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Newport Folk Festival Live Coverage On TAS' Sister Station WFUV And NPR Music

Posted 7-29-11 by
Tags: Delta Spirit, Freelance Whales, M. Ward, The Decemberists, The Head and the Heart

The Alternate Side's sister station 90.7 WFUV and NPR Music will be broadcasting live from the sold-out Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island this weekend, July 30-31, from 12 noon to 8 p.m. EDT. Check out coverage from Team WFUV and NPR Music of bands like The Decemberists, M. Ward, The Head and the Heart, Elvis Costello, Gillian Welch, Freelance Whales, Delta Spirit, Middle Brother and many more. More details after the jump.

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Vampire Weekend, Bright Eyes Headline MTK Festival in East Hamptons

Posted 5-10-11 by
Tags: Bright Eyes, Chromeo, Cold War Kids, M. Ward, Matt & Kim, Ra Ra Riot, Tame Impala, The Naked and Famous, Vampire Weekend

Okay, a fine reason to endure the Hampton jitney this summer: Vampire Weekend and Bright Eyes will headline the MTK: Music To Know Festival on August 13-14 in East Hampton, Long Island with Cold War Kids, Chromeo, Tame Impala, Matt & Kim, Ra Ra Riot, The Naked and Famous, M. Ward and more joining the lineup. Tickets go on sale today, May 10.

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TAS Exclusive Podcast: Alisa Ali Chats With Monsters of Folk's Jim James and M. Ward

Posted 11-18-09 by , Kara Manning
Tags: Bright Eyes, M. Ward, Monsters of Folk, My Morning Jacket

The Alternate Side's own Alisa Ali caught up with two of the four members of Monsters of Folk who talk about their affection for one another, the mysteries of Conor Oberst's basement and the unique camaraderie (fueled by sparkling water) which shaped their debut album. Plus, a very special acoustic performance of three songs, including MOF's "Temazcal" and "Good Way."

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