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On Tuesday, Wilco's Lighting and Visual Production Designer Jeremy Roth works on a "string cloud" that will hold lights during Wilco's concerts at Solid Sound Festival 2013. The string cloud lights will be exclusive to the festival. (Jennifer Huberdeau/North Adams Transcript)

Large letters that spell Wilco, which covered the Mass MoCA sign in 2010, wait to be hung for Solid Sound Festival 2013 on Tuesday.. (Jennifer Huberdeau/North Adams Transcript)

Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche will experiment with a set of "earth drums" during Solid Sound Festival. Clarksburg Construction was digging the holes for the drums on Tuesday. (Jennifer Huberdeau/North Adams Transcript)

A rickshaw, designed by artist John Stirratt, that will be in use during Solid Sound Festival. (Jennifer Huberdeau/North Adams Transcript)

Mass MoCA Communications Director Jodi Joseph talks about a rickshaw, designed by artist John Stirratt, that will be in use during Solid Sound Festival. (Jennifer Huberdeau/North Adams Transcript)

Wilco's equipment was being unloaded at Mass MoCA on Tuesday in preparation for Solid Sound Festival, which begins Friday. (Jennifer Huberdeau/North Adams Transcript)

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Jackson Kleiser, left, assists Jeremy Roth, who does lighting visual production and design, with making string lamps or 'clouds' that will hang over the stage during the Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA starting on Friday.

Jackson Kleiser, left, assists Jeremy Roth, who does lighting visual production and design, with making string lamps or 'clouds' that will hang over the stage during the Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA starting on Friday.(Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript)

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Jackson Kleiser, right, assists Jeremy Roth, who does lighting visual production and design, with making string lamps or 'clouds' that will hang over the stage during the Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA starting on Friday.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Jackson Kleiser, right, assists Jeremy Roth, who does lighting visual production and design, with making string lamps or 'clouds' that will hang over the stage during the Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA starting on Friday.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Workers put together the 'front of house,' or control station for audio and lighting, in the foreground, while in the background other workers assemble the outdoor stage at Joe's Field for Solid Sound this weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Jackson Kleiser, right, assists Jeremy Roth, who does lighting visual production and design, with making string lamps or 'clouds' that will hang over the stage during the Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA starting on Friday.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Workers put together the 'front of house,' or control station for audio and lighting, in the foreground, while in the background other workers assemble the outdoor stage at Joe's Field for Solid Sound this weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Workers put together the outdoor stage at Joe's Field for Solid Sound this weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript 'Can't Hear You' (Fat Totem) an installation of acrylic dome safety mirrors mounted on a former fire control tank in Joe's Field at Mass MoCA by artist Marko Remec stands in the foreground while the outdoor stage for the Solid Sound weekend goes up in the background.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Using a crane, the letters for the band WILCO are raised and secured to the old coal conveyer chute on the Mass MoCA campus on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this week's Solid Sound weekend.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript A man walks past 'Can't Hear You' (Fat Totem) an installation of acrylic dome safety mirrors mounted on a former fire control tank in Joe's Field at Mass MoCA by artist Marko Remec. The mirrors are secured with steel aircraft cable, as well as assorted steel and aluminum hardware.

Derek Parker, left, of the Mass MoCA art fabrication crew and John Dix, right, of Gagne Mechanical of Clarksburg connect the Wilco letters to the old coal conveyer chute on the Mass MoCA campus on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this week's Solid Sound weekend. (Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript)

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Using a crane, the letters for the band WILCO are raised and secured to the old coal conveyer chute on the Mass MoCA campus on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this week's Solid Sound weekend.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Using a crane, the letters for the band WILCO are raised and secured to the old coal conveyer chute on the Mass MoCA campus on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this week's Solid Sound weekend.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Using a crane, the letters for the band WILCO are raised and secured to the old coal conveyer chute on the Mass MoCA campus on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this week's Solid Sound weekend.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Using a crane, the letters for the band WILCO are raised and secured to the old coal conveyer chute on the Mass MoCA campus on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for this week's Solid Sound weekend.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Barbara Morrison of Belleville, NJ, a Wilco fans got her front row seat at 4:30 p.m. when the gates opened.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript These hardcore Wilco fans got their front row seats at 4:30 p.m. when the gates opened.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript These hardcore Wilco fans got their front row seats at 4:30 p.m. when the gates opened.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript These hardcore Wilco fans got their front row seats at 4:30 p.m. when the gates opened.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript These hardcore Wilco fans got their front row seats at 4:30 p.m. when the gates opened.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Wilco fan Paula Echeverria is from Guatamala City, Guatamala

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Wilco fans Sam DeAngelo, 17, and his dad Cory are from Carlisle, PA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Wilco fans Sam DeAngelo, 17, and his dad Cory are from Carlisle, PA.

with ED story Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Williamstown Wash and Wifi is closing Sunday.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript A man walks past 'Can't Hear You' (Fat Totem) an installation of acrylic dome safety mirrors mounted on a former fire control tank in Joe's Field at Mass MoCA by artist Marko Remec. The mirrors are secured with steel aircraft cable, as well as assorted steel and aluminum hardware.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript John Stirratt of Wilco performs all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript John Stirratt of Wilco performs all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Pat Sansone of Wilco performs all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript John Stirratt of Wilco performs all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Wilco performed all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Gillian Jones/North Adams Transcript Wilco performed all requests Friday night on the opening night of Solid Sound weekend at Mass MoCA.

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy sings "The Boys Are Back In Town" when opening an all covers set Friday at the 2013 Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Mass. The evening's highlights included The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing" and Dylan's "Simple Twist of Fate." (Peter Crabtree/Bennington Banner)

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy is bathed in blue lights during an all covers set Friday at the 2013 Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Mass. The evening's highlights included The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing" and Dylan's "Simple Twist of Fate." (Peter Crabtree/Bennington Banner)

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Nick Zdon gives an axe restoration and sharpening workshop at MASS MoCA Saturday at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers check into MASS MoCA to walk through the galleries and watch performances and presentations.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Story Pirates perform a show for children at MASS MoCA during the Solid Sound festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Wingmasters gives and educational demonstration on birds of prey in the Xu Bing: Phoenix Gallery in MASS MoCA at the Solid Sound festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers filter into the courtyard in MASS MoCA to hear music at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers have an early lunch at Mediterra on Main Street.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers get off of busses provided to shuttle people to MASS MoCA during the Solid Sound Festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers have an early lunch at Mediterra during the Solid Sound Festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Mike Gellman from Colorado and Ron Diamond from Baltimore enjoy an early lunch at Mediterra before Saturday’s events at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript John Stirratt, singer and bass guitar player for Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Jeff Tweedy, singer and bass guitar player for Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Jeff Tweedy, singer and bass guitar player for Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript John Stirratt, singer and bass guitar player for Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript John Stirratt, singer and bass guitar player for Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript John Stirratt, singer and bass guitar player of Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Jeff Tweedy, singer and bass guitar player for Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Jeff Tweedy, singer and guitar player of Wilco, performs on the main stage at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday night.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript The Plugged In organization performs and provides a workshop for children attending the Solid Sound Festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript The Plugged In organization performs and provides a workshop for children attending the Solid Sound Festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers move between the stages at the Solid Sound Festival Friday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Joe’s Field fills up with people as Neko Case takes the stage.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Gold Town plays bluegrass music outside of MASS MoCA.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Kids play with interactive art in Kid’s Space at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Neko Case performs opens on the main stage for Wilco Saturday night at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Neko Case performs opens on the main stage for Wilco Saturday night at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Neko Case performs opens on the main stage for Wilco Saturday night at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Al Madrigal performs alongside fellow comedian John Hodgman at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday during a comedy portion of the festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Comedian Al Madrigal performs at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday during a comedy portion of the festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Comedian John Hodgman performs at the Solid Sound Festival Saturday during a comedy portion of the festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Oliver Chapoy plays electronic music alongside Mikael Jorgensen and Greg O'Keeffe during the final day of the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Wilco pianist, Mikael Jorgensen, plays electronic music alongside Oliver Chapoy and Greg O'Keeffe during the final day of the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Wilco pianist, Mikael Jorgensen, plays electronic music alongside Oliver Chapoy and Greg O'Keeffe during the final day of the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript The Blisters take the stage Sunday afternoon during the last day of performances at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Henry Mosher fronts The Blisters Sunday afternoon during the last day of performances at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Henry Mosher fronts The Blisters Sunday afternoon during the last day of performances at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Oliver Chapoy plays electronic music alongside Mikael Jorgensen and Greg O'Keeffe during the final day of the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Wilco pianist, Mikael Jorgensen, plays electronic music alongside Oliver Chapoy and Greg O'Keeffe during the final day of the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Henry Mosher fronts The Blisters Sunday afternoon during the last day of performances at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript A Solid Sound volunteer walks around the MASS MoCA grounds Sunday, the final day of the festival, and asks concert goers how many times they have seen Wilco.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Hayden Holbert plays a guitar solo during The Blisters performance Sunday afternoon during the last day of performances at the Solid Sound Festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Concert goers get an early lunch from the Desperados food stand on the MASS MoCA grounds Sunday before the last performances of the festival.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Chris Wood of Medeski Martin and Wood holds down a solid bass line for the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Chris Wood of Medeski Martin and Wood holds down a solid bass line for the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Chris Wood of Medeski Martin and Wood holds down a solid bass line for the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Chris Wood of Medeski Martin and Wood holds down a solid bass line for the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript John Medeski leads Medeski Martin and Wood on the keyboard during the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Billy Martin keeps the beat for Medeski Martin and Wood on the drums during the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.

Jack Guerino/ North Adams Transcript Billy Martin keeps the beat for Medeski Martin and Wood on the drums during the last performance of the Solid Sound Festival Sunday.