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The Newport Folk Festival's final day featured performances by Jeff Tweedy and Mary Chapin Carpenter, culminating in a 'Songs for the People' jam session with covers of iconic songs by Woody Guthrie, Neil Young, and The Beatles, emphasizing the festival's tradition of celebrating timeless music and community spirit.
The 2025 Newport Folk Festival featured a diverse lineup including Luke Combs, Kim Deal, Public Enemy, and Bleachers, with photographer Ben Stas capturing the event's highlights through his images, showcasing performances from various artists across the festival's three days.
An exclusive clip from the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' features Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and Boyd Holbrook as a drunken Johnny Cash. The scene shows Dylan preparing for the Newport Folk Festival while Cash is still recovering from the previous night's drinking.
Bob Dylan expressed his excitement about the upcoming film "A Complete Unknown," which stars Timothée Chalamet as a younger version of Dylan. The movie, based on Elijah Wald's book "Dylan Goes Electric," explores the events leading up to Dylan's controversial performance at the Newport Folk Festival in the early 1960s. Dylan praised Chalamet's acting skills and encouraged fans to read the book after watching the film, which releases on December 25.
Lana Del Rey and Billy Strings drew large crowds on the final day of the Newport Folk Festival, with fans packing Fort Adams to see their performances. Lana Del Rey gave a shout-out to her Rhode Island family roots and dedicated a song to her deceased family members buried in Barrington. The festival also featured generational traditions, such as kayaking to the fort to listen to music on the shore, and a sober tent providing a safe space for those wanting an alcohol-free experience.
My Morning Jacket was joined by Animal from the Muppets for a closing performance at the Newport Folk Festival, while Maggie Rogers and Margo Price also made guest appearances during the band's set, covering songs by Fleetwood Mac and Carole King respectively.
Joni Mitchell made her first full-length performance in 22 years at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022, which was documented on the live album "At Newport." The recording captures a celebratory and supportive atmosphere as Mitchell is joined by a group of musicians, including Brandi Carlile, Lucius, and Wynonna Judd, showcasing her enduring legacy and the influence she has had on younger generations of musicians. The album rearranges the concert audio and highlights Mitchell's iconic songs, while also featuring new interpretations by other artists. Mitchell's return to the stage marks a new chapter in her career and reaffirms the promise of a wide-open future for her music.
Joni Mitchell played her first headline show in 23 years at the Gorge Amphitheatre in rural Washington state, joined by musical luminaries including Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Marcus Mumford. Mitchell's performance was part of Brandi Carlile's weekend festival and modelled after the "Joni Jams" Mitchell hosts at her LA home. Mitchell's singing felt conversational, as though she was relaying wisdom gained from her 79 years, and her performance was interspersed with covers of her songs by others on stage. Despite the heavy praise back and forth, Mitchell's performance felt ego-free and set the tone for a joyful show.
Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer and songwriter, returned to the stage for a full concert at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state, her first in over 20 years. The concert was part of Brandi Carlile's annual Echoes Through the Canyon event and featured many artists who appeared at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival, including Marcus Mumford, Allison Russell, Lucius, Blake Mills, and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes. Mitchell performed some of her classic hits, including "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Both Sides Now," and was joined by surprise guests such as Annie Lennox.