Tim went on at about 9:30, decked out in a red sweatshirt and black jeans, perched on a stool with his acoustic guitar. A short set, of less than 40 minutes, where he didn't even do "Superkeen"; very good though. Flyers were distributed advertising Homer's new "There There" single and the acoustic CD, the details of which I'll post momentarily. A couple of us Fegs managed to buy some of the very few CDs he brought along, much to our collective delight.
After a somewhat too long break, Robyn emerged in purple trousers and a green long sleeve shirt.
Silver Dagger
All That Money Wants
Oh Yeah
an Incredible String Band tune I don't know the title of... "Yellow Snake" maybe?
Madonna Of The Wasps
Jewels For Sophia
Viva Sea Tac (to Tim: "Should we do EJ or VST?")
I Feel Beautiful
Dark Princess (with a Father Joseph pick)
Antwoman
Lovely. Robyn was in a good mood and had several good long stories in there. I'm guessing rather wildly on the title of the first tune, as it didn't really have a "hook," per se; 'twas a folky tune played without a pick. He set the scene for that with a long spoken introduction, which fused quite well with the song, which I suppose is new.
The Furs, Ferry, and String Band covers were a pleasant surprise also. The set was shorter than I'd have liked, but we were satisfied. They were a bit more cohesive as a band this time; no more leaning over to Jon at the piano saying "OK, this one's in F sharp, and every so often goes up to A. And the middle bit drops down to E flat." (an actual quote from November.) I have to confess I'm somewhat of a fan of the more thoroughly produced sound, and am really hopeful about the stuff recorded with Jon.
Jon then had a set, during which he played many of the sa-a-ame things he played last time. But he had some new toys, including a stuffed gorilla which played (and danced) the Macarena. He turned it on and incorporated it into something he played on the piano. Jon can get a bit self-indulgent, but the man has talent and I can see why Robyn likes
having him in the studio. Anybody know where I can find that album by the Grays?
Anyway, Jon, Robyn, and Tim reappeared for an all-too-brief wrap-up. (For those of you keeping score at home, Robyn had switched to a green T-shirt.) Again Robyn started with a long improvised story, this time set to a minimalist score (or was it ambient?) by Jon and Tim. Then: Sister Ray, Sweet Jane, an improv about Cheese, and an improv about being garrotted. Ethan the drummer sprang onto the stage for part of that. He's grown a beard since November.
This whole crew has been in the studio recording with Grant Lee Phillips (except, I think, Ethan). They indicated that Grant has the flu, as does Ethan.
They'll all be back tonight. We'll also get a set by, of all people, Colin Hay. Ain't southern California great!
- Chris