Heres the lineup for the lawn and quad stages of the 2021 Newport Folk Festival. The Folk festival will occur on July 23-27, while the Jazz Foo Fighters / The Lumineers / Paramore / More, Ms. Lauryn Hill / Diddy / The Roots / More, Thomas Rhett / Jason Aldean / Brooks & Dunn / More, The Lumineers / Tyler Childers / Trey Anastasio Band / More, Mumford & Sons / Bon Iver / Leon Bridges / More, The Killers / Foo Fighters / Weezer / More, Red Hot Chili Peppers / John Mayer / Alanis Morissette / More, 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. peace, love and music, not hype, randomness and click appeal. Rock audiences were different. Our goal is to keep our ecosystem going until we can gather our entire communities next summer! RI Food Fix: 5 can't-miss dining choices in Newport. N ewport Folk Festival Executive Director Jay Sweet got the ball rolling right at high noon with the words "Happy New Year." After performing her own set on the Main Stage Saturday, Waxhatchees Katie Crutchfield joined partner Kevin Morby during his set the following day, opening the set with a touching cover of Bob Dylans It Aint Me Babe, pressed against a shared mic. Well be extending our dates to present two unique 3-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops at Fort Adams. In 2007, Wein sold his company to a group that soon ran into financial trouble. A pair of separately ticketed, limited-capacity 2021 Folk On events will be held at Fort 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. Thoselooking for the blues while at Fort Adams should seek out Austins Black Joe Lewis when he performs on July 23. Saturday, July 3, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. "Mark your calendars for our 41st Annual 4th of July Country Fair! Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Fort Adams Newport Rhode Island. 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. But the. We put musicians together who played very different types of jazz. Newport Folk Festival returned to the blissful shores of Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay this past week. The Canadian soundscape artist strips any semblance of sensationalism from his electronic music and thrills us like never before on his 11th solo outing. Her latest album, "Simple Syrup," which came out in March, exhibits a unique approach to songwriting that incorporates soul, R&B and punk into the folk realm. 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. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Many musicians on the 2021 Newport Folk lineup came from states with surging infections and low vaccination rates. No readmission permittedafter entry. 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. Said Jay Sweet, who took over the reins of the folk festival in 2009, He not only invented the idea of a modern-day music festival and made the careers of numerous music icons, but his investment in music appreciation is to me what makes him the biggest icon of them all. See more highlights from the fest in the gallery below. 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. Aug 2 Newport Folk Festival 2020. Add it to your JamBase Calendar totrack the festivals youve been to! Folk Festival thenewportbuzz.com Newport Folk Fest 2021 schedule | Newport Buzz He produced the soundtrack of freedom for a generation of Americans and gifted us @Newportfolkfest @NewportJazzFest. 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. Here are some travel tools to take some of the guesswork Get news from Visit Rhode Island in your inbox. See, I liked to put on different groups on different stages at the same time. Ive never been let down. Were all greatly indebted. 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. WebCheck out the schedules for both 2021 Folk On events. 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. He looked to a nearby classical music festival in Tanglewood for inspiration. The most important thing about the first Newport Jazz Festival and probably one of my greatest contributions, was not sticking with one kind of jazz. The latest incarnation of the Newport Folk Festival was a certifiable accomplishment that not only raised the sky-high bar theyd previously set but thoroughly 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. Green International Airport. The decision to spread the beloved festival over two weekends comes in response to modified capacities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Newport brought jazz into the daylight, made it family music, and put it on par with classical music., Diversity was key, he said. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Or important statement sets like Allison Russells Once and Future Sounds: Roots and Revolution in 2021, which showcased Black female folk singers culminating in a special appearance by Chaka Khan. 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The Newport Folk Festival will be among the first music festivals to return post-pandemic, with the long-running fest set to return to the Rhode Island town over two three-day events spanning from July 23rd to the 28th. LINEUP; TICKETS; EVENT INFO; SESSIONS; Shop; Donate; Select Page. All are welcome! 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. I knew what artists would sell tickets based on how they did at Storyville, and I knew going in what I wanted to do with the festival, Wein told Jazzwax in a 2008 interview. So, I still get joy but its not the same so its a problem.. Every artist on the Newport Folk lineup chooses a music education program that they Check Newport Folkfor an updated lineup and ticket information. I couldnt program them. 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At this years Newport Folk Festival, expanded for the first time from three days to six, July 23-28, quite a few artists took the opposite approach and went acoustic.. Joyce Wein died in 2005. The 2021 folk lineup included artists like Isbell, Randy Newman, Beck, Yola, Billy Strings and Lake Street Dive. Your comprehensive live music resource for show listings, artist tracking, music news, photos, reviews and more. Wein had also been a founding or active participant of other festivals over the years besides Newports and New Orleans. Web2023 Newport Folk Rolling Lineup 2023 LINEUP Artists & Schedule subject to change. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In 2017, Wein told All About Jazz that, at 91, his hearing loss and mobility issues were affecting his ability to help program the festivals. Live, in Photos: Newport Folk Festival 2021. returned to the blissful shores of Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay this past week. 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. Jazz music along with contemporary American music has lost one of its greatest champions, tweeted Herbie Hancock. The festival added to its rich history with a tribute set to Black female folk singershelmed by Allison Russell and billed as Once and Future Soundswhich saw a lineup of guests such as Yola, Adia Victoria, Joy Oladokun, and Amythyst Kiah take to the stage, along with surprise appearances by Brandi Carlile and a shock finale with Chaka Khan singing her classics Aint Nobody and Im Every Woman joined by all the guest artists. 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. We will be sharing more details on what to expect to members and fans very soon," the release stated. The boundaries of what constitutes folk or jazz have been loose, as the lineups have evolved over the years. (But) I guess this was the first time music was presented in a two-to-three-day period like that.. 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 That was the beauty of the festival. David Crosby died in his sleep after contracting Covid, Graham Nash says. Dan McKee declared there will be music again in Newport, more detailed plans for the annual Newport Folk and Jazz festivals are becoming clearer. 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. In 1970, he co-founded the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. It's a good way to become a fan of some new music, and it also widens your sonicscope. WebNewport Folk Presentsa concert series of Newport-minded artistslaunched in 2013 and has been bringing rising artists such as Hurray for the Riff Raff, Lord Huron, and Spirit Family Reunion to the greater New England area (Providence, Boston and Cambridge). ET via Eventbrite. Jim Gillis (1958-2023), Obituary: Joseph F. 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Their foundation is also responsible for the annual $50,000 Joyce Alexander Wein Artist Prize, administered by the Studio Museum in Harlem. George Weins vision and passion brought people together through music in Newport for decades. It has been held atFort Adams State Parkannually since 1985. They were uni-dimensional and uni-directional. Share your show calendar with like-minded musicfans. Your comprehensive live music resource for show listings, artist tracking, music news, photos, reviews and more. 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. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. The SUBSTATION, Newport, VIC, Australia. Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Cookie Notice Transplanted to Nashville from rural Pennsylvania, Langhorne Slim is a folk musician who puts his own spin on the roots of the style. 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. Fans there were largely accepting; it was only later, going over to London, that Dylan met with a cry of Judas! In Weins memoir, Myself Among Others, written with Nate Chinden and published in 2003, Wein recalled the occasion: The young idealistic folk fans, who had valiantly resisted the mainstream tastes of their friends, no longer had to hold out. But after the festival, I said to myself, This isnt the life I want. I had no control over the rock concerts. Rhode Island lost a giant today, said Rhode Island governor Dan McKee. He did, however, make his final appearance of sorts by introducing Andra Day via FaceTime and Mavis Staples over the phone. Randy Newman might have ticked the box for the I was at Newport Folk Fest in 73 set but his ragtime/tin pan alley collection of songs kinda floated away in the afternoon heat. See who's heading to the Fort this summer to join the lineup for the legendary Newport Jazz on August 4-6, 2023. With the folk family in charge, you can trust that the lineup will be incredible. Instead of taking place on a single weekend, it will be dividedinto two three-day sessions, with part one running July 23-25 and part two from July 26-28. It was an honor to meet him and a joy to perform in his presence. 2023 www.newportri.com. I trust in Jay and the Newport family to come together and put on a great festival. A pair of separately ticketed, limited-capacity 2021 Folk On events will be held at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island July 23 25 and July 26 28. 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. Stay tuned for lineup information and more details. The safety of our fans, artists, staff, vendors and volunteers remains our top priority. There's good reason for that, since one of the best performances at the festival during the last decade was when he closed it out back in 2013. Rock and Roll was no longer taboo; if Dylan could cross that line, so could they.. Safety measures are detailed on the ticketing page. For now, please note that you will most likely be subject to certain health protocols required at the time of the event that include proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test, temperature checks, social distancing and mask-wearing.". 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. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Variety wrote then that that years Newport Fest was chock full of one great Woodstock moment after another representing, you know, not the real Woodstock 50, should there still turn out to be one, but the Woodstock 50 that exists in our imaginations. singer, alas, did not make an appearance, though Antonoff would drop in for another surprise later in the week. "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. Or important statement sets like Allison Russells Once and Future Sounds: Roots and Revolution in 2021, which showcased Black female folk singers culminating in a special appearance by Chaka Khan. Think Kermit the Frog taking to the stage, or Joni Mitchell. In 2010, he established and was named chairman of the non-profit Newport Festivals Foundation. Which is really folk at its bestthe voice of the people. The festival added to its rich history with a tribute set to Black female folk singershelmed by Allison Russell and billed as Once and Future Soundswhich saw Wein produced the first Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island in 1954 and founded its folk sister in 1959. Im very proud of that award, but I didnt realize I was doing that when I was doing that. 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. But the Folklore singer, alas, did not make an appearance, though Antonoff would drop in for another surprise later in the week. "Join us at City Hall Park on Saturday, July 3rd from TBA Newport Beach 949-253-2880 . Still, as recently as the summer of 2019, Wein could still be seen being driven around the festivals on a golf cart. 5 must-see acts at 2021 Newport Folk Festival MUSIC Newport Folk Festival: 5 acts not to miss Rob Duguay Special to The Journal 0:00 1:38 The wait is Why AI Has Some Viewers Asking Which Film Actors Are Real. His seventh album, "Strawberry Mansion," which came out in January, is his most prolific release yet, with 22 tracks, and its a stellar personal commentary on living through the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. His dedication to philanthropy changed countless lives forever. The first took place on Saturday, when Paul Simon joined Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, who were already performing a tribute to Simon. Another documentary, 1967s Festival!, was filmed at the Newport Folk Festival between 1963=65 and included artists including Dylan, Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, Howlin Wolf, Donovan, the Staple Singers, Judy Collins and Mississippi John Hurt. Were all greatly indebted., We all owe George Wein a great debt, tweeted Jason Isbell, who was one of the main performers at this summers Newport Folk Festival after sitting in with several different artists on the bill as a guest two years ago. In 1965, a key moment in musical history occurred at the Newport Folk Festival, when Bob Dylan went electric for the first time. Like Newport Buzz? 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. ", More:McKee: 'There will be music in Newport this summer'. Besides Dylan, artists whove played the folk festival include veterans from Joan Baez, Peter, Paul & Mary and the Dixie Hummingbirds on through to John Prine, Alabama Shakes, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves and Jim James. After firing off covers of Princes Raspberry Beret and a snippet of Joni Mitchell, Sharon Van Etten guested for "Asshole," Jack Antonoff for "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime," and while in the middle of the sentimental Lost Cause, Fred Armisen "interrupted" the set, pulled out a drum kit to soundcheck for his supposed 1 a.m. rave set. With the folk family in charge, you can trust that the lineup will be incredible. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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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. Whether it was traditional jazz with Bobby Hackett and Wild Bill Davison, or swing with Lester and Billie and Teddy Wilson, or bebop with Dizzy Gillespie, or modern jazz with Tristano and Lee Konitz everyones taste was covered. As a result, he has perhaps done more to preserve jazz than any other individual. Fort Adams will once again serve as the location for the festivals. George Wein was an American original, said Rhode Islands Sen. Jack Reed in a tweet. Im still doing it, but the drive is not the same, he admitted. It may not have been Jan. 1, of course, but Sweet obviously was referring to the chance for the Newport Folk faithful to gather as a community once again following last year's cancellation due to COVID-19. Joyce Wein died in 2005. More: FirstWorks to relaunch live music series at Roger Williams Park on June 27. A place for fans of the Newport Folk Festival to post and share information. The set ended with Fred, Jack, and Beck jamming "Where It's At.". But look, Im a very happy guy, because Im 88 years old and Im still doing what Ive done for the past 60 or so years. One thing is for certain, its going to befun. 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. Newport Folk Festival will happen this year, albeit in a slightly different format. The people who put on Woodstock had been to Newport and said, Hey, why dont we put the rock thing into the same feeling that Newport has? So Newport was ahead of its time because it represented the music of its day, which was jazz music. 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. I saw it as an opportunity to promote jazz on a large scale and expose people of all ages to this great music. "As always, Newport Folk will bring surprise guests and never before seen collaborations all set to the backdrop of Narragansett Bay. With the air of uncertainty surrounding the current state of the ongoing pandemic, Newport Folk Festivals Folk On! WebNewport Folk will be doing things a little differently this year. 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. When Beck announced a few weeks ago via social media that he was going to be stopping by the Newport Folk Fest on July 27 to perform a set, there was an instant buzz. Our goal is to keep our ecosystem going until we can gather our entire Folk Family next summer.. Dave Navarro sitting out more Janes Addiction dates; Josh Klinghoffer to replace him, Newport Folk Festival announces 2023 on-sale date for tickets, Regina Spektor announces rescheduled tour dates & new shows, shares SugarMan video, Rose City Band cancel remaining tour dates after testing positive for Covid, Ringo Starr cancels remainder of tour after testing positive for Covid again. 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. Weeks after Gov. Another documentary, 1967s Festival!, was filmed at the Newport Folk Festival between 1963=65 and included artists including Dylan, Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, Howlin Wolf, Donovan, the Staple Singers, Judy Collins and Mississippi John Hurt. Read Next: Brit Beat: Brixton Academy Fights Closure; Arctic Monkeys Take on the Scalpers. Showcasing more than 350 films from around the world, offering an ambitious and international selection of His spirit & musical legacy live on!. By Scott Bernstein May 12, 2021 8:50 am PDT. The result was a stripped-down and relaxed setting that looked to lead the way for the safe return of live music. His organizational skills led him to become a producer and then club owner, opening the Storyville club in Boston in 1950. 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. Newport Folk Festival: Folk On 2021 Lineup - Jul 23 - 28, We will communicate and publish detailed protocols as the event date gets closer so you know exactly what to expect. Wein, then 81, reacquired the festival names two years later. Newport Folk will bring surprise guests, storytelling and never before seen collaborations to Newport this summer, reads a note on the festivals website. Our goal is to keep our ecosystem going until we can gather our entire Folk Family next summer. The wait is almost over, as the Newport Folk Festival returns to Fort Adams State Parknext weekendafter being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Folk On Schedules < BACK TO EVENT WebNewport Beach Film Festival. "Strawberry Mansion" has metwith universal acclaim, and its due to be on a bunch of best-of-2021 lists by year's end. With the folk family in charge, you can trust that the lineup will be incredible. Participating artists for the festivals have not yet been announced, but organizers outlined whats in store: With its modified capacity, Newport Folk Festival will present two unique three-day events of surprise performances, storytelling, and workshops, organizers said.