Sometimes a band or artist has to be seen live to really appreciate the scope of their talent or how great their music really is. I never understood why
Jamie Lidell didn't have a bigger following or wasn't well known, even by my music friends, until Tankboy told me exactly that--Lidell is the kind of artist you have to see live to appreciate because his recorded music just isn't as compelling.
Come Saturday night. Jamie Lidell was booked to play at Congress Theater. I thought this odd, especially since he played Metro last year and didn't even sell that out. The promoters were giving away tickets in the tens online in the week before--never a good sign. I showed up and the place was near empty. Sad for such an amazing artist and what was such a great performance (sans band I should add--Lidell at his best). I think a run through my tweets from the evening will say it best (and capture just how bizarre the night was, starting with a
Michael Jackson Thriller zombie walk in Wicker Park):
Breaking in my new red shoes tonight! And now going to Michael Jackson zombie walk with @lisawhite!9:08 PM
Some girl just hurled on the sidewalk in front of me. God.10:42 PM
Some guy just offered me a free ride on a school bus and free tickets to a concert im already going to. Thanks, ill wait for the real bus.10:44 PM
Omg bitch at Congress almost wouldnt let me in bc my name wasnt on list. We gave away 20+ tickets! They're being given away on the street!11:08 PM
Congress is some kind of mess every time i come here.11:09 PM
This place is so empty, and the balcony is blocked off.11:11 PM
@creamteam I know. It feels like a high school gymnasium right now.11:18 PM
Some chick just lit a sparkler INSIDE Congress and obv got the boot.11:28 PM
@lisawhite Im actually excited to see just how weird this night is going to get.11:33 PM
@justinstrange You at Jamie Lidell too?! Come say hi! Im against the back wall where sparkler girl was w @lisawhite!11:37 PM
Ok, they're playing the Flaming Lips between sets. And i am loving it.12:14 AM
I want to make this clear, ALL Flaming Lips. The whole Yoshimi album.12:18 AM
Jamie Lidell solo kids. Looping.12:22 AM
Jamie Lidell is awesome. He is his own backing track.12:27 AM
@radiofreechicago You missed out, he's solo tonight.12:47 AM
Really trying to concentrate on the show despite the douchebags hitting on us.12:56 AM
This show should have been at Double Door.1:04 AM
A Little Bit More1:05 AM
Dear Jamie Lidell, please come to the Continental after your show. kthxbye.1:10 AM
Omg everyone is getting on stage.1:21 AM
Pregnant girl dancing on stage. Wearing a Busch beer shirt. No shit.1:26 AM
Security FAIL.1:26 AM
Oh even better, shirt says "if you like these mountains youll love my busch" #classypregnantlady1:30 AM
Oh and there are barefoot dancing hippies here too.#asifthisnightwasntweirdenoughalready1:33 AM
Aaand back to the Lips!1:52 AM
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