On a May night, backstage at Madison Square Garden, more than 50 musicians warmed up for a birthday party.
Folk hero Pete Seeger was turning 90, and the occasion brought out, in the words of the honoree, an "extraordinary guest list," including Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp.
"One of the first songs I would play on the guitar was a Pete Seeger song, 'If I Had a Hammer,'" Mellencamp said..........Rest Here
The Video above isn't the full Video from the CBS Sunday Morning Show, hopefully they'll put that one up as they talked to Pete.
Live From The Newport Folk Festival
Fifty years ago, a folk festival took root in Newport Rhode Island. This weekend, NPR Music, WFUV, Folk Alley and mvyradio will explore the legacy of the legendary festival and present live coverage of this year's musical offerings. Listen live all weekend to performances by Pete Seeger, The Decemberists, Joan Baez, The Avett Brothers, Neko Case and many more.
Sunday, August 2: Live From Fort Stage
11:30 a.m. Josh Ritter
12:30 p.m. Campbell Brothers
1:35 p.m. Neko Case
2:55 p.m. Arlo Guthrie
4:15 p.m. Joan Baez
6 p.m. Pete & Tao Seeger & friends with special guest Judy Collins
If you missed yesterday, 8.01.09, and todays, 8.02.09, all day shows, allot of the Concerts will be archived at the site, to listen to or download, Enjoy!
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