Madisen Ward and Mama Bear

Newport Folk Festival: 2015 lineup includes First Aid Kit, Laura Marling, Sturgil Simpson, Courtney Barnett & more

The 2015 Newport Folk Fest happens July 24-26 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. This year’s lineup isn’t fully announced yet, but so far includes First Aid Kit, Laura Marling, Sturgil Simpson (who taped an episode of ACL TV last night), Courtney Barnett, Leon Bridges, Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell, Brandi Carlile, J Mascis and more…

Bonnaroo 2015 lineup (Kendrick Lamar, Mumford & Sons, My Morning Jacket, Robert Plant, Slayer, Belle & Sebastian, more)

Bonnaroo returns in 2015 from June 11-14 in Manchester, TN and the lineup is now announced. It includes Billy Joel (!?!), Mumford and Sons, Deadmau5, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + the Machine, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, My Morning Jacket, Bassnectar, Alabama Shakes, Childish Gambino, Flume, Slayer, Belle & Sebastian, Spoon, The War on Drugs, Ben Folds, Atmosphere, Atomi…