w/ The Good Life, Mayday

[setlist]

paint's peeling
the good that won't come
my slumbering heart
hail to whatever
execution of all things
3 hopeful thoughts
capturing moods
pictures of success
spectacular views
with arms outstretched
a better son/daughter

[review]

(from dallasmusicguide.com)

Rilo Kiley @ Rubber Gloves - Denton
February 21st, 2003

Rilo Kiley are a 4-piece pop-rock band from LA, however after their first album Take-Offs and Landings, they made the slightly odd jump over to Omaha, Nebraska, to sign with Saddle Creek Records. You may recognize two of its members; in true “I’m from LA” fashion, they’ve dabbled in acting. Singer Jenny Lewis was in the film Troop Beverly Hills back in 1989, while guitarist Blake Sennet was on the ’91 TV show “Salute Your Shorts”. Here in 2003 the band took the stage at 12:30 (following sets by Mayday and Cursive side-project The Good Life) and played a concise 11 song set which left you wanting more in the best way possible. Jenny alternated between playing guitar and keyboards, while Blake hid behind his hair, while looking down at his effects-pedals. The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for their latest single, the title-track of their 2nd album The Execution Of All Things, which they played mid-set. Ryan Fox (of The Good Life) joined them onstage to play some nice subtle saxophone on one song. The band made playful banter with the crowd, joking about how they rigged up the tarp on the ceiling to channel the water from the leaking roof away from their electrical equipment. Their set was a perfect example of what the American independent rock ‘n’ roll genre can be. They didn’t take themselves too seriously, while at the same time didn’t allow their music or themselves to feel dumbed-down. Sure there were a couple cheesy guitar-solos, but they made damn sure they didn’t last long enough to wear out their welcome. Jenny’s sweet vocals floated overtop of the rhythms of older-looking bassist Pierre de Reeder, who played keyboards on a few songs. But she also wasn’t afraid to unleash the occasional f-bomb and a scream, while never letting it become annoying. They may never be anyone’s absolute favorite band, but they certainly proved themselves worthy of Friday night entertainment.

-- Torr Leonard

[bootleg]

I believe there are at least a couple different audio recordings of this show out there. 48min. One is soundboard (SBD Audio to Sharp MD)

also MiniDV Video w/ > external mic for audio