There is no debate.We simply can’t risk the health of fans, band and crew and we can’t be complicit in playing unsafe shows that contribute to the disastrous situations that are occurring at hospitals everywhere. If we as artists must lead then we will. No safety no show.(2 of 2)
Really looking forward to these last two shows with my good friend
@JasonIsbell
- I’m proud to stand with him in making these shows as safe as possible. We will be implementing all the same protocols for upcoming Lucinda shows. (1 of 2)
If that ends up the case and lives are saved we’re good with that. Do the math. We’ll take our chances with the 70% of this country that IS vaccinated-as
@JasonIsbell
and I have seen on this tour the people are speaking loud and clear- they want safe shows. As they should.
No one in the Lu camp could have known that five short months ago would be the last time we’d share a stage with friend and legend, John Prine. We landed in the Dominican Republic and promptly found ourselves among a sea of familiar faces - all ready and excited for John’s
So happy that I was able to get back to Nashville in time for the John Prine Celebration show at the Ryman. So incredibly honored to be there for my friend.
#JohnPrine
Thank you for all of the birthday love! Hopefully next year we’ll all get to celebrate together again. Until then, I wanted to share this video of one of my favorite recent ones. Cheers! 🎂❤️
Last night was electric. It was the first stage I’ve hit since the world turned upside down. Margo and her band were on fire. What an amazing night with new friends and great tunes. Thanks so much to
@MissMargoPrice
and
@BBowlNashville
for getting me out of the house. ✨
I remember it exactly as you described-I’m so glad we decided to do it - I so loved doing Jimi’s song with you and
@BillFrisell
- I hope we can do more sometime and yes Happy Birthday Jimi
Born on this day
#JimiHendrix
The session was over
@BillFrisell
and I were packing up and
@HappyWoman9
said "I wanted to sing
#Angel
.
#DonWas
set up a single mic. The three of us gathered 'round it and made this recording...an offering and homage to Jimi..
Back in 1965 one of my dad’s college students came over to our house with the new
@bobdylan
album, Highway 61 Revisited. While they were in a meeting, I put it on our stereo and played it from top to bottom, twice over. I was 12 years old and I wasn’t really sure what it all
When the way gets dark
Will you lose your spirit?
Will you lose your heart?
When the way gets dark
Will you lose your fight?
Will you lose your spark?
Don't give up
Hang on tight, don't be afraid
Don't give up
It's gonna be alright,
you're gonna be okay
Tracked some vocals last night at Ray Kennedy’s studio and got reacquainted with the mic we used to record Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. Still works like a charm ✨
We like to post this every year on Father’s Day. The song “Compassion” was based on Miller’s poem of the same title and was recorded at the house in Fayetteville Ark in late Sept 2014. This was the first and only time he got to hear it and this was the last time she would see him
Hey - just wanted to let y’all know that we got a few more Car Wheels shows coming - these are very special nights and I get to tell some of the stories about the songs - probably too much! - Lu
#carwheelsonagravelroad
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Y’all, we have been working so hard for SO long with this under our hat and today is the big day!⠀
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It’s our pleasure to announce, Lu’s Jukebox, our 6-episode series of live, in-studio performances featuring songs curated by Lucinda, herself. ⠀
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Muddy had his own Honey Bee. Right now it just feels good to remember and celebrate the ones who paved the way. There’s comfort in remembering. Happy 107th Birthday, Muddy.
I labored over this record, I labored over a new baby, I labored over the state of the world and finally, “That’s How Rumors Get Started” is out today! big thanks to my friend Sturgill Simpson for producing it and helping out together the band. 🖤
For the record, Lucinda Williams is also on the bill in Austin and is 120% in agreement with this decision. We support completely any effort to make the shows safer for everyone involved. We will always prioritize safety. That should not be too hard to understand. (Lucinda Mgmt)
Imagine there's no countries⠀
It isn't hard to do⠀
Nothing to kill or die for⠀
And no religion too⠀
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Imagine all the people⠀
Living life in peace⠀
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You may say I'm a dreamer⠀
But I'm not the only one⠀
I hope someday you will join us⠀
And the world will be as one
Happy Labor Day - Here’s a version of
@springsteen
's song "Factory", dedicated to all the workers who have built this country. We’ll stand together and keep on working, as we know better days are coming.
meant yet, but the universe opened up that day. That record changed the whole course of that little girl’s life.
Happy Birthday Bob—I love you. This is a live version of Trying To Get To Heaven that I cut for a Dylan tribute record for Amnesty International.
20 years ago this month,
#LucindaWilliams
(
@HappyWoman9
) released Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. She reflects on that breakthrough album, which transformed her into an icon of Americana music | 🔊
So excited to be doing Shoals Fest --I mean come on, do you realize all the great music that has been recorded in Muscle Shoals ? What is your favorite?
I was so thrilled when
@sharonvanetten
reached out about doing this and she picked the perfect song for me. I really connected with it and I think it came out great. Make sure to catch the release of Epic Ten on 4/16!
Well it’s finally going to happen- I’m not sure how I got it done - it was harder than I even imagined but after 5+ years my book will see the light of day on 4/25/23.
#DontTellAnybodytheSecretsIToldYou
#LusBook
At the end of a long difficult year we found this video to be the perfect Holiday Cheer. It put a big smile on our faces and we hope it does the same for you.
Please have a Happy Holiday with family and friends!
- Lucinda
touched so many with his work that at the very least, we can take comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our grief. That pit in each of our stomachs, the tears that stream down our cheeks - are all just evidence of heaven getting a lot more interesting.
Thanks to everyone
@RollingStone
who compiled this gargantuan collection. Car Wheels + the Lucinda Williams Rough Trade record found themselves in great company. ❤️
I am so stunned and saddened by the loss of our friend Kelley Looney. I can't believe it, I have been thinking about you all day. Kelley was Steve Earle's bass player for 31 years. We will all miss you so much. So sad.
Very bummed that the last show on the Outlaw tour today in Sacramento is rained out. We have been really enjoying these shows. Thanks to everyone involved for making these shows great in difficult times. And thanks to the great audiences.
There are at least 750 reasons why it’s important to vote this year. That’s why I’ve teamed up with
@VoteEarlyTN
to remind all of our beautiful friends and neighbors in Tennessee to VOTE EARLY.
Premiere of “Man Without a Soul” which announces Williams’ latest album, Good Souls Better Angels. Due April 24th via Highway 20/Thirty Tigers. At
@RollingStone
- Lucinda mgmt.
My friend Joe Henry a new album which is released 11/15. It is called The Gospel AccordingTo Water and it is deep and beautifully moving. Joe is masterful artist. Listen carefully. Listen closely. There is a spirit here. Let it speak to you.
What a great night we had seeing
@billiejoe
and his new side project band
@TheLongshot
at the Hi-Hat in LA this week - it always great watching someone who just loves to play - it was just what the doctor ordered! Can’t wait to hear the record.
Who’s ready for some Petty?? ⠀
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If you still need to grab your ticket, why not buy it in the name of one of our participating venues?⠀
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See if your hometown haunt is on the list...⠀
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#tompetty
@tompetty
every hug - was worth more than gold.
Time is as illusory as it is precious. It’s a confounding thing and we tend to forget about its passing all together until we’re stung by the absence of someone we love. That sting gives way to an ache and ultimately a vacuum, but John
A heartfelt "thank you" to Sam Stephenson, not only for this piece, but also for working with Lu to document her story in a forthcoming book. He's also provided the descriptions for our song previews. Cheers, Sam. ❤️
Sending a heartfelt thank you to everyone at
@colbertlateshow
. Any number of pop songs could have graced the airwaves last night. We’re humbled that you shared your hard-won platform to promote a woman with a message.
Since we’ve hung our hat in Nashville this year, I’m participating in
@VoteEarlyTN
, an initiative encouraging EVERYONE to get out and VOTE EARLY this fall!
We’re always excited to hear new music from
@HappyWoman9
, so you know we’re thrilled to announce we’re now offering preorders for signed copies of the album on colored vinyl & CD + a poster.
#goodsoulsbetterangels
is out officially on April 24th 🖤🖤
“These 12 songs are tough and haunted, built on simple blues progressions that twist and pull until they fray.”
Thanks to
@ssodomsky
and
@pitchfork
for such an arresting review. 🖤