Harlan T. Bobo in 3D (and in space)
Harlan T. Bobo in 3D (and in space)
Shame on you if you didn't make it out to one of Harlan T. Bobo's Christmas shows at the Hi-Tone Cafe over the weekend.
I picked up some 3-D glasses at the door and put them on over my regular glasses. The sets were all painted in neon greens and oranges. I managed to keep the glasses on for about three minutes before I got all dizzy and took them off.
The show started at about midnight, which seemed a little late for a band with no opening act (even for the HiTone).
It was totally worth the wait, though. Harlan played a good mix of songs from his first two records, a few newer songs, and bits of some holiday classics. There were at least four costume changes and several elaborate set changes. And dangling above it all was "The Eye", a huge, lit-from-within papier-machè eyeball.
I'm not sure when (or if) Harlan T. Bobo has a new record out soon, but in the meantime, check out his list of Christmas wishes on the Goner Blog.
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[...] the intimate Cove, just get $5 and go. If you can make it, I highly recommend Harlan. He’s never put on a bad show, and his songs are everything I love about Memphis [...]
January 29, 2010 11:21am

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