Youth Group started off the night. This Australian band failed to make an appearance at their show with Matt Pond PA a few months ago, but are back tonight to make up for it. I like Youth Group. They sound like James without being James (if that makes any sense). I only caught less than half their set, but from what I heard, I wish I arrived earlier (shoudl have skipped the BK Veggie). Their entire set consisted of songs from Skeleton Jar. They played "Shadowland" and the title track during their brief set. They were very well received, and I do hope they return soon to play a headlining set.
John Vanderslice followed. The native Bay Area boy and former front man of MK Ultra was well received by the crowd. I think I'm one of the few people in this community that doesn't know anything about him. I watched his entire set, and didn't find anything really dynamic about him or what the whole big deal was. Maybe because I was tired. Or maybe because I was uninspired. Or the 3 Skyy 90 sodas I drank at 111 Minna beforehand. But, whatever it was, I was not impressed and was slightly bored.
With that in mind, I left the show early and missed the entire Feist set. I didn't really want to, but I know I can't stand any longer. My friend who did stay and watch Feist said that she was amazing. At one point in the evening, the lights went out and she and her band improvised by singing acappella. Very commendable. Showing her true colours as a top notch performer.
So, without implicating Feist on the rating, I would give this:
Beer Rating:
-- Photo: Sara Fong
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