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September 17, 2024

Your Guide to AmericanaFest 2024

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Your Guide to AmericanaFest 2024

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The 24th annual AmericanaFest kicks off tonight at venues and bars across the city, and with over 200 artists on the official schedule, we decided to call in an expert to help us navigate it all: NPR Music’s critic Ann Powers joins host Grace Fuisz to break down this year’s must-see artists and showcases, as well as the unofficial gigs you should check out even if you don’t buy a festival wristband. It’s your bespoke guide to the very best Americana, roots, folk, and international musicians taking the stage this week, so get out those calendars and start taking notes. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor!

To learn more about AmericanaFest, click here.

To learn more about Ann’s new book, “Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell,” click here.

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