It’s been five years since Matthew Houck—better known as Phosphorescent—released his critically acclaimed Muchacho, but we were finally blessed with a new (and excellent) album, C’est La Vie, this year.
The time in between albums has served him well—he’s a family man now and an east coaster, having moved from Nashville to Brooklyn. And through all the life events, I can name at least one thing that hasn’t changed, and that’s his ability to write gorgeous music. It was a thrill to have him and his incredible band back in Chicago last Friday to kick off the weekend with a fantastic show at The Vic.
Phosphorescent’s tour continues through select U.S. cities until the end of the year and shouldn’t be missed. Nashville’s Liz Cooper and The Stampede opened the show, and quickly won over the crowd with their psychedelic rock and passionate set.
LIZ COOPER AND THE STAMPEDE
SETLIST
New Birth in New England
Terror in the Canyons (The Wounded Master)
The Quotidian Beasts
There From Here
My Beautiful Boy
Around the Horn
Christmas Down Under
Nothing Was Stolen (Love Me Foolishly)
Tell Me Baby (Have You Had Enough)
C’est la vie no.2 (solo)
My Dove, My Lamb (solo)
Song for Zula
Ride On / Right On
