2016 New Bedford Folk Festival
Ken Abrams, GoLocalProv Music Critic
2016 New Bedford Folk Festival
New Bedford Folk Festival
Low Lily
Low Lily got things going with their take on traditional music styles ranging from bluegrass to Irish, Scottish, New England, and Old Time Appalachian. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Matt Borrello
DIghton, Massachusetts native Matt Borrello played several from his new album A Dolar and a Kiss including "Falcoln Ridge" and "Glimpse of God." (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Rory Block
Rory Block brought the Delta Blues to New Bedford with a full set of tunes that included Robert Johnson's "Crossroads Blues" and the Son House classic "Death Letter Blues." (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Melissa Ferrick
Boston native Melissa Ferrick played the museum stage as part of the workshop "Zing Went the Strings of my Heart: Songs from the arc of a love affair." (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Rev. Robert B. Jones
Detroit's Rev. Robert B. Jones brought his gospel inspired blues and his steel guitar to New Bedford. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
No Fuss and Feathers
No Fuss and Feathers brought their "heck-of-a-good-time band" vibe to New Bedford. The group released their first CD, Traveling Circus in January. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Miss Rosie
Oberlon, Ohio's Miss Rosie brought a lot of energy to the Purchase St. stage playing "Little Red Rocking Chair" and "Railroad Tracks" from their self-titled album. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Matt and Shannon Heaton
Matt and Shannon Heaton returned to the Festival with their alluring blend of traditional and modern Irish folk music.(Photo: Ken Abrams)
Whaling Museum Theatre
The New Bedford Whaling Museum hosted one of the seven stages that made up the festival. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Crafts Fair
Over 50 vendors offered everything from hand make musical instruments to locally made salt water taffy. (Photo: Ken Abrams)
Mike Laureanno
Mike Laureanno was the winner of the 2014 Stone Soup Coffeehouse songwriting contest and is a rising voice in the folk world.
