This year, Merritt released a live solo acoustic record called Buckingham Solo.

NPR: Tift Merritt: Newport Folk Festival 2009

Fortunately, previously unreleased acoustic and live tracks have surfaced (albeit in limited release) on Next of Kin.

NPR: A Lost Indie-Rock Introvert, Heard at Last

It has a simple formula: top-notch musicians, stripped-down acoustic sets, and a discerning live audience.

ECONOMIST: Country music