The Dunkin’ Donuts Newport Folk Festival is one of the most famous festivals in the United States with a rich heritage having hosted musical legends such as Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, BB King, John Lee Hooker and Johnny Cash over the years. Folk music has been defined, refined and reinvented here with some famous star-making performances such as Joan Baez’s and Bob Dylan’s controversial electric cross-over.
Region/City Name:
Newport
Event Date:
July 30, 2011 - July 31, 2011
Venue:
Fort Adams State Park
Date Text:
30 - 31 July 2011
Website:
www.newportfolkfest.net
