Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA

March 5, 2015 Article by Dave Read

Wilco has announced the lineup for the 2015 Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA, scheduled for the weekend of June 26-28 in North Adams, MA. The festival presents an impressive and varied roster of musicians and bands; besides host Wilco and frontman Jeff Tweedy, it includes such first-ballot Hall of Famers as Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson (Richard Thompson Trio), King Sunny Ade (and his African Beats), and Bill Frisell. In addition to Friday and Sataurday gigs with Wilco, Jeff Tweedy will do another show with his son.

Rounding out the line up: The Felice Brothers, Jessica Pratt, Mac DeMarco, Real Estate, Shabazz Palaces, Parquet Courts, Cibo Matto, William Tyler, and Ryley Walker. Comedian John Hodgman will host Big Time Comedy Thing, featuring Tig Notaro, Paul F. Tompkins, and Jessica Williams. Further info: Solid Sound Festival.

Camping, hiking, and hotels near MASS MoCA

Camping is a big part of the Solid Sound experience, and the festival offers a variety of options. Following are year-round camping, hiking, and lodging facilities and organizations located in north Berkshire county, the general vicinity of the Solid Sound Festival:

• Appalachian Trail – Berkshires
• Ashuwillticook Rail Trail,
• Clarksburg State Park,
• Mount Greylock State Reservation,
• Natural Bridge State Park,
• Notchview Reservation
• Savoy Mountain State Forest,
• Western Gateway Heritage State Park,
• Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES
• Mount Greylock Inn
• The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA

MASS MoCA contact info., map, driving directions

• 87 Marshall St.; North Adams, MA 01247
• Fall, Winter, Spring Hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. closed Tuesday
• Admission: $15 adults; $10 students; $5 children 6–16
• Phone: 413.MoCA.111
• Web: massmoca.org

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