Another Interesting Set of Lineup Announcements for Newport Folk Festival

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Wow, week 5 started off with a fabulous announcement!

This week’s additions to the lineup are:

Robert Hunter – the great lyricist of The Grateful Dead

Lucero – a Memphis-based band that’s been described as country-punk

Caitlin Rose – singer-songwriter from Nashville

The Milk Carton Kids – an indie folk/Americana duo from California (I love these guys and am delighted that they’ll be back at the Fort this year)

The lineup, so far, includes:

Friday:  The Devil Makes Three, Band of Horses, Death Vessel, Jenny Lewis, Phox, Robert Hunter

Saturday:  Shakey Graves, The Oh Hellos, Benjamin Booker, Nickel Creek, Shovels and Rope, Houndmouth, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, The Milk Carton Kids

Sunday:  Hurray for the Riff Raff, Mavis Staples, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, Trampled by Turtles, Gregory Alan Isakov, Lucero, Caitlin Rose

About suze72

I've loved the arts all my life... I go to a lot of concerts, take lots of photos and want to share them. Every once in a while I do something other than a concert, too. The Boston area is full of opportunities to indulge my passion - I'd like to help make it yours too!

Posted on March 13, 2014, in concert announcements, music, Uncategorized and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

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