Favorite Live Acts of 2017

Favorite Live Acts of 2017

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Photos: Justin Long + CHVRCHES Present: A Holiday Variety Show @ The Fonda Theater, December 13, 2017

Photos: Justin Long + CHVRCHES Present: A Holiday Variety Show @ The Fonda Theater, December 13, 2017

A Benefit Show for The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry

Featuring: Neal Brennan, Rhea Butcher, CHVRCHES, Computer Games, Cameron Esposito, Ben Gibbard, Chris Hardwick, Pete Holmes, David Koechner, Nick Kroll, Thomas Middleditch, Muna, Mike Phirman, The Pierces, Ben Schwartz, Reggie Watts, Jenny Owen Youngs

CHVRCHES | chvrch.es
The Fonda Theatre | fondatheatre.com
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Live Review: Thom Yorke @ Fonda Theatre, December 12, 2017

Live Review: Thom Yorke @ Fonda Theatre, December 12, 2017

Photo by Sung. Full set here.

The first of a pair of intimate warm up gigs (the second tonight in Oakland) in advance of his Day For Night festival headlining set this weekend, Thom Yorke treated the Fonda Theatre with his solo electronic live show, the first headline presentation of his beat-based music in the U.S.

A minimalist stage setup of three podiums of gear, backed by three projection screens, Yorke was flanked by the familiar Nigel Godrich, producer extraordinaire, seemingly managing the bulk of the electronic foundation from his station (occasionally handling some groovy bass), and the less familiar Tarik Barri, a Dutch audiovisual composer, creating live, generative visuals. The all-black-clad three-piece ran through a 90-minute set of Yorke’s dark, punchy electronica, backed by Barri’s engrossing colors and shapes projections. The combination of bass heavy, groove-based tunes, constantly evolving imagery, and, of course, Yorke’s stage presence made for a compelling performance.

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Photos: Thom Yorke @ The Fonda Theatre, December 12, 2017

Photos: Thom Yorke @ The Fonda Theatre, December 12, 2017

Thom Yorke | wasteheadquarters.com
The Fonda Theatre | fondatheatre.com
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Justin Long + CHVRCHES Present: A Holiday Variety Show @ Fonda Theater | Lineup & Ticket Info

Justin Long + CHVRCHES Present: A Holiday Variety Show @ Fonda Theater | Lineup & Ticket Info

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Location: The Fonda Theatre
Tickets: $40.00 | AXS.com

A Benefit Show for The Girls Home and No Kid Hungry

CHVRCHES | chvrch.es
The Fonda Theatre | fondatheatre.com
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