Noah Kahan Performs Radiohead, MJ Lenderman, Sufjan Stevens at Festival

The Out Of The Blue festival, curated by singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, took place last weekend at the Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancún. The festival runs annually every January and has grown popular for its unique approach to combating winter blues, particularly in Vermont where Kahan hails from.

Noah Kahan’s Memorable Performance

This year, the festival featured notable co-headliners Mumford & Sons and Caamp. Kahan performed a standard set on Friday night. However, the highlight was his Sunday performance, where he brought multiple guest artists on stage.

Guest Collaborations and Covers

Kahan opened the Sunday show with his original song “Dial Drunk,” accompanied by Sam Barber. He then treated the audience to a mix of covers, showcasing a diverse range of music, including:

• “A Long December” by Counting Crows
• “No Surprises” by Radiohead
• “Chicago” by Sufjan Stevens
• “She’s Leaving You” by MJ Lenderman
• “Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis
• “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean

In addition to Kahan and Barber, multiple artists collaborated throughout the performance, including:

• Michael Marcagi
• Leif Vollebekk
• Cassandra Coleman
• Tiny Habits
• Max McNown
• The Brook & The Bluff
• Flipturn
• Gigi Perez
• GoldFord
• Arcy Drive
• Taylor Meier

Kahan’s own song “Paul Revere” was performed midway through the set. He concluded the evening with his signature song, “Stick Season.”

Setlist Overview

The complete setlist from Kahan’s performance featured a blend of his works and famous covers:

The festival not only highlighted Kahan’s talent but also solidified its reputation as a platform for collaboration among artists. Enthusiastic fans shared clips from the performance, celebrating a memorable weekend in Cancún.