Kurt Vile + J. Mascis

Post Author: Gretchen Robinette

On the second night of two sold-out shows, J Mascis and Kurt
Vile and The Violators brought a solid set of masterful guitar rock
to Music Hall of Williamsburg, March 25.

Kurt Vile opened with a set pulled heavily from his
acclaimed album Smoke Ring For My Halo, just released on Matador Records. After
three free acoustic record in-store performances earlier in March, his
amplified set with The Violators was an energized, ideal surprise before J
Mascis. Vile alternated between an amped acoustic with guitar loop and a couple
electrics, including a flashy, sparkly red ax (see video of Jesus Fever). He said very little in between songs, except for stating, “You guys are so
beautiful.”

Vile and Mascis never waver, pot smoke be damned.