Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Revenge of the Book Eaters

Feist
A.C. Newman
Britt Daniel
Grizzly Bear
Jim James
Demetri Martin
I know, I know. I'm mega-ghetto late on this coverage. And yes, I did steal these pics from Pitchfork. Until my parents buy me a new camera, that's kinda my deal for now. Anyhow, here are my quick thoughts on the show:
  • Demetri Martin was hysterical. Loved when he got into fights with audience members and randomly discussed onion rings and donuts.
  • A.C. Newman was not great, but not bad. I loved his rendition of "Challengers", which is usually sung by Neko Case.
  • Grizzly Bear was hauntingly beautiful. Loved their duet with Feist.
  • Jim James killed it. He really stole the show covering some of my favorite MMJ tunes such as "What A Wonderful Man" and "Gideon".
  • Britt Daniel also killed it...but I'm having a fit of amnesia and I can't remember what the hell he played.
  • I have a feeling Kevin Drew forgot about this gig and was reminded about it an hour before the show. He seemed unrehearsed and unprepared. Hopefully he'll make up for it at tomorrow night's McCarren Pool show.


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