Big Thief Debut Surprise New Triple Album Horsepower With Special Guests At The Ryman
Adrianne Lenker wasted no time in telling 2,400 Big Thief fans this was not, in fact, the show they expected to see. “We have a special night for you,” she said as Big Thief took seats around a large wooden table onstage, then quipped: “If you had hopes of hearing songs you know, those can be discarded.” Instead, Lenker matter-of-factly explained that Big Thief had convened in Nashville in May to…
Big Thief made a surprise debut with their new triple album, Horsepower, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The band, along with special guests, performed all 29 songs from the album in a sprawling, three-hour show. Big Thief frontwoman Adrianne Lenker explained the concept during the performance, stating that the band had recorded the album together in May and decided to play it live at the Ryman.
The performance was filmed for future release, providing fans with a unique, behind-the-scenes experience of the band's creative process.
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