Saw Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 last night at Slim's. It's always a treat to see Robyn, especially with a full band, and he hadn't played in S.F. since Olé Tarantula came out, so he was due for a show here. I first saw Robyn at Slim's way back in 1989 (the night Graham Chapman died) when he was recording Eye, and I think it's my favorite place to watch him play. Good sightlines, early start-times, and PBR for $3.50 a pint.
They played a bunch of tunes from Tarantula, and a couple of new unrecorded songs, plus oldies like "Kingdom of Love", "Brenda's Iron Sledge", and back to back versions (slow and fast) of "City of Shame". The show ended with a version of Pink Floyd's "See Emily Play", which I believe that's the fifth different Syd/Floyd cover that I've seen Robyn play live. And the photo taken in the tinted lights doesn't do justice to the clothes that Robyn was wearing. A purple and green flowered paisley shirt with purple trousers. Syd Barrett wants his 1967 wardrobe back.
And they played the Bye Bye Blackbirds album (the whole CD!) over the Slim's PA between sets. It's strange to hear music by people you know in a public place where you aren't expecting it.
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