Newport Folk Fest 2013

[Lowerdeck]

Mar 6, 2013 22:41:20 GMT -5 fawnmart said:

Not to derail... LD - when do you leave for TX? Coming up soon?

Tuesday morning

[k2boarder36]

Frank Turner is now NFF official.

But even better is that we get him with the Sleeping Souls.

I've now seen him once solo and once with his band, and when he played with his band the entire crowd was grooving.

[Fiddler's Green]

Wheeler Brothers just added.

[k2boarder36]

Even more exciting:

Langhorne Slim ‏@langhorneslim
Just learned we get to hang @newportfolkfest for the whole fest. Can't wait to see some dear old friends and make some new ones!

Langhorne Slim after show? Collaborations with Lumineers? Looks like we'll be seeing a lot of them!

[Fiddler's Green]

Beth Orton added. Nice add.

[k2boarder36]

This has been a down week for me in terms of additions with only 2 bands announced over the last 3 days and none really interesting me.

However, I do agree that the Beth Orton add is a nice one.

[Homer J. Fong]

My interest in this rolling lineup reveal has completely petered out. At this point I want them to just tell me who the f*ck is playing so I can decide if I need to buy a Friday ticket or not.

[Lowerdeck]

Mar 13, 2013 10:19:44 GMT -5 Homer J. Fong said:

My interest in this rolling lineup reveal has completely petered out. At this point I want them to just tell me who the f*ck is playing so I can decide if I need to buy a Friday ticket or not.

Just show up to QC. And Suited Up

[JackoWcko]

Probably a long shot, but Beth Orton was also announced as the opener for Ryan Adams first show backed by a full band since 2009. Would love to get Ryan Adams.

[k2boarder36]

Mar 13, 2013 14:06:35 GMT -5 JackoWcko said:

Probably a long shot, but Beth Orton was also announced as the opener for Ryan Adams first show backed by a full band since 2009. Would love to get Ryan Adams.

It's funny you say this because I just came over here to post that I am starting to think Ryan Adams may actually end up in Newport. I didn't even realize the Beth piece, but the fact that he's an artist liked on their Facebook page (and one of the few that I could find who has not previously played) and he's now gearing up to release an album this fall and play some shows behind it with a new band makes me start to get hopeful.

[k2boarder36]

Mar 13, 2013 10:19:44 GMT -5 Homer J. Fong said:

My interest in this rolling lineup reveal has completely petered out. At this point I want them to just tell me who the f*ck is playing so I can decide if I need to buy a Friday ticket or not.

I hear you.

I had liked this rolling lineup until yesterday when they didn't even drop a name for us (and instead posted about SXSW all day). I was starting to get hopeful that they did this because they had planned to release the entire lineup at the show.

Not to mention you can tell that they're definitely saving the biggest name for last (or so I'd expect, given that we still seem to be missing Friday and Saturday night headliners).

And seeing the lineup band by band makes me think it's currently bottom heavy compared to past years (although it probably isn't if I could just see all of the names together in some sort of ordered fashion).

[fawnmart]

Mar 13, 2013 17:21:35 GMT -5 k2boarder36 said:

Mar 13, 2013 10:19:44 GMT -5 Homer J. Fong said:

My interest in this rolling lineup reveal has completely petered out. At this point I want them to just tell me who the f*ck is playing so I can decide if I need to buy a Friday ticket or not.

I hear you.

I had liked this rolling lineup until yesterday when they didn't even drop a name for us (and instead posted about SXSW all day). I was starting to get hopeful that they did this because they had planned to release the entire lineup at the show.

Not to mention you can tell that they're definitely saving the biggest name for last (or so I'd expect, given that we still seem to be missing Friday and Saturday night headliners).

And seeing the lineup band by band makes me think it's currently bottom heavy compared to past years (although it probably isn't if I could just see all of the names together in some sort of ordered fashion).

When Quacker mentioned the Ryan connection I also thought maybe???   Two things....   Have mentioned to Quacker that I am still waiting for my 'grilled cheese'.  NFF has always delivered an artist/band that is warm, comfy, and filling - aka someone known to me as an 'older' fan. Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown (woohoo), Guthries...    And  there has always been a theme/tribute.   Not yet seeing the connection  so far.  Looking forward to hearing new music to my ears and also waiting for my grilled cheese.       

[k2boarder36]

There are quite a few "grilled cheese" acts on the road or hitting the road this summer.

John Prine
Natalie Merchant
Bob Dylan
Emmylou Harris
Fleetwood Mac (probably too big)
The Black Crowes
Paul Simon
Leonard Cohen
Jeff Mangum
John Fogerty

[k2boarder36]

Also, as strange as it sounds, I had the most realistic dream last night where I checked the official lineup page and saw that Iggy Pop was added to the lineup.

[ilovethisgame]

Those of you who are more familiar with the festival/organizers, do you think this means anything?

whatsupnewp.com/newport-folk-presents-bob-dylan-and-his-band-plus-dawes.html

[k2boarder36]

Mar 13, 2013 19:18:19 GMT -5 ilovethisgame said:

Those of you who are more familiar with the festival/organizers, do you think this means anything?

whatsupnewp.com/newport-folk-presents-bob-dylan-and-his-band-plus-dawes.html

Good find. Can I take Dawes and leave Bob Dylan?

It seems hard to me they'd book Bob Dylan and Dawes for a show in RI in April if either of them were coming back in July.

They recently had a NFF presents show featuring Punch Brothers, and emphasized that they would not be at the fest this year.

[k2boarder36]

I would also assume that if it just so happens that Bob Dylan and/or Dawes were playing NFF, we wouldn't find out until after this showcase.

[jumpinjamesbrown]

I would like it if ryan adams was playing i haven't seen him since lolla '06. I'm also still having fun with the rolling line up maybe because i already have my 3 day pass though and it just gives me something to look forward to each day.

[quacker]

Yeah, I was biting on the Beth Orton/Ryan Adams connection immediately. I have no idea if there's anything to it but I've been listening to his catalog recently and am really hopeful. I never really explored his stuff much before but think I've been missing alot.

[k2boarder36]

I am really hoping we haven't hit a point where band announcements become an every other day (or irregular) thing.

[fawnmart]

I got the email about Dylan/Dawes the other day and neglected to post. Said the same as K2 - Dawes ok, no dylan please.

Would LOVE to see either Natalie Merchant or P Simon on that line up.

[Ol' Dirty Brooklyn]

Mar 14, 2013 12:24:46 GMT -5 k2boarder36 said:

I am really hoping we haven't hit a point where band announcements become an every other day (or irregular) thing.

I think this is due to SWSX. I have low expectations on news as far festivals go during that week.

[k2boarder36]

Mar 14, 2013 13:08:24 GMT -5 fawnmart said:

I got the email about Dylan/Dawes the other day and neglected to post. Said the same as K2 - Dawes ok, no dylan please.

Would LOVE to see either Natalie Merchant or P Simon on that line up.

Natalie Merchant is in NY the weekend before NFF with nothing scheduled yet after that show.

And with respect to a theme/tribute, maybe NFF will get an Ed Helms Bluegrass Situation set like Bonnaroo.

[k2boarder36]

No Deer Tick, no Middle Brother, no Diamond Rugs...

But John McCauley as himself?

www.newportfolkfest.net/introducing/john-mccauley

Sounds great! My only concern is that a solo McCauley performance may lack some of the intensity that his other bands would bring (unless they are indeed booked for after shows)

[itrainmonkeys]

Fantastic. I bet he does the late night shows either solo (or Deer Tick shows up). This lineup is awesome.

[k2boarder36]

The index picture they use of him on the Lineup page totally threw me off. My first thought was, "Weird Al?"

[Katy Mae]

John McCauley is GREAT news!

[jumpinjamesbrown]

I wouldn't be to concerned about his solo set lacking anything. I saw him and ian both play solo sets a few months ago and there was maybe 100 people inside so when he played miss k i was slamming the seats to go along with the song and everyone inside had huge smiles on their faces.

[quacker]

Mar 15, 2013 9:50:46 GMT -5 itrainmonkeys said:

Fantastic. I bet he does the late night shows either solo (or Deer Tick shows up). This lineup is awesome.

Yeah, I think this pretty much guarantees late night sets at the Newport Blues Cafe. A John McCauley with special guests kind of thing. I monitor their FB so I'll be checking that frequently.

[Katy Mae]

Jason Isbell and Langhorne Slim were both guests at his Carnegie Hall showcase, so it's a solid chance they'll be guesting at the late nights.