That’s what a friend said to me when I told him my vibes were off at Newport Folk Festival this year. Whatever emotional burden I was carrying, Newport Folk is where you let it all go. Scroll to the end for an extensive photo gallery of the best Newport Folk Festival 2026 performances. Billed as Dawes Duo, Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith first appeared Saturday during Medium Build’s Quad Stage set to sing “Million Dollar Bill.” Still, I’m glad others got to experience it, and can relate to those who discovered that even if it can take awhile, Newport Folk often proves worth the wait.