Folk & Bluegrass Concerts

1. Kenny Rankin at the Shaboo Inn Shaboo Inn Jan 18, 1976 The solo troubadour, who died in 2009, performs intimate versions of "People Get Ready" and "Penny Lane" in this '76 set.
2. Chambers Brothers at Ash Grove, '64 Ash Grove Aug 7, 1964 Before they went psychedelic with "Time Has Come Today," the four brothers were an a cappella gospel group. Hear their vocal harmonies.
3. Jerry Garcia at French's Camp, '87 French's Camp Aug 29, 1987 The iconic guitarist-singer leads his Acoustic Band on unplugged versions of Grateful Dead classics like "Friend of the Devil" and "Ripple."
4. Richard Thompson's Celtic Muse Newport Folk Festival Jul 1, 1988 The Brit singer-songwriter-guitarist plays tunes from Daring Adventures and Amnesia at the '88 Newport Folk Festival.
5. CSNY at Fillmore East 1970 Fillmore East Jun 4, 1970 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young blend beautifully on "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Teach Your Children" and "Tell Me Why" in this 1970 Fillmore set.
6. Best of Newport Folk 1968-69 21 songs 1:35:13 We will miss Newport Folk this year. Have a listen to what is was like over 50 years ago with some Folk and Blues legends.
7. Roscoe Holcomb Ash Grove May 7, 1963 Listen to this powerful set from the man who inspired the term, "high and lonesome sound".
8. Maybelle Carter in 1963 Ash Grove Apr 20, 1963 This wonderful recording showcases one of the most important country/folk musicians of her time, highlighting Carter's warm voice, her positive, humble demeanor and her superb finger-picking.
9. Jerry Garcia in the Great Outdoors French's Camp Aug 29, 1987 The Grateful Dead guitarist debuted his Acoustic Band on unplugged versions of "Deep Elem Blues," "Ripple," "Friend of the Devil" in 1987.
10. Everly Brothers & Pops at Newport Newport Folk Festival Jul 19, 1969 Don and Phil Everly join their guitar playing dad Ike on "Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad," "I Am A Pilgrim" and other old-timey tunes at the '69 Folk Festival.
11. Don McLean at the Bottom Line, 1977 Bottom Line Feb 18, 1977 Hear the troubadour play his iconic "American Pie" and his hit single "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" in this solo concert.
12. John Prine's Thought-Provoking Odes Lenox Music Inn Aug 25, 1973 Counterculture bard mocks phony patriots ("Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore") and salutes pot smokers ("Illegal Smile").
13. James Taylor at the Fillmore East Fillmore East Jan 25, 1971 The lanky troubadour performs solo renditions of his "Country Road" and "Carolina On My Mind" and Merle Haggard's "Okie From Muskogee."
14. John Sebastian at Tanglewood, 1970 Tanglewood Jul 21, 1970 The solo troubadour performs his classics "Lovin' You," "Daydream," "Younger Girl" and "Darling Be Home Soon."
15. Best of Folk & Bluegrass
    1. Jerry Garcia at French's Camp, '87
    2. CSNY at Fillmore East 1970
    3. Roscoe Holcomb
    4. Don McLean at the Bottom Line, 1977
    5. Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys
    6. CSN&Y at the Fillmore East, 1970
    7. Remembering Jeff Buckley
    8. Doc Watson, 1967
    9. Bill Monroe and His Bluegrass Boys
    10. Ralph Stanley at Newport 1968
16. Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Ash Grove May 20, 1967 Download a stellar 1967 set from the mandolin maestro and his legendary band.
17. Pete Seeger on Campus New England College Nov 22, 1972 The folkie, social activist and environmentalist plays "All People That On Earth Do Dwell" and "Garbage" at New England College in this '72 set.
18. R.I.P. Buckwheat Zydeco Tramps Feb 24, 1996 Hear the Louisiana roots music ambassador (aka Stanley Dural Jr.) play "Hot Tamale Baby" and "Marie Marie."
19. The Day The Music Died Bottom Line Feb 18, 1977 On Feb 3rd 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The "Big Bopper" passed away in a tragic accident, later known as the Day The Music Died. Hear Don McLean play a solo version of the song he wrote to commemorate the tragedy.
20. A Joan Baez Milestone Cumberland County Civic Center Jul 3, 1982 Celebrate the iconic '60s folk singer with a performance featuring "Diamonds and Rust" and Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall.”
21. Femi Kuti's Infectious Grooves Big Orange Studios Aug 25, 2011 Hear the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti perform tunes from Africa for Africa in this dynamic 2011 studio session from Austin.
22. Brandi Carlile at the Paste Offices Paste Magazine Offices Jan 5, 2010 The singer-songwriter applies her arresting vocals to tunes from her albums The Story and Give Up The Ghost in this 2010 session.
23. Dylan, Keith Richards & Ron Wood JFK Stadium Jul 13, 1985 The three amigos perform "Ballad of Hollis Brown," "When the Ship Comes In" and "Blowin' in the Wind" in this rare '85 unplugged set.
24. Doc Watson Pickin' and Grinnin' DAR Constitution Hall May 26, 1973 The flatpicker extraordinaire showcases his chops on "Black Mountain Rag" and delivers his Woody Guthrie homage, "Talking Blues," in this 1973 set from D.C.
25. Tori Amos' Daytrotter Session Daytrotter Studio Dec 10, 2009 The singer-songwriter performs "Lady in Blue," "Ophelia" and other tunes from Abnormally Attracted to Sin in 2012.
26. Ramblin' Jack Elliott Keeps Rollin' On Black Oak Ranch Sep 6, 1998 Hear the Brooklyn-born folk singer and Woody Guthrie disciple play "Mule Skinner Blues" and "Friend of the Devil" in this 1998 set.
27. CSN&Y at the Fillmore East, 1970 Fillmore East Jun 4, 1970 The supergroup plays unplugged versions of "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Teach Your Children" and "Tell Me Why" one year after Woodstock.
28. Carly Simon's Daytrotter Session Daytrotter Studio Oct 27, 2009 The singer-songwriter performs "No Freedom" and her classic "You're So Vain" with her son Ben Taylor.