WUN Concert Photography: A Look back at 2023

From music festivals to dive bars, Whats Up Newp photographers were there to document the moment

by Ken Abrams December 30, 2023

Jon Batiste at the 2023 Newport Jazz Festival (Photo: Gary Alpert)

2023 was an outstanding year for live music in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. As the number of concerts returned to pre-pandemic levels, WUN photographers were there to capture many special moments.

We hope you enjoy the photos below from Rick Farrell, Jack Casey, Gary Alpert, and Ken Abrams. Look for more great regional concert coverage in 2024.

Photo: Gary Alpert

Photo: Gary Alpert

Ken Abrams

Lifestyle Editor Ken Abrams writes about music, the arts and more for What'sUpNewp. He is also an Editor and Writer for Hey Rhody Media. Ken DJ's "The Kingston Coffeehouse," a roots/folk/rock radio show every Tuesday, 6-9 PM on WRIU 90.3 FM. He is a former educator in the Scituate, RI school system where he taught Social Studies for over 30 years. He is on the board of the Rhode Island Folk Festival and Newport Live (formerly Common Fence Music), a non-profit that brings diverse musical acts to... More by Ken Abrams

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