Video: Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Perform "Benny and the Jets" at Crescent Ballroom 2/24/12

Steve Malkmus & his Jicks performed in Phoenix on Friday night and The Phoenix New Times has a fine review that captures all the musical essence of the show. I'm posting to share the cover of Elton John's 1970s smash hit "Bennie & The Jets" that Malkmus and the Jicks peformed during the set. Who knew that EJ's smash AM radio single could be turned into a proggy, experimental raveout? Fun! Thanks to Melissa for shooting this. I spent Saturday night at the Crescent Ballroom digging old [...]