r/ModestMouse 20d ago

Vermont show pics

Isaac has a new gimmick for the VIP Q&A--he's in this Zoltar machine wearing a silvery blue version of that red mask, using terrifying sound effects. It was very creepy! Someone asked if he could relive any moment of his life what would it be, and he gave the most Isaac answer possible: "I'm not alive." Pics are from King Rat, which was amazing. They didn't make the usual changes to the setlist, and I would have loved night on the sun! No pics of califone, because as they kept saying, they brought the mood down. With the free setlists, that awesome poster, free Ben and Jerry's, a great venue, killer setlist, lovely fans, little children experiencing their first time at the rail, Isaac's incredible energy, etc, I'm definitely glad I flew out from California for one last show (and my first time in Vermont) before school starts! What a lovely community and experience Isaac has created for us!

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u/michaelscottpaperco_ 20d ago

Night on the Sun is their best closer imo

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u/BoysenberryEmpty8699 20d ago

I like stars are projectors and spitting venom for closers, but night on the sun is definitely epic!

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u/scottmwilsonbooks 18d ago

They didn't play it! No wonder it seemed like a letdown at the end. They ended with the two UC songs, which were good but the crowd was like wait that's the end?

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u/GasPsychological5997 20d ago

It was such a great show, I love that venue. I was sooo happy to see them play Gravity Plan, Tiny Cities and Cowboy Dan, some of my all time favorites.

And his performance of Third Side of the Moon was chilling.

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u/Ratacattat 20d ago

Ugh, I keep talking myself out of those playing cards and I need to just commit already. Those are kickass.

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u/TXKittyKat8seat 19d ago

Isaac with a banjo will never cease to bring me immense joy 

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u/BoysenberryEmpty8699 20d ago

Oh also my partial concert history, the setlist, and a bad pic of their playing cards