A night of Everly Brothers covers, The Shins’ summer tour, DJ Shadow’s All Bases Covered Tour and more tour announcements from the past week
Watch a short documentary about the 2012 Newport Folk Festival
The first three acts set to play the Newport Folk Festival this summer have been revealed
Newport Folk Festival, held at Fort Adams State Park, Newport RI on July 28 & 29, 2012.
The Newport Folk Festival is one of a kind,” said Chris Thile of bluegrass band the Punch Brothers. “And it’s one of the best kinds.” Thile encapsulated the spirit of one of the most unique music festivals that perennially enchants its audience. Set on the picturesque Narragansett Bay in historic Newport, Rhode Island, the festival brought together folk musicians from a variety of genres to enchant the sold-out crowd.
Our full coverage of this year’s Newport Folk Festival.
Unlike other shows with bands ranging in styles, Newport stays true to its roots and artfully plans a festival unlike any other. Sweet spoke about the organization of the festival, the evolution of folk music, and his favorite acts over the years.
Del McCoury and Tao Rodriguez Seeger among Newport Folk additions and Rolling Stones logo rebooted.
Deer Tick will curate Newport Folk after parties and Yep Rock announces a festival.
On September 27, HT faves Wilco will release their eighth studio album The Whole Love via their brand new label dBpm Records. While we still have a couple more months
