MJ Lenderman Delivers Unplugged Performance at NPR Offices
MJ Lenderman recently graced the NPR offices with an unplugged and relaxed performance as part of the Tiny Desk concert series. The talented musician from Asheville, North Carolina, along with his band, the Wind, treated the audience to a set of four songs, three of which were from his acclaimed 2024 album, Manning Fireworks. This album was ranked number three on Rolling Stone’s list of the best albums of the previous year. For this intimate performance, Lenderman and the Wind opted for acoustic instruments, giving the set a more laid-back vibe reminiscent of the sound of Manning Fireworks.
Setlist Highlights and Tour Announcements
The performance opened with two tracks from Manning Fireworks, “Wristwatch” and “Rip Torn,” followed by a rare gem from Lenderman’s 2021 album, Ghost of Your Guitar Solo, titled “Catholic Priest.” The set concluded with another fan favorite from Manning Fireworks, “You Don’t Know the Shape I’m In.”
To coincide with the release of his Tiny Desk show, Lenderman also unveiled a new series of North American tour dates. The tour is set to kick off on September 3 at Mission Ballroom in Denver and will culminate on September 19 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. A highlight of the tour will be Lenderman’s biggest headlining show to date at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on September 11.
Throughout the tour, Lenderman will be supported by Canadian indie rockers Nap Eyes, with Cass McCombs joining them for the Los Angeles show. Fans can find ticket information on Lenderman’s website.
Lenderman and the Wind are gearing up for a busy year on the road in support of Manning Fireworks, with a sold-out North American tour that commences on January 29 in Carrboro, North Carolina. Additionally, they have shows lined up in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the U.K. throughout the spring and summer.
MJ Lenderman Fall Tour Dates
– Sep. 3 — Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
– Sep. 5 — Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
– Sep. 6 — Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
– Sep. 8 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
– Sep. 9 — San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay
– Sep. 11 — Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall
– Sep. 12 — Oakland CA @ Fox Theater
– Sep. 13 — Sonoma, CA @ Gundlach Bundschu Winery
– Sep. 15 — Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
– Sep. 16 — Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
– Sep. 18 — Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
– Sep. 19 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
FAQs
Q: When is MJ Lenderman’s tour set to begin?
A: MJ Lenderman’s tour is scheduled to kick off on September 3 at Mission Ballroom in Denver.
Q: Which album of Lenderman’s made it to Rolling Stone’s list of the best albums?
A: Lenderman’s 2024 album, Manning Fireworks, landed at number three on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 best albums of that year.
Credit: www.rollingstone.com
