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The true power of a music festival is not derived from the crowds that attend them, the sunny days on which they occur or the headliners that close out the night - it is the diverse showcase of musical talent, ...

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Actually, no. Jimmy Buffett's concert to close the Newport Folk Festival was perfectly good as far as Buffett concerts go , but it was far from the acoustic performance that had been billed.

David Rawlings and Gillian Welch perform at the Newport Folk Festival. Set List "Look at Miss Ohio" "Lawman" "My First Lover" "Throw Me a Rope" "Gamblin' Man" "Red Clay Halo" "Knuckleball Catcher" "Sweet Tooth" ...

She & Him performs as part of the Newport Folk Festival on Aug. 2-3. Live Schedule *Artist webcast live on NPR.org **Artist's concert to be archived at a later date Sat., Aug.

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion have forged a musical partnership that's had them compared to everyone from June Carter and Johnny Cash to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.

There may be a few less Coolattas consumed at this year's sponsor-free Newport Folk Festival, but it won't be any less refreshing.

There may be a few less Coolattas consumed at this year's sponsor-free Newport Folk Festival, but it won't be any less refreshing.

Based in: Lyons, Colo. In a nutshell: The award-winning, energetic quartet plays music inspired by the classic sounds of traditional bluegrass, with a young, fresh twist.

Fittingly, Krauss' voice played the role of siren in the 2000 movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," singing a bewitching seduction song in harmony with Harris and Gillian Welch.

SAY ALL YOU want about hip hop and R&B's chart dominance or electronica's endless hype, but for me the present pop moment is a golden age for female country singer-songwriters. Beyond the roots rock Holy ...

“The festival is one of the oldest music events in the United States and this year's lineup will respect its storied history while bringing in a new crop of artists that represent the future of American music.”

GuitarPlayer.com >> This Month >> Jimmy Buffett, The Black Crowes, Cat Power, Jakob Dylan Other Performers Include The Avett Brothers; Levon Helm; Stephen & Damian Marley; Gillian Welch; Jim James ; She & Him ... via Guitar Player

“It's about being vital without being esoteric or elitist. Newport has always been a place where artists break new ground, and a haven for old dogs to try new tricks.”

This year has seen several new additions to the jam-packed American-destination festival market. via CMJ

“We keep together like a badminton racquet / bouncing little birdies everywhere”

A recent performance by Kate Maki in her home province of Ontario. By Todd Lavoie Front porch romantics and summer sunset swooners, set your heartstrings a-flutter in anticipation. via Bay Guardian

Jimmy Buffet of Margaritaville fame and blues rockers The Black Crowes are among the headliners at this summer's Newport -- yes -- Folk Festival. via Providence Journal

“It's folk country with some bluegrass, gypsy and rockabilly”

Dave Bruchmann, Cainro, Allison Olasa and Jake Brenton make up Lawrence's Tiny Tuxedo. via The Bulletin

The impending demise of No Depression magazine, brought on by declining ad revenues symptomatic of the music industry's general malaise, is undeniably sad. via Pitchfork

Gillian Welch first appeared on the folk scene as a young singer/songwriter armed with a voice and sensibility far beyond her years, earning widespread acclaim for her deft, evocative resurrection of the ... via WTKS-FM Maitland

While critics are gushing over Cat Power s recent all-covers collection Jukebox, my pick for the cover girl showdown is this coming Tuesday s release of Mockingbird by Allison Moorer. via Anchorage Press