Written by: Geoff Tischman
Touring behind his latest album Bottle It In, Kurt Vile and his band The Violators’ tour hit Ft. Lauderdale last week (3/13).
Playing the beloved Revolution Live club, the Philadelphia-based Vile delighted his Florida fanbase with his catchy blend of charming indie rock and low-fi soul.
At first glance, Vile strikes a laconic presence onstage, but don’t be fooled by external appearances–he’s as charismatic as they come. Vile’s fifteen-song set was filled with all the fractured beauty and wobbly soul that makes his albums so winning.
“Loading Zones” kicked things off and set a perfect pace. “Check Baby” and “Wheelhouse” were two personal favorites and “Wakin’ On A Pretty Day” was pure rock and roll bliss.
The encore of “Pretty Pimpin'” and “Baby’s Arms” were drowsy rushes of stoner pop majesty.
- Loading Zones
- Jesus Fever
- Bassackwards
- I’m an Outlaw
- Check Baby
- Girl Called Alex
- Cold Was the Wind
- Stand Inside
- Wheelhouse
- Wakin’ on a Pretty Day
- KV Crimes
- Skinny Mini
- Wild Imagination
- Pretty Pimpin’
- Baby’s Arms
