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Preview Wed Jan 09 2013
Preview: Christopher Owens @ Lincoln Hall, 1/15
Let's hope for Christopher Owens sake that hard times inspire. Right after the dissolution of his beloved band Girls, Owens began to reminisce and record. What poured out of him, allegedly in a single songwriting session, is the album Lysandre, a heartbreaking and heartwarming homage to the former band's first tour that he has been promoting since early October. YouTube leaks and Pitchfork interviews reveal that the album is a collective of eclectic and genre-defying tracks that range from singsong acoustic love songs to saxophone-laced, slinky, surf rock that come together to tell a coming of age story. A story about love won and lost and the highs and lows that come with living out and moving beyond a lifelong dream.
With his new solo self at center stage, Owens has been reportedly confident and graceful and his seven member backing band help fill the room with layered sounds so his upcoming show at Lincoln Hall should be far from an acoustic, somber affair despite the break-up. Rather, expect to see the always forthcoming Owens excited to be sharing his fragile little story with you. Oh, and also expect a few covers. Lysandre clocks in at 30 minutes so Owens will have to fill time with something and it most likely won't be old Girls tracks. Ever the devout fanboy of the classics, Owens will instead probably choose to wax his stylistics on a few Dylan or Cat Stevens tracks which means that this concert should be an affair for listeners of all different tastes. Rockists and indie fans alike can unite around Christopher Owens and his new sound on Tuesday, January 15 at Lincoln Hall.
The show is 18+ and starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
