We arrived at the Crystal Ballroom shortly after 9. Upon arriving, we were surprised to see how empty the room was. Despite the fact that PB&J sold out the Doug Fir last time they were in PDX, they were unable to fill this larger venue. The Crystal has about five times the capacity of the Doug Fir, and the room was only half full. The lack of audience didn't take away from PB&J's show though.
They started off the first half of their set strong with "Let's Call It Off". A few songs from their previous albums were played,
including the high energy "(I Just Wanna) See Through". The crowd seemed somewhat uninterested in the middle of the set, but PB&J brought their A-game for the latter songs.
"Young Folks" was performed with a little help from two members of The Clientele, Mark and Mel. Mel filled in Victoria Bergsman's part quite beautifully. It was a wonderful dynamic between Peter's shimmying and shaking in contrast to Mel's coyly swaying.
PB&J saved their best for last with a 15 minute super extended version of "Up Against the Wall". Everyone in the audience was rocking to this one. In the middle of the breakdown, Bjorn made his way down into the crowd and let a few lucky people pluck his bass. Oh Bjorn, you stud! All in all, PB&J put on a satisfyingly fun show.
"Young Folks"
"Objects of My Affection"
- predatory wasp
Bonus Repost: Peter Bjorn And John - Young Folks (Datashat Remix)
Labels: CRYSTAL BALLROOM, INDIE POP, LIVE, PETER BJORN AND JOHN, THE CLIENTELE
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