Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat
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In support of his two new albums, the ever-talented Anderson .Paak is on the road again for his “Best Teef in the Game Tour.” Both Oxnard (2018) and Ventura (2019) list Portland-based artist The Last Artful, Dodgr among the credits, so, like… maybe she’ll make a guest appearance during his set? And while I do love his more recent releases like “Make It Better,” “Come Home” featuring André 3000, “Bubblin,” and “Tints” featuring Kendrick Lamar, perhaps my all-time favorite project from .Paak is 2016’s Malibu. So I’ll be most looking forward to hearing soulful jams like “The Bird,” “The Waters,” and the disco-reminiscent “Am I Wrong.” His music sounds so good IRL that his concerts tend to feel like an exclusive retro-tinged party that’s guaranteed to have everyone grooving and feeling high. And with neo-soul bassist/singer Thundercat and Earl Sweatshirt on the bill as supporting acts, it’s no wonder the show at Edgefield is sold out. If you find decent prices on a re-seller site, I wouldn’t blame you for not wanting to miss this stunner of a lineup, and promptly coughing up the cash.
by Jenni Moore
by Jenni Moore