Dirty Projectors kicked off their 4-night run w/ tUne-YaRds @ Bowery Ballroom (pics & setlist)

November 19, 2009

words & photos by Dominick Mastrangelo

Dirty Projectors kicked off the first of four sold-out New York shows at the Bowery Ballroom Wednesday night (11/18). Those arriving early were treated to a nice, but slightly underwhelming set, by Glass Ghost. The real treat was the second opener (or as one audience member shouted out, ‘The best opening act ever”), tUne-YaRds, the project of one Merrill Garbus. The Dirty Projectors followed and leaned heavily on their critically-hailed release, Bitte Orca. Their set was tight and intense (“Temecula Sunrise” being a notable highlight among many) with Angel Deradoorian nailing the quietest moment of the night singing “Two Doves” with frontman David Longstreth accompanying on acoustic guitar.

The run continues tonight (11/19) at Music Hall of Williamsburg (where it stays for two nights before returning to Bowery Ballroom for one more show). Dirty Projectors also have a show coming up at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room. More pictures, including one of the setlist, from last night, below…

Glass Ghost…