slides: 2016 New Bedford Folk Festival

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic

Low Lily Played the New Bedford Folk Festival Saturday

The Whaling City was the place to be for folk music enthusiasts Saturday as the 21st annual New Bedford Folk Festival arrived in town. Fans young and old took in many of the region's top acts while snacking on edible delights from food trucks and browsing the crafts fair held on the Festival grounds. GoLocal Music Critic Ken Abrams was there and brings you some highlights. The fesitval continues today from 11AM - 9PM. Click here for details.

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Low Lily

Low Lily got things going with their take on traditional music styles ranging from bluegrass to Irish, Scottish, New England, and Old Time Appalachian. (Photo: Ken Abrams)

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Matt Borrello

DIghton, Massachusetts native Matt Borrello played several from his new album A Dolar and a Kiss including "Falcoln Ridge" and "Glimpse of God." (Photo: Ken Abrams)

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Rory Block

Rory Block brought the Delta Blues to New Bedford with a full set of tunes that included Robert Johnson's "Crossroads Blues" and the Son House classic "Death Letter Blues." (Photo: Ken Abrams)

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Melissa Ferrick

Boston native Melissa Ferrick played the museum stage as part of the workshop "Zing Went the Strings of my Heart: Songs from the arc of a love affair." (Photo: Ken Abrams)

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Rev. Robert B. Jones

Detroit's Rev. Robert B. Jones brought his gospel inspired blues and his steel guitar to New Bedford. (Photo: Ken Abrams)

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No Fuss and Feathers

No Fuss and Feathers brought their "heck-of-a-good-time band" vibe to New Bedford. The group released their first CD, Traveling Circus in January. (Photo: Ken Abrams)

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Miss Rosie

Oberlon, Ohio's Miss Rosie brought a lot of energy to the Purchase St. stage playing "Little Red Rocking Chair" and "Railroad Tracks" from their self-titled album. (Photo: Ken Abrams)