mvy Live: Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird can hold the stage on his own, quite handily.  But bringing Tift Merritt into his 4 piece band is pretty inspired.  Hear Bird's set from Newport Folk 2013, on Thursday at 9pm ET for mvy Live.


See part of the set on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Laura Veirs

Laura Veirs has released a series of critically-acclaimed albums, each one garnering new fans and enthusiastic peers.  "Warp And Weft" features cameos from Neko Case and Jim James and continues Veirs' collaboration with producer (and husband) Tucker Martine (Decemberists, Tift Merritt).

PJ wrote a bit about meeting her, with Barbara Dacey, at Newport Folk.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

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Hear the song on Youtube.

Newport Folk 2013: Tift Merritt

Ask anyone on the mvy staff who's met her:  Tift Merritt is delightful.

Funny and charming and such a great songwriter, any day Tift is on the bill, is a good day.

You can hear some of our previous visits with her in the mvyradio Archives, including the Americana Music Conference, Merlefest, The Narrows and Newport Folk 2009.

Tift Merritt comes to Newport Folk 2013, and mvyradio will be there again, participating in NPR Music's coverage. Hear performances live from the stage on mvyradio, July 26th through 28th. And watch this space for more NFF artist previews.

Hear Tift Merritt and the other artists scheduled to appear at this year's festival, on our Newport Folk Channel, which you can stream for free!


Hear "Engine To Turn" on Youtube.


Hear "Mixtape" on Youtube.


Hear Tift at the Opry on Youtube.