Make plans to join us for a very special album release celebration with Rufus Wainwright on Friday, November 21st at 2:00 PM! Rufus will be in town to play a couple of intimate shows in at City Winery Nashville and will be stopping by Grimey’s to meet fans and sign copies of his brand new album, I’m a Stranger Here - Wainwright Sings Weill.

In order to participate in our special album signing and meet & greet with Rufus, you’ll need a wristband. Wristbands are free with preorders of the album from Grimey’s, while supplies last. Due to the special nature of this event and the limited amount of time we’ll have with the artist, each person with a wristband may have up to two albums signed and have their photo taken with Rufus. Every order placed for Grimey’s includes one wristband (where an order for 2 albums = one wristband just as an order placed for 1 album = one wristband.) Preorders can be placed here or in the record shop. Wristbands are extremely limited and are only available while supplies last.

I’m a Stranger Here Myself–Wainwright Does Weill not only honors Kurt Weill’s legacy but also continues Rufus Wainwright’s lifelong exploration of artists who, like him, live at the crossroads of high art, pop culture, and emotional excess.Known for his theatrical flair and vocal prowess, Wainwright’s fascination with Weill’s music goes back for decades—in his early twenties he wore out the vinyl grooves of Teresa Stratas’ famous Weill album and he has long expressed his admiration for Weill’s unique blend of “pop music with an operatic sensibility, the profane with the divine.”

Premiering in May 2023 at New York City’s Café Carlyle, Wainwright Does Weill marked Wainwright’s first extensive exploration of Weill’s repertoire. While Weill’s musical influence can be heard in Wainwright’s own songwriting, he had never before dedicated an entire evening to singing the German musician’s songs. Wainwright followed the sold-out five-night residency in New York by expanding his approach with a fully orchestrated concert version performed on the grand stage of Los Angeles, CA’s Theatre at Ace Hotel in 2024with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra under the baton of Chris Walden in 2024.Wainwright and the PJO brought a unique interpretation to Weill’s singular compositions, which are celebrated for their fusion of classical, cabaret, and jazz elements with featured performances of classic songs such as “Surabaya Johnny,” “Je ne t’aime pas,” “SeptemberSong,” and “Lost in the Stars.” Now captured on record for the first time and featuring guest appearances by Viola Odette Harlow and the Netherlands’ famed Metropole Orkest, I’m a Stranger Here Myself–Wainwright Does Weill, is at its core less about perfect preservation of the past and more about breathing new life into it–channeling Kurt Weill’s music through a 21st century lens with wit, grandeur, and unapologetic heart.

Due out 11/21/25, I’m a Stranger Here Myself–Wainwright Does Weill is available to preorder here on black vinyl 2 LP and on CD. All who preorder the album for local, store pickup will receive ONE wristband with their preorder for our 11/21 album signing & meet and greet with Rufus Wainwright. Preorders are limited to total of TWO TOTAL per customer / household. For order placed you’ll receive ONE wristband such that two LPs preordered = one wristband, one CD preordered = one wristband, etc. All who place preorders in advance will receive an email with preorder pickup and event details on or by the day before our event.

• This promotion is a bit different than our normal promotions because we must strictly limit the number of participants. If you are wanting wristbands for 2 individuals, each individual must place a separate order. Each order (not item) scores you one wristband.

• You may have up to two albums signed per person.

• Additional albums will be available for purchase at Grimey’s on release day (these will not include wristbands.)

• Wristbands are required for the signing for all 13+ and guarantee entrance to our event. (Wristbands are not required for kids 12 & under attending with a wristband-holding adult.)

• We’ll assist with photos during the meet & greet / signing.

• Preorders placed for local, event pickup will be available starting at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 21st, which is release day and the date of our signing event with Rufus Wainwright.

Event preorders for store pickup will be held for three months after the event date. Please pick up your copy of I’m a Stranger Here: Wainwright Sings Weill no later than February 21st.