Nathaniel Rateliff at MGM Fenway Music Hall

On March 29, 2025, Nathaniel Rateliff performed at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. This sold-out show attracted thousands of fans who came to see this exceptional rock’n’roll and country music artist, perform an amazing show in Boston.

Hannah Cohen, a friend of Nathaniel’s, opened the show. Hannah is on tour to promote her gorgeous new album, Earth Star Mountain. A talented artist with a unique sound that resonates with many listeners.

Cohen’s best songs are “Dissolving”, “The Crying Game”, “All I Wanted”, “Watching You Fall”, “Don’t Say”.  “The Crying Game” which is known for its emotional resonance, makes it a standout track in her discography. Her last song “Don’t Say” is known for its melancholic vibe, perfect for these moments of introspection.

Hannah Cohen’s fourth album, Earth Star Mountain, coincidentally was released on the day of the concert. Written with her collaborator Sam Ownes it is fantastic with delicate melodies and strong vocals, just in time for spring to bloom.

At 9:30 p.m. Nathaniel Rateliff hit the stage. The artist came to perform to great fanfare from a very enthusiastic and loving audience. He almost seemed like a whiskey drinking Pentecostal preacher singing to his flock with his own combustible style of Soul, Americana, Rock and Roll tinged with a little funk. He is known for his enthusiastic live shows, and this was the second of two sold out shows.

The Night Sweats – a band with an organ player, three horn players, a drummer, guitarist and bassist – were electric, giving Rateliff the background needed to truly showcase himself and make musical magic. From Denver Colorado, Natheniel was promoting his new album “South of Here,” and this music is amazing.  What an exceptional night!

About Nathaniel Rateliff

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Nathaniel David Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter based in Denver, Colorado. A well-known artist, Nathaniel’s music is influenced by folk, Americana and vintage rhythm & blues. He has performed with a backing band called The Night Sweats for an R&B side project he formed in 2013. He has released three solo albums, two solo Eps, and one album as Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheil. The New York Times dubbed him a local Denver folk-up hero. Rateliff who was featured on the late-night music television series Later… with Jools Holland on BBC in 2011. He shared the stage with artists such as Bon Iver, Mason Jennings, Iron & Wine, Ben Howard, Michael Kwanuka, The Low Anthem, Munford & Sons, Laura Marling and Rosanne Cash, among others, including The Lumineers in Denver for the United States presidential election debates 2012.

Setlist

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

(Nathaniel Rateliff song)

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