Decades after his death, this album of Woody Guthrie songs will be played live
Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant have performed the 'Mermaid Avenue' album of Woody Guthrie songs live for the first time at Solid Sound.
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The brief
Wilco and Billy Bragg have reunited at Solid Sound to perform a set dedicated to 'Mermaid Avenue'. The album, which consists of Woody Guthrie songs, was originally released in 1998.
Natalie Merchant also participated in the live performance. Coverage from The Boston Globe, Stereogum, and The Washington Post emphasizes that this marks the first time the album has been played live.
Reviews in The Berkshire Eagle and Times Union describe the event as bringing new life to the repertoire and bringing the project to the stage. Future developments regarding the 'Mermaid Avenue' reunion have not been specified in the current coverage.
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Quick answers
When was 'Mermaid Avenue' originally released?
The album was released in 1998.
Who performed during the live set at Solid Sound?
The performance included Wilco, Billy Bragg, and Natalie Merchant.
Whose songs are featured on the album?
The album features songs by Woody Guthrie.
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
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