NEWPORT, RI – Saturday was the 60th anniversary of the monumental “Dylan goes electric” performance at the Newport Folk Festival. Rumors circulated at this year’s event, which took place at Fort Adams State Park Friday through Sunday, that Bob Dylan would be the surprise guest at the closing “Songs For the People” celebration. Of course, Dylan was a no-show, as were Joan … [Read more...] about Newport Folk Festival delivers stellar performances despite Dylan’s absence
Newport Folk Festival
This year’s Newport Folk Festival featured music, politics, and dragonflies
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport Folk Festival has a rich history of supporting civil rights and standing up for working men and women. Ever since Lynn-born jazz promoter George Wein, musician/activist Pete Seeger, and others founded the music fest in 1959, human rights has coexisted with performances by musicians new and old. “We Shall Overcome,” the gospel song that helped … [Read more...] about This year’s Newport Folk Festival featured music, politics, and dragonflies