Spoon!

Last weekend we had the chance to see Spoon at the Vogue. This was nice for a few reasons, other than the obvious reason that Spoon is awesome. First of all, this was the first show we've been to at the Vogue since we have lived within walking distance of the venue. It was pretty nice to have a fifteen minute walk after the show rather than a twenty minute drive (which is how far away most venues in Seattle were) or an hour drive (which is what most venues are from Greensburg). Also, the last two times I've tried to see Spoon (in London on our honeymoon and three weeks ago in Cincinnati) the show has been sold out to the extent that even the scalpers did not have tickets. This one was sold out, too, but because of the proximity of the venue and the last two failed attempts, we actually got tickets. I also feel like this may have been our last chance to see Spoon in a club, as their popularity can probably support larger capacity shows on their next tour.

As if practicing for the big time, one of the odder aspects of their performance was the overuse of a vocal effect that caused the last word of a line of vocals to echo / flange. This worked sometimes ("I Turn My Camera On," and the weird rock steady version of "Don't You Evah"), but mostly it was awkward. It was as if they were saying, "check out this new toy we got!" But the biggest problem with the show was that the Vogue felt the need to make it an early show, ending at 10:00 p.m. so they could bring in the DJ and dancers for their Saturday night dance club. Spoon's response to this close their encore with a kick-ass cover of The Smith's "Panic!" Burn down the disco! Hang the DJ! All in all, it was a rockin' time.