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    Best Cover Songs x MBE 2017

    We love it when our guests pay tribute to some of THEIR favorite artists during our live performances. This year, we hosted some incredible covers and we decided to gather…

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    By Rachel Reynolds • Dec 19, 2017 • 1 min read

    We love it when our guests pay tribute to some of THEIR favorite artists during our live performances. This year, we hosted some incredible covers and we decided to gather them for your enjoyment.

    Perfume Genius — Helpless (Neil Young)

    Iron & Wine – Fade Into You (Mazzy Star)

    Jose James – Grandma’s Hands (Bill Withers)

    Asgeir – Heart-Shaped Box (Nirvana)

    Amber Mark — Like A Hunger (Wilma Archer)

    The National – KKK Took My Baby Away (Ramones)

    Worth noting: Asgeir’s take on “Heart Shaped Box” was so stunning I got texts for days after the performance commenting on it.

    Also, Jose James is such a big fan of Bill Withers’ music that he is launching a national tour celebrating his work next year, WITH Withers’ approval and support.

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      Rachel Reynolds

      Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

      Music NewsLive Performances