Peter Bjorn and John Debut A "Living Thing"

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We caught Peter Bjorn and John last night at the W Hotel on Lexington Ave. The concert was part of the hotel’s Wonderlust Concert series and it was PB&J’s first show in America to support their upcoming record “Living Thing,” due to be released March 31st.
The open bar was nice, but largely gratuitous since the band completely dismantled everyone’s inhibitions on their own. They played an energized 10-song set, featuring several songs from “Living Thing,” and the crowd was enchanted throughout—dancing to “Nothing to Worry About” and singing along to “Lay Down’s” hilarious chorus: ‘Hey, shut the fuck up boy, you’re starting to piss me off.’ (Could it be a lyrical response to this moron?)
Heather D’Angelo of Au Revoir Simone joined the band for the encore—”Young Folks” of course—and and seemed adorably starstruck by the opportunity.
Oh, did we mention Julia Stiles was there? We were hoping to see her bust out some moves from “Save the Last Dance,” but she largely kept to herself and enjoyed the music with a very unassuming, un-Hollywood crew of friends. Who knew Julia had good taste in music? Parker Posey was there too, but that should come as no surprise since she is New York’s most ubiquitously-spotted celebrity. (Or is that Chloe?) Set list and more pix after the jump.
The band will be playing again in NY next month:
2009-04-29: Webster Hall, New York, NY
2009-04-30: Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

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