It seemed that this year’s unanimous refrain from Newport Folk Festival, from veteran attendees and newcomers alike, was a resounding, “I THINK I LOVE THIS FESTIVAL.” We think we do too. Based on these gorgeous images from NFF, we’d say each and every human being on site — on stage, in the crowd, or rocking on the waves — loves it, too. And that overwhelming love translates into palpable joy, from Mavis Staples’ first smile to Brandi Carlile’s final headbang, and in every strum, lick, and beat in between.
John Prine
The Weather Station (AKA Tamara Lindeman)
The War and Treaty (Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter)
Jason Isbell
Bedouine (AKA Azniv Korkejian)
Brandi Carlile
Kaïa Kater
Valerie June
Tank and the Bangas
Margo Price
A surprise performance by Mumford & Sons -- and a few special guests.
Phoebe Bridgers
Mavis Staples leads a star-studded finale.
Photos by Daniel Jackson
