Black Pumas: Pitchfork Day 1 review

In another life, if Eric Burton wasn’t already the incomparable frontman of Austin neo soul band The Black Pumas, he might’ve been a preacher.

Whether it's the pulpit or the stage, the singer/poet/spoken word dynamo delivers the mesage with complete reverence and tons of spirit. In fact, all that was missing Friday night were some candles, incense and hearty hallelujahs to call the band’s closing set a complete service.

“Thank you for making us feel welcome every time, Chicago,”...