Yo La Tengo Begins Annual Hanukkah Run in NYC [SETLIST/VIDEO]

Yo La Tengo kicked off their annual Hanukkah run in New York City last night, setting up a residency at the Bowery Ballroom. Previous runs have been infamous for what the band has done with the eight days, including special covers, wild left-field sit-ins, and songs you haven’t heard in a long time if you’re a super fan.

And based on the first night invite list, this run is going to be another monster.

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Steve Gunn and William Tyler took the Jerry Garcia classic, “Mission In The Rain,” for a spin.

Mission In The Rain (Jerry Garcia Cover) - Steve Gunn & William Tyler - Dec 22 2019 Bowery Ballroom

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Fred Armisen joined on for some fun as well, including a big jam with Yo La Tengo anchoring and Armisen, Gunn and Tyler all tackling the Grateful Dead jam, “Wharf Rat.”

Wharf Rat (Grateful Dead cover) - Yo La Tengo w Steve Gunn & Fred Armisen - December 22 19