Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St
415.621.4455
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Death Vessel, Photo: S. Fradella
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Saturday Sep 6, 2008 (10pm)
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$10
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Joel Thibodeau's stratospherically high voice and bright delivery don't sound particularly funereal, but he carries his Death Vessel moniker with unflinching pride. His 2005 release Stay Close was a tautly composed folk record with a delightful sense of mordant wit and old-fashioned poignancy. The album received acclaim in the right indie-critical circles, and Death Vessel scored tours with Iron & Wine, the Books, and José González. Nothing Is Precious Enough for Us, out this month on Sub Pop, expands his quirk-folk sound with more lush orchestrations and trenchant melodies. Micah Blue Smaldone, former member of celebrated Maine punk outfit Pinkerton Thugs, opens.
