Live from Newport Folk: Apache Relay

Live from Newport Folk: Apache Relay

For the second year in a row, Paste joined forces with Sennheiser at the legendary Newport Folk Festival to record unique performances with some of our favorite artists. To top off the intimate atmosphere and high-quality sound, we stepped it up in 2012 by giving fans wireless headphones to enjoy these sessions as they were happening. Nashville band Apache Relay made an appearance at the Paste Ruins for a performance of “American Nomad,” the title track for their 2011 full-length album. Watch them play live from Newport Folk Festival in the player below....  read more

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Live from Newport Folk: Dawes

Live from Newport Folk: Dawes

For the second year in a row, Paste teamed up with our friends at Sennheiser to record exclusive live performances at the legendary Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. This year we stepped it up by distributing wireless headphones to festival-goers, allowing fans to listen to these intimate sound sessions and interact with the music in a new way. You may have already watched Dawes play the Paste Ruins in their performance of “I Dig Love” with Ben Sollee, but they were kind enough to grace us with an additional set. This time, watch Dawes play “So Well” live from...  read more

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Live from Newport Folk: honeyhoney

Live from Newport Folk: honeyhoney

In the latest Newport session, we caught up with bluesy alt-country duo honeyhoney. The pair captivated us with simply a banjo and a guitar behind their earnest vocals. Watch honeyhoney perform their new song, "Numb It," live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk.  read more

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Live from Newport Folk: Robert Ellis

Live from Newport Folk: Robert Ellis

For the second year in a row, Paste teamed up with our friends at Sennheiser for intimate recording sessions at Newport Folk Festival. The latest installment of the series from the Paste Ruins features Houston singer-songwriter Robert Ellis. His sound, which takes a fresh approach to acoustic guitars and classic banjo music, has garnered attention since he self-released The Great Re Arranger in 2009. Ellis joined us to perform “Comin’ Home” from his 2011 release Photographs. You can catch this charming rendition in the player below....  read more

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Live from Newport Folk: Spirit Family Reunion

Live from Newport Folk: Spirit Family Reunion

The members picked banjoes, belted harmonies, and generally created a wonderful ruckus as they performed "The Night Replaced The Day" from this year's album No Separation.   read more

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Live from Newport Folk: The Nightwatchman

Live from Newport Folk: The Nightwatchman

The Nightwatchman, Tom Morello, plays "Save The Hammer For The Man" Live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk Festival.  read more

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Live from Newport Folk: City and Colour - "Waiting"

Live from Newport Folk: City and Colour - "Waiting"

For this edition of Live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk Festival, a partnership with Sennheiser, Green played a beautiful rendition of "Waiting," a song from his 2008 album Bring Me Your Love.  read more

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10 Great Non-Headlining Acts at Newport Folk Festival 2012

10 Great Non-Headlining Acts at Newport Folk Festival 2012

In celebration of The Newport Folk Festival, we’re taking a look at 10 great non-headlining acts we think you should check out at the festival.   read more

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Watch Mavis Staples and Colin Meloy Cover The Band

Watch Mavis Staples and Colin Meloy Cover The Band

Located at the mouth of Newport Harbor in the pristine Fort Adams, Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival has played host to countless legendary acts throughout its 53-year history. And while spontaneous collaborations aren’t out of the ordinary at the music and arts-focused event, it’s always a unique moment when legends share the stage with their younger colleagues....  read more

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