Decades after his death, this album of Woody Guthrie songs will be played live
Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant have reunited to perform the Woody Guthrie-inspired album 'Mermaid Avenue' live at the Solid Sound festival.
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Wilco and Billy Bragg recently performed songs from their 1998 collaborative album, 'Mermaid Avenue,' during a live set at the Solid Sound festival. Coverage from The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Stereogum, The Berkshire Eagle, Brattleboro Reformer, and Times Union highlights the reunion of the artists.
Reviews describe the performance as a new interpretation of the repertoire. Coverage does not yet specify whether additional performances of the 'Mermaid Avenue' material are planned beyond the Solid Sound festival appearances.
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Quick answers
What is 'Mermaid Avenue'?
It is an album of Woody Guthrie songs released by Wilco and Billy Bragg in 1998.
Who performed the material at Solid Sound?
The performances featured Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant.
Is this the first time these songs have been performed live?
According to Stereogum, this marked the first time the album material was performed live.
Coverage (7)
- SOLID SOUND REVIEW: Wilco and Billy Bragg breathe new life into a stunning repertoire with 'Mermaid Avenue' reunion The Berkshire Eagle · 2d ago
- Wilco and Billy Bragg released ‘Mermaid Avenue’ in 1998. At Solid Sound, they’re finally dedicating a set to it. The Boston Globe · 2d ago
- Wilco, Bragg re-connect for 'Mermaid Avenue' at Solid Sound Brattleboro Reformer · 2d ago
- Wilco, Billy Bragg, & Natalie Merchant Performed Mermaid Avenue Live For The First Time At Solid Sound Stereogum · 2d ago
- Review: Wilco, Billy Bragg bring 'Mermaid Avenue' to the stage Times Union · 2d ago
- Solid Sound kicks off with a stroll down ‘Mermaid Avenue’ The Boston Globe · 2d ago
- Decades after his death, this album of Woody Guthrie songs will be played live The Washington Post · 2d ago