Sufjan Stevens Makes First Live Appearance in Over Eight Years
He played piano at Meg Lui’s show in Kingston, New York
On September 25, Sufjan Stevens made his first public musical performance in over eight years at a record release event for Meg Lui's album Instant Validation. Stevens, who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome last year, accompanied Lui on piano and backing vocals for her song "Elvis Queen." This concert served as the launch for Lui's record, which was released on Asthmatic Kitty Records on the same day as its September 25 release.
Lui and Stevens first met through mutual friends in the Catskills and recorded Instant Validation at Stevens' home studio. Stevens has since released a 20th anniversary edition of Seven Swans, a 10th anniversary version of Carrie & Lowell, produced a children's album for John Legend, and the musical Illinoise won a Tony Award. He has also collaborated with Mina Tindle and Mouse on Mars' Jan St. Werner. Currently, Stevens is focusing on his label Asthmatic Kitty and gardening at his home.
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