The Joanna Newsom-potential-comeback-train just keeps on rolling — today, Newsom has announced the Strings/Keys Reincidence, a Los Angeles residency that shares a name with her 2019 solo tour.
The residency runs May 15–19 at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, and it includes a kids-only (well, kids and their given adults) matinee performance on May 18 that’ll see Newsom “forgo the 'blue' material we've all come to know (and respect) her for, and instead tailor the setlist to be not only suitable for children, but specifically designed with them in mind.” Cute!
This new run of solo shows promises some new tunes — Newsom’s last live performance, at Fleet Foxes' Spring Recital last year, saw her play five brand new songs.
A statement about the residency reads:
I know what you’re thinking — we’re all thinking it — What’s in the saddlebag, Newsom? It’s hard to tell from here, but darn if she doesn’t seem to packing some new tunes! What’s your pleasure? The golden oldies? Perhaps a cover song or two? A 17-minuter for the large-bladdered among us? Over the space of these five nights she’ll sing some, strum some, pluckety plunk some, and probably sonically boggle your noggin. The noggin inside your heart.
Newsom will also be playing at this year's Kilby Block Party.
See the dates below.
Joanna Newsom Strings/Keys Reincidence:
05/15 Los Angeles, CA - The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
05/16 Los Angeles, CA - The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
05/17 Los Angeles, CA - The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
05/18 Los Angeles, CA - The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever ^
05/19 Los Angeles, CA - The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
^ Matinee Show