Festival Circuit

A series focusing on the musical history and impact of festivals and cities around the world.

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  • Introducing | Sugar Maple

    Hey there, Festival Circuit fans! Check out the first episode of our new fiction podcast Sugar Maple, starring Fred Savage. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to hear where the story goes from here!In the series premiere, we meet our narrator, Terrance Woodridge, who brings us a tale he’s chased down:…

  • Introducing | Breaking Waves: Seattle

    Breaking Waves: Seattle is the story of the scene that defined rock in the ‘90s. The show traces the roots of grunge, and details the rise and fall of the Seattle scene, and concludes with a look forward, examining the legacy of grunge and highlighting the current and emerging artists who will create Seattle’s next…

  • Introducing | Breaking Waves: Seattle

    Breaking Waves: Seattle is the story of the scene that defined rock in the ‘90s. The show traces the roots of grunge, and details the rise and fall of the Seattle scene, and concludes with a look forward, examining the legacy of grunge and highlighting the current and emerging artists who will create Seattle’s next…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 5: When We Dream Together

    For the series finale, we go back to the Fort. Join us as we bring you the sights and sounds we experienced at Fort Adams as Newport Folk returned after a necessary break in 2020, and presented their six-day, half capacity 2021 festival, Folk On. We’ll take you from the meaningful first notes sung by the first…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 5: When We Dream Together

    For the series finale, we go back to the Fort. Join us as we bring you the sights and sounds we experienced at Fort Adams as Newport Folk returned after a necessary break in 2020, and presented their six-day, half capacity 2021 festival, Folk On. We’ll take you from the meaningful first notes sung by the first…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 4: Surround Hate & Force It to Surrender

    Since its beginning, Newport Folk has been a space where artists, organizers and fans alike have gathered to embrace a world where intolerance, injustice and hate give way to love, mutual respect and equality. In this episode, we’ll hear from George Wein and Ben Jaffe about the organization’s commitment to inclusiveness in its early years,…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 4: Surround Hate & Force It to Surrender

    We’re hearing a lot about diversity and inclusion these days (which is great!) but as we’ll learn in this episode, those two words and what they stand for are at the very core of what guided the earliest days of Newport Folk and Jazz over sixty years ago, continuing to this day. And as we know, there…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 3: Expect the Unexpected

    There’s one thing you can be sure about when you go to Newport: Expect the Unexpected. From the festival’s inception, it’s been an event packed with surprise sit-ins and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. In this episode, you’ll hear about some of the most memorable, emotional, and legendary moments in Newport’s recent past, from the people who participated…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 3: Expect the Unexpected

    There’s one thing you can be sure about when you go to Newport: Expect the Unexpected. From the festival’s inception, it’s been an event packed with surprise sit-ins and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. In this episode, you’ll hear about some of the most memorable, emotional, and legendary moments in Newport’s recent past, from the people who participated…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 2: It Became a Utopia

    Now that you’ve heard what a special place Newport Folk has become, let’s go back in time to learn a bit more about how we got here. Guided by the founder of the Newport Folk Festival, the legendary George Wein, we’ll take you to the roots of the festival with one-time Newport board member Judy…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 1: Hope and Sunscreen

    Welcome to Festival Circuit: Newport Folk! In our first episode, we take you straight to historic Fort Adams State Park, the site where the Newport Folk family gathers to celebrate music and community each July. We learn directly from Newport crew members about the energy, planning, work, and love that goes into envisioning and building the…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 2: It Became a Utopia

    Now that you’ve heard what a special place Newport Folk has become, let’s go back in time to learn a bit more about how we got here. Guided by the founder of the Newport Folk Festival, the legendary George Wein, we’ll take you to the roots of the festival with one-time Newport board member Judy…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Episode 1: Hope and Sunscreen

    Welcome to Festival Circuit: Newport Folk! In our first episode, we take you straight to historic Fort Adams State Park, the site where the Newport Folk family gathers to celebrate music and community each July. We learn directly from Newport crew members about the energy, planning, work, and love that goes into envisioning and building the…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Trailer

    Hosted by Carmel Holt, Festival Circuit’s Season Two will tell the story of Newport Folk Festival through the eyes, ears and hearts of the many artists, fans, organizers and staff who have built the festival into something that continues to evolve past the notion of a single concert event into something much larger and more…

  • S2 Newport Folk | Trailer

    Hosted by Carmel Holt, Festival Circuit’s Season Two will tell the story of Newport Folk Festival through the eyes, ears and hearts of the many artists, fans, organizers and staff who have built the festival into something that continues to evolve past the notion of a single concert event into something much larger and more…

  • Let’s Go Together: Morgan Jerkins Interview

    Thanks for listening to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. We wanted to share an episode of Let’s Go Together, from the publishers of Travel + Leisure. Journalist, pilot and travel expert Kellee Edwards hosts this podcast about celebrating inclusivity while inspiring people to explore the world. The episode we’re going to include here is an interview with Morgan Jerkins, a…

  • Let’s Go Together: Morgan Jerkins Interview

    Thanks for listening to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. We wanted to share an episode of Let’s Go Together, from the publishers of Travel + Leisure. Journalist, pilot and travel expert Kellee Edwards hosts this podcast about celebrating inclusivity while inspiring people to explore the world. The episode we’re going to include here is an interview with Morgan Jerkins, a…

  • Biscuits & Jam: Willie Nelson Interview

    We wanted to share an episode of Biscuits & Jam, created by the publishers of Southern Living Magazine. It’s a podcast about home, family, tradition, and Southern culture as described by amazing artists. Today we’re sharing an interview with the legendary Willie Nelson. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your…

  • Biscuits & Jam: Willie Nelson Interview

    We wanted to share an episode of Biscuits & Jam, created by the publishers of Southern Living Magazine. It’s a podcast about home, family, tradition, and Southern culture as described by amazing artists. Today we’re sharing an interview with the legendary Willie Nelson.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your favorite…

  • Episode 5: A New Day

    Welcome to episode 5 of Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In this final episode, we wrap things up by looking at what the future holds for live music and jazz fest and how the music industry needs to change, and we pay tribute to some of the people who made New Orleans music what it is…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 5: A New Day

    Welcome to episode 5 of Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In this final episode, we wrap things up by looking at what the future holds for live music and jazz fest and how the music industry needs to change, and we pay tribute to some of the people who made New Orleans music what it is…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 5: A New Day

    Welcome to episode 5 of Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In this final episode, we wrap things up by looking at what the future holds for live music and jazz fest and how the music industry needs to change, and we pay tribute to some of the people who made New Orleans music what it is…

  • Episode 4: From The President To Frenchmen Street

    Welcome back to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In this episode, we’re going to explore the late night music scene around jazz fest.We hear from George Porter, Papa Mali and Robert Walter about the magic of one-time late night collaborations, and we talk with Irma Thomas about performing with Allen Toussaint on the President. We also…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 4: From The President To Frenchmen Street

    Welcome back to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In this episode, we’re going to explore the late night music scene around jazz fest.We hear from George Porter, Papa Mali and Robert Walter about the magic of one-time late night collaborations, and we talk with Irma Thomas about performing with Allen Toussaint on the President. We also…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 4: From The President To Frenchmen Street

    Welcome back to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In this episode, we’re going to explore the late night music scene around jazz fest.We hear from George Porter, Papa Mali and Robert Walter about the magic of one-time late night collaborations, and we talk with Irma Thomas about performing with Allen Toussaint on the President. We also…

  • Episode 3: At The Fairgrounds

    Welcome back to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 3, we’re going to jazz fest! We’ll look at how the festival started, hear from interviewees about standout performances, talk about the evolution of the festival itself, and of course, talk a bit about jazz fest food. We spend some time in the Gospel Tent, dance with…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 3: At The Fairgrounds

    Welcome back to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 3, we’re going to jazz fest! We’ll look at how the festival started, hear from interviewees about standout performances, talk about the evolution of the festival itself, and of course, talk a bit about jazz fest food. We spend some time in the Gospel Tent, dance with…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 3: At The Fairgrounds

    Welcome back to Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 3, we’re going to jazz fest! We’ll look at how the festival started, hear from interviewees about standout performances, talk about the evolution of the festival itself, and of course, talk a bit about jazz fest food. We spend some time in the Gospel Tent, dance with…

  • Families Of Music

    Welcome back Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 2, we explore the idea of family in New Orleans, in all the ways that it manifests—the famous musical families of the city, the broader New Orleans musical family, and the idea that the city feels like one big family in many ways. There’s discussion of food,…

  • Episode 2: Families Of Music

    Welcome back Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 2, we explore the idea of family in New Orleans, in all the ways that it manifests—the famous musical families of the city, the broader New Orleans musical family, and the idea that the city feels like one big family in many ways. There’s discussion of food,…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 2: Families Of Music

    Welcome back Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 2, we explore the idea of family in New Orleans, in all the ways that it manifests—the famous musical families of the city, the broader New Orleans musical family, and the idea that the city feels like one big family in many ways. There’s discussion of food,…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 2: Families Of Music

    Welcome back Festival Circuit: New Orleans. In episode 2, we explore the idea of family in New Orleans, in all the ways that it manifests—the famous musical families of the city, the broader New Orleans musical family, and the idea that the city feels like one big family in many ways. There’s discussion of food,…

  • Episode 1: Spirits In The Water

    Welcome to Festival Circuit. This is a new narrative series focusing on the history and impact of festivals and cities around the world. The first season, focused on the music of New Orleans and the annual jazz festival, premieres today.In episode 1, we explore the history of the city and the history of music in…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 1: Spirits in the Water

    Welcome to Festival Circuit. This is a new narrative series focusing on the history and impact of festivals and cities around the world. The first season, focused on the music of New Orleans and the annual jazz festival, premieres today.In episode 1, we explore the history of the city and the history of music in…

  • S1 New Orleans | EP 1: Spirits in the Water

    Welcome to Festival Circuit. This is a new narrative series focusing on the history and impact of festivals and cities around the world. The first season, focused on the music of New Orleans and the annual jazz festival, premieres today.In episode 1, we explore the history of the city and the history of music in…

  • Trailer

    A new narrative series focusing on the history and impact of festivals and cities around the world. The first season, focused on the music of New Orleans and the annual jazz festival, premieres July 9.We set out to answer the question: What is it about New Orleans that makes it such a special place for music?…

  • S1 New Orleans | Trailer

    A new narrative series focusing on the history and impact of festivals and cities around the world. The first season, focused on the music of New Orleans and the annual jazz festival, premieres July 9.We set out to answer the question: What is it about New Orleans that makes it such a special place for music?…

  • S1 New Orleans | Trailer

    A new narrative series focusing on the history and impact of festivals and cities around the world. The first season, focused on the music of New Orleans and the annual jazz festival, premieres July 9.We set out to answer the question: What is it about New Orleans that makes it such a special place for music?…

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