A Chronology of Appearances

This work-in-progress lists all currently known appearances, drawn from a variety of sources.
Researched, Compiled, and Maintained by Simon Montgomery, © 2001-2026.
Special thanks to Joel Bernstein for his contributions and assistance.
Latest Update: November 1, 2026
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1969.07.19 Newport Folk Festival — Festival Field Newport, RI

Joni participated in an afternoon Songwriters Workshop
along with James Taylor, Paul Geremia and others.
Joni first met James at Newport, 1969.

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4 Related items from the Library

Folk Fete Shines Without Superstars: New York Times, July 22, 1969
Newport Folk Festival Music Aimed 'To Bring Out The Good In People': Meriden Morning Record, July 24, 1969
Dobson Surprised Mariposa Audience: Sault Daily Star, July 29, 1969
The Street Story: East Village Other, March 17, 1970

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popeye1250 on 2014-Apr-24 at 16:08:37 GMT-5:

I'd just graduated too.(Woburn, Mass)
I think James Brown and Jethro Tull were there as well. So long ago it's just a flash in the pan. (45 years?)
I think they called it "The Newport Jazz Festival" but changed the name that year.
Joni, I think I probably owe you a few bucks, me and my friend snuck in!
We were good at climbing fences in those days! (Thankyou to all the fat cops!)

danbeach on 2010-Feb-22 at 17:59:45 GMT-5:

Also on the stage were Happy and Artie Traum, Jerry Jeff Walker and Kris Kristofferson.

janemurphy on 2009-Oct-03 at 19:36:09 GMT-5:

This must have been the second time! I'd just graduated from high school .It was raining lightly on the field, and there was a plastic bag over the microphone. I remember James and Joni seemed very friendly. I think Joni sang "For Free"! We stayed for the evening concert as well....