wednesday agenda: conor vs. spencer
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- I’m sure that Omaha had a music scene before Conor Oberst, but most of us didn’t know about it. Since he became indie-famous for being a prolific and wonderfully angst-filled teen, he’s gone on to become almost mainstream-famous as his albums, mostly released with a rotating cast of bandmates as Bright Eyes, grew deeper, more intricately orchestrated, and wider in scope. People compare him to Bob Dylan and name him the songwriter of 2008 [rollingstone] and it doesn’t sound completely insane. While all of this might sound painfully overwrought, it’s actually incredibly enjoyable and Oberst is a consistently entertaining performer. Now touring in support of a project that is also himself and a band of friends playing slightly rootsier songs recoreded in Mexico, Conor Oberst and the Mystic River Band will be playing a free in-store show tonight at Easy Street Records in Queen Anne followed by one at Neumo. Catch him in one of these venues, since his tours typically alternate between big and small showrooms. With DCI, 8pm, $25. [neumos]
- Former Murder City Devil, current Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death leader and antique seller Spencer Moody is playing a night of Vaselines cover songs for one night only. What else could you possibly need to know? Free, small donation recommended. [mcleodresidence]
