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Kingsley Flood, Live In Concert The Boston band Kingsley Flood has spent the last few years polishing, refining and expanding its folk-rock sound, in the process incorporating horns, more strings and ever-brighter production.
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Kingsley Flood performs at the 2013 Newport Folk Festival.
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Kingsley Flood, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2013

Kingsley Flood, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2013

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The Boston band Kingsley Flood has spent the last few years polishing, refining and expanding its folk-rock sound, in the process incorporating horns, more strings and ever-brighter production. The sextet sounds more confident than ever on its new album, Battles, which continues to explore some of Kingsley Flood's favorite subject matter: the balance of hopes and dreams, expectations and the everyday.

Hear Kingsley Flood clear a major milestone as the band makes its Newport Folk Festival debut, recorded live on Friday, July 26 in Newport, R.I.

Set List

  • "Shut Out The Light"
  • "Sun's Gonna Lemme Shine"
  • "Pick Your Battles"
  • "Waiting On The River To Rise"
  • "Roll Of The Dice"
  • "Strongman"
  • "Sigh A While"
  • "The Fire Inside"
  • "Devil's Arms"
  • "Wonderland"
  • "I Don't Wanna Go Home"
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