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Newport Folk Festival with Noah Kahan, The Beths, and more

Jul 28, 2023  ·  Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

Newport Folk Festival
Jul 28
Newport Folk Festival
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Vermont's Noah Kahan, a 2x GRAMMY-nominated artist, blends Folk, Americana, and Rock. Known for “Stick Season” and hits with Post Malone, he champions mental health too.
UK-based band The Heavy Heavy, formed by Georgie Fuller and William Turner, blends soulful rock & roll with British roots. Known for songs from their debut EP "Life and Life Only" and album "One Of A Kind," they draw comparisons to Jefferson Airplane and Fleetwood Mac. With two top-five AAA radio singles, they’ve sold out shows globally, receiving acclaim from NME and The Guardian. Turner produced and mixed their music in Brighton.
Chicago's indie-folk project Free Range, led by Sofia Jensen, shifts from rock to more acoustic sounds. Collaborators include Jack Henry and Bailey Minzenberger. Re-recorded a full album amidst the pandemic.
Louisville's My Morning Jacket, known for their thrilling live shows and innovative rock sound, has deeply influenced musicians and won numerous awards.
The Hold Steady, born from the indie and punk ethos, blends bar band energy with Springsteen's epic style. Famous for anthems like "Almost Killed Me," they've explored cultural alienation in albums up to 2023's rich "The Price of Progress." Formed in NY by ex-Lifter Puller, Craig Finn.
Thee Sacred Souls, a young band from San Diego, is known for their soulful sound and exquisite craftsmanship. With millions of Spotify listeners, they've impressed celebrity fans like SZA and Alicia Keys. Their NPR Tiny Desk performance was a hit, marking them as rising stars in just two years.
Turnpike Troubadours, from Oklahoma, blend Woody Guthrie's folk and Waylon Jennings' honky tonk with bluegrass and Cajun. Popular for "Goodbye Normal Street," they hit country and rock charts, and sold out arenas. After a hiatus, they returned with 2023's "A Cat in the Rain," produced by Shooter Jennings. They’ve shared the stage with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town.
Jonathan Richman, born in Natick, MA, is a versatile singer/songwriter known for evolving from a proto-punk bandleader with the Modern Lovers to an acoustic balladeer. Influenced by the Velvet Underground, his music spans playful tunes like "Ice Cream Man" to poetic multilingual ballads. He collaborated with Ric Ocasek and Jerry Harrison, and appeared in "There's Something About Mary." His well-received albums include "Jonathan Sings," "I'm So Confused," and "Sa," featuring distinct, sincere storytelling across languages and genres.
Mdou Moctar, hailing from Niger, is known for his Tuareg protest music. His acoustic album, *Tears of Injustice*, recorded in Brooklyn, reflects Niger's political turmoil.
Goose, an American rock band from Connecticut, blends indie-rock hooks with improvisation. Known for hits like "Dripfield," they've sold out iconic venues like Red Rocks, headlined MSG, and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Their music combines tight musicianship with emotional honesty.
Billy Strings' latest album, "Highway Prayers," recorded in LA and Nashville, features his band and collaborators like Jon Brion and Jerry Douglas. It includes fan-favorites like "Seven Weeks In County" and "Cabin Song."
Born in New Orleans, Jon Batiste is a celebrated composer and pianist known for his genre-blending style. He has collaborated with artists like Beyoncé and Herbie Hancock. Batiste has earned five Grammy Awards, an Emmy, and an Oscar. His album "We Are" won "Album of the Year." A Juilliard alumnus, he directs music at The Atlantic and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Raised in rural America, Bartees Strange fuses diverse influences like Parliament Funkadelic and Neil Young with hip-hop and indie rock, creating a unique sonic pastiche.
John Oates, born in NYC and raised near Philadelphia, co-founded Hall & Oates, achieving over 80M album sales and 20 Top 40 hits. He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, lauded solo artist with 8 albums, and an Americana musician. His autobiography, "Change of Season," is a best-seller.

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