The promoters of Wilco’s Solid Sound Music and Arts Festival have come up with either an interesting or annoying way of announcing the event’s lineup, depending on how you look at it. Today at noon ET they started rolling out the lineup and activities in alphabetical order with each new letter announced every 30 minutes. The lineup unveil will run through 5:30PM ET this afternoon and then concludes tomorrow between 10AM and 4:30PM.
In addition to Solid Sound headliners Wilco, the acts announced so far include Sam Amidon, Border Music featuring Marc Ribot and David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), The Blisters, Neko Case, Steve Wynn’s Dream Syndicate and Medeski Martin and Wood (with special guests). Keep your eyes on HT or the event’s Facebook page for future updates.
Previously Announced: Wilco, Al Madrigal, Jen Kirkman, John Hodgman, Reggie Watts
A. Sam Amidon & Al Madrigal
B. “Border Music” (featuring Marc Ribot and David Hidalgo) & The Blisters
C. Neko Case
D. The Dream Syndicate
E. Euclid Records Pop-Up Shop
F. Foxygen
G. Golden Eagle (no falconry this year, but there will be birds of prey) & Mt. Greylock (the highest peak in MA)
H. John Hodgman
I. is for “I Got You”, which we’re pretty sure Wilco will play either Friday or Saturday night.
J. is for Mikael Jorgensen & Greg O’Keefe, as well as Jen Kirkman – Comedian.
K. is for Glenn Kotche & Darin Gray (On Fillmore), providing a live soundtrack to WNYC Radio‘s Radiolab.
L. is for Low and also Lucius
M. is for Medeski Martin & Wood with special guests, Mark Mulcahy
N. is for Nels Cline & Julian Lage.
O. is for Os Mutantes.
P. is for Pat Sansone of The Autumn Defense
Q. is for is for Questions? Visit Solid Sound FAQ.
R. Reggie Watts & The Relatives
T. is for Early Bird Tickets, which will be gone soon. Get yours now.
U. Urban Birding
V. V is for Valentine’s Day and “You and I” is the perfect soundtrack, right? V also = vegetarian & vegan food options.
W. W is for White Denim
X. X is for artist Xu Bing
Y. Y is for Yo La Tengo, playing a full set and live-scoring the film “The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller.”
Z. Z is for Ze Full Lineup
The 2013 edition of the Solid Sound festival will take place from June 21 – 23 at MASS MOCA in North Adams, Mass. Early bird tickets are currently on sale for $124.
