The Old 97's at The Independent.
San Francisco, California
March 12 and 13, 2004

Photography by Alex Myers. Copyright 2004.

Two nights! In a newly renovated/reopened club! I decided to combine all my photos into one big page. These shows were simply amazing. The second night was full of those moments when everything just clicks onstage, when all four boys were smiling and the crowd was bouncing along to every word. Highlights were songs from the currently untitled album, including my long-favorite "Won't Be Home No More", "The New Kid", "Blinding Sheets of Rain", Murry's scorching new one called something like "I'm a Smoker", the always-haunting "In the Satellite Rides a Star" and the Ken-sung "Coahuila". Much thanks to everyone for the wonderful evenings and the photo passes. Also, special thanks to Brendan for correcting me on use of New Zealand slang (and if I messed up your name) and Noah for the stickers. I should scan some of those for y'all to see. Anyhow, on with the show!

Murry Hammond before sound check on Friday.

Ken Bethea, before the show on Saturday night.

Sound check on Friday afternoon.

What the club looks like with a sold out show.

Philip played on the drumset belonging to minibar, who also leant amps to the touring cause.

Ken and Philip. Ken wore the most amazing nintendo wristbands (yes, that is a 1 up mushroom).

So many possible captions ....

Rhett Miller at his finest.

The club has an amazing lighting system.

Ken rocked on "Coahuila"

Rhett displaying his stage skills.

Doreen.

Murry, at the end of the show.

I love the look on Ken's face.

Big Brown Eyes.

Final note of the night.

The boys sign autographs after the show.

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