At its heart, folk music is a vehicle for conveying tales and we caught up with five artists for their take.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: JOHN PRINE, SURPRISE GUESTS, AND THE UNJUSTIFIABLE PROBLEM ON DAY 3
Between Pinegrove and John Prine, Newport Folk Festival ended Sunday with plenty of fanfare, but there’s a problem no one wants to talk about and it’s getting harder to justify.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: WILCO, ANGEL OLSEN, AND THE ART OF STORYTELLING ON DAY 2
Once again, the best parts of Newport Folk Festival came in the shape of a story, and Saturday’s lineup treated us to some of the best.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: FLEET FOXES, REGINA SPEKTOR, AND A LOT OF BABIES ON DAY 1
Friday at Newport Folk Festival reminded attendees and musicians alike that family-friendly festivals aren’t always what you expect.
2017 NEWPORT FOLK FEST: 10 PERFORMERS IN THE MUST SEE CATEGORY
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.
