One of my favorite artists to shoot at Newport Folk this year was Senora May. I had not heard her songs before, but she looked and sounded absolutely beautiful. Please enjoy some of my favorite photos from her set! Photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon
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Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Festival 2023!
For the 6th time, I was lucky enough to photograph the Newport Folk Festival! I always have to pinch myself when I’m standing in the pit, right in front of the stage, with all of the incredible photographers. Somehow, it is really happening! Here are some of my favorites from 2023. (From top to bottom: […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Festival 2021
Year #5 in the books for photographing the Newport Folk Festival! Here are some of my favorites! All photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon (Suzanne Davis Photography)
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Festival 2021: GIRL POWER!
The Newport Folk Festival made its triumphant return over 6 days in July at good old Fort Adams. Titled “Folk On!”, it was split into two 3 day segments and Twangville was lucky enough to cover it for the 5th time. While it felt smaller and more subdued, it also felt more intimate and safe […]
Photos that ROCK! Ward Hayden & The Outliers at City Winery Boston
When you’re a mom of 2 young kids, you don’t get out often. Luckily, a neighbor stepped up to the plate to babysit (thanks Donna!) and I got to enjoy a rockin’ night of music. I’ve been going to see Ward and the boys (Cody Nilsen, Paul Dilley, and Josh Kiggans) for several years now […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Festival 2019
My 4th year photographing the Newport Folk Festival did not disappoint. I was once again blown away but the sheer amount of talent and incredible music that was packed into 3 days at good old Fort Adams State Park. Here are some of my favorites from the best weekend of the year (photos of country […]
Photos that ROCK! The Highwomen at Newport Folk Festival
Unless you slept through the 2019 Newport Folk Festival, you could feel the buzz leading up to The Highwomen’s set at the quad stage on Friday afternoon. Made up of Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby (with special guest Yola), this group of badass ladies have started a band AND a movement. […]
Photos that ROCK! Dawes at Newport Folk Festival 2019
Newport Folk Fest is my favorite weekend of the year. Dawes played an incredible set to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their “North Hills” record, complete with many special guests (Jason Isbell, John McCauley of Deer Tick, MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers, and more!). After catching that, I […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk 2018: Tattoo You
Standing in the Newport Folk photo pit with my telephoto zoom lens, I couldn’t help but notice that many of the musicians had seriously interesting and awesome tattoos. This struck me and I tried to capture them as best I could. Jason Isbell has a quote from Bob Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather” as well […]
Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Fest 2018
Third time’s a charm! I was lucky enough to photograph the Newport Folk Festival in 2014, 2016 and again this year. It was full of crowds, sweat, dust, and INCREDIBLE music. Here are some of my favorite shots! All photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon