Langhorne Slim at Rothko
Langhorne Slim played a rowdy set on Friday at Rothko. His bluegrass tunes are a throwback to the heartbeak Americana of Doc Watson and Hank Williams, plagued by the vices of women, drinking, and dancing. Despite all the sorrowful lyrics, Slim exudes charisma and energy on stage, which is escalated by the stand-up bassist hollering along with the chorus. The show was an unearthing and shaking of musical roots not common to New York, but more kin to juiced-up Delta blues or Appalachian folk.
More photos after the jump.
