Catfish at the club

There's little better in life than a top-notch show on a Friday night.
And Okkervil River doesn't disappoint.
Call 'em indie folk rock if you must, but don't ignore the comparisons to Wilco, Neutral Milk Hotel and Bright Eyes. Okkervil River is one of the best bands out there, without a doubt.
Preparing for a U.S. tour with the Decemberists, the boys from Austin thoughtfully added a Tucson show.
The band has definitely grown with the new lineup, adding a pedal steel and trumpet to the already wide mix of instruments.
Will Sheff is a great songwriter, a passionate singer and an enigmatic front man. He brings incredible imagery and detail to his lyrics.
The band started with the slower material before exploding in sound, a passionate sonic swirl that was simply amazing. Will cut his forehead on his guitar, bleeding through the encore of Kansas City that brought the house down.
It was a great show, and great to see the guys again. They had Thanksgiving at my house a year ago and love telling the story of seeing Joey Burns in Safeway. The dual Otis clothing was indeed strange.

For you Westerners, definitely check out Okkervil River/Decemberists tour. They're playing LA, San Fran, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Boulder. Don't miss out.