Dropkick Murphys & Palmyra

Molly and I just got back from Newport Folk Festival where we had the opportunity to connect with two bands on opposite ends of the folk spectrum: Dropkick Murphys and Palmyra . Although both groups challenge the traditional folk archetype, each has been anointed by one of the first families in folk—the Guthries and the Prines, respectively. (Apologies for the background noise during Pamlyra's interview, which begins 25:45.)