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Photos that ROCK! Newport Folk Festival 2019

Thursday, August 29, 2019 By Suzanne McMahon

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 […]

Filed Under: Newport Folk Festival, Photos that ROCK, Reviews

Newport Folk Festival 2019 – Looking Back at the New Faces

Thursday, August 15, 2019 By Jeff McMahon

Newport Folk Festival has made it a practice to bring fresh faces in front of a discerning crowd of music fans. The 2019 edition was no different and the new artists certainly made a splash. J.S. Ondara only needed one song to bowl me over. I heard him sing “Saying Goodbye” as his last song […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews Tagged With: Courtney Marie Andrews, Gregory Alan Isakov, J.S. Ondara

Newport Folk Festival 2019 Feature – Gregory Alan Isakov Transports Listeners to Other Worlds

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 By Jeff McMahon

When I think about atmospheric music, I picture lots of instrumentation and layered tracks. I don’t picture a guy and a guitar. Gregory Alan Isakov has somehow merged the world of a singer/songwriter with moody ethereal music in a way that defies logic. My wife and I had a chance to sit down with Gregory […]

Filed Under: Interviews, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Gregory Alan Isakov

Newport Folk Festival 2019 – Looking Back at the Big Names

Wednesday, August 07, 2019 By Jeff McMahon

Surprise guests are really nothing new at Newport Folk Festival but the 2019 edition highlighted a particularly timely legendary performer in Dolly Parton. The emcee of the Saturday night performance was Newport Folk Festival stalwart Brandi Carlile (introduced by Executive Produced of the Newport Folk Festival Jay Sweet) who introduced the country legend. Parton regaled […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Newport Folk Festival, Pop, Reviews, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Brandi Carlile, dolly parton, Jeff Tweedy, Sheryl Crow, The Highwomen

Newport Folk Festival 2019 – New Faces

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 By Jeff McMahon

Even though Twangville has been lucky enough to cover many Newport Folk Festivals in the past, the lineup this year has made some great choices to get new faces in front of music fans. The lineup is filled with both new acts garnering critical buzz and underappreciated gems. It’s that dedication to amazing and innovative […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews Tagged With: Courtney Marie Andrews, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Highwomen

Newport Folk Festival 2019 – Big Names

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 By Jeff McMahon

This year’s Newport Folk Festival boasts many big name acts and lean towards a jam band atmosphere. Both Phil Lesh and Trey Anastasio will be playing sets. Phil with the Terrapin Family Band (which includes his son Grahame and others based around Phil’s own music venue Terrapin Crossroads in Marin County, California. Trey Anastasio will […]

Filed Under: Newport Folk Festival, Reviews

Newport Folk Festival 2018: Stars Rising Higher

Tuesday, August 07, 2018 By Jeff McMahon

While this year’s Newport Folk Festival included lots of new acts, it also included those who are dependably brilliant artists for years. Jason Isbell is almost single-handedly elevating country/Americana music to new heights. Sturgill Simpson has brought unabashedly thoughtful country to the discerning listener. Jenny Lewis has a long history of critical acclaim including her […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Newport Folk Festival, Pop, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: David Crosby, Jason Isbell, jenny lewis, Mumford and Sons, Sturgill Simpson

Newport Folk Fest 2018: New Arrivals

Monday, August 06, 2018 By Jeff McMahon

At Newport Folk Fest 2018, the lineup included both established artists and up-and-coming artists. The up-and-comers were particularly compelling this year. Brand new artists, those coming together as a new band, and those with a totally new sound. This year’s committee did a great job of finding acts coming into their own and all of […]

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews, Rock Tagged With: Amanda Shires, David Ramirez, Glorietta, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Noah Gunderson, Tyler Childers

Newport Folk Fest 2018 Feature – Artist You Should Know: Hiss Golden Messenger

Wednesday, August 01, 2018 By Jeff McMahon

Ever had that moment when you discover a musical artist and you’re just hooked? I’ve been listening to talented artists for a long time but when I come across someone new whose amazing music opens my eyes, I immediately go into a phase. When I started “studying” for Newport Folk Fest this year I found lots […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews, Up & Comers Tagged With: Americana, Hiss Golden Messenger

Newport Folk Festival Emerging Artist: Joan Shelley

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 By Jeff McMahon

Joan Shelley Emerging Artist Interview When I first heard Joan Shelley’s 2015 album “Over and Even” I was stunned. In a year where I came through a broken leg with an infant at home, it took me a while to warm up to the power of music again. Maybe it seemed like family and people […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Country, Folk, Interviews, Newport Folk Festival, Reviews

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