Of Montreal @ MHOW - 2 down, 1 to go (tonight)

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Of Montreal @ MHOW - 2 down, 1 to go (tonight)

Of Montreal @ Music Hall of Wiliamsburg - Apr 16, 2009 (jen c)

"So I walked into tonight's show at Music Hall of Williamsburg waving a white flag, and anxious for a the live freak show that is Of Montreal. And what a freak show it is. Last time I saw them was at Bowery several years ago. At that show, lead singer Kevin Barnes walked on stage in a full white wedding dress. My friend Lauren told me the first time she saw them he entered the stage on a white horse. So long as he didn't walk out dressed as a Blooming Onion (a kangaroo would've been ok), it should be a good show." [100 Bands in 100 Days]

Of Montreal played two of their three shows at Music Hall of Williamsburg this week. If you're going to the third, tonight (April 17), don't forget to get there in time to see opener Janelle Monae.

A video from Wednesday's show below...

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Tags: Janelle Monae, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Of Montreal

Posted on April 17, 2009 10:37 AM

Comments (36)

what time have they been hitting the stage? setlists anyone?

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 10:44 AM

They've been great shows. Psychedelic twee freakouts!

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 10:58 AM

1st band goes on at 9:00. Janelle hits the state at 10:00 and goes until 10:50. of Montreal hits the stage at 11:30 and goes until 1:00.

Thanks for using my video...I've got more from last night I'm going to try to put up shortly.

Posted by Travis | April 17, 2009 11:06 AM

oslo in the summertime was a highlight last night

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 11:18 AM

i can haz kevin barnes' babies?

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 12:26 PM

mhow said of montreal are starting at 11... do they really start at 11:30?

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 12:29 PM

Anon 12:29 - they came on at 11:30p when they were scheduled for 11p at Wednesday's show. Anyone know if they did the same thing Thursday?

Posted by amko | April 17, 2009 12:57 PM

ugh, the whole taking half an hour extra is really unfortunate for timing purposes. even if its a friday.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 1:10 PM

Heaven forbid we should accidentally hear anything but the headliner!

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 1:12 PM

A year from now you will be saying "holy shit, I can't believe i had the opportunity to see Janelle Monae by merely getting to that show I went to at Music Hall of Williamsburg one hour earlier... who was it again"

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 1:23 PM

janelle monae almost stole the show. seriously.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 1:27 PM

Went Wednesday. Weird show. I am not terribly familiar with their newest album, but didn't recognize most of what they played. Set list anyone?

Posted by Kiljoywashere | April 17, 2009 1:55 PM

nick zinner was there!!

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 1:55 PM

whatever you do - do not miss Janelle Monae.

she rocks it.

and Of Montreal put on a greatweirdshow.

Posted by reheatedspaghetti | April 17, 2009 1:58 PM

Janelle Monae...seriously? Why?

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 2:13 PM

Heaven forbid we wouldnt want to be standing up all night.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 2:14 PM

Stay home, Grandpa.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 2:18 PM

Sorry- I shouldn't have said that. I hope the aged and other people too weak or otherwise unable to stand up for more than two hours have a good time at this show. I know I will!

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 2:28 PM

Has anyone been able to compile an accurate setlist from Thurs night? I can remember several highlights, but I was too elated through most of it to really remember the songs in order.

Thanks
Bill

Posted by Bill | April 17, 2009 4:39 PM

Wed. night: Janelle Monae had the whole place going bananas within 5 minutes of taking the stage. I never heard of her before, and she blew my head off. People need to get there to catch her opener. Any other headliner & she would've totally stolen the show. But Of Montreal weren't even fazed. Set was heavy on Skeletal Lamping, with a dash of Hissing Fauna. Best part: people actually, really danced. A lot, through both JM & OM's sets. It was fantastic.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 4:46 PM

omg Janelle Monae was awesome - and she's just too crazy to keep those bangs under control! of course I love of Montreal, but I really can't wait to see Janelle Monae again.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 6:20 PM

Janelle Monae really did steal the show last night. Try not to miss her. Amazing. Heard she'll be opening No Doubt's summer tour.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 6:21 PM

"Heard she'll be opening No Doubt's summer tour."

go fuck yourself

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 6:24 PM

apparently of montreal just did a set this afternoon at rolling stone offices.

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 6:45 PM

apparently my mom went to the post office and grocery shopped today

Posted by Anonymous | April 17, 2009 7:00 PM

of Montreal set list (i took a picture), from what i can remember (im too lazy to get my camera out):

The past is a grotesque animal
nonparleil to favor
[...]
"softcore" (? no, not eluardian instance)
Rejector
...
..
Last two songs of main set: Eluardian instance, ID engager

sorry for the gaps.
i had to leave early, if youre wondering why i have this already

Posted by Anonymous | April 18, 2009 12:36 AM

someone made it rain from the balcony at friday's show... does anyone know what denomination of bills it was?

he also had a trophy, i am assuming it is the world's biggest dbag award

Posted by Anonymous | April 18, 2009 1:44 PM

The bills I saw were Washingtons go to wifey you know how that go.

Here's the set list, I think they followed it. Pretty nice mix from the past few albums.

The Past Is A Grotesque Animal
Nonpareil of Favor
Gronlandic Exit
Softcore
She's A Rejector
I Was A Landscape In Your Dream
Sink The Seine/Cato As A Pun
Labyrinthian Pomp
Beware Our Nubile Miscreants
Coquet Coquet (new song)
Faberge Falls For Shuggie
October Is Eternal
Mingusings
An Eluardian Instance
Id Engager

Rapture Rapes The Muses
Wraith Pinned To The Mast And Other Games
Moonage Daydream (David Bowie cover, with Janelle Monae)

Posted by hornblower | April 18, 2009 4:01 PM

They didn't play Rapture or Wraith. They switched them with Requiem for OMM2 and Sentence of Sorts.

Posted by Anonymous | April 18, 2009 4:18 PM

Good call, I do remember that now. Thanks for the catch.

Posted by hornblower | April 18, 2009 4:26 PM

holy shit. janelle monae is so awesome. i'm a huge fan of her now. absolutely stunning performance.

Posted by imkoreansowhat | April 18, 2009 8:00 PM

set list from the 16th:
mingusings
rejector
mutants
rapture
suffer for fashion
eluardian
coquet coquet (new song)
forecast
bunny
oslo
heimdalsgate
never young
october
bloody shadow
plastis wafer
kongsvinger
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id engager
disconnect
nonpareil