The Iron & Wine show at the Larimer Lounge was excellent, and as usual, a late one. Patrick McKinney opened the set with an amazing display of Fahey-esque guitar virtuosity. He also supports Sam Beam and sister Sarah, and proved adept on banjo and lap steel in the patented Iron & Wine mix. The audience was incredibly quiet and transfixed- it's great when everyone knows they're seeing something special. This show made up for the band's previous visit to Denver, when a blizzard of three feet kept most of us from being able to make the journey. Highlights included a surprise cover of "Smokestack Lightning," and a sweet version of the Flaming Lips "Waiting For A Superman". It'll be packed next time!

The poster was done in two different variations for the fun of it, some are orange and dark blue, and some are a purple/green split-fountain fade and the same dark blue. Thanks to the Larimer Lounge for great sound and everything.