We’re packing our bags and heading up to the beautiful town of Newport, Rhode Island for the Newport Folk Festival.  This festival has never really been on my radar lately despite being one of the most influential festival in rock and roll history. Case in point —-> in 1965, the Newport Folk Festival was home to Bob Dylan’s first-ever electric set (more info on Wikipedia).  Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, the Allman Brothers Band, Jimmy Buffet, Damien Marley, and Jakob Dylan have all graced Newport’s stage as well.  Who am I missing (there’s gotta be tons)?

This year’s lineup is golden.  Some of my personal favorite will be there, and we’re even going to have the chance to shoot some of our BUZZsessions.  Check out this year’s lineup (and videos from last year) below, and let us know which acts we can’t miss.  Click “like” above if you’re going to be in attendance!

Friday, July 30th

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
Tim O’Brien
Sarah Jarosz

Saturday, July 31st

John Prine
—–> Andrew Bird <—–
Brandi Carlile
The Low Anthem
—–> Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket <—–
Doc Watson & David Holt
—–> Calexico <—–
—–> Dawes <—–
Nneka
O’Death
Liz Longley
Blitzen Trapper
A.A. Bondy
Sam Bush
Horsefeathers

Sunday, August 1st

Levon Helm’s Ramble on the Road
The Swell Season
—–> The Avett Brothers <—–
—–> Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings <—–
Richie Havens
Justin Townes Earle
—–> Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros <—–
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
—–> Punch Brothers with Chris Thile <—–
The Felice Brothers
Tao Seeger Band
Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons
Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore
Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three