The Newport Folk Festival continues its amazing lineup announcements!

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The announcements made over the past two weeks are:

Hurray for the Riff Raff – One of my favorite bands is returning to NFF! The new album is phenomenal.

Steelism with Ruby Amanfu and Nicole Adkins – I have not seen this band although I saw Ruby Amanfu last year at NFF (and was wowed by her).

John Paul White – I love him – I have seen him a couple of times over the past year and his fantastic voice and songwriting easily won my heart!

Pinegrove – Another band I have not yet seen! This indie rock/alt-country band from New Jersey sounds right up my alley!

Jim James – A solo performance by this front man of My Morning Jacket! I have seen him solo and love him!

Blind Pilot – I like this band but have not seen them – yet!

Suzanne Vega – I have not seen her in several years but I always enjoy her shows. Seeing her at NFF will be great!

Sunday Groove with Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Any time with Preservation Hall Jazz Band is fabulous!

Whitney – Yet another band about which I know nothing! I love discovering great new music at NFF!

Jalen N’Gonda – I do not know this soul/R&B musician but I love the genre so I expect to love him!

SPEAK OUT – “Artists have challenged injustice, fought for equality and exercised freedom to sing the truth. This tradition continues with SPEAK OUT, a celebration of the power of song.” This sounds perfect for this year.

Offa Rex – This is a collaboration between The Decemberists and Olivia Chaney.

Wilco – Yes!!! The only time I saw this marvelous band was at my first NFF and I am thrilled they are returning!

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

At this point, there are no remaining tickets, but you can sign up here for the official fan exchange. This is an amazing festival – hope to see you at the Fort!!!

Friday:  Fleet Foxes, Big Thief, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Seratones, Matt the Electrician, The Head and the Heart, Alone & Together, Regina Spektor, Brent Cobb, Benjamin Gibbard, The Wild Reeds, Joshua Hedley, L.A. Salami, Nancy and Beth, Shovels and Rope, Carl Broemel, Blind Pilot, Hurray for the Riff Raff

Saturday: Marlon Williams, Drive-By Truckers, Angel Olsen, Julia Jacklin, Nikki Lane, Robert Ellis, J.P. Harris & Chance McCoy, Mandolin Orange, The Avett Brothers, Joseph, Chicano Batman, Grandma’s Hands Band, Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, Mt. Joy, Offa Rex, Jalen N’Gonda, Jim James, Wilco

Sunday:  Margaret Glaspy, CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!, Rhiannon Giddens, Dr. Dog, American Acoustic, John Prine, A Tribute to Chuck, Michael Kiwanuka, C.W. Stoneking, Berklee Gospel & Roots Choir, SPEAK OUT, Whitney, Sunday Groove with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Suzanne Vega, Pinegrove, John Paul White, Steelism with Ruby Amanfu and Nicole Adkins