A menacing storm cooked in the sky behind the Main Stage as Wilco kicked off one of the last of the festival’s sets. Lightning bolts flashed, causing many people to exit early, and after a few songs, I sadly had to join them, hoping to catch part of Major Lazer before I ventured home.
What I did see of Wilco’s set was a great opening that brought politically-charged “Ashes of American Flags” up first, then the more uptempo “Bull Black Nova.” The first had been a smooth and almost mellow transition into the show, and the second a more raw, guitar-driven piece. The band supplanted each with terrific instrumentation, particularly in the following “Company in My Back,” which sparkled with twinkling piano notes and Tweedy stretching his voice all over the place.
There was not a lot off fuss to any of the songs I got to hear, but that simplicity was beautiful and Wilco-defining. It was a shame to walk away from, but they undoubtedly proceeded with an outstanding folk rock performance that was sure to close Sasquatch! in just the way it required.
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thanks so much nadine! probably the best compliment a photog can get!
and thanks for reminding me to embed the video in the post too!
by Steve Benoit on Sun May 20, 2012 at 09.33 am from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
I can’t get over how these photos captured my up close memory of the night.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 11.08 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Or should it be whoever? F my grammar.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.30 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Whomever took these photos certainly captured the night!
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.26 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
“Mindkilla” is awesome. I’ve got this music video last week and really impressed through watching every performance particularly “Glass Jar”. Thanks dude. :)
dance contest
by Mark Waugh on Thu May 17, 2012 at 05.54 am from the entry: Gang Gang Dance's Illuminating "Mindkilla"
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
