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Jon Batiste Plays 4 Concerts in One Week During Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals

7/16/2015

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Announces a Festival First:
Artist Jon Batiste and Stay Human to Do Quadruple Duty Performing at Fort Adams for
Both Folk and Jazz 2015 Festivals

Jon Batiste and Stay Human performing at the 2014 Newport Jazz Festival. (Photo credit: LaNita Adams)

NEWPORT, RI, July 16, 2015 – Jon Batiste is on a roll. The phenomenally talented, multi-instrumentalist and future CBS Late Night bandleader will have a huge presence in Newport this summer with four Newport Festivals Foundation concerts in a week. Along the way, he and his band, Stay Human, will make history.

On Sunday, July 26, Batiste and Stay Human (alto saxophonist Eddie Barbash and percussionist Joe Saylor) will grace the Fort Stage at the Newport Folk Festival® at Fort Adams. Come Friday evening, July 31, they’ll open the Newport Jazz Festival® concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. On Saturday, Batiste and Stay Human head back to Fort Adams for a historic Jazz Festival moment. There, they will become the first group to play at the Fort for both Jazz and Folk Festivals in the same year. (In 2012, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band played the Fort at the Folk Festival and at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino for Jazz.)

Newport Gulls Host Newport Festivals Foundation Folk & Jazz Night

7/8/2015

Join Newport Festivals Foundation
at Folk & Jazz Night
at Gulls Game Friday, July 10, 6:35 pm,
at Cardines Field

The Evening Celebrates
the Foundation’s Partnerships
with Boys & Girls Club and Salve Regina University
and Pride in Calling Newport Home for 61 Years

Opportunity to Win Jazz Festival
and Sold-out Folk Festival Tickets

NEWPORT, RI, July 9, 2015 – Two of America’s favorite pastimes – music and baseball – come together to celebrate an evening of family fun and local partnerships when the Newport Festivals Foundation hosts Folk and Jazz Night at the Newport Gulls vs. Danbury Westerners game at Cardines Field on Friday, July 10, at 6:35 pm.

“We are proud to be a part of the Newport family for the past 61 years and we’re looking forward to getting together with area baseball fans when we present Folk and Jazz Night at historic Cardines Field,” said George Wein, chairman of the Newport Festivals Foundation, which produces the Folk and Jazz Festivals. “There are few things more American than baseball combined with jazz and folk music, and we’re excited to celebrate our community partnerships at this special family event.”

Newport Festivals Foundation Gala: Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste

3/2/2015

Newport Festivals Foundation™
5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday
with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo
and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Cassandra Wilson (Photo credit: Mark Seliger)

NEWPORT, RI, March 2, 2015 – Don’t miss one of Newport’s favorite social events when the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ returns to The Breakers on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 pm for its Gala Benefit featuring performances by Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, to celebrate the 90th birthday of festival impresario George Wein. Although his birthday is October 3, there’s no telling who may show up to surprise him.

Governor Gina Raimondo and Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will serve as Honorary Gala co-chairs, which Wein says, “is a true indication of what the Newport Festivals Foundation means to the state of Rhode Island.”

“Cassandra Wilson has graciously agreed to perform. Without question, she is one of the finest of jazz singers performing today. To be able to see her in such an intimate setting is a privilege,” added Wein. “Jon has appeared as a soloist at the Gala, but never with his full group. When he starts playing his melodica and strolls through the crowd, the fun he is having will instantly be communicated to you. Michel Camilo, who is one of my favorite pianists, will thrill you with his musicianship and the uniqueness of his style of solo performance.”

Grammy Celebration Continues for George Wein & Festival Artists

2/9/2015

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Celebrates GRAMMY Awards
for Festival Impresario George Wein
and Several Newport Jazz Festival® Artists

(L-R) Honoree George Wein, honoree Wayne Shorter, and President/CEO of The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation President/CEO Neil Portnow attend The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Special Merit Awards Ceremony on February 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/WireImage)

NEWPORT, RI / NEW YORK, NY, February 9, 2015 – The Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ continues the celebration of its Chairman, George Wein, who received the Trustees Award at the 57th Annual GRAMMY® ceremonies in Los Angeles on February 7 and 8. The Special Merit Award recognizes Wein’s outstanding contributions in areas other than performance, including the founding and production of the Newport Jazz Festival®, Newport Folk Festival® and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival®.

Notes from The Wein Machine: Thank You!

8/11/2014

Notes from The Wein Machine: Thank You!

A Fantasyland. The past two weeks at the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival was just that. Two exciting, entertaining, enlightening, engaging, exuberant, exhilarating, evolving, emotional and occasionally damp festivals. It was a memorable 60th Anniversary for Jazz and 55th year for Folk.

To me, the stars of both festivals were the dedicated, music-loving fans, who in spite of rain on the Sunday of Folk and Saturday of Jazz, never gave up the joyous feeling that both festivals inspired.

Over 53,000 people attended these iconic festivals this year. Some memorable moments for me were the historic concert by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which showed ultimate respect for the history of the music born of Newport over the past six decades.

Newport Festivals Foundation Kids Concert: Bari Koral + Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo

7/18/2014

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Continues Tradition
of Bringing Great Music to Generations of Fans at Second Annual Family Concert
Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 pm,
at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Bari Koral

NEWPORT, RI, July 18, 2014 – If you ask the Newport Jazz Festival® and Newport Folk Festival® staff what they like about the festivals, no doubt each and every one will get around to talking about the excitement of watching young people enjoy, share and eventually grow up to love music. This summer, in celebration of the music of the iconic events, Newport Festivals Foundation™ presents its second annual Family Concert on Wednesday, July 30, at 6:00 pm at Fort Adams State Park. Held during Newport’s annual BridgeFest, the free concert features Bari Koral Family Rock Band and Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo: Wake Up, Clarinet! in a special concert for young people.

“It is a major goal of the Foundation to build upon the legacy of the Jazz and Folk festivals by encouraging families to take part in the concerts and education events we present throughout the year,” said Deborah Ross, Education Director of the Newport Festivals Foundation. “As a parent, I know how important it is to share music and the arts with kids, and I hope that families throughout the area will come out to this free concert to not just enjoy the music, but to create fond memories for years to come.”

Newport Folk Festival Schedule Cubes

7/14/2014

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Newport Folk Festival Schedule Cubes

7/15/2013

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Newport Festivals Foundation™ Presents Inaugural Family Concert, August 1

6/27/2013

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Presents Inaugural Family Concert
Thursday, August 1, 5:30 pm,
at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Amy Cervini (Photo credit: Melanie Einzig)

NEWPORT, RI – The Newport Jazz Festival® and Newport Folk Festival® have seen generations of fans grow up over the past six decades. This summer, in celebration of the music of the iconic events, Newport Festivals Foundation™ presents its inaugural Family Concert on Thursday, August 1, at 5:30 pm at Fort Adams State Park. Held during Newport’s annual BridgeFest, the free concert features jazz vocalist Amy Cervini and The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys in a special concert for young people.

“If you ask people where they acquired their taste for the sounds they love, many will say it’s in their blood – they grew up listening to their parents’ music like I did,” said George Wein, Chairman of Newport Festivals Foundation and producer of the Newport Folk and Jazz festivals. “When you see folks sharing music with their little ones as you walk around the festivals, you know that special memories are being made. We look forward to providing more family events as we continue the tradition and build on the legacy of the festivals.”

New Board of Advisors Members & Evening Events Announced for Newport Folk Festival

4/26/2013

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Announces New Members
for Newport Folk Festival®
Board of Advisors and Evening Series

Taylor Goldsmith & John McCauley Join
Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors

Events Featuring Dawes & Deer Tick Will Take Place Each Night of Festival

Taylor Goldsmith (photo credit: LaNita Adams)

NEWPORT, RI, April 26, 2013 – The Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ has announced the addition of Taylor Goldsmith, of Dawes, and John McCauley, of Deer Tick, to the Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors. They join members Colin Meloy (The Decemberists), Gillian Welch, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Jim James (My Morning Jacket) and Ben Knox Miller (The Low Anthem). Through their commitment, love and respect for the Festival, the Advisors collectively embody the spirit of the Newport Folk Festival Family and help ensure the continued viability of the annual event, which honors past, present, and future icons of the ever-changing Folk scene. To further cultivate the mission of the Newport Folk Festival, the Board of Advisors will not only liaise with other artists in the music world, but will also serve as "talent scouts" and will be a collective sounding board for Festival producers as future Newport Folk Festival line-ups take shape in the years to come.

Jon Batiste Plays 4 Concerts in One Week During Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Announces a Festival First:
Artist Jon Batiste and Stay Human to Do Quadruple Duty Performing at Fort Adams for
Both Folk and Jazz 2015 Festivals

Newport Gulls Host Newport Festivals Foundation Folk & Jazz Night

Newport Festivals Foundation Gala: Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste

Newport Festivals Foundation™
5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday
with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo
and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Grammy Celebration Continues for George Wein & Festival Artists

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Celebrates GRAMMY Awards
for Festival Impresario George Wein
and Several Newport Jazz Festival® Artists

Notes from The Wein Machine: Thank You!

Notes from The Wein Machine: Thank You!

Newport Festivals Foundation Kids Concert: Bari Koral + Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Continues Tradition
of Bringing Great Music to Generations of Fans at Second Annual Family Concert
Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 pm,
at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Newport Folk Festival Schedule Cubes

Newport Folk Festival Schedule Cubes

Newport Festivals Foundation™ Presents Inaugural Family Concert, August 1

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Presents Inaugural Family Concert
Thursday, August 1, 5:30 pm,
at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

New Board of Advisors Members & Evening Events Announced for Newport Folk Festival

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Announces New Members
for Newport Folk Festival®
Board of Advisors and Evening Series

Taylor Goldsmith & John McCauley Join
Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors

Events Featuring Dawes & Deer Tick Will Take Place Each Night of Festival

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Newport Festivals Foundation™ Announces a Festival First: Artist Jon Batiste and Stay Human to Do Quadruple Duty Performing at Fort Adams for Both Folk and Jazz 2015 Festivals

Newport Festivals Foundation™ 5th Annual Gala Celebrates George Wein’s 90th Birthday with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Celebrates GRAMMY Awards for Festival Impresario George Wein and Several Newport Jazz Festival® Artists

Notes from The Wein Machine: Thank You!

Newport Festivals Foundation™ Continues Tradition of Bringing Great Music to Generations of Fans at Second Annual Family Concert Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 pm, at Fort Adams State Park FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Newport Festivals Foundation™ Presents Inaugural Family Concert Thursday, August 1, 5:30 pm, at Fort Adams State Park FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Announces New Members for Newport Folk Festival® Board of Advisors and Evening Series Taylor Goldsmith & John McCauley Join Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors Events Featuring Dawes & Deer Tick Will Take Place Each Night of Festival

Archives

Categories

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Announces a Festival First:
Artist Jon Batiste and Stay Human to Do Quadruple Duty Performing at Fort Adams for
Both Folk and Jazz 2015 Festivals

Newport Festivals Foundation™
5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday
with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo
and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Celebrates GRAMMY Awards
for Festival Impresario George Wein
and Several Newport Jazz Festival® Artists

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Continues Tradition
of Bringing Great Music to Generations of Fans at Second Annual Family Concert
Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 pm,
at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Newport Festivals Foundation™
Presents Inaugural Family Concert
Thursday, August 1, 5:30 pm,
at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™
Announces New Members
for Newport Folk Festival®
Board of Advisors and Evening Series

Taylor Goldsmith & John McCauley Join
Newport Folk Festival’s Board of Advisors

Events Featuring Dawes & Deer Tick Will Take Place Each Night of Festival