Amazon Music has announced the release of four new Amazon Original tracks from Dawes, Nicole Atkins, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Strand of Oaks. These family music tracks can be found on the Amazon Originals – Family playlist and are available to stream and purchase on Amazon Music. Listeners can also view music […]
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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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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 […]