SummerOfFUV

John Prine was not even on the bill at Newport, but he stepped out on stage to introduce Margo Price.

Live music is an essential part of summer, and this "Summer of FUV," FUV is back at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival and Forest Hills Stadium to broadcast live, and making the rounds at festivals all over the area — so keep an eye out for the WFUV crew.

It was a night of irresistibly danceable rhythms, social commentary, bare feet, and a lot of joy as the

The "Summer of FUV" concert series drew to a close on September 15 with one more live

The "Summer of FUV" concert series continued on Friday, August 17, with a tour de force live broadcast of co-headliners

The "Summer of FUV" concert series continued on Friday night, August 17, from Forest Hills Stadium with a live broadcast of Ben Folds

Back in June when the Decemberists were forced to postpone their BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival show because of Colin Meloy's lost voice, fans were disappointed and concerned. But Meloy is back to health, and last night the eminent Portland, Oregon literary rockers returned to Prospect Park for a rescheduled show with triumph and delight — and all was broadcast live on WFUV as part of our "Summer of FUV" concert series.

Nothing felt better — at noon, during the third day of Newport Folk Festival — than standing in the shade of the enormous tent covering the "Quad Stage" and grooving to the globally-influenced funk, jazz, surf and psychedelic stew that is Khruangbin.

The family spirit of the Newport Folk Festival is solid in Brandi Carlile's hands.

It's hard to name a more special musical experience than the annual Newport Folk Festival. Artists convene from all over the world, whether they're scheduled to perform or not, and they share all four stages with spirit. FUV's Rita Houston and Carmel Holt are longtime veterans of the fest. Below, they share daily highlights of the most exciting moments, some of which we'll share on WFUV.