2009 kicked off in a subdued manner. Over our heads lay the threat of doom, gloom, crisis and all good stuff that sells newspapers. Out of place least expected came the Seattle born indie outfit Fleet Foxes.

The Foxes played Melbourne January 2, 2009 at the Prince in St Kilda, to a capacity crowd. In the silence we waited with bated breath for Robin Pecknold, Skye Skjelset, J. Tillman, Casey Wescott and Christian Wargo to enchant one and all with their eccentric lyrics and vocal harmonies — what a special experience in live performance. One recommends to bend over backwards to see these extraordinary people soon, while they are playing in smaller and in humbler venues.

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