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