Fort Adams State Park becomes the land of milk and honey once again this year. George Wein’s Newport Folk Fesitval will return on July 30th through August 1st. Gracing the main stage will be Levon Helm’s Ramble on the Road, John Prine, Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, and Doc Watson & David Holt along with many others. I attended last year’s festival in the gorgeous, beautiful, and scenic Newport, Rhode Island and cannot recommend the experience enough. It’s definitely a more relaxed festival than some of the other big summer music fests. The two side stages are great for the intimate performances and the main stage is set up well to accommodate the full attendance crowds. Check out the initial line-up below and more info here
Favorite Quote From 2009
“This is the smallest damn town with the biggest damn bridge I’ve ever seenâ€- Joe Pug
2010 Lineup
Levon Helm’s Ramble on the Road,
John Prine
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers
Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket
The Swell Season
Andrew Bird
The Avett Brothers
Brandi Carlile
Doc Watson & David Holt
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
Calexico
Blitzen Trapper
Richie Havens
Sam Bush
The Low Anthem
Tim O’Brien
The Felice Brothers
Justin Townes Earle
Tao Seeger Band
A.A. Bondy
The Punch Brothers with Chris Thile
Dawes
Nneka
Horse Feathers
Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three
Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore
Sarah Jarosz
Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons
O’Death
Liz Longley
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