Newport Folk Festival adds Madison Cunningham to its 2023 lineup Madison Cunningham is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained recognition for her virtuosic guitar playing and introspective songwriting. Phosphorescent played their first-ever acoustic show, while Sunday Mornings Marvin Gaye tribute set from Devon Gillfillian proved to be one of the true highlights of the weekend, bringing a much needed gospel-inspired celebration to the Fort that brought the rest of the festival to life. ", More:McKee: 'There will be music in Newport this summer'. When he performs live, hes definitely going to make you dance with a rhythmic number, but he can also sit down and tell a story while strumming his six-string. But after the festival, I said to myself, This isnt the life I want. I had no control over the rock concerts. nita ODay, Mahalia Jackson and even rocker Chuck Berry. Each summer, thousands of music fans flock to Newport, a Naval town known for its old American wealth, to attend both the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals at Fort Adams. A pair of separately ticketed, limited-capacity 2021 Folk On events will be held at Fort Folk is also at its best at its most freewheeling, which was best embodied by the force of nature known as Langhorne Slim, who has become a fixture at folk weekends, barnstorming through the festival and swinging on stage with any artist he can. Newport Folk Festival is the latest summer music festival to attempt a post-pandemic event, with Bonnaroo rescheduling their usual June fest for Labor Day weekend. George Wein was an American original, said Rhode Islands Sen. Jack Reed in a tweet. If you pour some music on whatevers wrong, itll sure help out. Levon Helm, Just give me one thing that I can hold on to. John Prine. WebWater Lantern Festival is coming to light the water in Newport Beach. The drive is literally just to stay alive and keep working with Christian to help him, to see that this festival continues. With the 2021 festival spread out over five days and a reduced capacity, the 2022 festival was back to full speed and more surprise performances once again. Following 2018s Jon Batisteled A Change Is Gonna Come protest song tribute set that featured Mavis Staples, the fest has planted a flag for uplifting marginalized voices. His performance of Waiting For A Train with Ramblin Jack Elliott, along with acousticrenditions of Where Its At,Loser," One Foot In The Grave and Modern Guilt, highlighted an unforgettable performance. Newport Jazz Festival will also make its return from July 30th to August 1st, with both fests which were canceled in 2020 but ultimately went virtual due to the Covid-19 pandemic allowing for a more intimate environment due to Covid-19 capacity limits. WebNewport Beach Film Festival. 2023 Rolling Stone, LLC. Heres the lineup for the lawn and quad stages of the 2021 Newport Folk Festival. More: Photos from rock's golden age shine in new book by Providence photographer. George Weins vision and passion brought people together through music in Newport for decades. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 18 at 11 AM ET. Rhode Island is packed with great things to do andmanages to fit a seemingly endless array of activities, With a jam-packed events calendar, theres no shortage of things to see and do year-round. Some surprises included Jack Antonoffs Bleachers first visit to Fort Adamswhich, of course, set off countless rumors across the fest of Taylor Swift dropping by. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. It was an honor to meet him and a joy to perform in his presence. Photo by Michael Muller. By Scott Bernstein May 12, 2021 8:50 am PDT. The decision to spread the beloved festival over two weekends comes in response to modified capacities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Think Kermit the Frog taking to the stage, or Joni Mitchell. "This summer, Newport will stage a once-in-a-lifetime event for its audience - bringing intimate and up-close experiences for fans and artists alike," they write. "As always, Newport Folk will bring surprise guests and never before seen collaborations all set to the backdrop of Narragansett Bay. Bluebirds Strings & Stories event will be on stage from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with the festivals evening events starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. His performance date in Newport hasnt been announced yet, so check newportfolk.org for details;it wouldn't be surprising to see himdo a few pop-up performances as well. It remained a sore point for Wein, though, as he was surprised to find his name was never mentioned in the film, even though he said he was responsible for every key decision at the festival. Wein, then 81, reacquired the festival names two years later. Your comprehensive live music resource for show listings, artist tracking, music news, photos, reviews and more. His spirit & musical legacy live on!. Newport Folk Festival returned to the blissful shores of Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay this past week. Born October 3, 1925, Wein grew up playing classical piano by the time he was 8, but at age 14 switched to jazz because he wanted to sing and accompany himself, and because he was enthralled with an older brothers record collection. Billed as Newport Folk Festival presents Folk On!, the usual three-day schedule was stretched to six, with attendance capped at 5,000 for each session (50 percent of the usual total) to help mitigate the threat of COVID-19. Im very proud of that award, but I didnt realize I was doing that when I was doing that. There was no rock when we started back in 54., Wein continued, I received an award from the APAP [Association of Performing Arts Presenters] for being a pioneer in changing the way young Americans listen to music in the summer. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. But the Folklore singer, alas, did not make an appearance, though Antonoff would drop in for another surprise later in the week. This had never been done before., The diversity stretched so far that he put Led Zeppelin and other rock bands onto the Newport Jazz Festival in 1969, but he pulled back from that. Soon the lineup will be released for the first-ever Treeline Music Fest, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Stephens Lake Park.. Only Treeline isn't a brand-new festival. In 2007, Wein sold his company to a group that soon ran into financial trouble. As a reminder, there will be two NFFs this year: 7/23-25 (Fri to Sun) and 7/26-28 (Mon-Wed). Joyce Wein died in 2005. "We are working hand in hand with state and local government and various health officials to ensure that what we present will set a benchmark for safety and transparency through our protocols and communication. I saw it as an opportunity to promote jazz on a large scale and expose people of all ages to this great music. We thought, Why dont we set up on the lawn and build a stage and play the music? Festivals go back to medieval times; theres nothing original about doing a festival. The festival gave many musicians a huge popular platform they never had before. Newport Folk Fest (@Newportfolkfest) April 8, 2021 Tickets for the two festivals will be available in the coming weeks. Theyll be extending their dates to present two unique 3-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops at Fort Adams July 23rd through July 25th and July 26th through July 28th Heres the lineup for the lawn and quad stages of the 2021 Newport Folk Festival. Satirical songwriting legend Randy Newman blurted out expletives as he at one point seemed to forget the lyrics to his beloved Youve Got a Friend in Me from. Organizers said they will be working with state and local authorities to ensure safety standards are established. Young people didnt want anything other than the main attraction. Web2023 Newport Folk Rolling Lineup 2023 LINEUP Artists & Schedule subject to change. In 1970, he co-founded the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic. With the folk family in charge, you can trust that the lineup will be incredible. Even the day of, some sets were listed as TBD, leaving fans to debate throughout the day. As a reminder, there will be two NFFs this year: 7/23 The safety of our fans, artists, staff, vendors and volunteers remains our top priority. Its going to be exciting when he takes the stage, and anyone who loves raw tone and pure charisma should be looking forward to it. Capacity will be limited to 50%, and they'll have artists performing on two main stages. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Add it to your JamBase Calendar totrack the festivals youve been to! George Wein brought his genuine love and passion for music to everything he did and deeply impacted the rich tapestry of popular American music for the better. The Newport Folk Festival was founded in 1959 byGeorge Wein, founder of the already well-establishedNewport Jazz Festival. "Join us at City Hall Park on Saturday, July 3rd from The Newport Folk Festival returns in July albeit in slightly different form. Many live albums have been recorded at the Newport festivals, including, in 1956, Ellington at Newport, by his good friend Duke Ellington, which became the bestselling album in the jazz greats catalog. He looked to a nearby classical music festival in Tanglewood for inspiration. Which is really folk at its bestthe voice of the people. Share your show calendar with like-minded musicfans. We will communicate and publish detailed protocols as the event date gets closer so you know exactly what to expect. Wein had planned to attend their resumption this past July, but released a statement on social media saying he would not be able to make them. More: Live theater returns to The Gamm in September after 17-month COVID closure. Fort Adams Newport Rhode Island. We want to hear it. 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Starting out during the rebirth of Brooklyns music scene during the mid-2000s, Sharon Van Etten has become one of the most acclaimed songwriters of the last two decades. With the folk family in charge, you can trust that the lineup will be incredible. Find tickets online today using Songkick. It remained a sore point for Wein, though, as he was surprised to find his name was never mentioned in the film, even though he said he was responsible for every key decision at the festival. With 232 pages and an expanded 12 by 12 format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features onDavid Lynch,Nipsey Hussle,Syd, andPhoebe Bridgers Saddest Factory Records, plusBrian Wilson,Cuco,Ty Segall,Lord Huron,Remi Wolf,The Doors, the art ofRISK,Taz,Estevan Oriol,Kii Arens,and Edward Colver, and so much more. Fort Adams will once again serve as the location for the festivals. After the threat of storms forced the first night of the festival to close early, interrupting Grace Potters set after just a couple songs and cancelling Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats altogether, both stuck aroundGrace opening up the festival the next morning and Rateliff sticking with his band for the weekday session after playing his own solo set over the weekend. The retired police offi, Charging north towards the doldrums with 11th Hour Racing leading the pack to Newport, RI, The Ocean Race: Holcim-PRB arrive in Rio, announce plans to rejoin race for leg 5 in Newport, RI, Massachusetts dad makes stop in Newport as part of 1,600-mile bike ride to raise money for families impacted by ALS, House of the Week: Poppasquash Point Estate Offered for $6.95 Million, Bliss Properties Sells Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center For $40 million, RI House passes bill to eliminate rental application fees, Obituary: Diane Silveria Andrews (1959-2023), Obituary: James J. We are working hand in hand with state and local government and various health officials to ensure that what we present will set a benchmark for safety and transparency through our protocols and communication., Due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions, we'll be doing things a little differently this summer. McKee previously noted issues such as relieving stress at chokepoints where large groups could converge, establishing social distancing and other measures will be among the state's concerns. Joyce Wein died in 2005. Due to COVID-19 capacity modifications, organizers of the festivals Thursday announced Newport Folk will be extending its dates to present two unique 3-day events Speaking with Relix in 2014, Wein said, I get credit for things I didnt do and I dont get credit for things I did do. WebThe Newport Jazz Festival is a production of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non See who's heading to the Fort this summer to join the lineup for the legendary Newport Jazz on August 4-6, 2023. The Newport Folk Festival is scheduled to take place July 22-24, 2021, at Fort Adams State Park. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod. David Crosby died in his sleep after contracting Covid, Graham Nash says. All rights reserved. Van Etten is a lot more versatile than she gets credit for, with the ability to get somber and personal with an acoustic guitar and then plug it in and unleash an emphatic song that mirrors the fierceness of Patti Smith. You put a group on, and they owned the festival. stood as a long-awaited relief for many artists who were joyed to be playing to live audiences for the first time in many months and crowds that couldnt help but flock together. Box office opens at 9 a.m.; gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets: $230 three-day passes are sold out, but purchases and swaps may be possible through the festival's fan-to-fan exchange atnewportfolk.lyte.com. In 1953, a professor from one of Bostons local colleges brought a socialite, Elaine Lorillard, to his club who told him that she and her husband, Louis, had brought the New York Philharmonic to the city of Newport for a concert series but lost a huge amount of money due to lack of attendance. Theyll be extending their dates to present two unique 3-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops at Fort Adams July 23rd through July