Clearly - this night was a stark contrast to the previous night. We met two older ladies outside of the Social, and they talked about one of the opening acts, apparently she's the daughter of Arlo Guthrie and grew up on stage with him performing. The bands started rather promptly - which was quite a surprise... all 40 of us in the club were in for an intimate show. To say the opening band sucked would be a mis-characterization - but they heavily borrowed from traditional folk music and rock ala Neil Young. Members of Vetiver accompanied the group for about 2/3 of their songs, and they measured from standard fare to outright South-Western Desert Rock (a term I have coined to describe Los Lobos, The Sidewinders and Sand Rubies).
Vetiver came out and presented the crowd with their pleasing fare of Indie Folk, and if it had ever been muddled in my head the difference between traditional folk and indoe folk, it was quickly evident after but a few seconds into Vetiver's set.
As usual, The Social provided perfect sound. Vocals were strong and emotive, and not since Bill Callahan had I felt inspired creatively during a show. Vetiver invited 'the Guthrie' and friend back onstage to perform a couple of songs, it was enough to inspire two young lesbians to pull people out onto the dance floor. The show ended with high energy, and oddly early.
Another amazing show at The Social, and I will see Vetiver again.
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