Joni Mitchell surprises fans with first live show since 2015 brain aneurysm
Joni Mitchell joined pal and protégé Brandi Carlile on stage at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. The last time the Canadian crooner took the stage with a full set of songs was in 2002.
New York Post — Joni Mitchell joined pal and protégé Brandi Carlile on stage at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. The last time the Canadian crooner took the stage with a full... more info
Stereogum —
These days, Joni Mitchell is functionally retired. Even before she suffered a brain aneurysm in 2015, Mitchell rarely made any sort of public appearance. Yesterday, ho... more info
Dlisted — Way back in 1967, Judy Collins introduced an up-and-coming Joni Mitchell to the crowds at the Newport Folk Festival. It was the 23-year-old’s major debut, and she perfo... more info
USA Today Music — Brandi Carlile and Friends were joined by Joni Mitchell for a surprise set during Newport Folk Festival. She performed 13 songs.
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Musicians Wynonna Judd and Blake Mills, and a Newport Folk Festival producer, recount the lead up to, and miracle of, Mitchell's surprise performance. more info