I wasn’t expecting much from this set. Knowing that the band was essentially Julian from Neutral Milk Hotel and that his ‘solo’ stuff was experimental, minimalist, Eastern European folk, my intent was to get a few shots and patiently wait for openers The Olivia Tremor Control. What an absolute surprise to be wanting more after a quick hour of the trio’s wistful, endearing and more than anything funny ‘performance’. Incorporating music, abstract storytelling, and even an audience participation ‘magic’ trick, it was more absurdest theater than a concert. I for one was game. In case you couldn’t tell, I loved it!
