The Magnetic Fields have exciting news for fans! They will be commemorating the 25th anniversary of their renowned album, “69 Love Songs,” with a series of special performances in 2024. Led by Stephin Merritt, the original lineup of performers from the album—Sam Davol, Claudia Gonson, Shirley Simms, and John Woo—will come together for a handful of two-night stands. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- March 22, 2024: MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA
- March 23, 2024: MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA
- April 3, 2024: Town Hall, New York, NY
- April 4, 2024: Town Hall, New York, NY
- April 5, 2024: Town Hall, New York, NY
- April 6, 2024: Town Hall, New York, NY
- April 19, 2024: Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
- April 20, 2024: Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
- April 23, 2024: Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
- April 24, 2024: Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
- April 26, 2024: Curran Theatre, San Francisco, CA
- April 27, 2024: Curran Theatre, San Francisco, CA
“69 Love Songs” was originally released on Merge Records in September 1999, captivating listeners with its three-volume compilation of Stephin Merritt’s diverse musical expressions of love. The album has since been reissued on vinyl twice, in 2010 and 2015. The Magnetic Fields’ most recent record, “Quickies,” was released in 2020.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of “69 Love Songs” as the album ranks at an impressive #78 on Newsound’s list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1990s.
In other music news, check out Spellling’s captivating performance of “Boys at School” at the Newsound Music Festival 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about anniversary celebration
Q: When are The Magnetic Fields’ 25th anniversary shows for “69 Love Songs” taking place?
A: The 25th anniversary shows for “69 Love Songs” by The Magnetic Fields are scheduled to take place in 2024.
Q: Who will be leading the performances?
A: Stephin Merritt, the creative force behind The Magnetic Fields, will lead all of the original performers from the album, including Sam Davol, Claudia Gonson, Shirley Simms, and John Woo.
Q: How many nights will each show span?
A: The shows will span two nights each, offering a comprehensive experience of the entire “69 Love Songs” album.
Q: Where can I find the complete list of tour dates?
A: Here is the complete list of tour dates for The Magnetic Fields’ 25th anniversary shows:
- March 22-23, 2024: MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA
- April 3-6, 2024: Town Hall, New York, NY
- April 19-20, 2024: Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
- April 23-24, 2024: Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
- April 26-27, 2024: Curran Theatre, San Francisco, CA
Q: Has “69 Love Songs” been reissued on vinyl?
A: Yes, “69 Love Songs” has been reissued on vinyl twice, in 2010 and 2015.
Q: Which album did The Magnetic Fields release in 2020?
A: The Magnetic Fields released their record titled “Quickies” in 2020.
Q: Where can I find more information about the album’s ranking?
A: You can read about “69 Love Songs” ranking at #78 on Newsound’s list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1990s.
Q: Is there any other music-related content mentioned in this text?
A: Yes, the text mentions a captivating performance of “Boys at School” by Spellling at the Newsound Music Festival 2022.
More about anniversary celebration
- Merge Records – Official website of Merge Records, the label that released “69 Love Songs” by The Magnetic Fields.
- Newsound’s 100 Best Albums of the 1990s – Check out the list where “69 Love Songs” ranks at #78.
- Spellling – “Boys at School” | Newsound Music Festival 2022 – Watch Spellling’s captivating performance of “Boys at School” at the Newsound Music Festival 2022.
5 comments
“69 Love Songs” is a masterpiece! the magnetic fields nailed it with their genre-spannin’ tunes. vinyl reissues? gotta get my hands on those! can’t wait to groove to their sweet melodies live!
omg yasss! the magnetic fields rly know how to put on a show. can’t wait 2 c them performin “69 love songs” in full! gonna b epic!
merge records knows good music. “69 Love Songs” deserves its spot on newsound’s best albums list. magnetic fields, you rock! gonna be a music celebration like no other!
spellling’s performance at newsound music fest was fire! thanks for the heads-up. gonna check out their performance and then get ready to immerse myself in the magnetic fields’ anniversary shows. gonna be a wild ride!
whoa! 25th anniversary shows? that’s awesome! stephin merritt leadin the original lineup? total legend! def gonna mark my calendar for this one!