Last Monday Palma Violets returned to New York for a performance at Bowery Ballroom (they also played MHOW two days later) in support of their new record Danger In The Club, out now via Rough Trade Records. This show followed their smaller performances at Shea Stadium and Baby’s All Right back in March, when they were just testing out some of their new material. You can find my interview with bassist and vocalist Chilli Jesson from before their Baby’s show right here.
This time around the band included more Danger In The Club material, with just about the same amount from their debut surrounding it. They eased us into it, opening with three familiar cuts “Rattlesnake Highway,” “Tom The Drum,” and “Chicken Dippers.” The crowd got rowdy pretty much instantly, with a little help from Harry Violent, the bands merch guy and hype man/5th member. Violent went into the heart of the crowd getting people wild and singing along, although with material like “Best Of Friends” coming about halfway through the set, it didn’t take much for everyone to loose their shit.
While some of the crazy energy that I witnessed at their Baby’s show was somewhat lost in the bigger Bowery Ballroom, Palma Violet still delivered the same level of punch and gave their all on stage. They always put just as much energy into their performance, and it always seems to find a way to translate with the audience, with bodies and beer flying freely.
Already looking forward to their eventual return to New York. It’s always a guaranteed good time.
Setlist:
1. Rattlesnake Highway
2. Tom The Drum
3. Chicken Dippers
4. Girl, You Couldn’t Do Much Better On The Beach
5. English Tongue
6. We Found Love
7. Matador
8. Best Of Friends
9. Step Up For The Cool Cats
10. Walking Home
11. Secrets Of America
12. Johnny Bagga’ Donuts
Encore:
13. Danger In The Club
14. Ratway Rock
15. 14
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