Jeff Tweedy is set to perform at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC, on Oct. 26. This performance follows the Sept. 26 release of his fifth solo studio album, “Twilight Override”—an ambitious three-part record that has received early critical acclaim. Tweedy is most known for being a founding member and frontman of Wilco, the pioneering alt-country band that evolved into one of indie rock’s most adventurous acts. He’s led Wilco through thirteen albums—such as the near-universally loved Yankee Hotel Foxtrot—and released four previous solo records. With three New York Times Bestselling books under his belt, Tweedy has earned a reputation as “your favorite songwriter’s favorite songwriter.”
Tweedy’s performance at The Lincoln Theatre will be a rare solo performance in an incredibly intimate setting. The show will span the entirety of his expansive catalog, featuring hits from both his solo work and Wilco favorites, such as “Jesus, Etc.” This concert offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience these songs stripped down, away from the full band dynamic.
On his ambitious three-part album, “Twilight Override”, the indie-rock pioneer explores themes of darkness and light, creation vs. destruction, and personal and national “twilight.” The album serves as Tweedy’s response to feelings of dread and disintegration, using his masterful genre-bending to combat the darkness. The three records each represent an aspect of time—past, present, and future—and were recorded with many friends and collaborators, including James Elkington, Sima Cunningham, Macie Stewart, Liam Kazar, and both of his kids, Sammy and Spencer. In all, “Twilight Override” is a masterful and deeply personal meditation on aging, uncertainty, and the power of songwriting to generate light in an era where hope is so hard to come by.
With “Twilight Override” marking an artistic peak for Tweedy, this October show promises to be an unmissable night. Tweedy is known for his intimate storytelling between songs, making this show much more than just a concert: it’s an experience. Moreover, the Lincoln Theatre is the perfect venue for this stripped-down format; the uniquely close-knit venue is sure to provide the perfect backdrop for Tweedy’s blending of new and classic material.
To see Tweedy at the Lincoln Theatre for the first time in more than a decade, get tickets here. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the show scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.