Beck’s performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 2013 was one of the most memorable and unexpected moments in the festival’s long history. Held on July 26, 2013, Beck took the stage at the Rhode Island-based festival with a completely unique and stripped-down performance, departing from his usual eclectic rock sound to deliver something intimate and captivating.
Beck’s set at Newport was part of the festival’s tradition of showcasing a wide variety of music, blending folk, Americana, and indie rock. Beck, known for his genre-blending style, played a mix of his hits and songs from his then-latest album, Morning Phase, which was highly praised for its mellow, introspective, and folk-influenced sound. His performance, however, was especially notable for its acoustic nature. It felt like a fitting nod to the festival’s roots, which celebrated folk music and singer-songwriter traditions.
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In the 1970s, though, several new bands began pointing the way to a more liberal interpretation of bluegrass. One of those bands was “New Grass Revival”, including members Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, Ebo Walker, Curtis Burch, Butch Robins, John Cowan, Béla Fleck and Pat Flynn.
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