Advertised as the "Newport Folk Festival" and
featuring only three performers - Nanci Griffith, Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark
- this event was a far cry from the memorable spectacle of the same name that
took place at the Greek Theater in 1998. Which is not to say the this concert
was not good, because it was. I went to the show with my Better Half, we had
decent seats.
Rodney Crowell kicked off the proceedings with a set that
drew primarily from "The Houston Kid", his well-received then-current
album. With songs as good as "I Wish It Would Rain", his set screamed
quality.
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| Rodney Crowell |
Guy Clark's set was equally good. The song that impressed me the most was "Texas Cookin'". He was accompanied by songwriter and guitarist Vernon Thompson.
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| Guy Clark |
After the intermission, it was Nanci Griffith's turn to take the stage. Accompanied by the Blue Moon Orchestra, she delivered the longest set of the evening. Trouble is, I don't remember any of the songs she sang. At different times, both Rodney and Guy came out to sing with Nanci.
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| Nanci Griffith |
Overall, it was an enjoyable evening, albeit not an unforgettable one.
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