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BLOOD ORANGE IN CONCERT:
The stylish sonic palette of musical chameleon and indie impresario Dev Hynes has helped define the sounds of ingenues ranging from Sky Ferreira to Solange Knowles, but nowhere is his wistful retro pop more compelling than his solo work as Blood Orange. Touring with a full band for the first time since the project's inception, Hynes' cuts a mesmerizing figure on stage, punctuating his feathery croon and spindly guitar work with the idiosyncratic dancing seen in the video for recent single "Chamakay". From the slinky strut of "Sutphin Boulevard" to the sax outro of "Uncle ACE", Blood Orange's lush sound assumes even greater depth and dimension with the addition of live drums and brass, ensuring that Hynes and Co. will deliver their most fully-realized sets yet on their upcoming tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born and raised in East London, Dev Hynes was involved in the city's short-lived but bright-burning dance punk outfit Test Icicles before making his solo debut as Lightspeed Champion in 2008. Two albums released under that moniker both fared well in the UK on the strength of their eclectic indie rock sound, but the project's tone was markedly different from the sinuous brand of '80s-inflected R&B Hynes unveiled on Blood Orange's 2011 debut single "Dinner". The project's debut LP Coastal Grooves dropped a few months later, earning praise for its relaxed vibe and minimal, spacious compositions. 2013 sophomore album Cupid Deluxe was an even bigger success, landing Blood Orange on numerous year-end lists and paving the way an extensive tour that features a full backing band.
Incredible show. Initially I was a little disappointed that there wasn't an encore, but after thinking more about the show and how amazing it was, I understood why they wouldn't want to push it with an encore.
I couldn't understand a word. The mic was bad and the sound was horrible. Poor quality wich is sad for such a great artist.
Worst concert by a major star I have ever been to. Terrible sound, lousy production values, checked-out star, incoherent performance. 55 minute set, and no encore. Unbelievable.
This is what people must have felt like the first time they saw Prince.
Energy. Crowd. Performance all great. Very Underground
Ace hotel theater is an intimate space that allows the musicians to host the venue and put on a show that feels like a party, rather than merely performing. The interaction with the bands was terrific. Kindness and Blood Orange set pieces had great lighting and mood that drew the entire audience in. Even if you had never heard of them, they brought you inside their world and let you explore. I highly recommend both bands to anyone who loves live music. And the Ace hotel theater was a nice surprise. I hope more bands/musicians take advantage and put on shows here. The setting is really a treat for the fans.
The Theater at the Ace + Blood Orange = Perfect Evening!
I'll never miss a Blood Orange show in LA, his energy is wonderful to watch and groove to.
Great venue, intimate space, enjoyable crowd. I really enjoyed how intimate the show was with great sound and amazing instrumentals.
Blood Orange Rocks! I loved the guests, how he went into the audience, the overall show. The music, the dance. epic.
A guaranteed good time if you see this remarkable artist.
