LIVE: Spoon @ Berkeley Greek Theatre (08/12/06)

One of my all-time favorite venues for catching live music is the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California. Their summertime concert series always present an eclectic mix of genres and you can't beat the cool Bay Area evenings. In recent years I've seen The White Stripes, Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, and a host of others (including Paul Simon, where I sat up on the hill behind the theatre and drank boxed wine).

I also managed to catch the most excellent Spoon during their tour with Death Cab For Cutie. Lucky for me (and you), BayTaper.com recorded a set during the two-night stint and has made it available to the public. It's an excellent live recording of an excellent band. Enjoy.

::: Spoon - The Beast & The Dragon, Adored (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Monsieur Valentine (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Stay Don't Go (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Jonathon Fisk (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - I Turn My Camera On (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - "Tune Up & Thanks" (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Rhythm & Soul (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Paper Tiger (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - Someone Something (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - They Never Got You (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - I Summon You (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)
::: Spoon - The Way We Get By (Live in Berkeley on 08/12/06)

If you don't already own some Spoon albums, do yourself a favor and pick up a couple.

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MUSIC: Spoon (Get Nice EP)

I'm loving the recent trend of including digital file downloads when one purchases a (real) full album, especially for folks like me who buy vinyl LP's but want the digital versions as well (thanks MERGE!). The recent acquisition of Spoon's new album (Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga) upped the proverbial ante with an EP full of outtakes and alternate versions. It's beautiful, sparse, strange, and a perfect compliment to the brilliant proper release. Check out this track.

::: Spoon - I Can Feel It Fade Like An AM Single

Buy the album in either CD or LP, you won't be sorry.

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