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Thunderstorms Can't Stop Kahan's 4th of July Fest
7 Jul
Summary
- Noah Kahan headlined Rolling Stone's first music festival.
- The festival saw 4,000 attendees despite a thunderstorm delay.
- Kahan performed a 75-minute set on Independence Day.
Noah Kahan took the stage at Rolling Stone's first-ever Stateside music festival in Kingston, New York, over the weekend. The event, which drew a sold-out crowd of 4,000, was a notable underplay for the artist. He is scheduled to perform four sold-out shows at Boston's Fenway Park this week.
An approaching thunderstorm caused a 90-minute interruption to the festival. However, Kahan ultimately delivered a 75-minute set on Independence Day, including performances of his popular songs like "Stick Season" and "Dial Drunk."
The festival's musical lineup leaned into folk, Americana, rock, and country genres, featuring artists such as Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, and Devon Gilfillian. This event represents Rolling Stone's effort to diversify its income beyond traditional print and digital media.
Stateside marks Rolling Stone's initial festival under its own branding. The company previously acquired the Life is Beautiful music festival in Las Vegas in 2022. Kahan was also featured on Rolling Stone's June cover and released his album 'The Great Divide' and a documentary this year.
