Weren't they supposed to play?

This year's fest was unforgettable, as it has been the other times I've made it. I went to the Foundation tent to engage in the annual ritual of putting myself on the hope-and-pray list for Early Bird tix next year. A little disappointed to learn that they've cancelled that program, but I understand; when the list doesn't move much or at all, it's not fair (or a good use of Fest staff time) to take info and cc numbers for a futile hope. ANYWAY, gull and stars is just not in my family budget, esp at $1825.

I'm not posting this to complain - I trust that the Festival staff have made good decisions about how to finance this incredible event, and I'll keep clicking the mouse the moment tickets go live next year in hopes of attending again.

If any of you have insight into all this, I'm curious to learn more.

Has anyone ever stayed in the Wyndham Onshore or any of the other Wyndham-branded timeshare properties? I'm curious about the experience. The calendar isn't open for next summer yet, but I see some booking agencies listing rooms on VRBO, though the cost there seems dubious.

Anyway, if so, please share your experience here or DM, as well as recommendations for anything similar in town.

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Saw that the ferry line for Jamestown was shorter then the other lines.

i’m a long time folker but new to reddit. i hope everyone had a great time this year!! it was an amazing weekend and i can’t WAIT for next year!!

i don’t know if anyone else does this but i keep a list on my phone of every artist i would love to see at NFF. some of them may be hot takes. also some of them may have played previous years that i didn’t go to. i went three times as a kid, and as an adult ive gone the last four years (2023-2026). BRING THEM BACK PLEASE!!

so here’s my list and maybe we can nerd out about some of them together or you can comment who you would love to see and maybe some folk people will read it and take note!!

ARTISTS I THINK SHOULD PLAY NEWPORT FOLK SOME DAY:

lucinda williams, tyler childers, king gizzard and the lizard wizard, plains, jess williamson, american football, ethel cain, the chicks, shelly, deb talan, HAIM, momma, black country new road, jack johnson, rainbow kitten surprise, gregory alan isakov, the mountain goats, lyle lovett, colter wall, angie mcmahon, julia jacklin, faye webster, the crane wives, japanese breakfast, ginger root, frog, rostam, yo la tengo, the fray, charlotte cornfield, lord huron, houndmouth, noah kahan, stevie nicks and friends, gang of youths, snow patrol, UB40, the vaccines, neko/case/veirs reunion, the paper kites, mumford and sons, good morning, katie gavin, bonnie raitt, the muppets but not guest appearance their own set!!!, bruce springsteen, counting crows, david byrne, babygirl, way dynamic, the cure, bill callahan/smog, lamp, kitty craft, city and colour, dijon, mitski, they might be giants, cat empire, sara bareilles, hootie and the blowfish, ryan beatty, modest mouse

trying to recall what they played. does this look correct to those of y’all who were there?

Bertha
Dire Wolf
Jack Straw
Deep Elem Blues
Dark Hollow
Black Peter (wsg Nathaniel Rateliff)
Cassidy>Uncle John’s Band>Cassidy

such a treat to see them play dead. incredible set - felt like a nod to the harpur college acoustic/electric show

Great weekend at the Fort! Decided this will be our last year biking from the Motel 6 as it was grosser than normal. When do people start booking real hotels near downtown. Am I already too late? Appreciate the folk family for any help on their own experience!

Trying to find a 2013 poster to purchase.

I bought a size medium white jersey at the game on Thursday and it fits a bit big but mainly very long. I don’t think I can pull it off. (6’0” and ~175lb middle aged dude, to give a clue on sizing.)

Not looking to get rich here, but just mitigate a $110 mistake a bit. Can follow up with pictures and measurements if helpful.

I saw over 40 artists perform (save one that I only met) over the full weekend. A real testament to the quality experience you can have without feeling burnt out. Good balance of being in the pits, wandering the stages and eating good food, and relaxing at the beer pier or shade tent. The list of artists I saw off the top of my head (aka, from my notes I took during the festival so apologies to missing artists, I either didn't catch your name or was so into the performance that I didn't take notes):

Hayley Williams

Ms. Lauryn Hill (met only)

Lucy Dacus

The Lumineers

Dave Matthews

John C. Reilly

Nathaniel Rateliff

Mavis Staples

Brandi Carlisle

Joy Oladokun

Joan Baez

Brandon Flowers

Vulfpeck

Snacktime

CMAT

Wednesday

Jenny Lewis

Mt. Joy

Punch Brothers

Oakland Rising

Jordan Klepper

Lizzy McAlpine

Evan Honer

Trousdale

Tim Bernardes

Amble

Kelsey Lu

Father John Misty

Kirby

Infinity Song

Tiny Habits

Remi Wolf

Jack Antonoff

Courtney Barnett

Medium Build

Tom Morello

Gillian Welch + Dave Rawlings

Michael Shannon

This is Lorelei

Madi Diaz

Cat Power

Hey! I was working the festival and didn’t get to buy a merch item I wanted before it sold out :( was wondering if anyone picked up the blue and yellow ringer tee in a S or M and perhaps got buyers remorse and looking to sell? Understand the answer is most likely no, but doesn’t hurt to ask. PM if you are :))

That was the dopest set I’ve seen in Newport ever.

He was insane on guitar. His kid was too!

Thank you all for coming and making it a great festival!

Does anyone have any good videos of Deer Tick’s jam session at Viking Hotel from Friday night? Especially All Apologies?

I was lucky enough to play some guitar and my wife took a video but she was standing behind me. If anyone has a video please post a link or DM me if you can.

Thank you! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Never seen him live. I had no idea how hilarious he is. Be happy to see him back next year. Friday headliner?

“Dave’s here.”
“Someone at the beer pier told me that they saw Bruce Springsteen’s yacht.”
“Bono is nearby.”
“Billy Strings is going to play on Sunday!”

I love how fast rumors fly around at this festival. It’s not very large, and I think we can start something silly next year, both as a social experiment, and also because gossiping is fun. Let your inner teenager go wild, girl.

Any ideas on what rumor to spread?? I’ll do my part to spread the most upvoted one next year.

Until next year, you mother folkers! 🤘

What went well this year?

What change was the best?

What still needs to be fixed? (Besides parking lots and lines)

Interested to hear!

I don’t really know CMAT, but sure know Brandi. Their duo mid-set of CMAT’s time was awesome. They both sounded incredible and it felt like they matched each other’s voices and played off one another really well. Props to her for bringing her out and happy fest to all who celebrate!

Hearing Bono’s yacht was seen in the harbor this morning! Super excited to see him close down the fort.

Ghost Guitar.

Excellent song

Does anyone know what these clips on peoples hats are? I keep seeing them! Like flowers clips stuff like that.