Episode 7 - Jay Sweet (Part 2)

Part 2 of our interview with Jay Sweet! This one really brings it all back home. Your humble host takes a little solo time explaining what we have in common with Jay and Stuart Bogie. Our theory: New Orleans & Pres Hall;)  We also humbly honor the life of Justin Townes Earle. In part 2 we sit down and cover how Jay became involved with the Newport Folk Festival, cancellation of this year's festivals, operating Newport as a non-profit, Newport's history with the civil rights movement, musicians relief fund,  fond memories of John Prine and a certain truth John shared with Jay, what makes Newport so special = the Newport family, amazing artist related stories from years of running the event (Brandi Carlile, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Roger Waters, Mavis Staples), and on and on... 

Be Present, be kind, be open, be together! Folk on!