Sonic Youth | Last Concert with ‘Live in Brooklyn 2011’
Sonic Youth, the legendary rock band, is set to release a live album, “Live in Brooklyn 2011,” which captures the magic of their last North American concert. This concert, held on August 12, 2011, at the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn, was a memorable event that showcased the band’s unique sound and energy.
A Night Under the Brooklyn Sky: Sonic Youth’s Final Concert
The album will be released on August 18 via Silver Current and available in various formats, including vinyl, CD, and cassette tape. It will also be digitally released via Goofin’. The album is a remixed and remastered version of the 17-song set that Sonic Youth performed that night, including performances of “Brave Men Run (In My Family)” and “Death Valley ’69.”
The band played against a picturesque backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, following opening performances from Kurt Vile and Wild Flag. The concert culminated a series of special outdoor summertime shows in New York City, starting in ’92 with SummerStage in Central Park when they played with Sun Ra.
The Setlist That Shook Brooklyn: Inside Sonic Youth’s Last Show
The setlist for the concert was carefully curated by drummer Steve Shelley. It included a lot of material that the band hadn’t played in a while, including deep cuts that hadn’t been performed for years. The band spent the week leading up to the concert practicing at their space in Hoboken, re-learning the songs bar by bar.
The setlist was a testament to the band’s rich discography, featuring songs that had been ‘retired’ and hadn’t been played for years. These songs were dusted off on this special night in Brooklyn and brought back to life, making the concert a truly special event.
Sonic Youth’s Farewell: A Brooklyn Night to Remember
The concert was a fitting farewell for the band in the city where it all began. As Lee Ranaldo, one of the band’s members, recalls, “It was a pretty magical, if kinda weird day. Fitting, somehow, that our ‘last show’ should be in New York City, our home and where it all began.”
The release of “Live in Brooklyn 2011” is a chance for fans to relive this magical night and for new listeners to experience the raw energy and unique sound of Sonic Youth.
Relive the magic of Sonic Youth’s final concert with “Live in Brooklyn 2011.” It’s not just an album but a journey through the band’s legacy and a testament to their enduring impact on the music scene.
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Sonic Youth Releasing Live Album of Final New York Show – Key Points
- Sonic Youth played their final North American concert on August 12, 2011.
- The band is releasing a live album of the show titled “Live in Brooklyn 2011.”
- The album will be released on August 18 via Silver Current.
- It will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette tape, and digitally via Goofin’.
- The album captures the 17-song set from their August 2011 show at the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn.
- After opening performances by Kurt Vile and Wild Flag, the concert took place with a scenic view of the Manhattan skyline.
- Drummer Steve Shelley mentioned that the show was part of a series of special outdoor summertime shows in New York City, starting in ’92 with SummerStage in Central Park.
- The band was concerned about playing certain songs, but they ultimately put together a list that included deep cuts and retired songs that hadn’t been played in years.
- After the Brooklyn concert, Sonic Youth played shows in South America, concluding with their last-ever show in Brazil.
- The band had previously made the Brooklyn concert available via Nugs.net.
