Andrew Bird In Austin
The always incredible Andrew Bird is passing through our town this week and you’ve got two chances to see him. The first comes at a Waterloo instore on Wednesday which should start at 5pm with free keg beer. Get to the instore early as it’s sure to be a popular one. The very next day, Andrew will be playing an intimate set at The Paramount Theatre downtown with music starting at 9pm. That show is sold out, so check yourself some craigslist to find tickets.
Download: Andrew Bird – Oh No [MP3]
Great show last night. He wore horsey socks, was quirky and funny, brought out his monkey friend to help, and needed a little help from the audience on Masterfade; we happily obliged. Once again the Paramount set the bar very high on all accounts, especially from Bird who compared the venue to Carnegie Hall. This comparison inspired him to indulge himself a little as shown by the eclectic mix of songs in the setlist. Loney, Dear was great as well as an opener. The sound was great and the environment was lovely. All around one of the best shows I have seen in Austin. It was a shame it had to end.
Setlist:
Carrion Suite
Water Jet Cliche
Why?
Plasticities
Oh No!
Nervous Tic Motion of The Head to the Left
Fitz and Dizzyspells
Sectionate City
Anonanimal
Giant of Illinois
Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning
Natural Disaster
Don’t Be Scared
Encore 1:
Some Of These Days
Masterfade
Encore 2:
Weather Systems
Nice recap, Jon. Thanks for sharing that set-list with those of us that missed it.
my pleasure, it always seems like i’m on your end of the stick, so i wanted to share.