From the Vault: Carolina Chocolate Drops - "Run Down"
The Carolina Chocolate Drops have turned a passion and respect for their past into a rich musical present. From the start, the members meticulously researched old-time fiddle, banjo, and other string music to create the sounds that have made their live performances extremely popular far beyond the Carolinas. In this performance video from Newport Folk Festival 2011, the band performs the song “Run Down” amidst an admittedly run down yet beautiful space for Paste. Check out the video below, and browse through the other artists and performances in the Video Vault.... read more
Found in: Featured VideosFrom The Vault: Richie Havens - "Paradise"
Watch folk legend Richie Havens perform "Paradise" at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival in Newport, R.I. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: The Devil Makes Three
During this year's Newport Folk Fest, California bluegrass outfit The Devil Makes Three performed two songs inside the Paste ruins at Fort Adams. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: Anthony D'Amato
In his downtime in Newport, R.I., Anthony D'Amato stopped by the Paste ruins to perform two songs--watch "Hank Williams' Tune" and "Father's Son" here. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: David Wax Museum
Watch David Wax Museum perform "Yes, Maria, Yes" and "Wait For Me" at this year's Newport Folk Festival. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: River City Extension
Watch New Jersey folk outfit River City Extension continue their Newport experience well after their main set at the festival ended, performing two songs inside the Paste ruins inside the walls of Fort Adams. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: Carolina Chocolate Drops
Watch old-time folk trio Carolina Chocolate Drops perform three songs for Paste during this year's Newport Folk Festival. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: Amos Lee
Amos Lee is a deceiving musician. The soft-spoken songwriter can powerfully belt out like few others, lulling one in with his easygoing folk songs before capturing one's undivided attention with the swoon of his voice. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: The Head And The Heart
While The Head And The Heart were the last band we filmed and recorded as Newport came to a close, they certainly weren't the least by any measure. The Seattle outfit brought a stripped-down version of their powerful folk-pop act inside Fort Adams. read more
Found in: Featured VideosLive From Newport: Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three
Watch Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three perform two songs at this year's Newport Folk Festival. read more
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