Feist at the Vic Theatre, June 19

So this was my first time going to a concert by myself. Which wasn't so bad, I felt a little weird at first, but from my observation there were a number of people doing the same.

The Vic Theatre was a nice cozy smoke-free venue. And I got there in time to get a good spot, too. I think this may be the first time I've been to a show without having to peer between other people's shoulders, heads, etc. yay for the Vic having leveled standing room sections. (dunno if that makes sense, but I'm sure if you've been there you will know what I mean).

The opening act was Brooklyn-based Grizzly Bear. I honestly had not heard of them before I got my ticket to Feist a few months ago. From what I've read they're last album, Yellow House, was quite a success and Pitchfork Media was a fan. The lead singer slightly reminded me of Ben Gibbard, I think it was mostly the hair, but he also had a pleasant voice. As did the other guitarist, Ed Droste, and it seemed all of the guys were able to harmonize well together. Definitely very creative with how they create their sound. The drummer used a laptop part of the time and the bassist played the flute and clarinet on different songs.

It didn't take long for Feist to come out on stage and she is quite the talented lady I must say. It's awesome to see a woman who can play guitar, write her own songs and have the voice she does. And it seems I have a terrible memory, but I can't remember what she opened with. I think it was "Honey Honey," and she used a looping pedal for the opening/backing vocals. She had the audience participate on a couple of the songs, with vocals and my favorite, hand claps. Most of the songs were from The Reminder, she performed 9 of the 13 songs, and she did my favorite from Let It Die, "Mushaboom."

There were a couple of surprises/funny moments during the evening. During a little break Feist asked if anyone had something she could read from, like a school report or something of that sort and two things she got handed from the audience were Out magazine, which she read the headline, "Mika. Gay, Post-Gay, Not Gay?," and someones academic paper on something biology/chemistry related. She read a decent amount, but admitted that she couldn't pronounce half of the terms which is understandable (I remember proofing one of Jenny's bio papers and I couldn't pronounce half of it). And the other fun part was when she had a woman come out and tap dance to "Now At Last," filling in part of the rhythm/background.

This setlist is not in order, but Feist did play "Let It Die" at the end of the encore, and either her eyes were really irritating her or she was sort of crying. Which I could totally understand if she was crying, it's such a sad song. There were also three songs that she played that I didn't know.

Setlist (or at least what I can remember)

honey honey
when I was a young girl
the park
my moon my man
limit to your love
1234
the water
mushaboom
so sorry
gatekeeper
feel it all
now at last
sea lion woman
let it die