Son Volt – LIVE at Tremont Music Hall (1997) | Full Show | Trace Era

Son Volt performing live at Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC on May 18, 1997 — captured during the band’s Trace-era peak. Known for their stripped-down, no-frills approach, Son Volt delivers a tight, darkly melodic set built on pedal steel textures, driving guitars, and Jay Farrar’s unmistakable vocal style. This era of the band leaned heavily into material from Trace, alongside early staples like “Windfall,” “Drown,” and “Tear-Stained Eye.” Farrar’s stage presence is famously reserved — minimal talk, all focus — letting the songs carry the weight. In a room like Tremont Music Hall, that approach hits differently: intimate, raw, and locked in. Tremont was one of Charlotte’s most iconic club venues, known for its gritty atmosphere and close-up live experience — a perfect match for Son Volt’s sound. 👉 If you’re into alt-country, roots rock, or the post-Uncle Tupelo era — this is essential viewing. 0:00 Tear-Stained Eye 4:10 True to Life (Uncle Tupelo) 7:45 Last Minute Shakedown 11:20 Slate (Uncle Tupelo) 15:00 Creosote 18:40 Out of the Picture 22:30 Left a Slide 26:00 Back Into Your World 29:40 Catching On 33:20 Live Free 36:50 Ten Second News 40:20 Picking Up the Signal 44:00 Cemetery Savior 48:00 Loose String 52:10 Caryatid Easy 56:30 Route #SonVolt #JayFarrar #Trace #AltCountry #RootsRock #LiveMusic #FullShow #1997 #TremontMusicHall #CharlotteNC #Windfall #UncleTupelo #90sRock #americana

Added 21 Sept 2026