Weekend plans: Wilco's Solid Sound

As you read this, I am most likely making the trek out to the far reaches of Western Massachusetts for Wilco's innaugural Solid Sound Festival.

Over the last 10 years Wilco has remained one of my favorite bands - one of a very exclusive group that never leaves my music rotation.  They've stayed there by releasing consistently good-to-great albums, and playing increasingly epic live shows.  When Jeff Tweedy announced the Solid Sound Festival from the stage at the Orpheum last April, I knew I had to be there.  The chance to not only see my favorite band play a show, but curate an entire music festival in the beautiful Berkshires -- enough said.

With the great Mavis Staples, Vetiver, Brenda and more all sharing the bill with Wilco, it's sure to be a fantastic weekend of music.  Not to mention comedy, interactive exhibits and contemporary art. 

Expect a full report when I return, but in the meantime here's the fantastic new Tweedy-produced Mavis Staples song "You Are Not Alone":