Margo Price and Pearl Charles Bring Retro Vibes to New York Show

The two singer-songwriters took Rolling Stone backstage at their recent Webster Hall performance

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Margo Price and Pearl Charles recently played a show at New York City's Webster Hall, with Price kicking off the next leg of her Wild at Heart tour and Charles opening the set. Rolling Stone went backstage with the two artists, capturing intimate moments as they prepared for the performance, from Price's pre-show rituals to Charles' desert-inspired style.

Why it matters

The backstage access provides a rare glimpse into the lives of two rising stars in the Americana and indie-rock scenes, highlighting their creative processes, personal connections, and the challenges of life on the road. The story also celebrates the enduring appeal of retro-inspired sounds and the vibrant music community in New York City.

The details

Price spent the night before the show writing songs in her hotel room with her husband and bandmate, Jeremy Ivey. She typically tries to eat three hours before her set and does vocal warmups before taking the stage. During the performance, the couple performed Ivey's "Edge of Darkness" from his new album. Charles, whose music echoes 1970s singer-songwriters and disco, wore psychedelic Wizard of Oz-inspired pants designed by Philip Seastrom of Big Bud Press. She and her boyfriend, bandmate Michael Rault, live in Joshua Tree, California, where they have a home studio called Taurus Rising.

  • Price kicked off the Wild at Heart tour last fall and resumed it this year on Feb. 12 in Pennsylvania.
  • Price and Charles played the show at New York City's Webster Hall this week.

The players

Margo Price

An American singer-songwriter who recently kicked off the next leg of her Wild at Heart tour.

Pearl Charles

A 34-year-old musician whose music echoes 1970s singer-songwriters and disco, and who opened for Price at the Webster Hall show.

Jeremy Ivey

Price's husband and bandmate, who co-wrote songs with her the night before the show.

Michael Rault

Charles' boyfriend and bandmate of seven years, with whom she lives in Joshua Tree, California and runs a home studio called Taurus Rising.

Bob Weir

The late Grateful Dead guitarist, who was a close friend of Price and gave her a custom acoustic guitar before his passing.

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What they’re saying

“I do my hair and my makeup in there, and put on a good record. It's like putting on war paint, and getting in the zone.”

— Margo Price (Rolling Stone)

“The Seventies was such a great time for creativity. It [was] the pinnacle of songwriting and the album format. They really got it right, so I lean into that.”

— Pearl Charles (Rolling Stone)

“It can be hard on the voice, but I just have the best fans. People will come up and be like, 'You got me through my divorce,' or 'My dad died, and I listen to the record.' No matter how tired I am, I always end up crying.”

— Margo Price (Rolling Stone)

“I feel like every album I've ever made, I'm always like, 'It's a road trip album! It's a driving album!' But that's because I spend the majority of my life in a car. It's your safe space. You can control the temperature and the music, and you can decide when you stop and when you start. You're not on anyone else's schedule or anyone else's like path.”

— Pearl Charles (Rolling Stone)

“He gave me a lot of great advice. I have some voice recordings of him that I have never shared. He'd just tell his stories, and I would want to remember them. I got to ride on his tour bus at one point, hanging out late at night, meditating with him. It's just so surreal.”

— Margo Price (Rolling Stone)

The takeaway

This backstage feature provides a rare, intimate look at the creative processes and personal connections of two rising stars in the Americana and indie-rock scenes, highlighting the enduring appeal of retro-inspired sounds and the vibrant music community in New York City.