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1. Monsters of Folk - Cardiff Coal Exchange, 16 November
This extraordinary supergroup of Conor Oberst, M. Ward, Mike Mogis and Jim James made absolute no pretensions to modesty: they delivered a 3-hour set spanning all members' back catalogues, with plenty of inter-band in-jokes and rock posing. But the four of them are so ridiculously talented, the pomp is instantly forgiven. For fans of any of the three bands making up tonight's feast, it was excellent. For a fan of all of them, it was unforgettable. (review)
2. The Mountain Goats - London Queen Elizabeth Hall, 10 October
John Darnielle is one of the most captivating, enigmatic and inspiring performers in indie-rock. he's friendly and frequently hilarious, but the energy and passion when he sings and attacks his guitar makes him almost intimidating. This was a long and emotional show, climaxing with a clutch of intensely personal songs from his latest, 'The Life Of The World To Come'. …
1. Monsters of Folk - Cardiff Coal Exchange, 16 November
This extraordinary supergroup of Conor Oberst, M. Ward, Mike Mogis and Jim James made absolute no pretensions to modesty: they delivered a 3-hour set spanning all members' back catalogues, with plenty of inter-band in-jokes and rock posing. But the four of them are so ridiculously talented, the pomp is instantly forgiven. For fans of any of the three bands making up tonight's feast, it was excellent. For a fan of all of them, it was unforgettable. (review)
2. The Mountain Goats - London Queen Elizabeth Hall, 10 October
John Darnielle is one of the most captivating, enigmatic and inspiring performers in indie-rock. he's friendly and frequently hilarious, but the energy and passion when he sings and attacks his guitar makes him almost intimidating. This was a long and emotional show, climaxing with a clutch of intensely personal songs from his latest, 'The Life Of The World To Come'. …
