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Friday, September 14, 2007
 
Bright Eyes

We went and saw Bright Eyes at the Ogden last night. It was the kick-off show for their new tour. It was a fun show. The pedal steel guitar is a neat instrument that I've hear before, but I don't think I had ever seen. It makes some neat sounds that I had figured were done only in the studio. I am often impressed by the ability of bands to play a live show that out does the sound that comes through on records. Obviously, that's how it should be, but I guess I tend to go to shows with low expectations. Wilco a couple of weeks back was similarly impressive. Having seen them last year at Red Rocks, I knew that they could really rock, but after listening to Sky Blue Sky, I was worried as to what the show might be like. They did not disappoint. They put on a great show and played only a handful of tunes from the new record. I'd recommend seeing both Bright Eyes and Wilco when they come through your town.