A Surprise at Newport Folk Festival 2019: Kermit the Frog

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A new indie star? The audience at Newport Folk Festival 2019 was treated to a surprise as Kermit the Frog made an appearance, backed by Janet Weiss, formerly from Sleater-Kinney, on drums.

Kermit performed “Rainbow Connection,” and halfway through the song, he was joined by Jim James, My Morning Jacket’s frontman.

Sunday was the festival’s last day, and performances included the likes of Portugal. The Man, Hozier, and Nilüfer Yanya.

Earlier in the festival, the audience got to listen to Brandi Carlile’s The Highwomen which featured Judy Collins, Sheryl Crow, Maggie Rogers, Maren Morris, Linda Perry, Jade Bird, and more. The group was also joined by Dolly Parton for a “Jolene”, cover.

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and so the sun sets once more on another magical year at the fort- a place where dreams really do come true. so very honored to get to sing with the immaculate being who first taught me about music: the one and only @kermitthefrog !!!🌈💖🌈 thanks to @newportfolkfest @imajs @criticalfunk @annaannasusu @ftlonesome and everyone else who helped make it happen. also many thanks to @brandicarlile and @dollyparton who brought us all to tears and all the other amazing artists and crew who blew our minds and brought us all together. so thankful to be a part of the magic that is newport. peace and love to you all. 📷 by @dannybones64 🌈🌅🌈💛🌈💛🌈🌅🌈 @fruit_bats @robinpecknold @lonnieholleysuniverse @preshallband @pres_hall_ben @phosphorescentmusic @portugaltheman @rhiannongiddens @maggierogers @kevinmorby @dawestheband @amyraymusic @sherylcrow @theejazzzhand

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