Newport Folk Festival 2016: Sunday Matt Johnson July 28, 2016It was easy to spot the people holding 3-day passes on Sunday at this year’s sun-soaked Newport Folk Festival. They were...
Grey Skies and a 1965 Surprise: Newport Folk Festival (Day 3) Beth Hutchings July 30, 2015ifty Years after Dylan went electric within the Newport Folk Festival grounds, a plethora of talent gathered to celebrate the...
Fifty Years Since Dylan Went Electric: Newport Folk Festival (Day 1) Matt McCarthy July 28, 2015ifty years ago, Bob Dylan roamed the weathered stronghold of Fort Adams along the beaches of Newport. For the first...
Selected Sounds: 5 Must-See Acts at the Newport Folk Festival 2015 Matt McCarthy July 23, 2015Folk lovers from around the world have flocked to Rhode Island’s legendary festival since 1959. Though the likes of Dylan,...