2010 Newport Folk Preview - Part 1: Justin Townes Earle
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:00AM
Justin Townes Earle at Great Scott 3.4.10First up in the series of artist spotlights is Justin Townes Earle. The son of Newport veteran Steve Earle mixes traditional country, bluegrass, blues and folk and the result are songs that are steeped in tradition, but somehow completely original. And while the records are great, the live show is utterly captivating as Earle leads his band through energetic renditions of his songs, and engages the audience with his amusing anecdotes and Southern coloquialisms. Check out a few songs recorded live at Great Scott back in March as well as a fantastic HD video of JTE covering Buck Owens' Close Up The Honky Tonks from the same show:
What Do You Do When You're Lonesome (Live at Great Scott 3.4.10)
Mama's Eyes (Live at Great Scott 3.4.10)
Full recording of the show can be downloaded here
Justin Townes Earle closes Newport's new Quad Stage on Sunday and provides the perfect segue into Levon Helm's festival-closing set.
Watch visible voice each day leading up to the festival for more artist spotlights!
Reader Comments (1)
News today: Unfortunately Mr.Earle has hurt himself and cannot play Newport. (He received 19 stitches in his hand!)
Elvis Perkins in Dearland will take his place.