With additional highlights to come, we can definitively say that Newport Folk Festival this year was nothing short of insane. With powerhouse performances by so many living legends, it was an unforgettable weekend. Saturday was no different, bringing highlights from bands like Craige and Slim, Chaparelle, Hermanos Gutierrez, Killer Mike, Rhiannon Giddens, and more. Highlights by Eric Tsurumoto below.
Grammy-winning psychedelic soul outfit Black Pumas dazzled the crowd during the first day of the 2024 Newport Folk Festival. Talented photographer Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some set highlights for us.
It’s no secret that Massachussetts-bred alt-rock outfit — and activist act — Guster is a crowd favorite. Things were no different for the festival crowd at Newport Folk Fest this year, as the band played an energetic set on the coast. Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some photos for us.
De La Soul is one of the most iconic groups of all time. They brought their energetic brand of hip-hop to the Newport Folk Festival to help us close out the last day. Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some snaps of the set.
Award-winning musician and writer Allison Russell has been bringing her unique blend of magic to the Newport Folk Festival for quite some time. She has performed there in bands and as a solo act now, and is absolutely thrilling to watch. Photographer Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some highlights from her set during Day 1, below.
On Sunday, Conan O’Brien stepped out on stage at Newport Folk Festival and proved to us that television isn’t the only thing he is good at. Joined by the incredible band Dawes, O’Brien played guitar and sang to an absolutely delighted audience. Later, Jack White joined him on stage.
Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some early set shots for us.
