New Pornographers @ The Gothic 15Feb20

The New Pornographers show at the Gothic was excellent. AC Newman brought the whole 7 piece team and slammed great tunes back to back for over 100 minutes - and then returned for a strong encore. Neko Case was great; the last time I saw them, Neko was not present so the renditions tonight were so much better. Plus, Simi Stone, vocals & violin, is a fairly recent addition whom I've heard on recordings but never seen live; she was awesome. Scott Brantley and I were alone from abandonment by other friends enjoying the Avs hockey game at AFA/Falcon stadium. No matter, they couldn't have had a better show than ours. We went right to the first rail for good sound, fine neighbors, and a keen vantage point for the entire show. Even the back up band Diane Coffee had great energy.

Scott & I dined prior at One Barrel and it was very good - we grazed on starters of brie en croquette with blueberry jam, stuffed piquillo peppers, shrimp ettouffe, and carnitas carbonara - chased with tasty IPAs. Recommended.

Thanks for coming out for a great evening Scott! Set List from the Gothic:

1. Falling Down the Stairs of Your Smile
2. Sing Me Spanish Techno
3. You'll Need a Backseat Driver
4. Dancehall Domine
5. Sweet Talk, Sweet Talk
6. The Bones of an Idol
7. Whiteout Conditions
8. Colossus of Rhodes
9. You Won’t Need Those Where You’re Going
10. The Laws Have Changed
11. Higher Beams
12. Avalanche Alley
13. Testament To Youth In Verse
14. Backstairs
15. Dreamlike and on the Rush
16. All the Old Showstoppers
17. Adventures in Solitude
18. Champions of Red Wine
19. Play Money
20. Moves
21. The Bleeding Heart Show
22. Mass Romantic
23. Challengers
24. Brill Bruisers
25. Letter From An Occupant