Joni Mitchell Sings In Surprise Concert At Newport Folk Festival, Her First Show In 20 Years
Joni Mitchell surprised and delighted attendees of the Newport Folk Festival and closed out the series of concerts with a laid-back performance at a show that was supposed to be a tribute to the iconic artist. Mitchell and all the accompanying artists were seated on the stage, with the signer of “The Circle Game” taking a center position on a throne where she belongs. Mitchell reportedly crooned through tons of old hits, got up to give a guitar solo and sang covers like one she did of George Gershwin’s song “Summertime.” This concert was curated by Brandi Carlile, who performed seated next to ...