists to share their insights and songs. The episodes will premiere […]
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Newport Folk Festival to Release “A Change is Gonna Come” LP to Benefit Festival Foundation
Recorded during the finale of the 2018 Newport Folk Festival, A Change Is Gonna Come was a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between some of our very dear friends. Featuring Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples, Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr, Valerie June, Brandi Carlile, Maggie Rogers, Rachael Price, Chris Thile, Bermuda Triangle and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band backed […]
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Newport Folk Festival Programming Streaming All Weekend
As you know by now, the Newport Folk Festival will not be happening this year. But don’t fret, the Festival has put together some special moments for this weekend. There are ticketed and free online events starting Friday at 11AM, when the Festival typically launches – details below. See you next year at the Fort! […]
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What’sUp Interview: Newport Folk Musician Courtney Marie Andrews
Along with dozens of other artists, Courtney Marie Andrews had hoped to be performing live in this coming weekend at the Newport Folk Festival. Of course COVID-19 got in the way, but you can still see her play in a live stream, as part of the “Deer Tick and Friends” event happening Saturday at 8:30PM. […]
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Newport Folk and Levon Helm Studios to Present “Levon 80” Webcast Thursday June 18th
Since they can’t throw the previously scheduled Levon Helm 80th birthday celebration at Fort Adams this summer, the Newport Folk Festival has teamed up with Levon Helm Studios to host a livestream fundraiser at 8:30PM on June 18th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX0f9t9OwMM Performers include Phil Lesh, Mavis Staples, Margo Price, Dawes, Son Little, War and Treaty and the […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Amy Ray at the Newport Folk Festival
Singer-Songwriter Amy Ray, one half of the legendary duo Indigo Girls, returned to the Newport Folk Festival this year, almost 30 years since her first appearance there. The Indigo Girls were headliners at the Festival throughout the 1990’s, an important period of growth and renewal for the historic festival. I sat down with Ray for […]
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CBS Morning News Covers Dolly Parton’s Surprise Appearance at Newport Folk
The CBS Morning News broadcast a feaure this morning on the surprise set from Dolly Parton at Saturday’s Newport Folk Festival. The piece also highlighted the role of Festival favorite and recent Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile. The segment also featured Carlile’s new band The Highwomen, who performed at the Fesitval. Here’s the link to […]
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Newport Folk Festival: My Top 10 Picks
The Newport Folk Festival arrives Friday. Read on for my Top 10 picks for the 2019 Festival. NOTE: These are my personal choices – sets that I hope to catch. It’s not intended to be an all-encompassing “must see” list. Everyone’s picks are different – List your Top 10 in comments below! Jeff Tweedy – […]
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A conversation with Providence-based Granny Squibb, sponsor of the 2019 Newport Folk Festival
Want to support a growing local business while enjoying the sounds of the Newport Folk Festival? Well, the newest sponsor of the Festival has deep Rhode Island roots. Granny Squibb was founded in 2009 by RI native Robin Squibb, who used her grandmother’s original recipe to bottle organic iced tea. The company increased production, marketing […]
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2019 Newport Folk Festival Announcement: Chris Funk from The Decemberists to host, curate ‘For Pete’s Sake’ programming
Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival lineup announcements are well underway and we’re keeping track of the latest right here. While all 2019 Newport Folk Festival is sold-out, Newport Folk is once again partnering with Lyte to provide their Folk a hassle-free, safe way to exchange tickets. You can now make your RESERVATION to purchase tickets […]
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Ticket for 2019 Newport Folk Festival go on sale Thursday, here’s what you need to know
Newport, RI – Tickets for the 2019 Newport Folk Festival go on sale on Thursday, November 29th and are expected to sell out (again) within minutes. The Newport Folk Festival emailed the following helpful information out to help the purchase process run smoothly tomorrow. Here are some tips to ensure your purchase process runs smoothly. We […]
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Tickets for 2019 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale on November 29th
Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival announced on their Facebook Page today that tickets for their 2018 festival will go on sale at 10 am on Thursday, November 29th. The Newport Folk Festival is scheduled for July 26th, 27th, and 28th and is capped at just 10,000 fans/tickets per day. Historically, the majority of tickets will sell out within minutes. […]
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2018 Newport Folk Festival: The Musicians Speak
(Above: Nicole Atkins, Photo: Ken Abrams) The 2018 Newport Folk Festival is in the books. There were numerous highlights – new discoveries along with some revered favorites. While there, I spoke with a several artists backstage to get their thoughts on playing the iconic festival. All were clearly soaked in the moment; they understood the […]
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Folk Fest Interview: Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule Makes Surprise Appearance
(Above: Warren Haynes and Nels Cline, Photo: Ken Abrams) Warren Haynes is known to many as the former guitarist for The Allman Brothers Band and founder of the popular jam band Gov’t Mule. Haynes made a surprise appearance Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival joining Wilco guitarist Nels Cline in a special set dedicated to […]
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Scenes from Newport Folk – Saturday and Sunday
The 2018 Newport Folk Festival provided numerous special moments for fans and artists. The range and quality of performers exceeded expectations – there was everything from Gospel to Rock, Jazz to R&B. And yes, some traditional folk thrown in as well. WhatsUp Music Writer Ken Abrams was there and shares a few photos of some […]
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Six Picks: 2018 Newport Folk Edition
Well, it’s finally here! The Newport Folk Festival is the highlight of the summer for many music fans and WhatsUpNewp has more Festival coverage than anyone else! This week’s special edition “Six Picks” looks at six fascinating acts scheduled at the festival. Of course, this is not intended to be a comprehensive list – most […]
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The Fans Speak: What’s So Special About Newport Folk?
The Newport Folk Festival is a lot of different things to a lot of different fans. We asked folks in an online forum for their thoughts on what makes Newport special. Here’s what we heard… “Two words—Folk Family!!!” Linda, MA “If I’m being totally honest, it’s the cheese fries. But if you want an answer […]
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WhatsUp Interviews: Charlie Parr and Darlingside – “First Timers” Head to Folk Festival
What does it mean to play the Newport Folk Festival? How does a musician approach such a career defining moment? This festival season, WhatsUpNewp is covering “first time” Folk and Jazz Festival performers. We asked a couple of “first-timers” how they felt about playing the legendary festival, and to no one’s surprise, shock and awe […]
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WhatsUp Interview: Pat Sansone of The Autumn Defense – Playing POP Providence and Newport Folk
The Autumn Defense, a side project of the acclaimed alt-rock band Wilco, arrive in Providence Friday as part of a brief New England tour that includes an appearance at this year’s Newport Folk Festival. Formed in 1999, the band is known for a sophisticated indie-pop sound with harmonies heavily influenced by 70’s AM radio and […]
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2018 Newport Folk Festival lineup and announcements (Updated)
Newport, RI – The Newport Folk Festival has begun its annual tradition of rolling lineup announcements ahead of the 2018 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams. The first announcement came on Newport Folk Festival’s Facebook Page on Wednesday, January 31st, when they announced Courtney Barnett would return to Fort Adams. The Newport Folk Festival will […]
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Album Review: Newport Folk Festival’s Triumphant “Speak Out”
Speak Out was Released on Record Store Day The Newport Folk Festival is no stranger to political activism. Shaped by the likes of Seeger, Baez, and Dylan, the Festival has been a hotbed of progressive politics since its inception in 1959. Newport Folk Presents: Speak Out is a 2018 Record Store Day release recorded live […]
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Newport Folk Festival kicks off 2018 lineup announcements, Courtney Barnett to perform
Newport Folk Festival kicked off their annual rolling lineup announcements today with the news that Courtney Barnett would return to Fort Adams on Saturday, July 28th. Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style, Barnett attracted attention with the release of her debut EP, […]
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Cyber Monday “Six Picks” – Upcoming Concerts – Ticket Discounts Available
Tired of the malls? Amazon too big? Want to find a unique holiday gift this year? Look no further. We’ve got a bonus “Six Picks” this cyber Monday. The winter concert season provides a great gift-giving opportunity and there are a number of special shows coming soon. Michael Andrew of the Gershwin Big Band The […]
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Newport Folk First Timers – Young Bands Make the Scene
In addition to headliners like John Prine, Fleet Foxes and Wilco, Newport Folk 2017 was a moment for new artists to shine. WhatsUpNewp sat down with three bands who were making waves at Newport – The Seratones, L.A. Salami, and Mt. Joy. Their enthusiasm was palpable. Seratones A.J. Hayes of the Seratones (Photo: Ken Abrams) […]
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Folk Fest Interview: Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers
The Drive-By Truckers pull into the Newport Folk Festival Saturday with some great music and a pointed message. The band, originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, arrives in Newport with songs that are raw, political, and often about folks living on the margins. Political and Personal The Drive-By Truckers formed in the mid-90’s as a bar […]
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Six Picks – The Newport Folk Edition
The Newport Folk Festival arrives tomorrow and we’ve got “Six Picks,” our list of bands you just can’t miss at the Festival. Of course, it’s impossible to narrow it down to just six, so we’ll fudge a little on the numbers. Whatever your personal favorites, remember that part of the fun of attending a festival […]
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Folk Festival Sponsors – Spindrift and Late July Head to Newport
It’s late July, and although the temperature outside feels like early November, things are heating up at Late July. That’s because the Boston based snack company will be supplying 37,000 bags of free chips to Newport Folk Festival concertgoers this weekend. WhatsUpNewp spoke with Late July CEO Nicole Dawes earlier this week, as well as […]
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Interview: Grammy Winning Artist Rhiannon Giddens Coming to Newport Folk and Jazz Festival
Next weekend, Rhiannon Giddens joins a select group of musicians who have played both the Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festival in the same year. She follows Norah Jones who accomplished the feat last year, and bandleader Jon Batiste who played both events in 2015. Rhiannon Giddens Plays Newport Folk Sunday (Photo: John Peets) Needless […]
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Folk Festival Set to Begin Next Week – Behind the Scenes at Fort Adams
With just a week to go until 10,000 eager folks show up at the gate, Fort Adams State Park is getting all dressed up for festival season. The Newport Folk Festival arrives Friday July 28th, and WhatsUpNewp got a behind the scenes look at some of the preparations. We found stages partially built, a handful […]
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2017 Newport Folk Festival Lineup (Updates)
Newport, RI – The Newport Folk Festival has begun its annual tradition of announces who will perform at the 2017 Festival via their unique rolling lineup announcements. The first announcement came on Folk Festival’s Facebook Page on Wednesday morning, when they announced Fleet Foxes would return to Fort Adams on Friday, July 28th. This story will be […]
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Folkin’ Around with Jay Sweet
Jay Sweet, Producer of the Newport Folk Festival (NFF) since 2009, is swiftly approaching a couple anniversaries. One being in November, which will mark his official first year as the Executive Producer of The Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. and the other being, this July, the 57th year of the Newport Folk Festival. It’s safe to […]
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Ben Jaffe Joins Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors
The Newport Folk Festival announced today that Ben Jaffe has been added to the festival’s Board of Advisors. Ben Jaffe is the Creative Director of Preservation Hall and plays tuba and upright bass with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, on March 21st it was announced that the Preservation Hall Jazz Band would play at the 2016 […]
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Norah Jones Will Perform at Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival This July
Nine-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones will perform the rare feat of appearing at both the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival on consecutive weekends this July. Demonstrating her versatility and wide appeal, Norah will make her first-ever solo appearance at the Folk Festival on Saturday, July 23 having previously performed at the 2014 festival with her band Puss […]
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Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll of Trampled by Turtles Will Perform at 2016 Newport Folk Festival
Dave Simonett and Dave Carroll of Trampled by Turtles will return to Newport, R.I. on Saturday, July 23rd to play the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. Trampled by Turtles last performed at Fort Adams State Park for the Newport Folk Festival in 2014. Simonett (guitar, lead vocals, harmonica) and Carroll (banjo, backing vocals) are two of the five members […]
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Newport Folk Festival Adds Son Little to 2016 Lineup
Aaron Livingston (also known by his stage name Son Little), an American rhythm & blues musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will perform in Newport, R.I. on Sunday, July 24th at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is being rolled out (almost) daily on their social media accounts, Son Little is the 13th act […]
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Fruit Bats Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
Fruit Bats, an American rock band formed in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois., will perform in Newport, R.I. on Friday, July 22nd at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is being rolled out (almost) daily on their social media accounts, Ruby Amanfu is the 11th act to be announced for the annual festival at […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Now Officially Sold Out
What remained for available tickets to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival sold out on Friday, February 19th. Tickets to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival went on sale at 10am on December 2nd and within just a few hours 3-Day Tickets, 2-Day Tickets, and Saturday Single Day Tickets sold out. All before knowing a single artist, musician or band […]
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Ruby Amanfu Has Been Added to 2016 Newport Folk Festival Lineup
{Photo via Newport Folk Festival} Ruby Amanfu, a Ghanaian-born singer and songwriter based out of Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA., will perform in Newport, R.I. on Saturday, July 23rd at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. Amanfu released her most recent studio album, Standing Still, on August 28, 2015, following a double single release of “Bluff” […]
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Newport Folk Festival adds Flight Of The Conchords to 2016 Lineup
Flight of the Conchords, a New Zealand-based comedy band, will perform in Newport, R.I. on Friday, July 22nd at the 2016 Newport Folk Festival. The duo’s comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then the television series that aired for two seasons on HBO. The entire 2016 Newport Folk Festival is […]
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Newport Folk Festival Wins ‘Music Festival Of The Year” at 27th Annual Pollstar Awards
{Photo of Jon Batiste & Stay Human by LaNita Adams} The Newport Folk Festival was named Music Festival Of The Year yesterday (February 12th) at the 27th Annual Pollstar Awards at the SF Masonic in San Francisco, California. It beat out Pitchfork Music Festival (Chicago, IL), Toronto Urban Roots Festival (Toronto, ON) and Treasure Island Festival (San […]
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Ray LaMontagne Will Play 2016 Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival has announced that singer-songwriter, Ray LaMontagne, will perform at their 2016 festival at Fort Adams State Park. LaMontagne, scheduled to perform on Friday, July 22nd, is the first artist to be announced for the 2016 lineup. Ten years ago LaMontagne released his first album, TROUBLE, the gold-certified start to a fiercely ambitious, […]
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Newport Folk Festival Rolls Out Fan-To-Fan Ticket Exchange
Back in December after seeing tickets quickly go up on 3rd party sites just minutes after tickets went on sale, Newport Folk Festival announced that they would be exploring the possibility of a direct fan to fan way of selling and exchanging tickets. Related Post: Newport Folk Festival and Scalping: Here’s What You All Need To […]
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Newport Folk Festival and Scalping: Here’s What You All Need To Know, Do and Not Do
Tickets to the 2016 Newport Folk Festival went on sale at 10am today and within just a few hours 3-Day Tickets, 2-Day Tickets, and Saturday Single Day Tickets sold out. Friday Single Day and Sunday Single Day Tickets still available here; Friday Single Day – http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004F72CA584776…Sunday Single Day – http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004F72CBB74925… There’s been a lot of comments on Newport […]
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This Video Will Make You Fall in Love With the Newport Folk Festival All Over Again
The Newport Folk Festival, there’s just nothing else like it in Newport or anywhere out there. If you’ve been, then this video will certainly give you the goosebumps. If you’ve never been, we dare you to watch it and not want to be a part of this historic event. The video comes just in time […]
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2016 Newport Folk Festival Tickets Set to go on Sale on December 2nd
It’s arguable that there’s nothing better for the holidays than the gift of attending Newport Folk Festival. Newport Festivals Foundation announced earlier this week that tickets for the 2016 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale on December 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. “As many of you know we make 10% of our 3-Day tickets available at […]
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Country Star Jerrod Niemann Tips His Hat to Newport Folk Festival in New Song, ‘Blue Bandana’
Country star Jerrod Niemann recently released a new single titled “Blue Bandana“, not only has the single had the biggest impact on Niemann’s career but it also includes an ode to Newport and the Newport Folk Festival. Lyrics from the song include “She’s my Bonnaroo baby, she’s Coachella crazy, She’ll be folkin’ out in Newport, You’ve […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation Set to Host Free Family Friendly Concert on July 29
Join Newport Festivals Foundation from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th for their 3rd Annual Family Concert on the Parade Field inside Fort Adams State Park! Guests will enjoy hearing the sounds of folk music with Guy Davis with Mark Murphy and jazz with Eli Yamin Trio. In addition to the great music, face painting, […]
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WATCH: ’65 Revisited Rehearsal of “Like A Rolling Stone”
’65 Revisited, the final set of the Newport Folk Festival weekend, was a tribute to one of the most iconic moments in music history, Bob Dylan going electric at Newport. See pictures and the setlist from ’65 Revisited and all of Newport Folk Festival weekend. In the video Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Taylor Goldsmith, Al Kooper, […]
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Watkins Family Hour Performance at Jane Pickens Theater Featured on ‘CBS This Morning’
Watkins Family Hour is a group formed by siblings Sarah and Sean Watkins that includes Fiona Apple and Benmount Tench, a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In celebration of their debut, self-titled album, Watkins Family Hour was recently featured on CBS This Morning. The program broadcast songs from Newport Folk Festival kick-off performance at the […]
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VIDEO: Musician Proposes to His Girlfriend on Stage at Newport Folk Festival
It was one of those moments that you will never forget on Sunday at the 2015 Newport Folk Festival. It was a Newport Folk Festival first when Christopher Paul Stelling proposed to his girlfriend, Julia Christgau, after a standing ovation at the end of their set on the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park. As you […]
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In Pictures: 2015 Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival took place from July 24-26 at Fort Adams State Park and featured Roger Waters, James Taylor, The Decemberists, ’65 Revisited (celebration of the 50th anniversary Bob Dylan going electric at Newport Folk Festival), The Tallest Man on Earth, Sufjan Stevens, Hozier and many more. Friday Lineup & Set List – 2015 Newport […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Sunday July 26th
Photo by Morgan Macia Here’s what you heard or missed on Day #3 of the 2015 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. SUNDAY HARBOR CHRISTOPHER PAUL STELLING CP Stelling-git Julia Christgau-vox Hardwork Horse Every Last Extremist Warm Enemy Brick By Brick Scarecrow Revenge Motherless Child 16 Tons JONES FAMILY SINGERS Bishop Fred A […]
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In Pictures: Day 2 of Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival continued on July 25th at Fort Adams State Park with The Decemberists, Spirit Family Reunion, James Taylor Sufjan Stevens and many more. Recommended: 2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Saturday, July 25th Recommended: In Pictures: Day 1 at 2015 Newport Folk Festival What’sUpNewp Photographer Morgan Macia, also of Macia Photography, has provides us with a […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Saturday July 25th
Photo by Morgan Macia Here’s what you heard or missed on Day #2 of the 2015 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. SATURDAY HARBOR ANDY SHAUF God Bless the Peaceful Hometown Hero Swimming in a Cage Drink My Rivers Martha Sways Jenny Come Home Wendall Walker My Dear Helen LULUC Zoë Randell-git/vox Steve […]
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In Pictures: Day 1 of 2015 Newport Folk Festival
The 56th Annual Newport Folk Festival got underway at Fort Adams State Park on Friday, July 24th. Day 1 of the sold out festival featured Roger Waters, The Tallest Man on Earth, Haunt The House, Bahamas, The Lone Bellow and many more. Recommended: 2015 Newport Folk Festival Lineup & ScheduleRecommended: 2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Friday, July […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Set List: Friday, July 24th
Photo: Haunt The House by Morgan Macia Here’s what you heard or missed on Day #1 of the 2015 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park. FRIDAY HARBOR HAUNT THE HO– USE Will Houlihan-Vox/Git Bessie Bessin-Acordion/vox Amato Zinno-Bass Allysen Callery-Vox Steve Law-Mandolin/vox Mosquito coast Ease Your Troubled Mind Hymnal Mandolin (house of the rising […]
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2015 Newport Folk Festival Schedule and Lineup
Photo: Jon Batiste & Stay Human The 56th Annual Newport Folk Festival will take place this weekend at Fort Adams State Park. The sold-out festival features Roger Waters, The Decemberists, ’65 Revisited (celebration of the 50th anniversary Bob Dylan going electric at Newport Folk Festival), The Tallest Man on Earth, Sufjan Stevens, Hozier and many more. Helpful […]
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Newport Folk Festival Releases 2015 Schedule
The Newport Folk Festival has announced the release of their 2015 schedule. To be among the first to see the schedule, download the “Newport Folk Festival” app on your iOS or Android smartphone. If you already have a version of the app on your smartphone, Newport Folk Festival encourages users to refresh or update their app to […]