Lucinda Williams And Her Band
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams brings her full band to the 9:30 Club for a single evening of what promises to be a powerful and emotionally charged performance. Drawing on her extensive catalog — including her provocative 2025 album *World’s Gone Wrong* — Williams will showcase songs born from a period of intense creative urgency, tackling contemporary issues with the unflinching honesty that has defined her career. The set is likely to feature tracks from that record, such as the title cut, “Something’s Gotta Give,” “Lowlife,” and “We’ve Come Too Far to Turn Around,” alongside classics from her decades-spanning repertoire. Fans can expect her signature blend of country blues, rock, and folk, delivered with the singular vocals and poetic lyricism that earned her multiple Grammy Awards and the title of America’s Best Songwriter from *Time* magazine.
When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Doors: 7:00 PM (showtime and set times subject to change; opening acts may be announced later).
Tickets: On sale through the venue’s official box office and Ticketmaster. Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show; any tickets suspected of being purchased solely for resale may be canceled at the discretion of 9:30 Club/Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future purchases for I.M.P. shows.
Lineup: Lucinda Williams (vocals, guitar) and her band – guitarist Marc Ford (formerly of The Black Crowes), drummer Brady Blade (Emmylou Harris), bassist David Sutton, with additional musicians as noted on the album (guitarist Doug Pettibone, keyboardist Rob Burger, guest vocalists Brittney Spencer, Mavis Staples, Norah Jones, etc. – specific live lineup may vary).
Run time: Not specified; typical headliner sets run 90–120 minutes plus possible opening act.
Ages: Not specified; 9:30 Club generally allows all ages unless noted otherwise for a specific show.
Venue: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Accessible entrance available; contact venue for specific accessibility needs.
Note: The album *World’s Gone Wrong* was co-produced by Ray Kennedy and recorded in Nashville, with contributions from musicians such as Rob Burger (Hammond B3), Reese Wynans (Hammond B3), and Mickey Raphael (harmonica). The record includes a cover of Bob Marley’s “So Much Trouble in the World” featuring Mavis Staples, and a closing track with Norah Jones on piano and harmonies. Williams has released albums of songs by the Beatles, Tom Petty, and blues/country classics, and her back catalog includes the landmark *Car Wheels on a Gravel Road* (1998). This performance is part of her ongoing tour supporting the new album.