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Unknown Mortal Orchestra In Concert

By Robin Hilton
Published February 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM EST
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
1 of 5  — Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
2 of 5  — Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
3 of 5  — Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra performs live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The psych-rock trio Unknown Mortal Orchestra doused a sold-out Washington, D.C., crowd in an epic wash of guitar noise during an hour-long performance at the Rock and Roll Hotel, recorded and webcast live on Feb. 27.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, from Portland, Ore., just released its latest shape-shifting album, titled II. What began as a basement project for frontman Ruban Nielson has since grown to a full band, with a sound that traverses 40 years' worth of popular music, from vintage soul to shimmering pop, psych-rock and funk.

Set List

  • "Little Blue House"

  • "Thought Ballune"

  • "Bicycle"

  • "How Can You Luv Me?"

  • "No Need For A Leader"

  • "Strangers Are Strange"

  • "Faded In The Morning"

  • "Jello And Juggernauts"

  • "Monki"

  • "From The Sun"

  • "Swim And Sleep"

  • "So Good At Being In Trouble"

  • "Ffunny Ffriends"

  • "Boy Witch"

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    Robin Hilton
    Robin Hilton is a producer and co-host of the popular NPR Music show All Songs Considered.
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