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Robyn Hitchcock @ Symphony Space, NYC - pics

photos by Lori Baily

Robyn Hitchcock

“I just saw Robyn last night, at the Symphony Space here in Manhattan, performing his oddball 1984 “psych-folk” album I Often Dream of Trains in its more-or-less entirety to be filmed for an upcoming documentary. Now, those of you who read this blog regularly know what a sucker I am for Robyn Hitchcock — for his floppy gray hair, his loud shirts, his spaced-out free association stage monologues, his haunting melodies, his wicked sense of humor, his absurdist lyrics about death, sex, and decay. Last night’s show was a delight from start to finish, even the moments when he blew a line or played the wrong chord and, with a nonchalant “take 2”, redid it. I sincerely hope the film’s editors don’t cut out all the bits he prefaced by saying, “This is the part they’ll edit out,” because with Robyn Hitchcock those are definitely the choicest moments.” [The Song in My Head Today]

Lori agreed that the show was really fun. more pictures below…

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock