SFist Reviews: Jenny Lewis @ the Fillmore
altered image credit of Lewis: Moses Namkung/SFist
by Moses Namkung
San Francisco guitarist Johnathan Rice said as he strummed the opening to "See Fernando" to kick off the evening, "it may not be legal for all of us to marry... but it isn't illegal for all of us to be in love with Jenny Lewis!"
Don't rub it in, Johnny. We know you're dating her.
We've always liked catching Jenny and her musical collaborations in concert, stretching back to when we first saw her with Postal Service in 2004 at Sasquatch. A lot of Acid Tongue and Rabbit Fur Coat didn't really pass muster on recording and we found ourselves often trying to get past the tedium, as we thought, for someone as gifted as Jenny, you would expect music that has a bit more in the way of staying power. But both albums are easier on the ears live, and the Vegas-born redhead gave thorough treatment to her solo work over the course of the set and also played two new, upbeat songs.
The audience at the Fillmore last night kept up a steady chorus of verbal affection with cries of "I love you Jenny!" and "Jenny, you're beautiful!" which partially marred some of the quieter moments of the set. We suppose you can't blame them. Being in love with Jenny Lewis, one of the most adored figures in indie music - that's a huge part of the appeal of her shows, right? Sexy outfits and coy smiles are all part of the act, and Jenny's always positively mesmerizing on stage.
Setlist:
1. See Fernando
2. The Charging Sky
3. You Are What You Love
4. Pretty Bird
5. Carpetbaggers
6. Bad Man's World
7. Godspeed
8. Jack Killed Mom
9. Trying My Best to Love You
10. Silver Lining
11. Happy
12. Rise Up With Fists
13. [New Song]
14. Melt Your Heart
15. Handle With Care
16. Next Messiah
-- Encore --
17. Acid Tongue
18. [New Song]
19. Sing a Song For Them
Also: Jenny is playing the Fillmore again tonight. As of now, tickets still available.