Judy Collins

In 2022, What’s Up Newp had the opportunity to interview a diverse range of musicians, artists, and entertainers. From jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and Dave Sarazen of Laden Valley to Marie Osmond and Erin McKeown, we were able to bring our readers exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes looks at the talents that graced stages across the region.

We also had the chance to speak with Craig O’Keefe of “The Sixties Show,” Dick Lynn of Newport Live, and Lily Meola, among others.

In addition to these interviews, we also gave away tickets to some of the most highly anticipated performances of the year. Overall, it was a thrilling year for music and entertainment, and we were grateful to have had the opportunity to bring our readers closer to the action.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

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