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Saturday, July 23, 2016
Ken Abrams, GoLocalWorcester Music Critic
Kris Kristofferson Made a Surprise Appearance at the Newport Folk Festival Friday
It was a hazy, hot and folky Friday as the Newport Folk Festival got off to a spectacular start. Indie acts ruled the day until a surprise guest, legendary songwriter Kris Kristofferson arrived for a full set on the Museum Stage. While the multi-talented Ray Lamontagne was rocking the Fort Stage, Kristofferson strummed the folk rock classic "Me and Bobby McGee" creating new memories for Folk Festival diehards. Orher highlights included a really stunning set from Case/Lang/Viers and the Violent Femmes opening with their classic "Blister in the Sun." GoLocal Music Critic Ken Abrams and Mojo Photography's Rick Farrell bring you all the highlights.
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J.P. Harris
J.P. Harris and his band opened the Festival with a country flavored honky-tonk throwdown. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Wild Child
Kelsy Wilson of Austin,TX based Wild Child on electric strings. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson surprised the Folk crowd with a full set on the Museum Stage. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
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Fruit Bats
Eric Johnson leads the Chicago band Fruit Bats. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Freakwater
Janet Beveridge Bean of Freakwater, an alt-country band with a sweet southern gothic vibe. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords reunion at Newport was a major crowd pleaser. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
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Martin Guitar Stage
The Martin Guitar stage gives future stars a chance to play at Newport. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Matthew Logan Vasquez
Delta Spirit's Matthew Logan Vasquez positively rocked the house.
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Good Vibes
Good vibes ruled the Fort on Friday. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Jay Sweet
Festival Producer Jay Sweet intoduced several acts. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Raury
Atlanta's Raury Deshawn Tullis got the crowd dancing with his mix of soul, folk and R&B. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
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Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne rocked the Fort Stage in the late afternoon. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
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Case/Lang/Viers
The trio of Neko Case, K.D. Lang and Laura Viers provided a special moment for fans. (Photo: Rick Farrell)
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Rock the Vote
"Rock the Vote" was there continuing the Festival's long tradition of political action.
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The Arcs
Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys led The Arcs through a rocking set.
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