Let me just say again.. @jasonisbell showed up at ALL three Mavis 80 shows around the country on his own dime in other words he defines what it means to be part of community and what Mavis means to all of us #folkfamily please go BUY his new album as well 🙏🏼
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- Devastating heartbreak. We are so lucky to have had you in our world, John. Your Folk Family is eternally grateful. Rest easy.
- It is with immense sadness that we let you know of the passing of our founder and north star, George Wein. We have all lost a giant champion of jazz, art, philanthropy, and equality. There will never be another like him. Rest easy, George. #georgewein conta.cc/3tD08Ja
- Governor McKee has indicated that we will be able to have events this summer with modified capacities. Though Newport Folk won’t look exactly the same, we are thrilled to be safely bringing music and artists back to the Fort.
- Please welcome "Conan O'Brien & Real Musicians featuring Dawes w/ Jimmy Vivino & very special guests" to this summer's Newport Folk lineup. On Conan's behalf, @newportfestsorg has provided a grant to Brookline Teen Center in his hometown of Brookline, MA. @TeamCoco
- We're excited to welcome @JasonIsbell and the 400 Unit back to the Fort this summer! On his behalf, @newportfestsorg to provide a grant to the band program at his alma mater in Florence, Alabama, @RogersHSPirates, to buy new sheet music and provide students with instruments.
- NEW VINYL PREORDER TOMORROW! We’re so excited to announce the double vinyl release of John Prine and Friends Live at Newport Folk 2017. Preorders start TUES 3/23 at 11AM ET (comes w/ digital download). We love and miss you, John! @johnprinemusic
- Please welcome @lucydacus to our Saturday lineup. Lucy has asked @newportfestsorg to make a grant to @DieJimCrow, the first non-profit record label in the U.S. dedicated to putting out the music of formerly and currently incarcerated musicians.
- 2018 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: We are pleased to announce that @SturgillSimpson will be returning to the Fort this year to join our Friday lineup.












