Joni Mitchell – At Newport

“Joni Mitchell emerged from the side of the stage, swaying smoothly, in fine summer style with beret and sunglasses. Her good natured mood instantly set the tone. This performance would be an intimate gathering of friends, not unlike the Joni Jams she’d been hosting in her own living room over the last few years of recovery. Smiling broadly, Mitchell made her surprise appearance, taking her on stage seat alongside Brandi Carlile. Within minutes, the news had rocketed around the globe. Mitchell was back, sparkling with enthusiasm, delivering a tender and passionate set of 13 songs, ending with a joyful sing along of ‘The Circle Game’.” ~ Cameron Crowe

Joni stunned the Newport Folk Festival audience last summer when she gave a surprise performance, her first in 20 years, delivering a heartfelt set filled with some of her greatest songs. We’re pleased to announce that her triumphant return will be available as “At Newport”, a new live album on CD and LP on July 28th, 2023. Produced by close collaborator Brandi Carlile, along with Joni, with new liner notes by Cameron Crowe, the music will also be released the same day on digital and streaming services and Dolby Atmos.

Joni was joined on stage at the Newport Folk Festival by a star studded band led by Brandi Carlile, the 9 x Grammy winning singer songwriter. Other performers included Carlile’s bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth, Wynonna Judd, Marcus Mumford, Celisse, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and more.