The three day festival is officially introducing the Museum Stage as a fourth venue to accommodate the growing number of impromptu jam sessions and surprise performances and is once again hosted by Chris Funk from The Decemberists, with J. P. Harris filling in on Friday.
FOTOBOM: NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL, DAY 3
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye: Day 3 Newport
FOTOBOM: NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL, DAY 2
Day Two at Newport Folk Fest Is Hotter Than a Smoke Show and Kris Kristofferson is Everywhere
FOTOBOM: NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL, DAY 1
The Times, They Are A Changin’. Newport Folk Festival delivers diverse, robust billing on day one, with supertrio Case Lang Viers, Raury, and Flight of the Conchords providing highlights on a stacked lineup.
SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE 2016
Whether you’re a stoner girl or a dad rock-loving dad, we’ve got your summer plans all worked out.
NEW(PORT) KIDS ON THE BLOCK: WHO TO KNOW FROM 2015’S RISING CROP
Five rising acts from Newport Folk Festival that we’re confident in putting our money on.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: BOB DYLAN, J MASCIS, AND THE FAMILIAL BONDS OF FOLK ON DAY 3
The final day of Newport Folk Festival was a family reunion for every artist involved.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: WHY SUFJAN STEVENS SHOULD HAVE HEADLINED DAY 2
Statistically speaking, the folk troubadour shouldn’t have been beaten out by The Decemberists — but this is music, not math.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: ROGER WATERS CLEARS THE RAIN ON DAY ONE
Newport Folk Festival kicks off in grand style with a surprise headlining pairing of Roger Waters and My Morning Jacket, joined by Lucius providing background vocals.
FOTOBOM: THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH @ ORPHEUM THEATRE, 5/14
Swedish folk singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth filled Orpheum Theatre with Bob Dylan-esque charm and we were there to capture it in photos.
