Sufjan Stevens and Bill Callahan

The music of Sufjan Stevens, in certain Nick Drake-esque moods, is quite beautiful.

Sufjan Stevens playing “Chicago” live in San Francisco

Though, I think I like the version on the album better

“Illinois” (Sufjan Stevens)

and I miss going to Emo's (in Austin)

Bill Callahan performing “Cold Blooded Old Times” at Emo's in Austin, Texas on July 24th, 2003.

I love this song.

The version on the album is more sedate and poignant, excellent in fact.

“Knock Knock” (Smog)

Here's another favorite song of mine, from the same Smog show.

not the best performance/sound quality (some flubbed notes, and the keyboard too loud, guitar too low), but good enough.

from

“Dongs of Sevotion” (Smog)

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