The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and added even more interesting acts.

Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

The announcements made over the past week are:

Chris Funk (guitarist for The Decemberists) – He is hosting ‘For Pete’s Sake’. I did not see any of that last year, but hope to  this year.

Sufjan Stevens – He’s been on my radar to see, and now I will!

Spirit Family Reunion – I enjoy watching this band as much as any. Their energy and talent shine from the stage!

The Felice Brothers – I enjoyed them when I saw them open for another band, so I’m looking forward to seeing them again on a better stage!

I continue to be thrilled that I have a three-day ticket.

I plan to post the announcements weekly until NFF has completed the entire lineup. At that point, I might offer my opinions on the acts, once I know who is performing which day.

At this point, the only remaining type of ticket is the Friday single-day ticket. This is an amazing festival – even going for one day is worth it. Get your tickets now!!!

Friday: Haunt the House, Leon Bridges, The Lone Bellow, Bahamas, Heartless Bastards, Calexico, Iron & Wine and Sam Bridwell, Joe Pug, Watkins Family Hour, Angel Olsen

Saturday:  Courtney Barnett, Sturgill Simpson, Madisen Ward and The Mama Bear, Langhorne Slim & The Law, Brandi Carlile, The Suffers, Traveller, Nikki Lane, José González, The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, Spirit Family Reunion

Sunday: Field Report, J Mascis, First Aid Kit, The Jones Family Singers, Laura Marling, Blake Mills, Shakey Graves, Lord Huron, Christopher Paul Stelling, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, The Felice Brothers