More Photos From Day One Of The Newport Folk Festival

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by Camden Andrews

Billy Bragg was a great start to day one of the Newport Folk Festival, but he was just the beginning. Here are some photos from the rest of the day:

The Avett Brothers stomping around.(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Scott Avett wailing away.(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Gillian Welch(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Mavis Staples brought a little soul to the stage.(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Staples sings with her band.(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Colin Meloy of The Decemberists waves to the crowd.(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Bob Boilen and Rita Houston of WFUV interview Tao Rodriguez-Seeger. class="creditwrap">(Wiqan Ang 2009)

"Hear all the bombs fade away..."(Wiqan Ang 2009)

Neko Case, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Elvis Perkins, The Del McCoury Band, and more to come tomorrow!

7:54 PM ET | 08- 1-2009 | permalink

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