This reunion tour show’s set list was almost entirely made up of stuff from before Lou Barlow got kicked out of the band, except for “The Wagon.” I guess even Lou will admit that’s a great song. There was a weird incident toward the end–someone kept bumping J’s microphone stand and it hit his teeth, and he flipped out and left for about two minutes. After that everything was icy at best, but “Freak Scene” live is always worth some stage tension.

Wow, this is a great flyer, designed by James Jukes.

I don’t know anything about the Decemberists–I’m told they’re hip with the youngsters these days. I do like these flyers that are one-offs for the local show, and don’t rely on glossy publicity shots.

With Mike Johnson.

With Electrelane.

By the time this show rolled around, those awkward haircuts had grown out and looked darn cute. Just saying.

Also on the flyer: Morningwood, who you may know from their eponymously-titled song playing in the background of the “You gotta put Mercury on your list” commercials, and Brunette.

The Clientele opened and were very polite.

With Medications and Evan Saathoff.

With Mark Spencer.

With Hadacol.

With the Smugglers and the Plus Ones.

With Arthur Dodge and the Horsefeathers and the Sheila Divine (who wound up cancelling).

According to my notes, Dragqueen(?!) and the Shaefdogs opened this show.

With Jeffery Lee and the Pale Moon Kings.

Another one of those flyers you just can’t deny. YOU CAN’T. DON’T EVEN TRY.

With the Creature Comforts and Rich Yarges and the Balls.

Brit Daniel also opened this show.