Feb 28, 2013 — Hear the psych-rock trio douse a sold-out Washington, D.C., crowd in an epic wash of guitar noise during an hour-long performance at the Rock and Roll Hotel.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. (NPR Music)
Unknown Mortal Orchestra In Concert
by Robin Hilton
Feb 28, 2013 — Hear the psych-rock trio douse a sold-out Washington, D.C., crowd in an epic wash of guitar noise during an hour-long performance at the Rock and Roll Hotel.
The psych-rock trio Unknown Mortal Orchestra doused a sold-out Washington, D.C., crowd in an epic wash of guitar noise during an hour-long performance at the Rock and Roll Hotel, recorded and webcast live on Feb. 27.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, from Portland, Ore., just released its latest shape-shifting album, titled II. What began as a basement project for frontman Ruban Nielson has since grown to a full band, with a sound that traverses 40 years' worth of popular music, from vintage soul to shimmering pop, psych-rock and funk.
Set List
- "Little Blue House"
- "Thought Ballune"
- "Bicycle"
- "How Can You Luv Me?"
- "No Need For A Leader"
- "Strangers Are Strange"
- "Faded In The Morning"
- "Jello And Juggernauts"
- "Monki"
- "From The Sun"
- "Swim And Sleep"
- "So Good At Being In Trouble"
- "Ffunny Ffriends"
- "Boy Witch"
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