The 10 Best Moments of Newport Folk 2011
There are a lot of great music festivals in the U.S., but very few of them can be described as "relaxing." Despite, having to run between simultaneous sets from Middle Brother, The Head and the Heart and Elvis Costello at one point, Newport Folk is just that. With the main stage looking over a boat-filled bay, the legendary festival's vibe is as pleasant as its line-up is impressive. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDave Matthews Band Caravan Photos - Chicago, Ill.
As the Dave Matthews Band Caravan rolled into Chicago, Ill. last weekend, Paste photographer Josh Darr was there to capture the three-day festival. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsA Video Worth Watching: Emmylou Harris - "Goodnight Old World"
Watch the new video for "Goodnight Old World" from Emmylou Harris. Her new record, Hard Bargain is in stores now. read more
Found in: Featured VideosThis Week's New Album Releases (4/26/11)
Any week that includes new releases by Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris is a good one. But it’s not just Americana legends with new music. Check out the 11 most notable albums due out today.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesEmmylou Harris: Hard Bargain
If you didn’t know who Emmylou Harris was, and you met her at a bar and asked her about what she did for a living, you probably wouldn’t believe a word she said. Right from the very beginning, and seemingly without even trying, her career has been all but mythological in its scope. Over the past 40 years, she’s sung with Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Mark Knopfler, Linda Ronstadt and Willie Nelson – just to name a few – while at the same time creating an impressive body of solo work that would be the envy... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWatch Ryan Adams Debut New Songs in L.A.
Alt.-country hero Ryan Adams recently released an EP of outtakes from 2008’s Cardinology, and he will be hitting the road in June. However, we’re anxiously awaiting his next full-length record.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsEmmylou Harris Announces New Album
Folk legend Emmylou Harris does not seem to have any plans to slow down in the near future. The legendary songwriter has recently announced that she will release Hard Bargain in late April. At age 63, this album will stand as her 21st studio record to date.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best Beatles Covers of All Time
Few songwriters have been so thoroughly covered as Lennon/McCartney, and the diversity of Beatles covers is a tribute to the Fab Four's unmatched mark on pop music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Low Anthem Performs With Iron & Wine, Emmylou Harris
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Found in: Music, NewsRosanne Cash, Avett Brothers Win Americana Music Awards
The 9th annual Americana Music Association Honors and Awards were handed out in Nashville’s celebrated Ryman Auditorium last night, honoring a selection of notable music greats.... read more
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