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Ah, so I had the wonderful opportunity to sneak in a Duncan
Sheik show today. Something that made me a little nervous on whether I
would be able to go or not, and then that worry turned into would I be able to
get a ticket.
Thanks to a fellow SheikFreik (a millions thanks).
We had a table in the back corner of the venue (very
swanky looking), but still a pretty darn good view. Not to mention being able
to eat at the same time.
Jim Boggia opened. Okay I admit I
groaned about there being another opening act. However, he really proved
himself and I really liked what I heard. He was excited to play, share, and
interact with the audience. Bummer though that "Conneticut" (I
believed it was called and which was about his experience with record labels)
wasn't on any of his cds. Considering the subject matter, that is
understandable.
Teddy Thompson followed. He was
the original opening act I heard of. It was good stuff, but it just kind of
dragged the mood down. Sucks the energy right out of you.
Duncan Sheik and band opened up the show with my favorite song of the moment
off of White Limousine. There was also a lot more songs from Daylight
than I expected, but that is my favorite Duncan disc so I didn't really mind.
Especially "Memento." David Poe
to my surprise came out and did 2 songs from their forthcoming band. Not sure
if there are really titles for those songs or not. David Poe should've been
the second opening act instead. Seems like a waste for him to come all this
way just to do 2 songs and percussion on another.
1. Nothing Fades
2. Good Morning!
3. For You
4. Fantastic Toys And Corduroys
5. Start Again
6. Genius
7. Wishful Thinking
= w/ David Poe =
8. song about sex
9. song about death
= w/ DP and Band =
10. White Limousine
= DS w/ Band =
11. I Don't Believe In Ghosts
12. The Dawn's Request
13. Memento
14. Hey Casanova
= Encore =
15. Mr. Chess (solo)
16. She Runs Away
17. Home
Duncan's encore was just wonderful. A solo version of "Mr.
Chess." Then ending off with some good ol' favorites like
"Home." *sigh* He's so humble even when it comes to promoting his
new cd. As always there was a wonderful rich sound in his music. The bass was
a little heavier than I expected - but I won't blame that on the new bassist.
Probably more to do with the locale and speakers.
After the show I was kind of bullied to leave by my brother to give me 20
minutes to see if Duncan shows
up. Which he did. Phew! So we stuck around and chatted while he was working
the line.
Saw Gerry Leonard, but he seemed like he was getting out of there so I didn't
bother to try and meet him. Should have, but didn't.
Duncan was so sweet to all the fans. Poor guy seemed exhausted though.
During my time to meet him I just kind of blanked out on what I was going to
say. Duncan did ask if we were at his last show. Guess he remembers. He also
asked if we were Buddhist. I actually felt kind of bad by saying
"no." Truth in the matter is I'm really undecided when it comes to
things like beliefs. It could be something though if I ever decide to read
into it.
It was a great night. To top it off when we walked outside of the venue there
was David Poe just chatting away on the sidewalk. I snapped a quick photo.
Unfortunately of just his backside. Once again I'll try to save my reputation
and say it's not what you think. I don't mean to take posterior shots. He was
wearing a coat anyways. Who am I kidding...I won't win.
Good times. :)
On to the blurry photos...
David Poe-sterior
The Sheikster and Freik
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