On a cold Thursday night, indie singer Christian Lee Hutson returned to Boston to play an acoustic show for his winsome fans at Brighton Music Hall. The Santa Monica native was joined by Odessa Jorgensen to play a set that spanned his discography, emphasizing his most recent album Paradise Pop 10. Hutson’s tracks take on a new kind of reverence when they are shared in a room full of people, outside of a solitary walk or soak in a tub. “Northsiders”, the single off his first record Quitters, still hits with its melancholic lyrics about growing up that hold humor and grace for an uncertain future. Newer tracks like “Water Ballet”, “After Hours” and “Carousel Horses” build well on this foundation, transmogrifying folk structures evocative of John Prine and Paul Simon into something that feels prescient, but also winkingly classic. Hutson expounded on some of the stories woven into his songwriting over tuning breaks (did you ever wonder if there would be capitalism in heaven?) as well as musings from his life and past New England sets while on tour. He was supported by Allegra Krieger.

Check out all of Wendy’s photos from the show below.