2013 Showcasing artist Nicki Bluhm

The annual Rhode Island Newport Folk Festival will be hosting an official SXSW nighttime showcase on Tuesday, March 12th at Blackheart along with co-presenters Paste Magazine and Sennheiser. The night will open with alternative country band Houndmouth and folk rockers The Lone Bellow, followed by an acoustic set by singer-songwriter, Jason Isbell. Also billed for the lineup are Spirit Family Reunion and The Last Bison. San Francisco based act Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers will headline this night filled of roots music.