planning ahead: monday pornographers
I realize that we’ve been a little bit possessive of your agenda by telling you what to do all the time, but if you haven’t already done so, you really should clear out your Monday late night for a little trip to Ballard. Instead of celebrating the Tuesday release of the new album from the New Pornographers with a typical listening party, the actual band will be at Sonic Boom Records at 11 o’ clock to play a live show.
It seems that every publication and his brother has been falling all over this band in anticipation of Twin Cinema, the third record from the Cascadia supergroup. Believe the hype. Their first album was genius, the second was a perfect pop masterpiece, so it’s not surprising that everyone is on the edge of their seats for this one. The idea that they’re playing a completely free show before opening the record sale floodgates is beyond amazing.
Forget that it’s on a school night. Plan to stay up a little bit late and be at the store even though it’s likely to be packed full of adoring fans. If you’re new to new pornography, check out their website [newpornographers] which includes a wide selection of free audio to make your ears happy.
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Did anyone make this show last night, how was it? I saw Aimee Mann do an in store show in San Franisco Amoeba Music the week before last, it was excellent.
The New Pornographers played on KEXP at 3pm today live, sounds like it occurred over at the Triple Door.
If anyone is aware of Neko Case shows (she is at the Zoo this Sunday) or NP shows that are not public, tips would be highly appreciated. Thanks!
Ben
Ben: I went last night — along with a crowd that spilled out of the crowded streets onto the Ballard sidewalks [flickr]. They played a short set (~40 minutes) before unleashing the new album into the hands of fans. Neko Case wasn’t there; they played mostly new songs with a few by-request classics.
As for the KEXP show, I really need to find someone to buy me a 500 Club membership …