Folk%20Concerts
Listen The Milk Carton Kids On Mountain Stage
September 5, 2012 – The minimalist folk duo makes its first appearance on the show, recorded live in Charleston, W.V.
Listen The Tallest Man On Earth, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012 FolkAlley
August 17, 2012 – One smallish Swede makes a gigantic sound with little more than his voice and an acoustic guitar. FolkAlley
Listen Suzanne Vega On Mountain Stage
July 30, 2012 – Hear the folk-pop singer perform international hits like "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."
Read Sara Watkins, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012
July 30, 2012 – Watkins' songs rest within pop, country and folk on the Venn diagram of musical genres.
Listen Megafaun, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012
July 29, 2012 – The band has a knack for blending classic-rock traditionalism with a real ear for experimentation.
Listen Spirit Family Reunion, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012 FolkAlley
July 29, 2012 – The group plays Newport as if the amps are off and the audience is huddled around, clapping along. FolkAlley
Listen Blitzen Trapper, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012
July 28, 2012 – American Goldwing finds the band settling into a breezy classic-rock vibe, but sharp edges poke out.
Listen First Aid Kit, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012 FolkAlley
July 28, 2012 – The Swedish sister act traffics in echo-laden choral folk-pop, but it's also got a sunny side. FolkAlley
Listen City And Colour, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2012 FolkAlley
July 28, 2012 – Singer Dallas Green has a flair for singing boldly and clearly while making his struggles universal. FolkAlley
Listen The Tallest Man On Earth In Concert WXPN
July 27, 2012 – Hear Matsson's intricate fingerpicking, thoughtful lyrics and big voice, live from World Cafe. WXPN
Listen Sonya Kitchell On Mountain Stage
July 26, 2012 – Now 23, the guitarist and singer was only 16 at the time of this live concert recording in 2005.
Listen Kathleen Edwards On Mountain Stage
July 25, 2012 – In an archival performance, the Canadian singer performs songs from her 2005 album Back to Me.
Listen Nickel Creek On Mountain Stage
July 23, 2012 – Mountain Stage reaches into its vault for this 2005 performance by the now-defunct bluegrass band.
Listen Great Lake Swimmers On Mountain Stage
July 19, 2012 – Ontario folk-poppers and a Minnesotan songwriter performed great sets in succession.
Listen Red Molly On Mountain Stage
June 26, 2012 – The acoustic roots trio's buoyant three-part harmonies delight in this Mountain Stage performance.