The Oscar-nominated actor and indie rock vet are out on tour for another round of R.E.M covers, this time playing the 1986 classic Life’s Rich Pageant. With their all-star band once again–including Wilco bassist John Stirrat and Superchunk/Mountain Goats drummer Jon Wurster–the band tore through the 12-song record, then played a second set of various other R.E.M. covers, including songs from R.E.M.’s first record, Murmur (“Sitting Still”) through their 2001 album Reveal (“The Lifting”). Other classic R.E.M. songs covered include “Nightswimming,” “Radio Free Europe,” and the set closer, “Star 69.”
Comedy and stand-up icon Bobcat Goldthwait(?!) opened the show, with a short but sweet set that was briefly derailed by a minutes-long rant at an overly-talkative audience member.
