Superchunk and Friends @ Irving Plaza, NY [11/16/06]

Last night was the Daily Show's Tenth Anniversary show at Irving Plaza here in New York. Several Daily Show correspondents, past and present, showed up (no Carell or Colbert, and Jon Stewart sent in a short but funny video). Ed Helms even showed up with his surprisingly good bluegrass trio. They were joined onstage for their second song by a heavy metal singer (who was that?) on a bluegrass/death-metal version of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On". Great stuff.

There was also a lot of music. The Upper Crust are a one-joke band (dressing as French royalty) who play AC/DC-like riff rock. Clem Snide were unfortunately beset by sound problems and played a short set. The Mountain Goats played some of the most depressing songs I've ever heard (lyrically, at least), but managed to make it fun.

And Superchunk... well, what can you say? They're one of my favorite rock bands of all time, and holy crap was it great to have them back on stage. They sounded fantastic, and seemed to have a great time playing together again. They even played a new song which pretty much kicked ass. Keep your fingers crossed for a new album next year!

Some pics..

The Upper Crust


Samantha Bee


Clem Snide


John Hodges, a/k/a PC


John Oliver


The Mountain Goats


Superchunk