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Spoon Rocks SummerStage with Surprise Guests
9 Jul
Summary
- Spoon celebrated SummerStage's 40th anniversary with a Central Park performance.
- Hamilton Leithauser joined Spoon for two unexpected songs onstage.
- The concert featured covers by Larry Williams and David Bowie.
SummerStage celebrated its 40th anniversary season with a memorable concert in Central Park, featuring a performance by Spoon. The Austin-based band, celebrating their own significant anniversaries, took the stage on a pleasant evening, evoking the vibrant atmosphere founder Joe Killian described.
Frontman Britt Daniel expressed his love for performing in New York during the summer. Spoon treated the audience to a mix of new and old songs, hinting at upcoming new material. Their performance included tracks from their recent album, Lucifer on the Sofa, showcasing their evolution as a band.
A highlight of the evening was the surprise appearance of Hamilton Leithauser, who joined Spoon for two songs. The collaboration included a rendition of Spoon's "Do You" and a cover of Larry Williams' classic "Bony Maronie."
Following Leithauser's departure, Spoon continued with a cover of David Bowie's "I Can't Give Everything Away." The concert also featured opening acts Bodega and Ratboys, with Britt Daniel making a guest appearance with Bodega. The event underscored SummerStage's legacy and Spoon's enduring appeal.
