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Show Review: Of Montreal at the Pageant, Friday, October 24

Oct 25, 2008, 1:43pm

An important note before you read this review: Take a look at Todd Owyoung's photos of the stage show for Of Montreal 's concert last night. I could spend 1,000 words trying (and failing) to describe the many costume changes, free-form dances and thematic allusions that happened during the show; moreover, I would be tempted to explain what happened, which would be folly. So look at the pictures, draw your own conclusions, and read the rest of the review if you wish. In comparison to the band's show at the Pageant [...]

Artists: Kevin Barnes, Of Montreal, Prince

Tags: review, Of Montreal, Prince, elephant 6, photos, Concert Review, Kevin Barnes, setlist, Show Reviews, Skeletal Lamping, Snapshots, october 24

Show Review + Photos + Setlist: Our Lady Peace and Company of Thieves at the Pageant, Friday, October 30 Show Review: Son Volt at the Pageant, Friday, November 6 Live Review: of Montreal at the Pageant, St. Louis, 10/24/08 Show Review + Photos + Setlist: They Might Be Giants at the Pageant, Friday, October 9 Show Review + Photos: Ludo at the Pageant, Sunday, December 28

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