It was clear from the outset of the show that Nashville quartet Judah & the Lion have very large ambitions. Forgoing the usual pre-show playlist, there was instead a spooky, ethereal backing track played as the stage was being prepared for the band. It grew increasingly more dramatic as show time drew nearer, and melded perfectly into the band’s explosive opening song.
You’d think a group featuring mandolin, banjo, and accordion players among its members would sound a little more rustic. While those sort of moments still pop up from time to time, there’s no denying that these guys are a 21st century act. The folksy earnestness of Mumford & Sons is countered with the polyglot approach of recent tourmates Twenty One Pilots, making for a concert full of exciting and unexpected twists.
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