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Pretty awesome lineup of comedians in 2010. Wish I caught some of that. I'd also like to add Langhorne Slim to my wish list.

I'd love to see Joe Pug at SSF. I think there's a chance, considering Pat's going to be on his new album. Would also love: Gregory Alan Isakov, Blitzen Trapper, Sharon Van Etten, and the Punch Brothers. Chances are none of these bands will be there & I'll recognize maybe 2 of the acts that they actually invite.

I read this as three different sets. Am I the only one?

nice. i've never had any cantillion. how'd you score a bottle?

Trillium's brewery is in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood. They distribute to maybe a half dozen bottle shops in greater Boston. Redstone Liquors in Stoneham, and Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont are two that I'm aware of. Your best bet is to visit the brewery where they sell bottles and do growler fills. I can't overstate how good their hoppy beers are.

I know this is ViaChicago, not BeerAdvocate, but... Heady is only 8%. I'm a total lightweight and even I can consume more than one. Session IPAs and APAs usually clock in around 5%, by comparison. For me, I consume HT last because it absolutely destroys my palate. Tough to taste anything but hops after sipping on one. Also, being that I'm from the area and the festival is in MA, Boston's Trillium Brewing deserves a major shout out. Producing some of the best beer in New England IMHO. Their double IPA, Heavy Mettle, can go toe to toe with any of the big VT IPAs.

I'd never want to wish the pain and misery that divorce must bring onto someone.... but if this experience means we get another Heartbreaker.... But seriously, DRA is pumping out new material at an alarming rate as of lately. Wish he'd just have some sort of subscription for all of the 7"s that he's been putting out. It's been getting expensive!

If anyone has any leads on nearby hotels, please do share! I had great luck for the last festival and got a room in Bennington, VT a month or two before the festival. No such luck this year! Everything I'm finding is about a 45 minute drive from Mass MoCa. Hope to get something before any lineup announcement, as I'd imagine that this is only going to get more and more difficult.

Saw Guster perform 3 pop up shows around Boston yesterday. It was awesome. Maybe seeing Cracker tonight.

Ahh that's right! It was nice meeting you! Should they invite a bunch of artists I like I might consider attending for a day. It's expensive and way more of a hassle than SSF, even though it's closer geographically for me. Also, I'm guessing Wilco won't be there so there isn't that incentive. TP: Jack White is pretty far off the beaten folk path, no?

I went to NFF last year to see TWEEDY, but the highlight of the trip was definitely The Wakins Family Hour show that we saw that evening. I still talk about that show to anyone who will listen. What a night! Not sure if I'll return to NFF this year. Maybe I'll buy a single Saturday ticket and hope for the best.

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I've been a big Joe Pug fan for a long time, and have been looking forward to his new release next year. Rolling Stone just posted a new track which features Pat Sansone! Maybe this means we will see Joe at SSF this summer?! http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/hear-joe-pugs-inspirational-if-still-it-cant-be-found-featuring-wilcos-pat-sansone-20141217

HT doesn't make it to southern VT, I have a hard time imagining Alchemist selling it at SSF! Bring that Lawson's & HF though & maybe we can have a little bottle share.

This was so much fun to look through. I'm feeling so nostalgic.

excellent first post. this is awesome.

i will give that one a listen. yes, he was solo, opening for vetiver.

With all do respect, I sincerely hope that I never have to sit through another Dredd Foole set. Once was one time too many.

wowzer. it hurts a tiny bit to read about these shows.

In for a pair of early birds. $270.75 after delivery and all other fees.

Hoping this year they don't allow people to set up camp on the field and then leave for the day. Oops... is it too early to start complaining?

Early Bird 3-day passes on sale Friday, 12/05 @ 10AM EST! $124 is the early bird price, and $50 for kids passes.

Crooked Still

These are great. Thanks for sharing.

Louis CK was incredible. I saw one of the Symphony Hall shows the last time he was here, and last night was better. He was obviously working out some new material, but it was all very funny. Even when he's only "okay" he's better than most. I've purchased his specials and tickets from his site, and I didn't get the email about the show. I happened to see a Boston.com tweet about the shows and got in quickly for orchestra seats for the early show.