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Jeff Tweedy Brings “Out in the Dark” to Kimmel
Jeff Tweedy took a break from Wilco's North American tour to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, delivering a live rendition of his single "Out in the Dark". The appearance offers fans a chance to see the song performed with a full band ahead of the tour's final US dates and Tweedy's upcoming solo shows.
The performance featured a five-piece band, including Tweedy's sons Spencer and Sammy, and was introduced by The Studio actor Ike Barinholtz. Wilco's US tour wraps up the following night in Columbus, Ohio, before a European leg begins in August, while Tweedy has a second solo tour planned for the autumn with support from Case Oats.
In short
- Jeff Tweedy performed "Out in the Dark" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- His sons Spencer and Sammy joined the five-piece band
- Wilco's US tour ends soon; Europe and Tweedy solo dates follow
Explained simply
Jeff Tweedy is the lead singer and songwriter of Wilco, an American rock band that has played an influential role in alternative music for more than two decades. Beyond his work with Wilco, Tweedy has also maintained an active solo career with his own albums and touring schedule.
Tweedy is currently splitting his time between Wilco's North American tour and preparations for a solo tour beginning in autumn. High-profile television appearances like those on late-night chat shows provide artists a platform to present new material to a broad audience during active touring periods.
The "Out in the Dark" performance was notable for including members of Tweedy's family, with his sons Spencer and Sammy performing as part of the band. This type of television booking allows artists to build momentum for new singles whilst their tours are generating other media attention.