Newport Folk Music Festival 2010

The Newport Folk Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in Newport, Rhode Island. The 2010 edition of the festival will take place from July 30th to August 1st.

Introduction

The Newport Folk Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival was founded in 1959 by folk music enthusiasts George Wein and Albert Grossman. Since its inception, the festival has been a showcase for many of the biggest names in folk music, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Simon & Garfunkel. 2010 marks the 52nd year of the Newport Folk Music Festival, and the lineup includes some of the biggest names in folk and Americana music today.

History of the Newport Folk Music Festival

The Newport Folk Music Festival is an American annual folk music festival that takes place in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival was founded in 1959 by George Wein, who also founded the nearby Newport Jazz Festival. Since its inception, the festival has been held every year except for four: in 1963, when civil unrest caused cancellation; in 1971, when financial problems forced a postponement until 1972; in 1979, when bad weather prevented performers and spectators from reaching the festival site; and in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation.

The first Newport Folk Festival was held on July 1, 1959. Headliners included Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Bob Gibson, and Odetta. The Weavers withdrew from performing after being blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee;Joan Baez was added to the lineup to replace them. That first year’s event was so successful that Wein decided to repeat it annually.

Over the years, the Newport Folk Music Festival has featured some of the most important musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries. Joan Baez made her first appearance at Newport in 1960 and returned many times over the years; other notable performers have included Bob Dylan (whose “going electric” at Newportin 1965 caused a stir), Johnny Cash, Wilson Pickett, Richie Havens (whose 1969 opening set at Newport is considered one of the greatest ever), Simon and Garfunkel (reuniting for the first time since their 1970 breakup to perform at Newport in 1981), James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Ray Charles , Willie Nelson , John Prine , Crosby Stills & Nash , Van Morrison and hundreds more.

The festival continues to be held every year and features a mix of both established artists and up-and-coming performers.

The 2010 Newport Folk Music Festival

The Newport Folk Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival features a variety of folk music and artists from around the world. The 2010 Newport Folk Music Festival was held from July 30th to August 1st.

The Lineup

The Newport Folk Music Festival is an annual event that takes place in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival is one of the most important events in the folk music calendar, and attracts some of the biggest names in the genre.

This year’s lineup includes:

-Joan Baez
-Bob Dylan
-John Prine
-Johnny Cash
– Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
-The Byrds
-Simon & Garfunkel

The Venue

The Fort Stage

Overlooking Newport Harbor, The Fort Stage is the smallest of the four stages at the 2010 Newport Folk Festival. Featuring mostly up-and-coming artists, this stage is a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of future headliners. Check out the schedule below to see who’s playing when.

Stage Schedule:

Friday, July 30
12:30pm – Ben Harper & Relentless7
2:15pm – James Vincent McMorrow
4:00pm – Elvis Costello with T Bone Burnett and Jenny Lewis
6:00pm – John Prine

Conclusion

The Newport Folk Music Festival is an annual event held in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival was founded in 1959 by Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and The Weavers.

Since its inception, the Folk Music Festival has been a showcase for both traditional and contemporary folk music. The 2010 Newport Folk Music Festival featured headlining performances by Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch.

In addition to the headlining acts, the 2010 Newport Folk Music Festival featured a number of up-and-coming folk musicians. These included John Fullbright, Sarah Jarosz, Havelin, and The Low Anthem.

The 2010 Newport Folk Music Festival was a great success and showcased some of the best folk music performers from around the world.