A Man of Impeccable Taste
So Pete Yorn, having previously opened for R.E.M. and collaborated with the Dixie Chicks, will be doing some shows opening for the reformed Crowded House in August, including a show in Philly. One of these days I really ought to go see Yorn headline a show, but if he keeps opening for groups I’m going to see anyway, he’s going to make it hard.
Reaction on Yorn’s message board is sparse and mixed. Some people like the idea, but at least one person is wondering at the wisdom of opening for a band that, truthfully, many people outside the adult album alternative market will write off as an exercise in 80s nostalgia. (Never mind that for me, Crowded House is a 90s nostalgia band, given how much I love Together Alone.) I can see the point. On the other hand, the AAA market seems like it’s the one place that’s still really supporting Yorn. So it probably doesn’t hurt to get a little additional exposure in that market while he’s between tours.
And hey, it’d be great if more acts would pay attention to what I want to see anyway. 🙂
About Dave Thomer
Born and raised in Philadelphia. Studied philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, where I made many great friends and met my wonderful wife. We moved back to Philadelphia, where I studied philosophy some more and became a teacher. Online and off, I'm looking for ways that we can be better citizens and build stronger communities.