Matt MacMaster, Journalist

It’s not hard to get a room going with funk, but this show had a life and personality that few bands in recent memory have matched.

It was electrifying, sweaty and accessible, and he proves once again how vital it is to have him behind the decks.

Ever found yourself, after your fourth stein of eggnog late one Christmas evening, wondering what a Christmas album would sound like if it was disguised as an American insurance commercial?

As mentioned, their sound is fairly simple, and it’s been done before, but it’s easy to enjoy and their set was a fierce yet fun experience.

Together these women represent the robust state of a perennially underappreciated folk rock scene in this country, and their excellent collaboration begs the question: why haven’t they been doing this all along?

As Dessner relentlessly drives the Quartet forward it feels like a noble grasp for some deep personal expression that is ultimately more fascinating than actually enjoyable.