The Kiama Folk by the Sea festival will be the third time in 12 months that the American folk rock duo are remembered, this time by Mark Shelley and John Robertson.

Illawarra Folk Club president Russell Hannah said he was thrilled to have the pair join dozens of national and international artists for the three day festival and predicts the pair will be the big audience drawcard.

Other notables on the lineup include Tasmanian convict punk group The Dead Maggies, Celtic duo Chloe and Ben Hurley and The Haywood Billygoats hailing from North Carolina in the US.

After sell-out crowds last year, organisers have taken on a new venue to squeeze in more music fans to the ticketed events on September 23 and 24.

Sunday September 25 will host free concerts at Hindmarsh Park and at the Kiama Bowling Club to ensure everyone can access great tunes.

Early bird tickets are on sale now.

For more information visit: www.folkbythesea.com.au