Denver singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff began 2020 by releasing his first solo album since striking gold with his neo-soul band, The Night Sweats. The subdued, folksy “And It’s Still Alright” already boasted a dozen-plus, sold-out international dates, after which Rateliff was planning to rejoin the Night Sweats and open select dates on Bob Dylan’s summer tour. By late spring, every one of Rateliff’s sold-out, solo and Night Sweats shows had evaporated due to the pandemic. Turning to activism has filled some gaps.