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Sock It to 'Em, JD McPherson
JD McPherson came up in Oklahoma bar bands, blending jump blues, rockabilly grit, and modern hooks. The holiday chapter grew from his 2018 album SOCKS, a witty set that treats Christmas as a rhythm section project. Expect a set that leans festive but still sneaks in club favorites. Likely highlights include All the Gifts I Need, Socks, Claus Vs. Claus, and a late-set burst of North Side Gal.
Tinseled Grooves, Barroom Snap
The crowd tends to span vintage 45 collectors, young families in knit caps, and scene lifers who clap on two and four. You might notice a couple swing-dancing near the back while others compare pressings between songs. A fun tidbit: before touring full-time he taught middle school art, and his debut was cut live to tape at Chicago's Hi-Style with bassist-producer Jimmy Sutton. On record Claus Vs. Claus is a duet with Lucie Silvas, and they sometimes nod to Sun-era grooves with a brisk boogie cover.One Note on Guesswork
Heads up: song choices and stage touches are inferred from recent shows and could change on the night.The Cozy Rattle of a JD McPherson Crowd
The room skews mixed-age, from retro-leaning rock fans to parents with kids, and most dress relaxed with a flash of red or tartan. You will spot repro letterman jackets, cuffed denim, and shiny loafers alongside sweaters with mid-century patterns.
Mid-Century Hints, Modern Ease
During Socks, the chorus turns into a friendly clap pattern, and couples carve small dance pockets near the aisles. Merch trends run practical and collectible: screen-printed posters with atomic fonts, a couple of 7-inch singles, and sometimes a tree ornament styled like an old label. People compare pressings and players between songs, then hush when the band drops into a shuffle, which shows this crowd values groove over chatter.Songs First, Scene Second
By the encore, expect an easy singalong on All the Gifts I Need and a quick, polite photo moment at the lip of the stage. It feels like a neighborhood holiday party shaped by taste and rhythm more than costume, and that keeps the mood warm and grounded.Nuts and Bolts, JD McPherson Style
Live, JD McPherson's voice sits forward and easy, with a touch of grain that feels like warm tape. The band favors short, punchy arrangements where upright bass slaps the backbeat and drums leave space for guitar stabs.
Grease, Not Gloss
Horns, often baritone sax and trumpet, punch in quick figures rather than long lines, keeping everything springy and tight. Guitars run small amps just into breakup, so chords stay percussive while leads cut without icepick highs. Tempos hover in that quick-walk range, which lets the lyrics breathe even as dancers keep moving. A neat detail: the band's multi-instrumentalist will jump from keys to baritone sax mid-tune to thicken turnarounds without crowding the vocal. Holiday cuts like All the Gifts I Need arrive leaner and rawer than the studio versions, while North Side Gal sometimes gets trimmed into a brisk two-minute sprint at these shows.Small-Amps, Big Picture
Visuals tend toward warm washes and a few festive bulbs, but the sound stays the headline.Kindred Spirits for JD McPherson Fans
If tight, reverb-warmed R&B is your lane, Nick Waterhouse delivers crisp arrangements and horn bursts that mirror JD McPherson's club polish. Pokey LaFarge rides old-time swing and storytelling, which clicks with listeners who like roots songs you can dance to.