This performance, recorded in 1996, was a milestone in the evolution of so-called 'alternative country' music (sometimes referred to as Americana). Jay Farrar, along with Jeff Tweedy, were founding members of the legendary band Uncle Tupelo, whose four albums became instant classics and helped revive the country rock genre in the late 80's with a healthy dose of punk thrown in. Following the demise of Uncle Tupelo, songwriter and guitarist Farrar forged ahead into new musical territory, putting together drummer Mike Heidorn and multi-talented brothers, guitarist Dave Boquist and bassist Jim Boquist, to create Son Volt.