St. Vincent (and David Byrne, Justin Vernon, Bryce Dessner & more) played Lincoln Center's Allen Room

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"St Vincent brought out David freaking Byrne!!" - Kari

St. Vincent

For the second week in a row, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) performed together at a NYC show. Last week it was the Haiti benefit. Last night it was St Vincent's headlining show at Lincoln Center's Allen Room. Last week included a bunch of covers. Last night included the Twilight song. Shara Worden, saxophonist Colin Stetson and a member of Megafaun were surprise guests last week. David Byrne, Budos Band horns, and a member of The National (and Justin) were surprise guests last night.

St Vincent appears on David Byrne's new album, as does Nicole Atkins who shares a bill with David at Bowery Ballroom on February 3rd. Bon Iver and St Vincent are both playing MusicNOW fest in March. The National just announced a new album and a tour that includes Radio City Music Hall, and the Big Ears Festival that St. Vincent is also playing.

St. Vincent heads out on tour with Wildbirds & Peacedrums on February 3rd. More pictures and the setlist from the Allen Room, below...

St. Vincent

St. Vincent

SETLIST
The Strangers
Just the Same but Brand New
Laughing With a Mouth of Blood (with Justin Vernon)
Save Me From What I Want
Actor
Out of Work
Black Rainbow
The Bed
Rosyln (with Justin Vernon & Bryce Dessner)
Mistaken for Strangers (The National cover)
Breathing (with David Byrne)
Marrow
Your Lips Are Red

Encore:
The Party

Tags: American Songbook, Annie Clark, Bon Iver, Bryce Dessner, Budos Band, David Byrne, Justin Vernon, Lincoln Center, St Vincent

posted at 5:09 AM on January 30, 2010 in music | pictures | Comments (90)

Comments (90)

that looks like some hot shit. great pics.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 6:22 AM

brilliant show. the song with david byrne was absolutely ridiculous.

Posted by ilovestvincent | January 30, 2010 6:33 AM

Also, really wish St. Vincent would collaborate so closely with an artist more worthy than Justin Vernon. Roslyn is a chill song, but Annie is capable of so much more.

Posted by ilovestvincent | January 30, 2010 6:59 AM

WUZ LISSY TRULLIE THERE?

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 8:02 AM

A David Byrne appearance is not something that is rare in the city. No reason to get that excited. :)

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 9:16 AM

lets be real here, that david byrne song was awful. it's been years since a musician challenged him to do anything but his now default schlocky butt wiggle music. if he and Annie collaborated on this one, she was overly deferential to the icon David Byrne. She's writing adventurous stuff right now; Byrne's not, and that song they played was definitely not adventurous.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 9:40 AM

this kari girl convinced me once again that twitter is for pretentious idiots.

Posted by me | January 30, 2010 9:47 AM

This show was fantastic. She is otherworldly live. I didn't think the Byrne song was so bad. Yes, she was deferential to him - she's a total sweetie. I hope they don't start dating.

Posted by Stephanie | January 30, 2010 9:49 AM

these pictures are lousy. way to make an amazing show in an amazing setting seem absolutely pedestrian.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 10:00 AM

i heard 10:00 tripped on the picasso at the met and called it an improvement

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 10:03 AM

@10:03...lmfao. hahaha.

Posted by v | January 30, 2010 10:53 AM

should have gone to this. looks unreal

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 11:16 AM

I for one like David Byrnes butt wiggle music. show could have used more butt wiggling.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 11:19 AM

This show was pure magic. The acoustics at the Allen Room are perfection. I hate every venue in the city now. Can we burn down Terminal 5?

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 12:17 PM

i don't think the photos are "lousy" especially given that the allen room seats the photographer in the back (30 ft away from the stage), doesn't let the photographer move at all, and requires use of a sound blimp.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 12:51 PM

FTW 10:03.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 2:46 PM

needs more zoom

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 2:52 PM

St. Vincent is the Michael Jordan of Boring.

Posted by Frandy | January 30, 2010 2:53 PM

Breathing? what song is that?

Posted by imkoreansowhat | January 30, 2010 3:10 PM

Breathing is the song she is writing with Byrne.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 3:37 PM

talking heads and the smiths are the two bands who will never ride the reunion bandwagon.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 4:01 PM

Did Annie sing lead vocals on Mistaken for Strangers? how was it? I can't really picture anyone but matt berninger singing it

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 4:44 PM

4:44 - she sang it like she did at the Haiti benefit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRkP0TiEEpw) except the band backed her so it didn't sound so sparse. But it was the same tempo.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 4:50 PM

fucka buncha lincoln center

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 5:05 PM

does J.Vernon live in NYC?

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 5:43 PM

"does J.Vernon live in NYC?"

no.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 6:47 PM

Mistaken for Strangers was haunting and ethereal. I love that song, and her version was more beautiful. That Allen Room is amazing too.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 8:42 PM

Pretentious beyond belief

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 9:09 PM

Uh, Annie Clark is pretentious? stop doing mushrooms, slacker.

Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2010 10:23 PM

i would love do bone st. vincent i bet she has the cleanest bum hole ever

Posted by slick | January 31, 2010 12:05 AM

Beavis, stop posting on BV

Posted by Anonymous | January 31, 2010 9:50 AM

Miranda July rocks:)

Posted by 77 | January 31, 2010 6:07 PM

uh...did you even read the whole comment? He said twitter is pretentious. Stop doing mushrooms, yourself.

Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2010 3:18 PM

Justin Vernon and Annie Clark were great, and it's always good to see them together. Also, David Byrne was fine.

Posted by post pregnancy tummy | September 23, 2010 3:18 PM

Yeah they really rock together. You don't get the sense of one carrying the other.

Posted by Tony S | October 8, 2010 11:30 AM

This show was fantastic. She is otherworldly live. I didn't think the Byrne song was so bad. Yes, she was deferential to him - she's a total sweetie. I hope they don't start dating.

Mistaken for Strangers was haunting and ethereal. I love that song, and her version was more beautiful. That Allen Room is amazing too.

Posted by Life insurance ratings | January 4, 2011 8:08 AM

Oh, and what about those question marks on Sunday's text in the concert poster below? No, that isn't saving a spot for a Smiths reunion or U2 debut on the Coachella stage, it's the way that Yorke presents himself as a solo star, the marquee at his Orpheum concert had the same punctuational flourish.

Posted by منتديات | January 12, 2011 2:19 PM

This lineup happens to be very good. Pavement and Deerhunter are playing on the same day. It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. They are probably the best band i've ever seen at a festival (Lollapalooza 2007).

Posted by لاين سبورت | January 13, 2011 10:42 AM

Annie Clark is sooo hot for me. Women who can play instruments and sing very well turn me. I hope I can meet her in person. Nice post!

Posted by Sheds Australia | February 9, 2011 6:48 AM

No, that isn't saving a spot for a Smiths reunion or U2 debut on the Coachella stage, it's the way that Yorke presents himself as a solo star, the marquee at his Orpheum concert had the same punctuational flourish.

Posted by directory | February 25, 2011 7:58 AM

Looks like a good show. The photos are great and i would have liked to hear the twillight song played live.

Posted by server | March 5, 2011 11:32 AM

the photographer in the back (30 ft away from the stage), doesn't let the photographer move at all, and requires use of a sound blimp.

Posted by טיסות זולות | March 15, 2011 5:33 AM

The concert looks very entertaining. If only I could have been there. The pictures really give us a good sense of how awesome the concert was.

Posted by maxi summer dress | March 16, 2011 11:43 PM

Have to disagree with one of the earlier comments because I think the pictures give a great idea what it was like on the night. Speaking as someone who was there, I think the whole post is just perfect.

Posted by ceiling fans | April 7, 2011 9:18 AM

it's the way that Yorke presents himself as a solo star, the marquee at his Orpheum concert had the same punctuational flourish.

Posted by Seguro | April 14, 2011 12:46 PM

We have seen St. Vincent last year in the US and they were fantastic. I hope that they come to Europe this year, this would be great.

Posted by Ferienparks Team | April 18, 2011 1:42 PM

really wish St. Vincent would collaborate so closely with an artist more worthy than Justin Vernon. Roslyn is a chill song, but Annie is capable of so much more.

Posted by Higienização | April 20, 2011 12:25 AM

Pavement and Deerhunter are playing on the same day. It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Ar Condicionado Carro | April 25, 2011 12:26 PM

Hi, looks like a good show. The photos are great and i would have liked to hear the twillight song played live.

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Pavement and Deerhunter are playing on the same day. It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. Thanks for posting

Posted by Massagista | May 6, 2011 7:37 PM

I didn't think the Byrne song was so bad. Yes, she was deferential to him - she's a total sweetie. I hope they don't start dating.Thanks!!!

Posted by Acompanhantes | May 10, 2011 4:08 PM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Belas | May 17, 2011 8:09 PM

it's the way that Yorke presents himself as a solo star, the marquee at his Orpheum concert had the same punctuational flourish.thanks!

Posted by Peças | May 19, 2011 10:36 AM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Lindas | May 25, 2011 10:16 AM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. Thanks

Posted by Curso Ar Condicionado | May 26, 2011 11:38 AM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. Thanks

Posted by Ar Condicionado | May 29, 2011 11:00 PM

LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Construtora | May 31, 2011 1:40 PM

I think the pictures give a great idea what it was like on the night. Speaking as someone who was there, I think the whole post is just perfect.

Posted by Alimentação | June 7, 2011 1:34 PM

The pictures are brilliant. Glad you posted them up here.

Posted by Used Business Phones | June 14, 2011 7:20 AM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously

Posted by Acompanhantes | June 16, 2011 7:46 PM

nice photo, the number 4.. !! =D

Posted by Manuel | taquizas a domicilio | June 19, 2011 5:53 PM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. Thanks for posting

Posted by Insulina | July 19, 2011 11:07 PM

I love that song, and her version was more beautiful. That Allen Room is amazing too.

Posted by Relaxamento | July 26, 2011 10:35 PM

I saw the concert, it was a very nice event

Posted by casa vendita | July 28, 2011 3:31 AM

It looks like a great concert, I wish I could have been there to feel it...

Posted by Dave | July 28, 2011 12:14 PM

Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Reciclar | July 28, 2011 7:08 PM

Really impressed by the show!

Posted by IT-Service Hamburg | July 30, 2011 4:51 PM

Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Ar Condicionado | August 8, 2011 8:10 PM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by ferragamo sale | August 9, 2011 9:25 PM

I love them alive, actually I think acoustic versions are way better.

Posted by Translator | August 10, 2011 5:35 AM

why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Avioes | August 16, 2011 12:23 PM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Massagem Tantrica | August 31, 2011 7:04 PM

love them alive, actually I think acoustic versions are way better..!!

Posted by Feria Artesanos | September 1, 2011 4:58 PM

Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

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Posted by Artesanos | September 3, 2011 10:49 PM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by Massagista | September 12, 2011 8:06 PM

LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. Thanks

Posted by Imoveis | September 19, 2011 4:27 PM

Annie Clark and Justin Vernon are very talented musicians. My friend said that their performance at a NYC show is fantastic. However, I like David Byrne. I am a big fan of him. I have his new album. I can't wait to have his next new one.

Posted by benn | September 28, 2011 4:09 AM

Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live. Thanks

Posted by Mulheres Sexo | October 6, 2011 12:31 PM

so talent

Posted by Maria Escario | October 16, 2011 5:37 PM

It doesn't get much better than that.Anyone who wonders why LCD Soundsystem has the second billing has obviously not seen them live.

Posted by artenadas | October 17, 2011 11:07 AM

This is the great performance. I have ever seen

Posted by microsoft CRM | December 7, 2011 3:27 AM

i Agree in Speaking as someone who was there, I think the whole post is just perfect.

Posted by Avioes a Venda | December 27, 2011 7:03 PM

good performance! I agreed with december 27 7:03 PM