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Title: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 15, 2010, 10:29 AM
johnnYYac +3

Hope to meet some forum folks there.  You know where to find me around 3pm.  

Countdown To Newport Folk Festival (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2010&month=7&date=31&hrs=11&ts=12&min=30&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Newport%20Folk%20Festival)

Link to previous NFF thread: http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1269443455
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 15, 2010, 01:36 PM
Looking forward to meeting you at Newport.

I plan on staking my ground early so my seat is right up front.  When I saw Jim at Newport in 2008 (which I am listening to right now at work) I got my seat right when the gates opened and was front row center all of 3 feet away from Jim ( and Steve Earle, Jacob Dylan & She & Him).  One of the musical highlights of my life!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 15, 2010, 01:52 PM
QuoteLooking forward to meeting you at Newport.

I plan on staking my ground early so my seat is right up front.  When I saw Jim at Newport in 2008 (which I am listening to right now at work) I got my seat right when the gates opened and was front row center all of 3 feet away from Jim ( and Steve Earle, Jacob Dylan & She & Him).  One of the musical highlights of my life!

I'd like to do the same, but I'm with my 6 yo daughter and niece and my sister, so I won't necessarily be able to stay put for 4-5 hours.  We'll have to see how it goes.

So...

johnnYYac +3
headhunter

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 15, 2010, 02:08 PM
i think jim is playing under the tent again and not on the big main stage. if that is the case, you can probably put your stuff on the chairs and come and go as you need to.  if near me, i'd be only too glad to keep an eye out for you and make sure people know "those seats are taken"
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: KC on Jul 16, 2010, 05:25 PM
This will be my first time going... to the people who have been, I have a couple questions.

1. Are the parking passes that ticketmaster sells worth buying?
2. Can you recommend a good place to stay?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 18, 2010, 08:36 PM
i like taking the ferry over from the main parking lots in town, much more fun and less of a hassle.  ferry is about $8-10 per person round trip and very easy.

lots of good b&b's in town to stay at - much better (imo) than the big hotels.  i'm staying at the Admiral Fitzroy.  Most are really nice.  Just try to avoid having a room facing the main streets as they get really noisy at all hours of the night
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Jul 19, 2010, 03:41 PM
jot me down! I'll be coming with KC from Boston. The ferry sounds very cool but I don't know if I'm bed and breakfast material.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 19, 2010, 05:16 PM
Quotejot me down! I'll be coming with KC from Boston. The ferry sounds very cool but I don't know if I'm bed and breakfast material.

johnnYYac +3
headhunter
Kory +1 (KC)

Sweet!  Perhaps I can shake your hand for all the cool posts and photogs.  How's Boston treating you?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Jul 20, 2010, 02:24 PM
Thanks for the kind words Johnny! It'll be great to meet some new faces as well! Boston is treating me well, just working on finding things... mostly beer and brewpubs!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: bluesky on Jul 24, 2010, 08:45 AM
I'll be there, coming from Brooklyn with my friend joining me from Nantucket. Hope to have a chance to meet you all!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 24, 2010, 05:20 PM
johnnYYac +3
headhunter
Kory +1 (KC)
Bluesky +1

C'mon, who's with us?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 27, 2010, 03:01 PM
so- assuming you are all going to be at the harbor stage (most likely under a tent) no later than 3:00 on saturday (i expect to be there very early to be camping my happy butt in a seat close to the stage)- I hope I get to meet and greet some of you.  gonna be an awesome time!

bummer the time conflict w calexico as jim played going to acapulco with them at the last newport folk fest.

i am we can expect to see jim play with john prine later sat at the main fort stage-- a nice "all the best" will make a nice encore of a day of jim.  will be a very good day!   :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 28, 2010, 12:33 AM
Quotei think jim is playing under the tent again and not on the big main stage. if that is the case, you can probably put your stuff on the chairs and come and go as you need to.  if near me, i'd be only too glad to keep an eye out for you and make sure people know "those seats are taken"

This may seem insane, but I have this fantasy where Jim will sign my OM-84 Omnichord, so I'll have that with me in a black gig bag, making me fairly easy to spot.  Also, my bald head reflects sunlight quite well, so follow the beam of light.  I'm sure we'll hook up.  On my own, I'd be camped out for front row.  With my sister, neice, and my 6 yr old daughter, not sure how this will turn out.  

3 days
10 hours
57 minutes
13 seconds to go...
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 29, 2010, 09:21 PM
driving up with the mrs. in the morning.
weather forecast is awesome!
very excited for my 2nd jim show at newport.

hope to meet some of you there - gonna be a great great time!

:D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 30, 2010, 09:14 AM
Does anybody remember what website that was that is streaming the festival?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: CC on Jul 30, 2010, 09:24 AM
QuoteDoes anybody remember what website that was that is streaming the festival?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92834404
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 30, 2010, 09:25 AM
Quote
QuoteDoes anybody remember what website that was that is streaming the festival?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92834404

Sweet, thanks man!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 30, 2010, 09:33 AM
They should change the name this year to the Jim James collaboration festival!

John Prine
Andrew Bird
Calexico
Pres Hall Jazz Band
Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore

The possibilities are endless.

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Jul 30, 2010, 03:06 PM
I can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Jul 30, 2010, 03:27 PM
this be me! (dead shirt) I'll have a backpack and be wielding a massive camera.
BH is in this photo and i wish you'd be in another with me tomorrow... as well as the rest of you in the picture!

see you "new to me" faces tomorrow!

(http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/DSC0701/591054450_NJCfo-XL-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Jul 30, 2010, 04:26 PM
Thanks, Kory.  I'll look for ya.  Probably don't need to bring my camera; no one can touch your skills.

I was going to make another custom T for this, but I've been to busy adding birthdays to the forum calendar, so I'll be sporting the one I made for Birmingham, with Yim from American Dad.  Its shrunk a bit since April, and I've done the opposite, so look for the ill-fitting black T and, probably, my black autoharp gig bag (with omnichord inside).

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/4564229246_26c9e65583.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 31, 2010, 07:33 AM
cool shirt johnny!

todays the day. will look for you and kory

i'll be the short guy with yellow "VINYL LAGER" shirt

ps- that american dad episode is the best 30 minutes of you can find

have a blast everyone!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 03:08 PM
Anybody able to break away from their Saturday (or from their euphoria of last night!) to listen to the yim stream today?  

Starts in 20 minutes!  

Blitzen Trapper now and Andrew Bird and John Prine after!

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 03:30 PM
Kickin it off with Master's Voice. :)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 03:39 PM
best version of wonderul ever
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 03:48 PM
Look at you with a sick even more extended guitar drum sequence at the end.

Tonight I want to celebrate

Burmuda  ahhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 03:55 PM
Summer never ends - John Callahan   with dedication

it beats 4 u

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: el_chode on Jul 31, 2010, 03:58 PM
WHAT A WONDERFUL LASER HARP
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 04:02 PM
QuoteWHAT A WONDERFUL LASER HARP


finally somebody! :)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: el_chode on Jul 31, 2010, 04:05 PM
I've had the stream going for the past half hour since I got back from the farmer's market
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 04:09 PM
What was that before Golden, I missed the first half of it?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: el_chode on Jul 31, 2010, 04:13 PM
Where to begin!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 31, 2010, 04:18 PM
whew almost missed this, at least I'm in time to catch a little bit.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Jul 31, 2010, 04:20 PM
smokin shootin

hope this gets archived
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 31, 2010, 04:21 PM
bird on violin?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Jul 31, 2010, 04:25 PM
who is the line up for this piece?  I'm late to the party need info.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: CC on Jul 31, 2010, 04:31 PM
His Master's Voice
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
Look At You
Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You
Bermuda Highway
Summer Never Ends
It Beats 4 U
What a Wonderful Man
Sylvie
In the Morning
Golden
Where to Begin
Smokin From Shootin
Gideon
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: CC on Jul 31, 2010, 04:39 PM
pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/allsongs/4847394624/
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: YouAre_GivenToFly on Jul 31, 2010, 04:42 PM
Ho. Lee. Shit.

I can't wait to get home and listen to that again and again.

Wow.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Jul 31, 2010, 07:53 PM

wow, what a day!  

front row center for this amazing set list

great to meet you and hang today bluesky!!

i got me a smile that's gonna last a long time!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: GO4IT on Jul 31, 2010, 11:52 PM
Back at the hotel reflecting on a great day at the Newport Folk Festival, of course highlighted by Yim's performances.  He played alone for the first 2/3 or so of the show and was then joined by Sollee and Moore.  I was surprised that he played His Master's Voice right out of the box sincet that was the closer on the MOF tour but I just love that song.  The crowd was very respectful and quiet and it made me glad that he was at the Harbor Stage which is much more intimate than the sprawling lawn in front of the Fort stage.
At the end of the show he said he was going to join Sollee and Moore during their slot tomorrow at 3:30 although he was confused and thought it was earlier.  So I get to see him again!
I also had the pleasure of meeting JonnyYYac at the end of the show when my wife flagged him down after seeing his American Dad T-shirt.
The final performance of the day was John Prine at the big Fort Stage.  I went, in part, hoping to seem Yim join him at the end to sing the duet they did on Letterman a couple of months back.  I thought it was a no-brainer give that Yim was there and also contributed to the tribute album.  Prine did a nice show and it looked like he was wrapping things up arond 7:15 or so and I was starting to despair when all of a sudden he announces Yim is joining him on stage.  I was about 100yds away but jumped up and cheered of course.  Then, the highlight of the day happened.  As soon as he announced Yim a huge charge went through the mellowed out crowd that was basking in the late day sun.  People from all over started rushing the stage and, well, who was I to be denied, so my wife and I abandoned our chairs and cooler and joined the stampede to move much closer to the stage.
Prine and Yames played "All the Best" and then another with, I believe, George Wein, the organizer of the festival for all these years (I'm blanking on the song).  What a great ending to a great day!
Now I have another set with Yim to look forward to tomorrow when he plays with Sollee and Moore and if he joins Levon Helm for the closer we'll have a Yim grand slam!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: CC on Aug 01, 2010, 04:13 AM
@GO4IT that was Jim Rooney, host of the festival

YY show is now archived:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128724481
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Penny Lane on Aug 01, 2010, 10:57 AM
I'll be listening all day. His Master's Voice. Wow.

!!!

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: SaraBananaBear on Aug 01, 2010, 01:16 PM
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklHhN8pQBE[/media]
The sound isn't as good as the stream obviously, but still fun to see!
 :D
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Aug 01, 2010, 03:58 PM
I'm about halfway thru recording the stream.  should have some mp3s up in an hour or two if somebody hasn't already done it it.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 01, 2010, 04:12 PM
Sorry I'm late to report.  Just got my wife back; she'd been away for a week.  Nice to have her home.

Got to meet the great Kory J. and KC and the equally great GO4IT and his lovely wife.

I see some pics are posted.  I took quite a few.  I'll post some once I've gone through 'em.  I'm sure Kory has some great ones, too.

I see the setlist.  Twas awesome.

Almost missed Yim when they changed stages from the lineup I'd printed off the NFF website (grrrrrrrrrrr).  This meant I was not close to the stage as planned.  Sorry I missed you, headhunter and bluesky.

This made up for it, though.  Me and Yim.  My signed OM-84.  Yim with my daughter Maddie and niece Regan.  Afterward, Maddie gave Jim a huge hug, which he seemed to really appreciate.  I refrained from doing the same.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4850731160_51bd0d900b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4850111269_99b42e7df8.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4850111159_f89377af54.jpg)

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Crispy on Aug 01, 2010, 04:14 PM
That there is just completely awesome, Johnny.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Penny Lane on Aug 01, 2010, 04:15 PM
beautiful johnny!! what a moment for ya..i had it on friday...

we all got our jim fixes this weekend!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: wamsankas on Aug 01, 2010, 05:24 PM
I put a post on the band section but im just trying to figure out what glasses yim was wearing for the festival. they are pretty sick. here is the photo

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128724481
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Aug 01, 2010, 05:29 PM
here are the mp3s for anybody who wants them:

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1280698124

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: SaraBananaBear on Aug 01, 2010, 06:05 PM
QuoteSorry I'm late to report.  Just got my wife back; she'd been away for a week.  Nice to have her home.

Got to meet the great Kory J. and KC and the equally great GO4IT and his lovely wife.

I see some pics are posted.  I took quite a few.  I'll post some once I've gone through 'em.  I'm sure Kory has some great ones, too.

I see the setlist.  Twas awesome.

Almost missed Yim when they changed stages from the lineup I'd printed off the NFF website (grrrrrrrrrrr).  This meant I was not close to the stage as planned.  Sorry I missed you, headhunter and bluesky.

This made up for it, though.  Me and Yim.  My signed OM-84.  Yim with my daughter Maddie and niece Regan.  Afterward, Maddie gave Jim a huge hug, which he seemed to really appreciate.  I refrained from doing the same.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4850731160_51bd0d900b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4850111269_99b42e7df8.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4850111159_f89377af54.jpg)


Awesome!  :)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: tdb810 on Aug 01, 2010, 06:21 PM
QuoteSorry I'm late to report.  Just got my wife back; she'd been away for a week.  Nice to have her home.

Got to meet the great Kory J. and KC and the equally great GO4IT and his lovely wife.

I see some pics are posted.  I took quite a few.  I'll post some once I've gone through 'em.  I'm sure Kory has some great ones, too.

I see the setlist.  Twas awesome.

Almost missed Yim when they changed stages from the lineup I'd printed off the NFF website (grrrrrrrrrrr).  This meant I was not close to the stage as planned.  Sorry I missed you, headhunter and bluesky.

This made up for it, though.  Me and Yim.  My signed OM-84.  Yim with my daughter Maddie and niece Regan.  Afterward, Maddie gave Jim a huge hug, which he seemed to really appreciate.  I refrained from doing the same.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4850731160_51bd0d900b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4850111269_99b42e7df8.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4850111159_f89377af54.jpg)




Oh Johnny, you must have been stoked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   SOOOOO happy for you, what a thrill, wasn't it?  We got to meet him Friday night, and still can't even believe it!  Good for you!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Aug 01, 2010, 08:32 PM
Johnny, awesome photos!!
Sorry I didn't get to meet you.
Was looking for you but my wife and I had our butts planted in the front row and didn't get much until after Jim's set.

The pictures and having sign your omnichord are priceless.  Just getting back home in NY after an awesome weekend.

The afterglow on this one should last a long time.  At least until I drive to the Philly show in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: ynwa on Aug 01, 2010, 09:29 PM
QuoteSorry I'm late to report.  Just got my wife back; she'd been away for a week.  Nice to have her home.

Got to meet the great Kory J. and KC and the equally great GO4IT and his lovely wife.

I see some pics are posted.  I took quite a few.  I'll post some once I've gone through 'em.  I'm sure Kory has some great ones, too.

I see the setlist.  Twas awesome.

Almost missed Yim when they changed stages from the lineup I'd printed off the NFF website (grrrrrrrrrrr).  This meant I was not close to the stage as planned.  Sorry I missed you, headhunter and bluesky.

This made up for it, though.  Me and Yim.  My signed OM-84.  Yim with my daughter Maddie and niece Regan.  Afterward, Maddie gave Jim a huge hug, which he seemed to really appreciate.  I refrained from doing the same.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4850731160_51bd0d900b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4850111269_99b42e7df8.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4850111159_f89377af54.jpg)


awesome, awesome, awesome.  i'm so excited for you!  know how ya' feel - met jim on friday, still hasn't worn off  :D
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: ynwa on Aug 01, 2010, 10:13 PM
Quotehere are the mp3s for anybody who wants them:

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1280698124


thanks sticky!  missed this yesterday.  was listening to the npr stream today though - lots of jim praise from rita & bob.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 01, 2010, 10:48 PM
I took quite a few photos at Newport but these two were my first.  I though the dude in the beard was someone in music.  He looked familiar but I couldn't say from where.  Any help?

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4851379917_f1caf52775.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4851379855_30c30fbf81.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 01, 2010, 10:58 PM
A few more photos, of Jim joining John Prine for the encore, "All the Best" and "Paradise".

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4851415327_26052bbc43.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4852031970_a661bd87c4.jpg)

Two my sister took.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs233.snc4/38992_435220969760_816384760_4490830_3155860_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs240.snc4/39352_435220889760_816384760_4490823_6618736_n.jpg)

And a couple more of mine.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4851457435_f379913ec8.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4851457345_015bf8448d.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Aug 02, 2010, 12:52 AM
really awesome pics yac.  those little girls are blessed for life now.  lucky.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Aug 02, 2010, 08:30 AM
What a weekend and great welcome to the Northeast! It was so great seeing a festival so far from home with 4 stellar KY artists!
Jim played with everyone we thought he would, Sollee and DMM, Prine, and the Preservation Jazz...
we were hoping to see the megaphone on St James Infirmary but the performance without was great!
It was great meeting up with Johnny and and his family... I'm so glad you got to meet Jim and get that Omnichord signed! I'm sure we'll get to hang out more and another show soon.
I'll get some photos up later but I got home last night and crashed and am now back to real life at work.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: mike on Aug 02, 2010, 09:36 AM
From the Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/08/02/a_variety_of_artists_add_to_the_legacy_of_newport_folk_fest/?page=2

In separate performances, singer-songwriters A.A. Bondy and Andrew Bird built distinct but similarly slow-burning sets that lingered well after they left the stage. My Morning Jacket's Jim James, performing as Yim Yames, was even more mercurial, somehow sounding both ethereal and embracing in his reverb-drenched set.

When James made a cameo in John Prine's headlining slot for duets of "All the Best'' and "Paradise,'' it clearly wasn't just homage. The gap between Newport's past and its future was officially, and beautifully, bridged.

Like lived-in houses, Prine's poignant songs — delivered in his world-weary husk of a voice — were familiar and comforting, a soundtrack to the sun setting over Narragansett Bay.

It became obvious yesterday that James was the linchpin of this year's festival. Like a parlor game of "Where's Waldo?,'' you never knew where he'd pop up, but it turns out James was connected to various artists through previous collaborations. One minute he was adding a yodel to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band's rollicking set and a half-hour later he was singing high-lonesome harmonies with Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore.

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: iLikeBeer on Aug 02, 2010, 09:58 AM
WOW John!  Those are some great pics!  Not only getting to meet Jim and have your photo taken with him, but you got your Omnichord signed as well???   :)

How did your family enjoy the show?  I would love to get my girls to a show but they are still a bit young.

Looks like you all had a pretty epic weekend at Newport!  8-)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 02, 2010, 10:24 AM
QuoteWOW John!  Those are some great pics!  Not only getting to meet Jim and have your photo taken with him, but you got your Omnichord signed as well???   :)

How did your family enjoy the show?  I would love to get my girls to a show but they are still a bit young.

Looks like you all had a pretty epic weekend at Newport!  8-)

Epic for me, yes!  For the kids, not so much.  My niece, Regan (dark hair), didn't seem into the music and wanted to play with her cousin.  Maddie, my blue-eyed blonde tornado, left during Jim's set twice for the bathroom; thank goodness my sister was there to take her so I didn't miss anything.

After the photos, when Maddie rushed up and hugged Jim, I thought she was gonna knock him over.  He was so pleased with her affection and it elicited "awww"s from the small crowd.  She had trouble sitting still for the music, but she does like Yim and the Jacket, and rightfully regarded him as a special person.  I didn't get a picture of the hug, but it will be forever burned into my memory.

Because they switched stage locations for many acts (without much notice), I'm a bit confused as to who I saw before Yim.  I know I caught much or most of Sam Bush (blazing mandolin), Doc Watson (background music to my meeting with Jim), Andrew Bird, and all of John Prine.  Prior to Yim, we realized we were at the wrong stage when we were expecting Sam Bush but they introduced O Death.  That means the act before must have been AA Bondy, when we were expecting Blitzen Trapper.  

Waiting for the bus back to our lot, for almost an hour (!), we were entertained by a great, funky marching band- What Cheer? Brigade.  Then a cool little trio- ukelele, acordian, and jaw bone- David Wax Museum- who won a contest to play at Newport.  I'm planning to check out their NPR recording sometime today (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128911328).

In between, I took out my Omnichord and did One Big Holiday, What a Wonderful Man, Tonight (I Want To Celebrate With You), and Touch Me Part 2.  Didn't elicit much response, more confusion than recognition, but gave me something to do.  The fact that I didn't sing was, perhaps, part of the problem, though if I had, I believe the crowd would have dispersed.

Less than three weeks to Essex Jct., VT.  See some of you there!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: TEO on Aug 02, 2010, 12:31 PM
Great pics and stories guys! Listened to the show yesterday thanks to Penny's textual prompting and was totally floored... :)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: wolof7 on Aug 02, 2010, 01:18 PM
Sunday was a blast! I caught corey chisel, sharon jones & dk, the felice brothers, some of Edward Sharpe and the MZ and some of Swell Season. I caught 1/2 of the Avetts, then made it to the PHJB set and am sooooo happy i did. YY guested on 2 songs Blue Yodel and St. James Infirmary.   performance was the highlight of the day aside from seeing Levon Helm. YY went bonkers on the vocals on St. James and danced like the devil/madman/god all whilst eating an apple (am I right? did anyone else see that?). My girlfriend took a great vid of this and i will post it when we get a chance to upload it.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: GO4IT on Aug 02, 2010, 01:53 PM
Yes, indeed, Yim was munching on an apple while he was helping Preservation Hall finish out their set and, of course, we were wondering what that was all about since he was singing in between bites.  He was pretty wild up there and everyone seemed to appreciate him breathing some more life into the show.
Yim didn't play at the end with Levon as I thought might happen but I did get to see him perform 4 times, nonetheless.  I somehow failed to anticipate that he would join PHJB but came to my senses just in time to get over there.
It was really a wonderful 2 days of music and overall ambience.  And, it's hard for me to argue with the Boston Globe which said "....James was the lynchpin of this year's festival."
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 02, 2010, 02:52 PM
Here's my video of Golden, cut short when my daughter asked me to pick her up.  So, I put the camera down, picked her up, and she rested her head on my shoulder while we enjoyed the second half.  

Enjoy.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8hjC-D5tk[/media]
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Aug 02, 2010, 03:07 PM
Does anybody know if In The Morning was written by Barry Gibb or Nina Simone?  I'm getting conflicting info on the interwebs.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: tdb810 on Aug 03, 2010, 09:54 AM
QuoteGreat pics and stories guys! Listened to the show yesterday thanks to Penny's textual prompting and was totally floored... :)

Finally listening to the NPR recording now.....beautiful! Where to Begin is blowing my mind.  

Are we friends on facebook now?? is that you??  :)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 03, 2010, 10:48 AM
Another great video, with Omnichord!  Tonight (IWTCWY) followed by Bermuda Highway...

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklHhN8pQBE[/media]
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: CC on Aug 03, 2010, 11:51 AM
QuoteDoes anybody know if In The Morning was written by Barry Gibb or Nina Simone?  I'm getting conflicting info on the interwebs.

i think that one belongs to barry
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Aug 03, 2010, 02:07 PM
Quote
QuoteDoes anybody know if In The Morning was written by Barry Gibb or Nina Simone?  I'm getting conflicting info on the interwebs.

i think that one belongs to barry

Awesome, thanks Riny.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: bluesky on Aug 03, 2010, 08:55 PM
I got back last night still spinning from such a great weekend at Newport!!

It is such an easy going and amazingly beautiful setting. Here in Brooklyn going to a free concert or summer outdoor movie can be a pretty stressful crowd situation. I will definitely go back.  I was so glad to sit behind Headhunter and his lovely wife for Jim's set, it was pure chance. (Great to meet you two!) I have had Sylvie in head ever since. Jim was so hot he was on FIRE!!!

Johnny sorry I didn't get to met you, I did see your daughter and her friend get their photo taken with Jim, and just thought to myself how sweet that was...Maureen (Reenie) and I were talking and we might have even commented on it.

Preservation Hall's show sent chills, when the tuba player introduced his mother and spoke of the history of the group I got teary eyed. Saint James Infirmary was amazing, the one with Jim and the following that the band closed with. I was happy to that Ben Sollie and Dan Martin Moore played the small stage. It was great to see them and Jim set up on their own and the show felt very intimate. Jim and Dan messed up on one of the songs and which made the whole set even sweeter :).

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: GO4IT on Aug 03, 2010, 11:26 PM
Lot's of great photos and videos already posted so I'll just try to fill in one I haven't seen posted yet - His Master's Voice.  Didn't quite expect this right off the bat so I missed the first 1/4 or so......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBLgSPJ90n0
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Aug 04, 2010, 09:28 AM
hey bluesky-- sorry we didn't get to meet up again on Sunday (spent most of the day by the fort) but I hope we get to hang again in Philly and I think you said that you were also going to all 5 at Terminal 5 so will look forward to some more special times.  Saturday was big fun!!  :D ;D
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: alexzbik on Aug 04, 2010, 01:42 PM
Just heard jim cam out with Levon, can anybody confirm this? If so what song(s) did he sit in for?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Penny Lane on Aug 04, 2010, 01:53 PM
QuoteJust heard jim cam out with Levon, can anybody confirm this? If so what song(s) did he sit in for?

i heard that didn't happen?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: columba78 on Aug 04, 2010, 02:17 PM
QuoteJust heard jim cam out with Levon, can anybody confirm this? If so what song(s) did he sit in for?

Shit, Levon Helm and Jim James together that is a dream combination  8-)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Penny Lane on Aug 04, 2010, 02:33 PM
Quote
QuoteJust heard jim cam out with Levon, can anybody confirm this? If so what song(s) did he sit in for?

Shit, Levon Helm and Jim James together that is a dream combination  8-)

they didn't play together....that would have been awesome though. people were holding their breath..
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: alexzbik on Aug 04, 2010, 03:35 PM
I didnt think they played together but apparently stef scamardo (from Sirius Jam On) said they did.  She is often wrong though.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: wolof7 on Aug 04, 2010, 06:43 PM
they didn't, trust me we all were hoping
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: br00ke on Aug 04, 2010, 10:58 PM
Quote
Shit, Levon Helm and Jim James together that is a dream combination  8-)

i found out today that levon is having a midnight ramble with stanton moore trio and anders osborne ..... i loo0ove anders and i thought: "shit, i'm going to that show!" tickets are $150 though (?!!!) and living in brooklyn, i don't exactly have a car so getting there would be a PITA too so alas ..

anywhoo0o.. if levon + JJ played together. well that would of been might fine!!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 04, 2010, 11:36 PM
It seems like we're slowly on our way to having the whole set covered by video.  Here's what we have so far:

His Master's Voice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pgpzkUidRc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBLgSPJ90n0
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
Look At You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HiuoyfWuXM
Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You > Bermuda Highway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklHhN8pQBE
Summer Never Ends
It Beats 4 U
What a Wonderful Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0qh4F9h-s
Sylvie
In the Morning
Golden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8hjC-D5tk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFWoF68YJYE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDVbZ3Ouek and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pePZHspOA_A
Where to Begin
Smokin From Shootin
Gideon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYEZYp-fWEE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4zJjXftU98

Anyone up to cobbling these together with the NPR audio?  Might be an interesting project.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: el_chode on Aug 05, 2010, 11:33 AM
QuoteI didnt think they played together but apparently stef scamardo (from Sirius Jam On) said they did.  She is often wrong though.

She annoys the living shit out of me. Let me describe a Scamardo playlist:

Warren Haynes song
Allman Bros song f/ Warren
Tea Leaf Green
Warren & Friends song
Tea Leaf Green
One of 3 mule songs: 30 days in the hole, unring that bell, or maybe if we're lucky goin' out west. Lately though it's been a cover of a U2 song
Tea Leaf Green
Some band featuring Warren
Warren & Friends
Warren
Station ID/Hi Guys I Married Warren
Allman f/ Warren
etc
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: BH on Aug 05, 2010, 02:58 PM
QuoteIt seems like we're slowly on our way to having the whole set covered by video.  Here's what we have so far:

His Master's Voice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pgpzkUidRc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBLgSPJ90n0
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
Look At You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HiuoyfWuXM
Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You > Bermuda Highway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklHhN8pQBE
Summer Never Ends
It Beats 4 U
What a Wonderful Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0qh4F9h-s
Sylvie
In the Morning
Golden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8hjC-D5tk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFWoF68YJYE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDVbZ3Ouek and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pePZHspOA_A
Where to Begin
Smokin From Shootin
Gideon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYEZYp-fWEE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4zJjXftU98

Anyone up to cobbling these together with the NPR audio?  Might be an interesting project.

Sweet, that's going to eat away at you until you do it yourself, isn't it JY?  Let me know when it's finished.   ;)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 05, 2010, 05:15 PM
Quote
QuoteIt seems like we're slowly on our way to having the whole set covered by video.  Here's what we have so far:

His Master's Voice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pgpzkUidRc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBLgSPJ90n0
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
Look At You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HiuoyfWuXM
Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You > Bermuda Highway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklHhN8pQBE
Summer Never Ends
It Beats 4 U
What a Wonderful Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0qh4F9h-s
Sylvie
In the Morning
Golden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8hjC-D5tk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFWoF68YJYE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDVbZ3Ouek and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pePZHspOA_A
Where to Begin
Smokin From Shootin
Gideon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYEZYp-fWEE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4zJjXftU98

Anyone up to cobbling these together with the NPR audio?  Might be an interesting project.

Sweet, that's going to eat away at you until you do it yourself, isn't it JY?  Let me know when it's finished.   ;)
;D
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Aug 05, 2010, 07:56 PM
QuoteIt seems like we're slowly on our way to having the whole set covered by video.  Here's what we have so far:

His Master's Voice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pgpzkUidRc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBLgSPJ90n0
Wonderful (The Way I Feel)
Look At You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HiuoyfWuXM
Tonight I Want to Celebrate With You > Bermuda Highway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QklHhN8pQBE
Summer Never Ends
It Beats 4 U
What a Wonderful Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0qh4F9h-s
Sylvie
In the Morning
Golden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8hjC-D5tk and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFWoF68YJYE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDVbZ3Ouek and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pePZHspOA_A
Where to Begin
Smokin From Shootin
Gideon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYEZYp-fWEE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4zJjXftU98

Anyone up to cobbling these together with the NPR audio?  Might be an interesting project.

we need to put the audio from the webcast on these videos!  thanks for postin this stuff homies, girls, and lil slutties it is very tooight.  
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Aug 09, 2010, 09:58 AM
I've been busy and will have more photos soon from all of Jim's sets and collaborations but here are two that I was processing for my 365 photo project.

(http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20100731-%3Cbr%20/%3E0625/963701768_2YNTK-O.jpg)

(http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20100801-1262/963701785_yi32E-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Aug 09, 2010, 11:52 AM

beautiful photo kory!  will you be putting that one (jim & jp) up on your web site for sale?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Aug 09, 2010, 12:02 PM
nope but you can have one for free!

Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: johnnYYac on Aug 09, 2010, 12:46 PM
Nice work, Kory.  Beautiful as always.  

I actually have a photo of you from Newport (sort of)...

(hint- he's tall and needs a shave)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4875680083_022398995e.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Aug 09, 2010, 01:09 PM
I like to be on the other side of the camera... I probably subconsciously looked away!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Aug 09, 2010, 01:48 PM
kory thanks, would love a copy of that photo of jim and john.

would gladly pay a price.  i took many at newport (was front row center for jim in the tent) but NONE look even half as nice as yours.

would look great in my music room!
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: danz on Aug 09, 2010, 02:10 PM
Still wishing I could have been there!

Sylvie is so great.  Does anyone know who performed the original?
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Ruckus on Aug 09, 2010, 02:15 PM
QuoteStill wishing I could have been there!

Sylvie is so great.  Does anyone know who performed the original?
Leadbelly
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Aug 11, 2010, 11:33 PM
I suck but here's pictures from the first day, click on the link to go to my site and download to your hearts content! (save from the popup menu to get the original without the watermark)
I'll finish up day 2 soon.

http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Photography/Concerts/2010-Newport-Folk-Fest/

(http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Photography/Concerts/2010-Newport-Folk-Fest/DSC0079/966978279_Y5LZ6-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Soulshine on Aug 12, 2010, 01:58 AM
QuoteI suck but here's pictures from the first day, click on the link to go to my site and download to your hearts content! (save from the popup menu to get the original without the watermark)
I'll finish up day 2 soon.

http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Photography/Concerts/2010-Newport-Folk-Fest/

(http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/Photography/Concerts/2010-Newport-Folk-Fest/DSC0079/966978279_Y5LZ6-M.jpg)


OHHHHH Kory, all of your pics are great but this one up above is one of the baddest ones I've ever seen. Love it-- great job friend. Hope Boston is treating you well!  :)
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: headhunter on Aug 12, 2010, 10:01 AM
awesome photo korys.  the others are great too.  if we didn't know that jim was such a nice, good guy, this one definitely makes him look like a tough-guy.
Title: Re: Newport Folk Fest roll call and forum gathering
Post by: Kory on Aug 13, 2010, 11:55 AM
thanks! we all know he's not a tough guy but love how the capture makes it look that way...