Can't believe it wasn't sold out and the Upper Circle wasn't even in use. Really outstanding gig, brought a little bit of the Arizona desert to the Olympia. Lots from Feast of Wire and their latest Garden Ruin. Some of the highlights: Yours and Mine, Quattro, Alone Again Or, Not even Stevie Nicks, Guero Canelo (outstanding with the whole audience joining in) Panic Open String, Roka (Jacob Valenzuela providing the Spanish vocals), Across the Wire. The light show from the projector below us was brilliant, suited each song perfectly, sepia home videos of tree lined avenues and shots of celebrations for Dia de la Muerte. We even had a rendition of Happy Birtday and a cake and candles for Volker Zander, on upright and electric bass. Former Lambchop pedal steel player Paul Niehaus was superb. Really a fantastic night, one of the best gigs in ages, better than I expected and the passion and enthusiasm particularly from John Covertino and Joey Burns was infectious.

how were beirut and a hawk and a hacksaw?... believe they were supporting... did you see them?

wow - that's quite a lineup!

Really outstanding gig altogether. Three great bands. Loved yours and Mine, and the visuals were lovely. Wasn't really sure what to expect from them setlist wise, but I was pretty happy with the selection.

Fraid wasn't in on time to see the support, Beirut were loud just caught the end of their set so couldn't really say what they were like.

got that Beirut and the Gulag Orchestra album / collection of EPs thingy (is that the same band?). Anyway, don't think it's great.

Yeah, agree with you there vb7000. Beirut are super. Stand-out tune from the album is "Postcards from Italy." Don't know about a collection of EPs thiny though?