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I opted for Jason Isbell over Angel Olsen - one of my wife's conditions of our marriage is that we must see Jason Isbell whenever he is within 200 miles of us (which is fine with me) My kids saw Angel Olson and said she was great - Margo Price came out and sang a couple of songs with her. My favorite set so far was by Mdou Moctar. In a word "incredible." Today there aren't as many artists whom I'm familar with. I'm definitely going to check out Los Lobos and will hunt for some nice surprises.

NFF Day 2: Indigo De Souza The Hold Steady Angel Olsen Aimee Mann Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit And More . . .

NFF Day 1: Ron Gallo The Beths Mdou Moctar Maggie Rogers My Morning Jacket And More . . .

R.I.P. "Mandinka" is a long-time guilty pleasure of mine.

Anyone else heading to Ft. Adams this weekend for the Newport FF? My wife (and me), four kids and their significant others are turning this into an immediate-family reunion.

Mavis Staples. Robert Randolph, Ziggy Marly & Trombone Shorty

The Who's "Tommy" at the Goodman Theater.

Never been to the Square Roots Festival. How was it?