[ATTENDED: January 31, 2017] Mary Lattimore
I wasn’t sure who would be opening for Parquet Courts. I was surprised and delighted to see that the opening act was going to be a harpist. I had never heard of Mary Lattimore before, although on looking her up it seems quite likely that I have heard her before–she seems to be a go-to harpist for a lot of bands [a shortened list includes these records: Thurston Moore – Demolished Thoughts ; Jarvis Cocker – Further Complications ; Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo & Wakin on a Pretty Daze ; Sharon Van Etten – Are We There? ; Quilt – Plaza ; Hop Along – Painted Shut].
When I arrived her harp was onstage–lit up and gorgeous–and I was really excited to hear her show.
She came out while we were waiting and made some final adjustments. And then a few minutes later she sat down at the harp, quietly thanked us for coming and began playing. (more…)
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