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Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and Hannah Cohen 3.29.25

MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Boston, MA

Words & Photos by Arlene Brown


Closing out their last show of their first ever arena tour, Denver based Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats didn’t need fireworks or confetti explosions to entertain at MGM Fenway on Saturday. Nathaniel filled the 5,000+ person capacity with his full, rich, emotion filled voice and his signature dance moves. The Night Sweats added in their incredible musicianship. Imagine the sounds of big band mixed with gospel and soul and good old fashioned American rock. Nathaniel stands with them adding a big left hook with lyrics you feel in your gut. 


The Night Sweats are Mark Shusterman - keyboard, Patrick Meese - drums, Luke Mossman - guitar, Joseph Pope III - bass, horn section: Jeff Dazey - tenor sax, Wesley Watkins - trumpet, Andy Wild - saxophone.


Currently promoting their new album South of Here, Saturday’s show was a perfect mix of their music from over the last ten years. Showcasing their current top hits, and with a surprise cover of Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark, their setlist was a well rounded collection of fast-paced and slow-tempo songs. 


Usually there are no “favorite” parts of a show, but I have to say the energy of not just the band but the crowd was so incredible. Everyone, even in the balconies, was dancing and singing every single word. The call and response from Nathaniel with the crowd was also so intense. The building of energy throughout the show left us feeling like we ran a marathon, but definitely wanting more. 


Their break from touring won’t last long. Nathaniel will be touring solo starting mid-April, and the Night Sweats will join him starting in June for the summer of Outlaw Music Festivals.


Opening for Nathaniel & the Night Sweats was Catskills native Hannah Cohen who just released her new album Earthstar Mountain this week! Joining her onstage was Sam Evian, who also produced her newest album. Songs to check out are "Mountain, Draggin" (with Nathaniel Rateliff), and "Earthstar." 


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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Setlist: David & Goliath, I’m on Your Side, Survivor, Look It Here, Intro, I Need Never Get Old, Time Makes Fools of Us All, A Little Honey, You Worry Me, Wasting Time, Heartless, South of Here, Face Down In the Moment, Get Used to the Night, Slow Pace of Time (with Andreas Wild, Daniel Hardaway, and Jeff Dazey), And It’s Still Alright, Remember I was a Dancer, Hey Mama, I’ll Be Damned, Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen cover)

Encore: S.O.B., Love Don’t

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