Solid Sound Festival North Adams Tickets - MASS MoCA

Etran de L'AÏr

2 concerts

Etran de L'Aïr, based in Agadez, Niger, shines in the "desert blues" genre. Known for electric guitar, they play at local events and are a beloved, long-standing working-class band.

Nick Lowe

1 concert

Nick Lowe, born in Kent, UK, is a legendary singer-songwriter known for pioneering pub rock and influencing punk. He's famed for hits like "Cruel to Be Kind," his work with Brinsley Schwarz, producing under Stiff Records, and collaborations with Elvis Costello and Rockpile. Lowe's career spans from power pop to country rock, earning acclaim with albums like Labour of Lust and The Impossible Bird. His humorous, emotional style and later works with Los Straitjackets showcase his evolution into an elegant crooner, cementing his enduring legacy in rock music.

Wilco

39 concerts

Wilco, formed by Jeff Tweedy in 1994, evolved from alt-country roots into an eclectic indie rock band, known for albums like "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" and "A Ghost Is Born." They’ve collaborated with artists like Billy Bragg and Cate Le Bon. Awarded a Grammy for "Best Historical Album," their sound blends influences of rock, pop, and experimental elements. Celebrated for albums "Summerteeth," "Sky Blue Sky," and more, they continue to shape the indie music scene with enduring impact.

Hailu Mergia

1 concert

Ethiopian keyboardist Hailu Mergia, famous for '70s funk/jazz with Walias Band, immigrated to the U.S., drove taxis, and revived his career with 2018's "Lala Belu." Known for blending jazz and Ethiopian music, collaborated with Awesome Tapes from Africa.

Ratboys

28 concerts

Ratboys, a Chicago-based band, blend Midwestern indie rock with Americana. Known for diverse sounds, they've collaborated with producer Chris Walla, creating hits like “Crossed That Line.” Their album, The Window, showcases their sonic variety and unity.