2017 Newport Folk Festival - Friday Highlights
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Friday kicked off the 2017 Newport Folk Festival weekend at Fort Adams State Park. Beautiful weather prevailed and a day of outstanding music ensued.
As always, Jay Sweet and his crew delivered another stellar lineup of talented musicians that wowed the sellout crowd of 10,000 fans.
Highlights of the day included and energized performance by Seratones, a powerful country set by Joshua Hedley, the multifaceted Brit L. A. Salami, the indie folk duo of Shovels and Rope, an entertaining cabaret style show by Nancy and Beth w/ Nick Offerman, a catchy set by classical pianist Regina Spektor, with a strong closing to the day by prominent indie folk band Fleet Foxes.
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Yesterday kicked off the 2017 Newport Folk Festival weekend at Fort Adams State Park.
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