It seems nearly unimaginable that any band can play a 22-song set with the same energy from beginning to end. However, My Morning Jacket proved that it is in fact, very much possible. The band took the stage to a packed house off the Williamsburg Waterfront as the sun set on a wonderful Sunday.
Opening with “The Dark,” the band made way for a two-hour set full of some of their most popular tracks, including many from their 2011 release, Circuital. It was absolutely refreshing to see a band that has such musicality and appreciation for their art.
The set continued with more crowd sing-a-longs and more jumping and shaking by not only the audience, but by the band themselves. “War Begun” and “Off The Record” from earlier releases got the crowd just as excited, if not more, than the newer material. Either way, it was clear that every member of the audience loved this band and the music they produce, both recorded and live.
After many more songs, the band left the stage but it was clear that the thousands of fans weren’t going to let them go that easy. My Morning Jacket came back to play a six song encore, including a remarkable Prince cover of “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man,” and their original track, “One Big Holiday.”
