Avett Brothers, Billy Bragg, Neko case, Ramblin Jack, Pete Seeger, Gillian Welch.. from NPR
In the true spirit of Folk Music NPR has once again gone above and beyond to get the music to the people for free. When you visit http://www.npr.org/music/newportfolk/index2.html you are visiting the Newport, Rhode Island Folk Festival that just happened on August 1st & 2nd. There are streaming videos, music clips, and downloadable full performances for your viewing pleasure from the best seat in the house. This unbelievable collection of live music is sure to keep your eyes and ears entertained for many hours and for FREE! Now if that doesn’t fill your heart with country music pride, I don’t know what will.
Downloadable, full set, archived performances from Newport Folk 2009:
- The Avett Brothers
- Joan Baez
- Balfa Toujours
- Billy Bragg
- Neko Case
- Guy Clark
- Judy Collins
- Dala
- The Decemberists
- Deer Tick
- Brett Dennen
- Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
- Tim Eriksen
- Fleet Foxes
- Arlo Guthrie
- Iron & Wine
- Ben Kweller
- The Low Anthem
- The Del McCoury Band
- Tift Merritt
- Tom Morello
- Elvis Perkins in Dearland
- Joe Pug
- David Rawlings Machine
- Josh Ritter
- Pete Seeger Singalong Saturday
- Pete Seeger Singalong Sunday
- Tao Rodriguez Seeger
- Langhorne Slim
- Mavis Staples
- Gillian Welch
