Joe P warmed up the scene at House of Blues last Wednesday, playing tracks from their first album Emily Can’t Sing, and a few covers of Deal Casino songs. They primed the crowd well; cheers exploded in an uproar as soon as Cold War Kids took the stage. The setlist ranged from their eponymous 2023 album, including tracks like “Run Away with Me”  to the quintessential L.A. Divine‘s “Love is Mystical” as an encore. Packing a room in the middle of the week in winter is no small feet; the kids are doin’ alright!