Four intimate performances by King Crimson at 12th & Porter in Nashville from May 2000 now stream for the first time on nugs.net. These mark the debut live outings of the Double Duo configuration—Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, and Pat Mastelotto—serving as warm-ups for international tours supporting the album The ConstruKction of Light. The releases offer fans unprecedented access to a pivotal transition in the band's history.
Evolution from Double Trio to Double Duo
King Crimson's Double Trio era ended in 1999 after two years of intense activity. The band then entered a phase of small-group experimentation through the ProjeKcts, which refined ideas for a leaner quartet. This Double Duo lineup stripped back to essentials, emphasizing touch guitars, electronic percussion, and dual vocals from Fripp and Belew.
Nashville's Central Role in the Band's Renewal
Nashville emerged as the creative base, with rehearsals at Adrian Belew's home studio fueling the recording of The ConstruKction of Light. The city's club scene provided the perfect intimate venue for initial performances, allowing the quartet to test new material before European, Japanese, and North American tours. 12th & Porter hosted these shows, capturing the raw energy of the reconfiguration.
Setlists, Encore Surprise, and Streaming Access
Sets drew heavily from the new album, showcasing tracks developed during Nashville sessions. A standout encore delivered David Bowie's Heroes, uniting guitarists Fripp and Belew who both played on the original. Listeners can access these uploads and nearly 200 exclusive King Crimson archives via the nugs app at nugs.net/kingcrimson or on dgmlive, including the May 19, 2000, performance.
