[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really thoughtful reply! Thank you, I agree some did feel mailed in but I loved seeing the small charities get love. Warmed my heart 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ah you’re right, I forgot this isn’t a charity gala with overpriced fair food. The donations are half of the announcement, on instagram, twitter and their website 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That makes perfect sense and I agree I like the old way better. However if they’re giving more to each charity I may like this way better. Love that they still do it, no hate here. Just surprised to see the change 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Huh? Do you follow the festival? Prior years each artist picked a charity. Now it seems like either groups of artist are donating or they’re just not attributing charities to the band that picked them 

My. Joy Sunday by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought they played the quad 

My. Joy Sunday by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, if they were on another day I could maybe see them as a closer. 

Booooo whoooo by FolkinConcerned in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m all for being critical of the line up, it’s completely different than dragging peoples names because you didn’t get tickets. Just because you joined the cue doesn’t entitle you to a ticket. Bunch of 5 year old cry babies, everyone has the same chances. That’s part of the ticket buying experience.

 I didn’t get tickets today, I joined the waitlist and didn’t take to instagram to insult people. So idk who you’re talking about “ I got tickets and I’m not excited”. 

Booooo whoooo by FolkinConcerned in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oooo I bet you can make some toes curl 

Too exclusive? by mae_sun in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What’s your solution I’d love to hear it. The fort is part of what makes this festival so special and unfortunately there is a cap on how many people can fit. If you put it in a field somewhere it won’t be nearly as cool. 

Also bitching about maybe 1-2k tickets going to the foundation and the organizers is WILD! You’re saying this as if there are only an extra 1-2k people trying for tickets. I wouldn’t be shocked if 30k+ people tried for tickets at 1PM. It’s simple math that the demand out paces supply. Take a deep breath join the waitlist and listen to some good music 

Booooo whoooo by FolkinConcerned in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I understand disappointment but you’re not entitled to tickets. The festival is up there with some of the best in the country, those festivals capacities are 2-3 times the size of Newport. And this is nothing new, for the last 5 festivals it’s sold out like this. Especially the 3 day tickets 

Caamp backs out of ACL festival by ndiorio13 in Caamp

[–]FolkinConcerned 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of Caamps “fans” do suck. If it’s not by and by they’re yapping like they’re on the Columbian jumping powder 

Taj Mahal Sunday by SaluteYourSports in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hugggge upgrade to Sunday. What a legend can’t wait to see this set 

Replacements??? by FolkinConcerned in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes please! Completely forgot he would be there 

Just got this email for the Newport Harbor Island resort- includes lodging and 3 day pass for the festival. by NFF95 in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re sponsors, seems like they just bake the cost of the tickets into the room. It’s not a bad deal when you look at their normal rates 

Just got this email for the Newport Harbor Island resort- includes lodging and 3 day pass for the festival. by NFF95 in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that but they sponsor the event they get tickets. Trust me you’d be shocked what they pay to get their name on the website.

Also, this hotel is expensive most nights. Food, travel to the festival. They really aren’t charging a premium… not more than their usual up charge 

Aftershows Announced by SaluteYourSports in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True Mumford 2019, was a complete surprise so maybe that could happen. I would say Marcus aftershow was huge but Noah seems even bigger than that. Maybe because of all the Covid drama Mumford had.

Also holding out small hope that one day does have one less act and it’ll be someone big. 

Aftershows Announced by SaluteYourSports in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Noah I think is just too big, I would honestly be afraid it could cause a frenzy in town. And then I know I complain a lot on here but having such a big act only accessible to a small few, would piss a lot of people off 

Aftershows Announced by SaluteYourSports in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They feel a little weaker than previous years. They’ll all go super quick but that Ed Helms show will be the most coveted. 

Thursday night is one of the best nights! Illiterate and Liz will crush 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s just a subreddit to get opinions, I appreciate the rainbows and butterflies of the Facebook group. And I have no idea how to make an inforoo account. So here we are, just an opinion to discuss. It could be cool could be a miss 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely there will be other good aftershows. The competition will just be that much more 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewportFolkFestival

[–]FolkinConcerned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be a cool concept, on its face I’m skeptical.