Lucinda Williams will bring songs from her new record to a string of East Coast dates this May, offering audiences a close-up of material from her recently released album. The short run covers six states and culminates with a return to New York’s Beacon Theatre — a compact itinerary that matters for fans tracking setlists and rare live collaborations.
What to expect on stage
Released in January, World’s Gone Wrong is Williams’ 16th studio album and features guest appearances from Brittney Spencer and gospel legend Mavis Staples. Staples joins Williams on a cover of Bob Marley’s “So Much Trouble in the World,” a collaboration that helped shape early reactions to the record.
These May shows are largely scheduled at smaller, intimate venues — from the Orange Peel in Asheville to the 9:30 Club in Washington — suggesting audiences will hear a mix of recent songs alongside selections from her extensive catalog.
Tour dates and cities
- May 14 — Asheville, NC: Orange Peel
- May 15 — Saxapahaw, NC: Haw River Ballroom
- May 18 — Philadelphia, PA: Union Transfer
- May 19 — Philadelphia, PA: Union Transfer
- May 21 — Groton, MA: Groton Hill Music Center
- May 22 — Medford, MA: Chevalier Theatre
- May 23 — Provincetown, MA: Provincetown Town Hall
- May 25 — Washington, DC: 9:30 Club
- May 26 — Washington, DC: 9:30 Club
- May 27 — Red Bank, NJ: Count Basie Theatre for the Arts
- May 29 — New York, NY: Beacon Theatre
After closing this U.S. swing at the Beacon, Williams is scheduled to appear in the U.K. later in the year, including a set at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival in late August and additional shows in London, Salisbury and Birmingham in September.
The compact nature of the run concentrates opportunities for fans in key Northeastern markets; several venues are known for rapid sellouts, so availability could be limited. For music writers and listeners alike, the tour is a chance to hear how Williams is staging new material live and how the high-profile guest spots translate onstage.
Her previous album, Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart, arrived in 2023, making this latest release and accompanying tour the next chapter in a prolific late-career burst of songwriting and collaboration.
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