Decades after his death, this album of Woody Guthrie songs will be played live
Musicians Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant perform 'Mermaid Avenue' live for the first time at Solid Sound.
📍 Where it landed
Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant performed the album Mermaid Avenue live for the first time at Solid Sound. The musicians re-connected to dedicate a set to the repertoire of Woody Guthrie songs.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The Solid Sound festival featured a live performance of 'Mermaid Avenue,' an album of Woody Guthrie songs. The album, originally released in 1998, was performed live for the first time by Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant.
Coverage emphasizes the significance of the live performance, highlighting the reunion of Wilco and Billy Bragg. The Berkshire Eagle, The Boston Globe, Brattleboro Reformer, Stereogum, Times Union, and The Washington Post all reported on the event.
Watch for further reactions from music critics and fans. Coverage does not yet specify whether additional performances are planned.
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The obvious questions
What is 'Mermaid Avenue'?
'Mermaid Avenue' is an album of songs written by Woody Guthrie, with music composed by Wilco and Billy Bragg.
Who performed 'Mermaid Avenue' live?
Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant performed 'Mermaid Avenue' live at the Solid Sound festival.
When was 'Mermaid Avenue' originally released?
'Mermaid Avenue' was originally released in 1998.
The reporting (7)
- SOLID SOUND REVIEW: Wilco and Billy Bragg breathe new life into a stunning repertoire with 'Mermaid Avenue' reunion The Berkshire Eagle · 32d ago
- Wilco and Billy Bragg released ‘Mermaid Avenue’ in 1998. At Solid Sound, they’re finally dedicating a set to it. The Boston Globe · 32d ago
- Wilco, Bragg re-connect for 'Mermaid Avenue' at Solid Sound Brattleboro Reformer · 32d ago
- Wilco, Billy Bragg, & Natalie Merchant Performed Mermaid Avenue Live For The First Time At Solid Sound Stereogum · 32d ago
- Review: Wilco, Billy Bragg bring 'Mermaid Avenue' to the stage Times Union · 32d ago
- Solid Sound kicks off with a stroll down ‘Mermaid Avenue’ The Boston Globe · 32d ago
- Decades after his death, this album of Woody Guthrie songs will be played live The Washington Post · 32d ago
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