My Morning Jacket to play Newport Folk Fest!

[wolof7]

Exciting!

Does anyone know how the 2-day tickets work?  Will we receive a ticket for each day or one ticket for both days?  Lets say I can't make it on Sunday, will I be able to let someone use the ticket if I attended the fest the day before using my 2-day ticket?

You get a ticket for each day.

and the above question...most bands play just like normal.  Delta spirit set rocked last year...I've seen Wilco there do their normal electric set...only if it says "special set" or "acoustic set" like the Pixies did a few years ago.

I bet MMJ will be half acoustic/electric...I think you're right Bold in that if it was only acoustic he would have said. Most bands play their normal sets. I like the term 'special.' Trey Anastasio played a deemed 'acoustic' set several years ago on the main stage and it was pretty awful set.

[headhunter]

Does anyone know if mmj are going to play a regular set or an acoustic set?

i think half acoustic..

I agree. Bit mellower set for sure.  More talking by Jim too.

[CTdeadhead]

Oh man this the news I've been waiting for I'm so there it's not even funny.  Awesome place, and I love Jackson Browne too so that's a great bill. 

[bold992006]

fyi, imo Newport is the BEST music festival out there.  I've been going on and off since 1990 and have seen Jim there both times he was there. 

The vibe and music scene is unpretentious, fun, relaxed and not ridiculous to move around unlike many other festivals.  The spirit of the whole show is special.

This is the one this summer that is not to be missed.
Forecastle is also the festival that is not to be missed.

Oh, and MMJ at New Orleans Jazz Fest?  Also, not to be missed.

I agree with this 100%.  I love everything about Newport.  The venue, The vibe..the tradition..the people.  No other Fest I've been to can touch it.

[bold992006]

My friend Steve's promo video for Newport...I have a cameo in the beginning.  This gets me sooo pumped just thinking about last year and what is to come!!!


http://vimeo.com/m/37783227

[johnnYYac]

Unearthed this photo my sister took of me and my middle daughter, Maddie, watching Yim Yames at Newport 2010.  Can't wait to return.



HA!  The back of my shirt matches my avatar!  ;D

[bandbench6306]

How far in advance will Deer Tick announce those shows at the bar? Wouldn't want to miss them!

[zanjam]

fyi, imo Newport is the BEST music festival out there.  I've been going on and off since 1990 and have seen Jim there both times he was there. 

The vibe and music scene is unpretentious, fun, relaxed and not ridiculous to move around unlike many other festivals.  The spirit of the whole show is special.

This is the one this summer that is not to be missed.
Forecastle is also the festival that is not to be missed.

Oh, and MMJ at New Orleans Jazz Fest?  Also, not to be missed.

I agree with this 100%.  I love everything about Newport.  The venue, The vibe..the tradition..the people.  No other Fest I've been to can touch it.

Veering off to the side a little...sounds similar to High Sierra.  Really untouchable in terms of accessibility of artists, closeness to the stage (if you desire,) unpretentiousness of attendees and general overall mellowness.  HSMF is a hippie fest, for sure.  But sounds like these two have a lot in common in terms of vibe they're trying to create.  At this point I don't think there's a snowball's chance I'd be able to hack a Bonnaroo or Hangout (even with VIP - still blech).  This is the one I will be jonesing to miss.  Who am I kidding...I'm jonesing for all of them!  But this one is really hitting me hard.  Dang kids always getting in the way  ;)  Need a west coast announcement and stat.

[SaraBananaBear]

I want to go too! That lineup just looks ridiculously good  :D :o

[Penny Lane]

I want to go too! That lineup just looks ridiculously good  :D :o

Sara--you should consider it! If you were here for 2 weeks, you could do Forecastle (see the boys in their hometown) and then NFF (see Jim in his real element-running the show at NFF).

[jaye]

Two day passes are gone already?! 

[MrWhippy]

It does look like 2-day passes are gone, but single day tickets are still available for both days, only about $20 more than a 2-day pass.

Also, can someone who has been before let me know if the main acts all play on the same stage, or are they on alternate stages.

In other words, what are the chances on Saturday that I will simultaneously get to see Patty Griffin and Iron and Wine while securing a spot in front of Carl for the MMJ set later than night?

[johnnYYac]

Forgive the double post, but...

For those with Daytrotter, they've set up a playlist for NFF 2012.

No MMJ included (no MMJ Daytrotter session  :( )

[SaraBananaBear]

I want to go too! That lineup just looks ridiculously good  :D :o

Sara--you should consider it! If you were here for 2 weeks, you could do Forecastle (see the boys in their hometown) and then NFF (see Jim in his real element-running the show at NFF).

Oh I've been considering it day and night, but I can't get anyone to go with me and though I've been on trips alone before, going to the US might just be a bit too far to go alone.  :'( I'll keep nagging my friends though, one might cave!

[headhunter]

I want to go too! That lineup just looks ridiculously good  :D :o

Sara--you should consider it! If you were here for 2 weeks, you could do Forecastle (see the boys in their hometown) and then NFF (see Jim in his real element-running the show at NFF).

Oh I've been considering it day and night, but I can't get anyone to go with me and though I've been on trips alone before, going to the US might just be a bit too far to go alone.  :'( I'll keep nagging my friends though, one might cave!

Sara, lots of good forum folks here will be in Newport so you would NEVER be alone.  We would be happy to adopt you and play US hosts & hostesses if you can make it.  Doubt you would ever regret a trip to Newport.  It's a special place.

[br00ke]

Two day passes are gone already?!

i was just very " awww man!" about that b/c i'm definitely going but just haven't felt like buying tix yet. i immediately went over to ticketmaster and was able to buy a 2 day pass

[jaye]

Two day passes are gone already?!

i was just very " awww man!" about that b/c i'm definitely going but just haven't felt like buying tix yet. i immediately went over to ticketmaster and was able to buy a 2 day pass

Yes - they're back !  They must have released more.  Thanks.   Now if I can find a babysitter for 4 days.... :-\

[bold992006]

It does look like 2-day passes are gone, but single day tickets are still available for both days, only about $20 more than a 2-day pass.

Also, can someone who has been before let me know if the main acts all play on the same stage, or are they on alternate stages.

In other words, what are the chances on Saturday that I will simultaneously get to see Patty Griffin and Iron and Wine while securing a spot in front of Carl for the MMJ set later than night?

It depends who you are considering the main acts.  MMJ will be on the main stage, so will Jackson Brown.  After that you just don't know.  Patty Griffin has a good chance of being on the main stage.

In my experience the best stuff always goes down on the side stages.   I usually bounce between the two other stages...I'm not a fan of the main stage where people just camp out and sit the whole time.  I wish the Pit was a lot bigger at least.

[e_wind]

Man if 2 day passes sell out (again) soon caroline are out. We're outa town right now so not trying to spend all the money now. Oh well if it sells out I'll finally have extra money for my steam engine tattoo

[Penny Lane]

Oh well if it sells out I'll finally have extra money for my steam engine tattoo

whoa! do you have a design for this?