Lissie may be known for her folksy singer-songwriter sound, but seeing her live reveals a performer with the stage presence of a popstar. Her latest record, “Castles”, leans reveals this penchant more fully than ever before, without losing her unpretentious charm. Kicking off her tour Tuesday night at The Teragram Ballroom, a barefooted Lissie stomped through material both new and old, and each track was backed by a chorus of adoring fans. Backed by emotive lights and a band of her midwestern friends, she played a satisfying eighteen-song set, leaping into the crowd for “Little Lovin’”, before returning to the stage for her encore.

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