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:
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Scott Avett wailing away.
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Gillian Welch
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Mavis Staples brought a little soul to the stage.
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Staples sings with her band.
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Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes
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Colin Meloy of The Decemberists waves to the crowd.
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Brett Dennen
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Bob Boilen and Rita Houston of WFUV interview Tao Rodriguez-Seeger.
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"Hear all the bombs fade away..."
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The Avett Brothers stomping around.
Neko Case, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Elvis Perkins, The Del McCoury Band, and more to come tomorrow!
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