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Since 1959, the Newport Folk Festival® has held a unique place in America's musical and cultural history. A hub for the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s and the site of Bob Dylan's famous switch to electric guitar in 1965, the festival also hosted the first major appearances of Joan Baez, James Taylor, Joni Michell and Arlo Guthrie, and sparked the revival of gospel, Cajun and blues. Today the festival still serves the musical omnivores, the fans who crave innovation but appreciate tradition. The event is held annually at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI and is a production of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.
Great event. Steve and his band (especially the fiddler) are real fun to watch. Parking and shuttle from Fort Adams not as promised (no shuttle, no personnel to ask...). Otherwise, go and enjoy.
The event was fabulous! All of the entertainers were true stars including the warm up stars, Sarah & Tim. Steve Martin was Everything you would hope he would be, and so was the band. Great Evening!
I couldn't believe the high calibre of entertainment that was offered up this year. The opening acts were outstanding and Steve Martin was beyond expectations!
A whole new venue for Steve Martain. Most don't know who good a banjo picker he is. Pair that with his original quick wit in the intersong psycobable and you have a wonderful evening of song and humor. A must see!
Beautifully paced program by a group of talented musicians provided an evening of joyful bluegrass music with memorable contributions by Tim O'Brien and Sarah Jarosz.
so so so so wonderful. I'm not even a huge bluegrass fan, but how could you miss the chance to see Steve Martin? He was funny as always, and he is an amazing musician (who knew??) and his band was great... really an amazing show.
