Better score yourself a set of tickets because the Kilby Court show is nearly sold out. Despite certain local press reports describing Fleet Foxes as a Vampire Weekend-type hype machine, the Washington-based band has serious staying power and talent to burn. The lead singer's voice is otherworldly in a Jim James howling down a tunnel type of way and I can't wait to hear what it sounds like in such intimate quarters. There's nothing like seeing a band play Kilby before they outgrow smaller venues. And with Fleet Foxes opening for Wilco in August (sold out), it's likely they've already reached that next level.
Here's a beyond-intimate set, courtesy of Black Cab Sessions
and here's Jim James (let it play a bit, then press pause cause it takes forever to load):
(Jamie Gadette)
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Funny thing is, they were in Urban Lounge not long ago and there were, I dunno, 40 people there? Their album hadn't dropped yet, o'course, and it was even better. No crowds + good tunes = beauty all around.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time,the urban lounge isn't all ages, and sometimes late shows just don't work out when you have to be at work at 6 the next morning.
ReplyDeleteregardless I'm excited for this show tomorrow.