Travis played an awesome show tonight in nyc. they were playing back to back sold out shows, and someone complained on the travis website (from the sat night show) saying it wasnt long enough at 90 mins running time, so he assured us we'd get a longer set. woohoo! they played for about an hour and 45 mins. It reminded me of a 'best of' show, but Fran and the band were definitely having a blast. They even did a reprise (which they never do) of 'Selfish Jean'. I wont spoil it for the DC show, in case it happens, but if not remind me to tell everyone about it after the fact.
Show was insanely packed and us in the front were all nearly about to collapse. No AC/fans, so Fran started bringing crates of water on stage and throwing it out to us. Was pretty nice. Wanted to make sure no one lost a spot, but also that no one passed out. There was a lot of talking between songs with him going on about his family, his new baby and the song "My Eyes" which was written when he found out he was going to be a papa.
Andy was really into it and jumped into the crowd at one point. The opening of the set is fun (which I wont say more on, in case its the same). They also did mention they'd be back again soon, but it was meant more as we'd be back sooner than the past time (ie 4 years).
Set list consisted of the following (and this is off the top of my head) - note: Peace the Fuck Out was not played.
Selfish jean x2
closer, battleships, my eyes, sing, turn, side, flowers in the window, why does it always rain on me, humpty dumpty love song (encore), driftwood, writing to reach you, pipe dreams, love will come through, all i want to do is rock, eyes wide open (i think)
and to top off the night, as we were walking out of the fillmore (irving plaza), we all got free posters from the show.
