So, the Arcade Fire concert was pretty amazing.
BOTH the opening acts were excellent, to the point where I was thinking “Hey, this is really great,” as opposed to “When is the Arcade Fire coming on?”
Final Fantasy is basically this guy who plays the violin and loops stuff and sings, but it’s better than that makes it sound. The highlight of his set was undoubtedly the Mariah Carey cover (“Fantasy,” which is on the first CD I ever owned–kismet?) with special guest star Gentleman Reg (!).
Wolf Parade: also awesome.
The Arcade Fire themselves were completely everything I expected and more. It’s rare to hear a band that sounds that good, looks that good on stage and is obviously having that much fun.
Oh yeah, and they played TWO ENCORES, the second ending with the band in a procession around the theatre, even the balcony, occasionally trailing guitar chords.

Oh, and I’m pretty sure I saw Andy Kim on the way out, hanging out by the sound booth, waiting for a chance to compliment the kids on their work. Sugar sugar.

Then, we walked home in the rain.